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The UK Royal Navy’s first new aircraft carrier has been formally named the HMS Queen Elizabeth, during a ceremony at Rosyth dockyard near Edinburgh, Scotland. Performed on 4 July by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the milestone marks the completion of the lead vessel’s 65,000t structure, with the Aircraft Carrier Alliance also having started the flood-up of its dry dock before the ship will be floated out later this month. First Sea Lord Adm Sir George Zambellas says the new carrier’s role “will be global, strategic and one of inter-service and international partnership.” Current plans call for the Queen Elizabeth...

The UK's largest warship marks "a new phase in our naval history", the Queen has said, as the vessel was officially named in her honour at a ceremony at Fife's Rosyth Dockyard. A bottle of whisky was smashed on the hull of the 65,000-tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth - the first of two new Royal Navy aircraft carriers being built. The Red Arrows flew over the dockyard before the ship was officially named. First Sea Lord Admiral George Zambellas said the ship was "fit for a Queen". "HMS Queen Elizabeth will be a national instrument of power and a national symbol...

And why does the Islamic State actually have a chance to come to Britain? Because of the steadfast insistence on the part of British authorities that the Islamic State and its fighters actually have nothing to do with Islam at all, and the persistence of those authorities in maintaining these comforting fictions that prevent them from studying, understanding, or dealing effectively with the ideology that leads to imperialist and supremacist statements like the ones Abu Osama makes here.“British jihadi: I won’t return to UK until black flag flies over Buckingham Palace,” by Raziye Akkoc, the Telegraph, July 4, 2014 (thanks...

'Infidels must wear red collars and shave heads': 'Nazi' vision of Muslim Britain from Imam who ran 'Isis' barbecue in Cardiff park Abu Waleed, 35, was seen at event in Cardiff bedecked with Isis flags Al Qaeda splinter group Isis has been joined by three young Welsh jihadis Now a video has emerged outlining Waleed's startling views on society Non-Muslims cannot walk on the pavement and should ride mules, he sa They 'should give nice clothes to Muslims and wear mismatched shoes' Moderates furiously criticised Waleed, from Hounslow, west London Lib Dem peer said speech was similar to 'very worst...

Sunday, June 29, 2014 United Kingdom: Disciplinary Board Finds Christian Guilty of "Bullying" for Praying with Muslim Can anything be weaker than Islam? It brags about being the true religion, but recoils from the slightest challenge. Under Sharia, Christians are not allowed to share the Gospel with Muslims. In the United Kingdom, Sharia is already being enforced. Christians who so much as pray with a Muslim are accused of bullying and are punished accordingly. Victoria Wasteney The Telegraph—A Christian health worker has begun a legal challenge after being disciplined by the NHS for praying with a Muslim colleague. Victoria Wasteney,...

Fraud prevention officers have sent a new guide to universities warning students they could face jail for telling “white lies” on their CVs to make them more impressive. Entitled Don’t Finish Your Career Before It Starts, the guide warns that embellishments like inflating grades and inventing extra-curricular activities can be classed as “fraud by false representation” and carry a maximum 10-year jail sentence. It says that cases referred to the fraud prevention service CIFAS stay on file for six years, so applicants might also be flagged up if they attempt to apply for other jobs. …

When I first saw this clip earlier today, I was inclined to dismiss it. After all, plenty of people make the mistake Hillary Clinton does in this interview with BBC Radio today. The interviewer asks the former Secretary of State to gauge the strength of the “special relationship” between the US and the UK, and offers a rather insipid answer that applies to nearly all of our allies in the West. But it’s the apparent ignorance of the UK’s political parties from a woman who served for four years as America’s chief diplomat that got the buzz (via TWS and...

‘White Widow’ of London bomber remarried into family tied to notorious Al-Qaeda commander In this handout photo provided by Interpol, is a picture of Samantha Lewthwaite on September 26, 2013 in London, England. Interpol via Getty Images In this handout photo provided by Interpol, is a picture of Samantha Lewthwaite on September 26, 2013 in London, England. Samantha Lewthwaite, the “White Widow” of one of the London July 7 bombers, later married into a Kenyan family connected to one of Al-Qaeda’s most notorious commanders in East Africa, The Daily Telegraph can disclose. Interpol via Getty Images) Interpol via Getty Images)...

<p>Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris has been found guilty of 12 counts of indecently assaulting four girls in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.</p> <p>One of the victims was a childhood friend of his daughter, another was an autograph hunter aged seven or eight.</p>

Queen to Christen First of Two New Aircraft Carriers, Second Headed for Mothballs ROSYTH, Scotland— Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled on Friday to christen the first of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, despite lingering questions over whether Britain can afford both vessels. HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to start sailing with combat jets in 2020—a decade after Britain suspended its membership in the elite club of militaries with that capacity, one that already includes India and China. For the Royal Navy's top brass, the carrier represents another milestone in the country's storied history as a naval power....

Less than three weeks after the publicity surrounding Payhembury School in Devon, where the school staff have been pressured into bussing their pupils into a highly multiracial part of London on ‘exchange’ trips designed to promote multiculturalism and multiracialism, another school has been singled out for attack by Ofsted inspectors because of alleged ‘racist’ bullying, even though the pupils are all White. Payhembury School in Devon was criticised in its 2010 Ofsted report because all of the pupils attending the school are White and because the school is situated in an all White area. Payhembury School was graded merely, ‘good’,...

David Cameron has suffered "utter humiliation" over the nomination of Jean-Claude Juncker as European Commission president, Ed Miliband has claimed. The Labour leader told MPs the PM's renegotiation strategy for the UK in Europe was now "in tatters".

The sorry tale of Ben Sullivan only serves to show how complex the issues surrounding rape allegations have become, writes Claire CohenLast week, the 21-year-old president of the Oxford Union was cleared of all charges against him – having been accused of the rape, and attempted rape, of two students last year. Now, leaked documents appear to show one of the women admitting online that their encounter was ‘consensual’, almost a year before Sullivan’s arrest. It’s tempting to see these leaked documents as containing a tacit admission of consent. But that would be an over-simplification. Yes, the woman seems to...

The former black student body president at a pricey New Jersey prep school was forced to resign from her leadership position earlier this year after she posted a series of photos on the Internet, in which she is seen dressed as what she describes to be the typical male, white student at the school. In the photos, former Lawrenceville School Student Body President Maya Peterson is seen wearing L.L. Bean duck boots, a Yale University sweatshirt and is holding a hockey stick, which she says is representative of the typical 'Lawrenceville boi.' In addition to the photos, she added hashtags...

Hundreds of people gathered at BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow to protest over the corporation's coverage of the referendum. The protestors claimed an "unhealthy bias" existed in favour of the pro-Union Better Together campaign. Organiser Moira Williams said there was "increasing discontent" about the way the independence campaign was being represented by the BBC. However, the BBC said its referendum coverage was "fair and accurate". The Scottish independence referendum takes place on 18 September 2014. Voters will answer the Yes/No question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"

NHS worker disciplined for 'bullying' Muslim colleague by praying with her and giving her a book about a woman who converts to Christianity -Victoria Wasteney, an occupational therapist, found guilty of 'bullying' -Lent colleague a book, invited her to sports day, prayed with her -She is now banned from discussing faith at work and has a formal warning -Miss Wasteney is challenging ruling by East London NHS Foundation Trust -37-year-old blasted her employers for 'intolerance', taking legal action A Christian NHS worker has been disciplined for 'bullying' a Muslim colleague by praying with her. Victoria Wasteney, an occupational therapist, was...

A BARMY hate preacher has a “Hitler-like” vision of a British Islamic state where Christians have to shave their heads and ride donkeys.Bearded Abu Waleed, 35, who is linked to “brainwashing” three Brits fighting in Iraq and Syria, ranted that only Muslims should be allowed to walk along the the country’s pavements. People of other faiths would have to walk in the middle of the road, dodging traffic, wearing odd shoes and with red belts round their necks. Waleed added that Christians would be allowed to keep their churches but he said they would not be permitted to ring the...

Wales Online Campaign to improve Rorke's Drift hero's grave Pte James Owen, played by Ivor Emmanuel in Zulu was laid to rest in Swansea, now plans are underway to re-dedicate his grave Image is from clip of the 1964 movie Zulu Private Owen, Ivor Emmanuel (left) with Lieutenant John Chard, Stanley Baker in the classic film Zulu June 29, 2014 06:00 By Robin Turner His role in the battle of Rorke’s Drift was immortalised in the 1964 movie Zulu, yet James Owen’s grave is marked with just a few rotten pieces of wood bearing his name. Now a campaign...

JOBLESS EU migrants who have been claiming benefits for the past six months and show no signs of being able to find work could be forced to leave the UK from Tuesday. It is one of a set of measures designed to give Britain the toughest controls on migrants in the world. Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said: “The public have sent a clear message that they are concerned that migrants should contribute to this country and not be drawn here by the attractiveness of our benefits system. “Freedom of movement is not a freedom to pick and...

The Prince of Wales is determined that his campaigning and charity work will continue even after he becomes King, emphasising the importance of what he calls “sticking to your guns. In a rare interview Prince Charles let it be known that he wants the trusts and charities he has set up – whose work covers a broad range of social and environmental concerns – to carry on when he assumes the role of Monarch. That raises the prospect of a future King Charles III being seen as a supporter of causes, some of which may come into conflict with the...