British Labour MP and ministerial figure
UK government has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and allied proxy groups as national-security threats. The move powers police and intelligence agencies to prosecute supporters and aims to curb attacks linked to Iran and Russia-backed networks. Parliament’s approval is expected within days as new measures come into force.
Recent data shows over half of UK fish catch limits have exceeded scientific advice, risking long-term stock depletion. The Marine Conservation Society has downgraded UK-caught cod to the worst rating, urging consumers to avoid it. Oyster restoration projects are underway to rebuild ecosystems and sequester carbon, despite ongoing overfishing and declining fish populations.
Pouria Zeraati, a presenter for Iran International, has recovered after a 2024 stabbing in Wimbledon. Two Romanians were jailed for wounding with intent, with prosecutors saying the attack was carried out on behalf of Iran. British authorities warn of Iranian proxies targeting media and minority communities.