Thomas Archer

A dedicated news writer from Birmingham, UK. After earning my degree in journalism, I made the leap to London to fully immerse myself in the fast-paced world of reporting. At 24, I’m driven by a passion for uncovering stories that matter and presenting them with clarity and integrity. Whether it’s political analysis or breaking headlines, I’m committed to delivering news that resonates. When I'm not writing, you’ll likely find me diving into strategy games. Journalism isn’t just my career—it’s my purpose, and I’m here to keep readers informed and engaged.
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Police officers face probe after tragic crash with mom-to-be in London

Police officers face probe after tragic crash with mom-to-be in London

Two Met police officers under investigation after unmarked car collision took lives of pregnant woman and unborn baby in south-east London. Incident happened near Kidbrooke Park Road last month

Society, Politics •   •  117 views
Police track down new suspects in massive Post Office computer mess-up

Police track down new suspects in massive Post Office computer mess-up

Met Police found two more people to look into for the Post-Office computer problem making it four suspects now. The case got bigger after tv-show made everyone talk about it earlier this year

Society, Business, Politics •   •  107 views
Police commissioners cost taxpayers millions while crime rates stay low

Police commissioners cost taxpayers millions while crime rates stay low

Tax-funded Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales cost over £100M in just four years. Their effectiveness is questioned as local forces show low crime-solving rates and odd priority choices

Society, Politics • November 20 2024 , 10:09 AM  •  109 views
New tax rules might force you to completely change your pension plans

New tax rules might force you to completely change your pension plans

Fresh inheritance-tax changes target pension funds and might cost families up to 90% in combined taxes. The governments plan to implement new rules in about 2 years needs more work due to technical issues

Economics, Politics • November 20 2024 , 10:03 AM  •  71 views
64-year-old woman faces charges after restaurant clash over Palestine clothing

64-year-old woman faces charges after restaurant clash over Palestine clothing

A confrontation at Illinois restaurant leads to hate-crime charges against local resident. The incident involved physical altercation with a man wearing Palestine-themed clothing and his pregnant wife

Society, Politics • November 20 2024 , 09:20 AM  •  117 views
Public voices: Hot debates about farms, healthcare and politics spark heated discussions

Public voices: Hot debates about farms, healthcare and politics spark heated discussions

Latest readers feedback shows growing concerns about inheritance tax changes affecting farmers and healthcare system problems. Letters also touch on political matters like Hong Kong situation and gambling industry practices

Society, Business, Politics • November 20 2024 , 05:34 AM  •  136 views
Top UK politician's career history raises questions after document discovery

Top UK politician's career history raises questions after document discovery

A newly-found document from 2008 contradicts recent changes to **Rachel Reeves** employment history. The discovery adds to growing questions about her previous work experience at major financial institutions

Economics, Politics • November 20 2024 , 05:24 AM  •  133 views
IAG stock shows surprising value despite massive price jump this year

IAG stock shows surprising value despite massive price jump this year

British Airways parent company trades at unexpectedly-low price levels while showing solid growth numbers. Recent financial data and market position suggest good investment potential

Business, Economics • November 20 2024 , 05:06 AM  •  419 views
Former sitcom star's unusual support for cancer-fighting friend draws mixed reactions

Former sitcom star's unusual support for cancer-fighting friend draws mixed reactions

Full House actor tries unique way to support co-starʼs cancer battle but gets unexpected feedback. His bald-cap gesture creates debate about proper ways to show solidarity

Society, Culture • November 20 2024 , 02:05 AM  •  360 views
Thousands of farmers with tractors storm Westminster over new tax rules

Thousands of farmers with tractors storm Westminster over new tax rules

Over 10000 farmers brought their tractors to London streets protesting Labourʼs inheritance tax changes. Rural MPs started questioning the policy that could affect family-owned farms worth more than £1m

Economics, Politics • November 20 2024 , 01:02 AM  •  335 views
Putin changes Russia's nuclear rules after Ukraine gets new missiles

Putin changes Russia's nuclear rules after Ukraine gets new missiles

Russia makes it easier to use nuclear weapons against countries that attack with regular missiles. The change comes right after Ukraine got permission to use long-range US weapons

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 05:44 PM  •  499 views
US pushes Google to give up worlds most-used web browser in new legal battle

US pushes Google to give up worlds most-used web browser in new legal battle

US govt wants Google to sell Chrome browser as part of anti-monopoly action. The move comes after recent court ruling that found Google had unfair control over online search market

Business, Politics • November 19 2024 , 11:24 AM  •  205 views
Russia's nuclear fuel ban makes US energy markets nervous

Russia's nuclear fuel ban makes US energy markets nervous

Russia just blocked uranium exports to US nuclear plants which use quarter of Russian supplies for power generation. Western countries try to find quick solution while markets show first signs of instability

Economics, Politics • November 19 2024 , 11:14 AM  •  193 views
Tel Aviv hit by missile debris as peace talks continue in Lebanon

Tel Aviv hit by missile debris as peace talks continue in Lebanon

Missile fragments from Lebanon strike Tel-Aviv suburb causing injuries and property damage. US diplomat arrives for peace discussions while Biden pushes for quick end to conflict

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 10:35 AM  •  194 views
UK pension giants push back on possible changes to EV sales rules

UK pension giants push back on possible changes to EV sales rules

Major investment funds warn about changing electric-vehicle sales requirements in Britain. Fund managers say policy shifts might harm confidence in green-tech projects and affect billions in infrastructure money

Business, Economics, Politics • November 19 2024 , 09:35 AM  •  346 views
Trump's Georgia case hearing gets sudden stop as legal path gets unclear

Trump's Georgia case hearing gets sudden stop as legal path gets unclear

A key hearing in Georgiaʼs case against Trump gets cancelled without any clear reason. Legal experts point to his recent election win and relationship drama between case officials as main factors

Society, Politics • November 19 2024 , 04:27 AM  •  208 views
Prince Harry brings military games spirit to Canadian schools ahead of winter event

Prince Harry brings military games spirit to Canadian schools ahead of winter event

**Prince Harry** launches new school-based program in Vancouver connecting students with Invictus Games values. The winter version of military sports event starts in 82 days bringing together 25 nations

Sports, Culture • November 19 2024 , 04:05 AM  •  196 views
Three nations join forces to create super-fast missiles ahead of schedule

Three nations join forces to create super-fast missiles ahead of schedule

UK‚ US and Australia team-up to build missiles that fly five times faster than sound. The three-way deal includes joint testing worth $258 million and opens doors for future tech-sharing

Politics, Science • November 19 2024 , 01:01 AM  •  591 views
Biden's late missile call brings North Korean soldiers to Europe's doorstep

Biden's late missile call brings North Korean soldiers to Europe's doorstep

US president finally approves long-range missiles for Ukraine while North Korean troops enter Kursk region. The decision comes as international alliances shift and military support becomes more crucial

Society, Politics • November 18 2024 , 05:47 PM  •  627 views
UK's winter freeze puts elderly at risk as temperatures hit record lows

UK's winter freeze puts elderly at risk as temperatures hit record lows

A harsh cold-wave hits Britain with temperatures dropping to -7. 8C causing health alerts across the country. Officials warn about serious health risks for older people and possible disruptions to medical services

Society • November 18 2024 , 01:18 PM  •  466 views
UK faces huge job market problem - why millions stay away from work?

UK faces huge job market problem - why millions stay away from work?

British job market shows troubling signs as millions stay out of workforce‚ with health issues being main reason. Government struggles to fix growing problem while EU countries show better results

Society, Economics • November 18 2024 , 01:18 PM  •  406 views
High-end property market takes unexpected hit as buyers step back before Budget

High-end property market takes unexpected hit as buyers step back before Budget

Pre-Budget worries caused major drop in luxury home sales leading to massive tax revenue losses. Market analysis shows significant decrease in high-value property transactions with wider effects on housing sector

Economics, Politics • November 18 2024 , 01:17 PM  •  291 views
101-year-old code-breaker shares untold stories from secret WW2 facility

101-year-old code-breaker shares untold stories from secret WW2 facility

A former Bletchley Park code-breaker opens up about her top-secret work during World War 2. **Betty Webb** shares memories of decoding German and Japanese messages that helped win the war

Society, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:16 PM  •  324 views
PM's missed festival greeting causes stir in British-Sikh community

PM's missed festival greeting causes stir in British-Sikh community

Over 300 Sikh organizations challenge Prime Minister about missing important religious celebration. Recent oversight follows earlier cultural mix-up with Hindu community at official event

Politics, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:15 PM  •  302 views
UK government plans strict limits on children's homes profits after shocking report

UK government plans strict limits on children's homes profits after shocking report

New rules target private care providers making huge profits from vulnerable kids care system. Government gives more power to watchdogs while reports show children placed in caravans and holiday rentals

Society, Economics, Politics • November 18 2024 , 01:13 PM  •  234 views
Young wife's body found in car trunk, husband disappears overseas

Young wife's body found in car trunk, husband disappears overseas

Police search for missing husband after finding his wifeʼs body in car trunk 100 miles from her home. A previous protective order was in-place just two months before the tragic incident

Society, Politics • November 17 2024 , 10:52 PM  •  787 views
Hidden costs: Military base deal might drain UK defence budget for next 140 years

Hidden costs: Military base deal might drain UK defence budget for next 140 years

UK plans to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius while keeping strategic military base through lease-back deal. Defence ministry faces new financial burden while already dealing with tight budget limits

Economics, Politics • November 17 2024 , 04:02 PM  •  430 views
Failed brakes and vanishing support: What happens when your e-car maker goes bust

Failed brakes and vanishing support: What happens when your e-car maker goes bust

A £70‚000 electric vehicle turns into a tech nightmare after its manufacturer declares bankruptcy. Now hundreds of UK owners face uncertainty with their smart-cars becoming potentially unusable

Society, Business • November 17 2024 , 12:53 PM  •  647 views
Former student breaks silence about dark past at prestigious Kent school

Former student breaks silence about dark past at prestigious Kent school

A successful businessman reveals decades-old abuse at a well-known private school in Kent. His story connects to wider institutional problems in British education and religious organizations

Society, Culture • November 17 2024 , 01:30 AM  •  591 views
Trump's next term plans could reshape Western world's future - here's how

Trump's next term plans could reshape Western world's future - here's how

After winning election Trump plans major changes in US policies from border control to foreign affairs. His clear-cut agenda might affect not just America but reshape relationships with allies and rivals worldwide

Society, Economics, Politics • November 16 2024 , 06:00 PM  •  385 views