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Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

The former home secretary said she feels ‘abandoned by the party as far as those of us who can see the truth about Brexit is concerned’.

Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot challenges inquest verdict

Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot challenges inquest verdict

At an inquest last December, the 11 men who died in 2015 were found to have been unlawfully killed.

Banks should up their game by improving online security features, says Which?

Banks should up their game by improving online security features, says Which?

The consumer group said banks ‘should not be leaving these open doors for scammers to exploit’.

Deal ‘tantalisingly close’ for Unite ambulance workers in Wales – union

Deal ‘tantalisingly close’ for Unite ambulance workers in Wales – union

It is the only union taking action in Wales today.

Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time.

Interest rates likely to need to rise again, warns Bank policymaker

Interest rates likely to need to rise again, warns Bank policymaker

Rate setter Catherine Mann said it was too soon to pause increases, warning that there are still big risks that inflation may prove stubborn.

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Golf seemed to have the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.

New car market grows for sixth month in a row

New car market grows for sixth month in a row

Some 131,994 new cars were registered last month, up 14.7% on January 2022.

Friends hope specialist rescue team will give Nicola Bulley’s family answers

Friends hope specialist rescue team will give Nicola Bulley’s family answers

Specialist Group International will help police in the search for the mother-of-two.

Raab ‘at top end of robustness scales’ says ex-Cabinet colleague Buckland

Raab ‘at top end of robustness scales’ says ex-Cabinet colleague Buckland

Sir Robert Buckland admitted having a disagreement with Dominic Raab while they were in Cabinet together.

Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

The Duke of Sussex recounted in his book how his genitals had been ‘frostnipped’ during a trip to Antarctica.

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Britishvolt collapsed last month, laying off most of its 200 staff.

What the papers say – February 6

What the papers say – February 6

Liz Truss is condemned as ‘delusional’ on the front pages as she defends the policies that made the pound plummet.

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

The biggest prize of the night, album of the year, went to Harry Styles for his third album Harry’s House.

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

The sexual predator will be sentenced in a two-day hearing at Southwark Crown Court.

Scotland’s teachers set to walk out again in rolling strike campaign

Scotland’s teachers set to walk out again in rolling strike campaign

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland union in Inverclyde and Shetland will take to the picket lines on Monday.

Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head and her family

Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head and her family

Emma Pattison, her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter were found in the grounds of the school early on Sunday morning.

Family pays tribute after possible ‘suspicious’ death of 75-year-old man

Family pays tribute after possible ‘suspicious’ death of 75-year-old man

Geoffrey Ives was found dead at an address near Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say

Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say

The headmistress, her daughter and husband were found dead on the school’s grounds in the early hours of Sunday.

Reconstruction of Nabataean woman to help understanding of ancient civilisation

Reconstruction of Nabataean woman to help understanding of ancient civilisation

The remains of the woman, known as Hinat, were found in a tomb on the outskirts of the ancient city of Hegra.

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