General news

Met Police officer cleared of gross misconduct after tasering 10-yea...

November 30, 2023 11:30 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Pc Jonathan Broadhead’s ‘use of Taser on Child A was necessary, reasonable and proportionate in all the circumstances’, a disciplinary panel said.

‘Confused’ development agencies holding back economic growth, says e...

November 30, 2023 11:23 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

He said there needs to be better co-operation between the Scottish and UK governments.

Two police officers appear in court to deny assaulting man in Exeter

November 30, 2023 11:21 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Pc Emmit Wookey and Pc Liam Dunn will stand trial at Bristol Magistrates’ Court in April.

Sunak will not allow ‘zealots’ to dictate climate policy as he heads...

November 30, 2023 11:16 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Rishi Sunak said he was proud of his domestic policies as he prepared to head to the global climate summit.

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hosp...

November 30, 2023 11:10 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.

Millions of drivers ignore severe weather alerts, AA survey shows

November 30, 2023 11:09 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

A third of respondents to a poll of AA members said they would go ahead with planned journeys even if a red warning for snow was issued.

Boris Johnson to face Covid-19 inquiry over two days

November 30, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The former prime minister’s handling of the unprecedented peacetime crisis has come under intense scrutiny.

Schools closed and crashes reported as snow sweeps across parts of U...

November 30, 2023 10:59 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Met Office has said parts of Dartmoor could see up to 10cm of snow on Thursday

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ in Government

November 30, 2023 10:57 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The former miniser denied there had been ‘absence of a plan’ and insisted his department did ‘rise to the challenge’ of the pandemic.

Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock bemoans ‘toxic culture’ at heart of Gove...

November 30, 2023 10:57 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The former miniser denied there had been ‘absence of a plan’ and insisted his department did ‘rise to the challenge’ of the pandemic.

Cold snap and track faults lead to rail chaos

November 30, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

East Midlands Railway said services between London St Pancras and Corby were cancelled and delayed due to ‘damage caused by ice’.

King hails ‘fantastic’ climate technologies as he opens Dubai scienc...

November 30, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Charles toured the Heriot-Watt University facility on Thursday.

Households and children in temporary accommodation at record numbers

November 30, 2023 10:22 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

There has also been an increase in households threatened with homelessness due to Section 21 no-fault eviction notices.

Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood

November 30, 2023 10:09 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

If passed, it would allow a vote on extending the Scottish Parliament’s powers to legislate for independence.

How to stay safe on the road this winter as drivers warned of icy co...

November 30, 2023 10:02 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Weather warnings mean motorists should take extra care on the roads.

Cleverly well placed to calm Rwandan fears over asylum scheme, insis...

November 30, 2023 09:27 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Tom Tugendhat backed the Home Secretary to deliver the policy which has been mired in legal difficulties.

Henry Kissinger hailed as an ‘artist among diplomats’ following deat...

November 30, 2023 08:53 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Senior US political figures have paid tribute to the former Secretary of State.

King begins series of meetings during two-day Dubai tour ahead of Co...

November 30, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Charles joked in the first of a number of bilateral talks with world leaders that he has been recovering from having a ‘rather ancient birthday’.

King embarks on series of meetings during two-day Dubai tour ahead o...

November 30, 2023 08:51 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Charles joked in the first of a number of bilateral talks with world leaders that he has been recovering from having a ‘rather ancient birthday’.

In Pictures: Henry Kissinger’s trips to the UK through the years

November 30, 2023 08:29 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The diplomat spent much of his time in the United Kingdom helping to cement the ‘special relationship’ between the US and UK.

5 ASX Companies Leveraging AI to Drive Growth in 2024

Markets