Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Minister expresses hopes for lower calorie versions of alcoholic drinks

Minister expresses hopes for lower calorie versions of alcoholic drinks

The Government has been working with the industry to ensure drinking guidelines about the health risks posed by alcohol are included on labels.

April 2021 on track to be frostiest for 60 years

April 2021 on track to be frostiest for 60 years

An average of 13 days of air frosts has already been reported across the country, according to the Met Office.

£10k fine for Rita Ora breaching coronavirus rules ‘proportionate’ – minister

£10k fine for Rita Ora breaching coronavirus rules ‘proportionate’ – minister

The policing minister made the comments after being asked whether a £10,000 fine was a proportionate amount to pay for a Covid breach.

Self-driving cars given green light for motorway use later this year

Self-driving cars given green light for motorway use later this year

The Government will allow hands-free driving in vehicles with lane-keeping technology on motorways with slow traffic.

MPs formally approve abortion service powers for Northern Ireland

MPs formally approve abortion service powers for Northern Ireland

Abortion laws in the region were liberalised by MPs at Westminster in 2019.

Campaigners condemn ‘cover-up culture’ at Highways England over rejected FOIs

Campaigners condemn ‘cover-up culture’ at Highways England over rejected FOIs

Internal emails reveal attempts made by the agency to reject FOI requests over its Port of Liverpool access scheme.

Single Covid-19 vaccine ‘cuts transmission by up to half’ – PHE

Single Covid-19 vaccine ‘cuts transmission by up to half’ – PHE

Protection was seen from around 14 days after vaccination, with similar levels regardless of a person’s age.

Fire service battles nearly 80 ‘deliberate’ blazes in South Wales over weekend

Fire service battles nearly 80 ‘deliberate’ blazes in South Wales over weekend

Police have said the ‘onus is upon the public’ to prevent further damage to the landscape and wildlife in the area.

DUP insists leadership an ‘internal’ matter amid reported heave against Foster

DUP insists leadership an ‘internal’ matter amid reported heave against Foster

Arlene Foster has played down suggestions her position is under threat.

Leaks, refurbs and lockdown outbursts: What the Downing Street row is all about

Leaks, refurbs and lockdown outbursts: What the Downing Street row is all about

Downing Street is braced for further hostile fire from Dominic Cummings when he appears before a Commons select committee on May 26.

Twitter policy chief: Now is right time to review world leader rule exceptions

Twitter policy chief: Now is right time to review world leader rule exceptions

Social network is asked why Donald Trump was banned from the platform while Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains.

Airlines hit with 630 fines over missing coronavirus documents

Airlines hit with 630 fines over missing coronavirus documents

The Government said the punishments ‘form part of the UK’s tough border measures’.

Scaled-back Trooping for Queen’s official birthday to be held at Windsor

Scaled-back Trooping for Queen’s official birthday to be held at Windsor

The event will be broadcast live on the BBC, according to the Guards regiments.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery to reopen with new Ken Currie work

Scottish National Portrait Gallery to reopen with new Ken Currie work

Arriving at the National Galleries of Scotland on a long-term loan directly from the artist, the large portrait is titled Unknown Man.

Traffic warning ahead of ‘busiest May Day weekend since 2016’

Traffic warning ahead of ‘busiest May Day weekend since 2016’

A total of 14.8 million getaway trips are planned to take place between Friday and Monday, an RAC poll of 1,050 UK drivers suggested.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Just over half (52%) of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

William refers to the late Duke of Edinburgh during meeting with youngsters

William refers to the late Duke of Edinburgh during meeting with youngsters

The Royal couple visited a project for people with learning difficulties on a second stop in their visit to the North East of England

William and Kate drive GPS tractor at hi-tech farm

William and Kate drive GPS tractor at hi-tech farm

The royal couple were on their first engagement since the family came out of mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh.

Charles takes over brother Andrew’s former patronage

Charles takes over brother Andrew’s former patronage

The Duke of York stepped down from public duties over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Five arrested after amphetamine lab found in raid on farm buildings

Five arrested after amphetamine lab found in raid on farm buildings

The National Crime Agency believes a crime group was producing around one tonne of amphetamine per month.

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