By JamRadio Newsdesk | Social Affairs | Friday 18 July 2025
A far-right protest in Epping, Essex descended into violence last night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside The Bell Hotel, which currently houses asylum seekers. The unrest was sparked by the arrest of Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian man charged with multiple sexual offences, including assaulting a minor just days after arriving in the UK.
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What began as a local protest quickly escalated into a coordinated far-right demonstration, with masked men, loudspeakers, and banners reading “Protect Our Kids.” Riot police were deployed as tensions flared between anti-immigrant......
By JamRadio Newsdesk | Thursday 17 July 2025 | 8:00pm
Veteran MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party for a second time and just one year after being in the crosshairs of racist abuse after Tory donor Frank Hester allegedly suggested she should be shot. Abbott's latest comments were made in a BBC interview this week in which she defended her previous remarks about the nature of racism in Britain.
Abbott, Britain’s first Black female MP and the longest-serving woman in the Commons, told BBC Radio 4’s Reflections programme that she did not regret her 2023 letter to The Observer, in which she argued that racism experienced by people of colour is distinct from......
JamRadio Newsdesk | Social Affairs -
A new investigation has revealed that over 1.1 million people across the UK are being chased by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for benefit overpayments — many of which were caused by errors made by the department itself.
The research, published by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, paints a damning picture of how the DWP’s aggressive recovery tactics are pushing vulnerable claimants into financial ruin and mental health breakdowns.
Unlike private creditors, the DWP can deduct 15% of a person’s monthly Universal Credit without warning, explanation, or a court order. For many, that means going......
By JamRadio Newsdesk |
“In 99 Years, We’ll Be Gone”: Chagossians Slam UK’s Expiring Citizenship Offer
London, July 15, 2025 — The UK government is facing mounting criticism after quietly confirming that the citizenship route for Chagossians — descendants of a people forcibly exiled by Britain in the 1960s and ’70s — will expire in just two years, leaving thousands at risk of permanent statelessness.
Frankie Botemps Chair of Chagossian Voices speaks a meeting at Parliament earlier this year
The announcement, buried in a government update released today, confirms that the 2022 route to British citizenship will close on 23 November......
JamRadio Newsroom | Politics
The UK government is under fire after the lifting of a superinjunction revealed a covert asylum operation triggered by a catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach — and rooted in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.
The breach, which occurred in February 2022, saw a Royal Marine mistakenly email a spreadsheet containing the personal details of nearly 25,000 Afghan nationals who had applied for relocation under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). The leak placed thousands at risk of Taliban reprisals.
The urgency of the evacuation — described as the largest......
JamRadio NewsDesk | Entertainment
London, UK — In a moment that felt more like myth than reality, Vybz Kartel made his long-awaited return to the UK stage at Wireless Festival 2025, marking his first performance on British soil in two decades. The dancehall icon, freshly freed after serving 13 years in prison, headlined Sunday’s finale at Finsbury Park with a set that was both a celebration and a coronation.
Vybz Kartel-"Worl' Boss" makes triumphant return to Wireless Festival
A Historic HomecomingKartel’s appearance was part of Drake’s three-night Wireless takeover, which culminated in a global-themed showcase featuring Burna Boy, Popcaan, Spice, and Rema.......
By JamRadio News Desk | Breaking News -
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, erupting into a fireball that sent shockwaves through Essex and beyond.
The Beech B200 Super King Air, operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation, was bound for Lelystad in the Netherlands when it plunged to the ground near Rochford Hundred Golf Club at approximately 3:48pm. The plane had climbed to just 175 feet before banking sharply and nosediving. Witnesses reported seeing the pilots wave before the aircraft flipped mid-air and exploded on impact.
Emergency services, including Essex Police, East of England Ambulance Service, and Essex County......
Jam Radio Newsdesk | Technology & Policy News
The Home Office has unveiled plans to radically transform border security by 2030, placing artificial intelligence at the heart of passport control. According to the newly published Home Office 2030 Digital Strategy, the department aims to create “frictionless UK border crossings with minimal human checking,” replacing traditional passport inspections with advanced AI-driven systems.
This shift marks one of eight strategic priorities outlined in the strategy, which positions Ai and automation as central to the future of public-facing services. The system promises Faster, more secure border experiences, with decisions made in......
JamRadio News Desk
Temperatures in parts of the UK are expected to climb above 30°C in the coming days, with some areas likely to exceed the official heatwave threshold for the third time this year. While the sunshine may seem welcome, extreme heat can pose serious health risks if not taken seriously.
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Extended periods of high temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heatstroke. Vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and people with underlying health conditions are particularly at risk—but even healthy individuals can be affected if proper precautions are not taken.
With limited rainfall in recent weeks and high......
Tracyann Dunkley
Tucked away in the quiet charm of Tipton, the canal that winds gently toward Wolverhampton or Birmingham offers far more than a scenic route. It’s a sanctuary—a slow-moving balm to soothe life’s hurried pace and daily strain.
Narrowboats emerged during the Industrial Revolution, designed to navigate the UK's narrow canal locks and transport goods efficiently: Image credit: JamRadio
From the first step along the towpath, the world begins to soften. Birds chirp melodiously in the trees above, their song weaving through rustling leaves and the distant sound of ducks splashing near the banks. Swans glide in dignified silence while shoals of......
