The challenges facing Rishi Sunak ahead of the next general election

The Prime Minister must contend with delivering his five pledges, choosing when to call an election and criticism from his predecessors.

How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

The Prime Minister asked the public to judge him on whether he managed to deliver on five priorities he set out at the start of 2023.

Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

National Highways said it is investing £15.4 million to modernise 125 stations by the end of 2025.

Billions in local government pensions invested in fossil fuels – ana...

Environmental campaign groups analysed data gathered through Freedom of Information requests.

Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, stu...

Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.

Lottery winner who used winnings to buy pool table now set to repres...

Neil Jones said his win allowed him to retire and dedicate more time to honing his pool skills – and his practice has paid off.

Lottery winner who used money to buy pool table now set to represent...

Neil Jones said his win allowed him to retire and dedicate more time to honing his pool skills – and his practice has paid off.

What the papers say – October 22

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.

Mammotion LUBA Robot Mower Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award 2023 and I...

Winner of the Pro Tool Innovation Award 2023 in the Outdoor Power Equipment category A finalist of the IDEA Design Award 2023 LUBA AWD Series Robot M...

Travel disruption to continue in parts of UK after flooding from Sto...

Three people have died since the storm hit the UK on Wednesday.

Princess of Wales says England can leave Rugby World Cup with ‘heads...

Kate said the England players ‘can be so proud’ of their tournament after their semi-final defeat.

North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during...

The Stena Spey is located 146 miles east of Aberdeen.

Sunak calls for greater aid access to ease ‘acute humanitarian crisi...

Rishi Sunak said Israel had the right to defend itself against Hamas but must act in line with international humanitarian law.

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Flood alerts remain in parts of the Scottish Highlands and much of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire.

Prince of Wales pays tribute to ‘true great’ Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby was knighted in 2004 for his services as an ambassador for football.

H World Announces Preliminary Q3 Operating Results Over 9,000 Hotels...

SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited ("H World" or "the Group", NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179...

King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Par...

John Hinson said he felt safer while on holiday in the Middle East than waiting for a train at King’s Cross station.

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dem...

The World Cup winner died with dementia.

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Protesters chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

There was also a demonstration in Belfast.