Home   News   National   Archive

National news

We are not respected or valued, says striking teacher

We are not respected or valued, says striking teacher

Walkouts by members of the National Education Union in England and Wales will take place on Wednesday.

Man aiming to run length of Africa hopes to inspire others to push themselves

Man aiming to run length of Africa hopes to inspire others to push themselves

Russ Cook, 25, plans to complete 360 marathons in 240 days from February 5.

What the papers say – January 31

What the papers say – January 31

A dire forecast for the UK economy dominates Tuesday’s front pages.

Kate launches ‘life’s work’ with campaign highlighting early years development

Kate launches ‘life’s work’ with campaign highlighting early years development

The Princess of Wales wants the project called Shaping Up to highlight the significance of the formative years of a child’s life.

Family of Sheku Bayoh to give evidence at inquiry into his death for first time

Family of Sheku Bayoh to give evidence at inquiry into his death for first time

Kadi Johnson, the sister of Sheku Bayoh, will give evidence at the inquiry into her brother’s death in police custody as hearings resume on Tuesday.

Grocery price inflation rises to record 16.7% – Kantar

Grocery price inflation rises to record 16.7% – Kantar

The 2.3 percentage point jump in the four weeks to January 22 exceeded the previous high.

Planting trees could cut deaths from high summer temperatures in cities – study

Planting trees could cut deaths from high summer temperatures in cities – study

Researchers say there is an increasingly urgent need for cities to adapt to improve health outcomes.

‘Huge’ differences in high street coffee caffeine amounts

‘Huge’ differences in high street coffee caffeine amounts

A medium cappuccino at Costa contains 325mg of caffeine – almost five times the strength of a cappuccino from Starbucks, Which? found.

NHS consultants to hold ‘indicative’ ballot as strikes spread

NHS consultants to hold ‘indicative’ ballot as strikes spread

Ministers braced for the biggest day of industrial action in more than a decade as hundreds of thousands of workers are set to walk out.

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

Many train firms will not run any services on Wednesday or Friday.

Tuning into brainwave rhythms can boost learning – study

Tuning into brainwave rhythms can boost learning – study

Neuroscientists from Cambridge University attached sensors to the heads of 80 participants.

Health minister to consider stronger warnings of cancer link to breast implants

Health minister to consider stronger warnings of cancer link to breast implants

Maria Caulfield pledged to examine suggestions for the UK to follow the US in issuing a ‘black box’ warning on breast implant packaging.

Vicar who shared controversial 9/11 article ‘engaged in antisemitic activity’

Vicar who shared controversial 9/11 article ‘engaged in antisemitic activity’

The Rev Dr Stephen Sizer has been given a penalty judgment by a church disciplinary hearing.

Environmentalists blast Government’s road map for a cleaner, greener country

Environmentalists blast Government’s road map for a cleaner, greener country

Plans to restore nature, improve environmental quality, and increase the prosperity of the country are to be set out by the Government on Tuesday.

Strikes Bill clears the Commons but legal challenges threatened

Strikes Bill clears the Commons but legal challenges threatened

Jacob Rees-Mogg said it was ‘badly written’ and criticised its sweeping powers.

Largest knitted hat in UK made to raise funds for charity

Largest knitted hat in UK made to raise funds for charity

On January 30, avid knitters came together to make the biggest knitted hat in the UK.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murdering council worker

Two men arrested on suspicion of murdering council worker

Ashley Dale was found with a gunshot wound in the back garden of her home in Liverpool on August 21 last year.

Government suffers defeats in Lords over controversial protest crackdown

Government suffers defeats in Lords over controversial protest crackdown

There was drama in the upper chamber when eco-activists disturbed proceedings to demonstrate against the Public Order Bill.

Strike action hits more than 88,000 appointments in England – NHS

Strike action hits more than 88,000 appointments in England – NHS

Industry leaders have implored ministers to resolve the dispute with health workers.

Home Office resumes responsibility for stopping small boat crossings

Home Office resumes responsibility for stopping small boat crossings

Boris Johnson handed leadership for operations in the Channel to the Royal Navy in an attempt to stem the flow of migrants.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More