Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

Rishi Sunak said he was ‘shocked’ to see footage of antisemitism campaigner Gideon Falter being threatened with arrest.

John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

After being used by The Beatles, the guitar then was in the possession of Scottish guitarist Gordon Waller.

A balanced diet may be linked to better brain health, study suggests

A balanced diet may be linked to better brain health, study suggests

According to the findings, people with a balanced diet demonstrated better mental health and superior cognitive functions.

Lloyd Webber tells of ‘greatest honour’ of life as King makes him a Garter Knight

Lloyd Webber tells of ‘greatest honour’ of life as King makes him a Garter Knight

The composer said he was ‘humbled, grateful and, quite frankly, staggered’ to be made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter.

Sunak promises to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

Sunak promises to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said ‘we cannot be complacent’ in a world that was ‘the most dangerous it has been’ since the Cold War.

Care workers were afraid they would bring coronavirus home, probe hears

Care workers were afraid they would bring coronavirus home, probe hears

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has been hearing evidence from unions who represented front-line workers during the pandemic.

Post Office chairwoman ‘may have expected lawyer to manipulate probe’

Post Office chairwoman ‘may have expected lawyer to manipulate probe’

Susan Crichton, the Post Office’s general counsel before resigning in 2013, gave evidence on Tuesday.

Welsh speed limits could go back up by the end of the year

Welsh speed limits could go back up by the end of the year

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has announced the Welsh government will be revising its guidance on which roads must be 20mph.

Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed

Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed

There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of key votes on the Renters (Reform) Bill on Wednesday.

Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools – report

Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools – report

The most common form of exposure to practical science among school pupils was through video, a survey has found.

Dame Esther Rantzen says she is not well enough to attend assisted dying debate

Dame Esther Rantzen says she is not well enough to attend assisted dying debate

MPs will debate assisted dying on Monday

PM says investments in weapons companies meet ethical criteria

PM says investments in weapons companies meet ethical criteria

Rishi Sunak said the Government will seek to incentivise private sector investment by stating that defence investment counts towards ESG assessments.

Labour leader pledges to tackle rural crime after hearing about armed robbery

Labour leader pledges to tackle rural crime after hearing about armed robbery

Sir Keir Starmer set out Labour’s rural crime strategy as he toured a village in North Yorkshire.

Aviation bodies to rehearse flight disruption after air traffic control failure

Aviation bodies to rehearse flight disruption after air traffic control failure

Martin Rolfe, chief executive of National Air Traffic Services, said the exercise will take place after the summer.

Welsh FM rules out independent probe into controversial campaign donation

Welsh FM rules out independent probe into controversial campaign donation

Vaughan Gething has insisted there was no conflict of interest in his campaign donations and they will not carry out an independent investigation.

Andrew Neil: Ofcom needs to grow a backbone over regulating GB News

Andrew Neil: Ofcom needs to grow a backbone over regulating GB News

The former chairman of the channel said he would not have allowed politicians to present political programmes.

Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf

Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf

The UK Government’s Rwanda Bill was passed by Westminster on Monday night.

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts

King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts

The princess has been appointed Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour, Buckingham Palace announced.

Disorder breaks out at St George’s Day event in Whitehall

Disorder breaks out at St George’s Day event in Whitehall

Mounted officers on horses had to intervene after a group broke through a police cordon before the event.

Man who denies murder says he ‘lost his mind’ when he knifed pensioner in street

Man who denies murder says he ‘lost his mind’ when he knifed pensioner in street

Asylum seeker Ahmed Alid is in the witness box on trial at Teesside Crown Court, where he denies murdering Terence Carney

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