United Kingdom

One-third of UK female surgeons sexually assaulted: Survey

A survey has shown that nearly one-third of British female surgeons has experienced sexual assault over the past five years. The study’s results were published by the British Journal of Surgery on Tuesday. The report said the results “indicate that both sexual…

“Floating prisons”: the UK’s government’s new plan to house asylum seekers

The ‘No floating prisons’ campaign is active to counter it By Francesca Reppucci The UK government’s new plan to accommodate 500 asylum seekers in a barge in Portland’s port violates freedom of movement and the right to privacy. On 5…

Julian Assange persecution: “The most dangerous threat to press freedom today”

Media organisations across the globe are marking World Press Freedom Day with a re-energised push for the release of award-winning Australian publisher Julian Assange. US President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure to drop charges against Assange as Australia’s Media…

Falklands

The Malvinas Islands Question, understood as the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, originated on 3 January 1833 when the United Kingdom, breaking Argentina’s territorial integrity, illegally occupied the islands…

Dear journalists: you, too, are in the crosshairs. Along with your readers

Stella Moris Assange sounds the alarm for all those who practice journalism with a conscience. As well as for all those who rely on them to stay informed. The Powers-that-be want to blindfold and gag not only Julian Assange but…

Workers in the UK take to the streets in largest day of industrial action in a decade

On the 1st of February 2023, the UK came the closest it has come in a generation to a general strike as workers from across a wide range of sectors including education and transport walked out in protest regarding poor…

On Britain and its new Prime Minister

A few weeks ago, the UK was convulsed by the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss, who left office after a month and a half. The Conservative Party appointed Rishi Sunak to the post. In Container and Contents, Pressenza’s Spanish…

United Kingdom: Climate and cost-of-living protest action to converge in London this weekend

A coalition of activist groups will converge to engage in protests in London this weekend. Beginning on the 1st of October at 11 am, Just Stop Oil activists will begin a mass demonstration in Westminster to demand that the UK…

Save Julian Assange, Join The Wikileaks Revolution. Event in Manchester, UK

The 24 hour marathon for Julian Assange on October 15 is approaching, and as you can see from the map on the site, initiatives are multiplying. Activists and groups of all kinds are working to organize different events according to…

That’s enough monarchy now

No doubt millions of people felt a heartfelt attachment to the Queen, which will be displayed fully in the next few days. But the anachronistic nature of monarchy is also fully on display, in the obvious absurdities and pantomime procedure,…

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