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Husband of Insulate Britain hunger striker ‘terrified’ but supports her decision

Husband of Insulate Britain hunger striker ‘terrified’ but supports her decision

Emma Smart was handed a four-month prison sentence alongside several others for breaching a court injunction.

Residents report shaking homes following suspected ‘sonic event’

Residents report shaking homes following suspected ‘sonic event’

BGS initially received reports of a suspected earthquake at around 3:50pm on Tuesday.

13,000 people with HIV to be offered new long-acting treatment

13,000 people with HIV to be offered new long-acting treatment

Charites have hailed the move as ‘incredible news’.

Mica Paris credits grandmother for launching career after collecting MBE

Mica Paris credits grandmother for launching career after collecting MBE

The 80s soul singer reflected on her 33-year musical and acting career.

British territories ‘on front line’ of climate change threat, says William

British territories ‘on front line’ of climate change threat, says William

The Duke of Cambridge addressed representative from 14 British Overseas Territories.

Charles urges UK and Jordan to make the environment a priority after Covid

Charles urges UK and Jordan to make the environment a priority after Covid

The Prince of Wales gave a speech as his tour of Jordan drew to a close.

Covid rates in England similar to January, data suggests

Covid rates in England similar to January, data suggests

The figures suggest all of the cases were the Delta variant or sub-lineages.

French government disputes Home Office account of Patel migrants meeting

French government disputes Home Office account of Patel migrants meeting

The Home Office claimed Priti Patel and French counterpart agreed on work to prevent ‘100% of crossings’ of the Channel.

Cadbury World chocolatiers build Nutcracker model entirely out of chocolate

Cadbury World chocolatiers build Nutcracker model entirely out of chocolate

The 70cm tall figure took two days to create and weighs the equivalent of 155 bars of Cadbury Dairy Milk.

Johnson says ‘worth considering’ sending cash to settle £400m Iran debt

Johnson says ‘worth considering’ sending cash to settle £400m Iran debt

The outstanding payment relating to a cancelled order for tanks has been linked to the detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

PM warns Vladimir Putin against ‘tragic mistake’ as tensions rise with Ukraine

PM warns Vladimir Putin against ‘tragic mistake’ as tensions rise with Ukraine

Boris Johnson says the cost of a ‘miscalculation’ on the borders of both Ukraine and Poland would be ‘enormous’.

I’m A Celebrity to have more trials than ever

I’m A Celebrity to have more trials than ever

The show is returning to Gwrych Castle for a second year.

Cressida Cowell reveals How To Train Your Dragon is ‘very autobiographical’

Cressida Cowell reveals How To Train Your Dragon is ‘very autobiographical’

The Children’s Laureate received an MBE for Services to Children’s Literature from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

No plan for Sharma to be handed new climate change ministry, says PM

No plan for Sharma to be handed new climate change ministry, says PM

Boris Johnson dismissed reports that a department could be created to reward Alok Sharma with a new Cabinet post.

Mandatory vaccine passports approved in Northern Ireland despite DUP objections

Mandatory vaccine passports approved in Northern Ireland despite DUP objections

Covid certification will be used to gain entry to nightclubs, hospitality premises that serve food and/or drink, cinemas and theatres.

Only people’s direct contributions will count towards care cap, Government says

Only people’s direct contributions will count towards care cap, Government says

The Government plans to amend the Care Act to ensure the new reforms are clear, subject to parliamentary approval.

Geordie Greig to step down from Mail Newspapers

Geordie Greig to step down from Mail Newspapers

Lord Rothermere said on Wednesday that Ted Verity, editor of the Mail on Sunday, will take over the position,

Boris Johnson grilled by MP who accused his father of smacking her backside

Boris Johnson grilled by MP who accused his father of smacking her backside

The Prime Minister was asked by Caroline Nokes if making public sexual harassment a specific crime could give women more confidence to come forward.

More NHS pressures ‘as the nights get darker’ – Javid

More NHS pressures ‘as the nights get darker’ – Javid

It comes amid rising pressures in the emergency care sector.

Food watchdog warns meat producers of ‘short interruptions’ before Christmas

Food watchdog warns meat producers of ‘short interruptions’ before Christmas

The FSA has reassured consumers that there was ‘no reason the current pressures will affect the food people want to buy this Christmas’.

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