General news

Anti-lockdown proposal Great Barrington Declaration ‘flawed at multi...

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said the public debate about herd immunity led to ‘considerable confusion’.

Anti-lockdown proposal in favour of herd immunity ‘flawed at multipl...

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said the public debate about herd immunity led to ‘considerable confusion’.

Ballet teacher accused of abusing pupils seemed like Prince Charming...

Jonathan Barton, 41, denies all charges against him at Dumbarton Sheriff Court.

Policeman who crashed on way to terrorist attack ‘let people down’,...

The armed officer was responding to the stabbing spree carried out by terrorist Sudesh Amman in February 2020.

Charity delivered food to ‘terrified’ disabled people during Covid,...

Tressa Burke, of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, said the situation was ‘gravely serious’.

Letby inquiry asks hospital neonatal units if CCTV has been installe...

A senior judge said the query about CCTV has been included in a questionnaire after it was suggested by parents of babies harmed by Letby.

Prosecuting water companies does not improve environment, says watch...

Clare Pillman, of Natural Resources Wales, said a prosecution only happened at the point that regulation had failed.

PM’s claims of ‘no sense of a border’ in the Irish Sea ring hollow,...

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he did not accept this during the exchange in the House of Commons.

Sunak avoids specifics when asked if scientists consulted on Eat Out...

Rishi Sunak was challenged at Prime Minister’s Questions over whether the sought scientific advice on the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Sir James Dyson ‘forced’ to defend reputation with libel claim, High...

The 76-year-old inventor described allegations in a Daily Mirror article as a ‘vicious and vitriolic’ personal attack.

Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer criticised the Prime Minister for trying to blame the Opposition for Government ‘failures’.

One in 10 younger parents will use baby bank for essentials this win...

One charity said it had already supported over 7,560 children this year, helping 25% more families across London than at the same point in 2022.

Four men jailed for life for machine gun murder of Ashley Dale in he...

Gunman James Witham was jailed for a minimum of 43 years.

Whitty never told about Eat Out to Help Out but ‘should have been’ –...

England’s chief medical officer is giving evidence to the public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 for a second day.

Live: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledges tax-cutting autumn statement

Mr Hunt’s Commons statement is expected to contain 110 different growth measures as he seeks to revive the UK’s economy.

Live: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers tax-cutting autumn statement

Mr Hunt’s Commons statement contained 110 different growth measures as he seeks to revive the UK’s economy.

Solo life in Antarctica has ‘not hit home yet’ for skiing ex-Royal M...

Sam Cox will cover more than 2,000km on a route that has never been attempted before.

Cameron’s personal use of Greensill private jet under HMRC scrutiny...

Officials are examining whether all tax was paid on benefits such as flights for non-business trips when the Foreign Secretary worked for the firm.

Officer denies assaulting man during arrest at police station

Pc Shaun Elliott will face trial in August 2024.

Police hunt for hotel housekeeper accused of stealing jewellery wort...

The woman who was working in a hotel in Knightsbridge has fled to Romania, according to police.