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Starmer says targets will ‘inject ambition’ into UK

Starmer says targets will ‘inject ambition’ into UK

Starmer says targets will ‘inject ambition’ into UK

Sir Keir set out six ‘milestones’ on Thursday.

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

Barrister Gemma White was appointed in 2022 to look at the DJ’s work at the BBC in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Woman charged as 42-year-old man dies after being seriously injured by dog

Woman charged as 42-year-old man dies after being seriously injured by dog

Woman charged as 42-year-old man dies after being seriously injured by dog

Officers were called to Shirley Road in Stratford, east London, at 4.53am on Wednesday, following reports the man had been seriously wounded.

Ed Miliband: My door is open for nuclear projects in UK

Ed Miliband: My door is open for nuclear projects in UK

Ed Miliband: My door is open for nuclear projects in UK

The Energy Secretary says nuclear is needed to help the UK reach its clean energy goals.

New Welsh Tory leader wants to set out ‘positive direction’ ahead of elections

New Welsh Tory leader wants to set out ‘positive direction’ ahead of elections

New Welsh Tory leader wants to set out ‘positive direction’ ahead of elections

Darren Millar has said he wants to set out a ‘positive direction’ after taking over from Andrew RT Davies.

Suspects arrested in international operation targeting people-smuggling gang

Suspects arrested in international operation targeting people-smuggling gang

Suspects arrested in international operation targeting people-smuggling gang

The operation targeted an Iraqi organised crime group suspected of smuggling people across the Channel to the UK, the National Crime Agency said.

Relaxed-looking Harry praises Diana Award winners ‘for giving him hope’

Relaxed-looking Harry praises Diana Award winners ‘for giving him hope’

Relaxed-looking Harry praises Diana Award winners ‘for giving him hope’

The duke, whose video was played at the virtual event, was introduced as a ‘very special guest’.

Abuse victim ‘appalled’ by Justin Welby’s ‘tone deaf’ final Lords speech

Abuse victim ‘appalled’ by Justin Welby’s ‘tone deaf’ final Lords speech

Abuse victim ‘appalled’ by Justin Welby’s ‘tone deaf’ final Lords speech

Justin Welby has been accused of making light of serious safeguarding failures in his valedictory speech in the Lords on Thursday.

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens

MP John McDonnell said the Foreign Office should change the travel advice for Egypt on its website

NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar

NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar

NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar

Hospitals are dealing with quadruple the number of flu cases they were last year.

Veteran, 99, ‘disappointed’ PM would not meet her to discuss pensions freeze

Veteran, 99, ‘disappointed’ PM would not meet her to discuss pensions freeze

Veteran, 99, ‘disappointed’ PM would not meet her to discuss pensions freeze

Anne Puckridge is among nearly half a million UK state pensioners whose pensions have been frozen at the level they were when they left the country.

Government scraps plans to force cafe bosses to recycle throwaway cups

Government scraps plans to force cafe bosses to recycle throwaway cups

Government scraps plans to force cafe bosses to recycle throwaway cups

The plans would have required coffee shops with more than 10 staff to provide bins and make recycling arrangements for paper cups used by customers.

Sadiq Khan launches new scheme to help lower schools’ energy bills

Sadiq Khan launches new scheme to help lower schools’ energy bills

Sadiq Khan launches new scheme to help lower schools’ energy bills

The Greener Schools pilot scheme aims to reduce bills and improve energy efficiency.

Harry laughs off divorce rumours after Sussexes’ solo appearances

Harry laughs off divorce rumours after Sussexes’ solo appearances

Harry laughs off divorce rumours after Sussexes’ solo appearances

Harry appeared in conversation with Andrew Sorkin at The New York Times Dealbook Summit on Wednesday.

Bishop ‘disturbed’ by Justin Welby’s ‘head to roll’ final Lords speech

Bishop ‘disturbed’ by Justin Welby’s ‘head to roll’ final Lords speech

Bishop ‘disturbed’ by Justin Welby’s ‘head to roll’ final Lords speech

The Archbishop of Canterbury made his valedictory speech in the House of Lords on Thursday.

Darren Millar confirmed as new leader of Welsh Tories

Darren Millar confirmed as new leader of Welsh Tories

Darren Millar confirmed as new leader of Welsh Tories

The MS for Clwyd West was publicly endorsed by all 15 of his Senedd party colleagues.

M&S Oxford Street refurbishment gets approval as boss blasts three-year delay

M&S Oxford Street refurbishment gets approval as boss blasts three-year delay

M&S Oxford Street refurbishment gets approval as boss blasts three-year delay

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner ruled on Thursday that the plans can go ahead, ending a three-year planning battle over the building.

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