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Minister says ban on alcohol advertising is not entirely ruled out

Elena Whitham was speaking as figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol in 2022 – the highest figure since 2008.

Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing –...

The figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest since 2008.

4.6 billion-year-old meteorite sheds light on early solar system – s...

Erg Chech 002 was discovered in 2020 in the Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert.

Children on free school meals ‘more likely to experience harm online...

Survey results suggested disadvantaged children were more likely to say being online makes them sad, jealous and worried about their appearance.

Family of girl who died at water park told cause of her death was dr...

Kyra Hill was attending a birthday party at Liquid Leisure near Windsor on August 6 last year when she got into trouble in a designated swimming area.

Historian to follow Scottish prisoners-of-war’ ‘death march’ route

Hundreds of soldiers who were captured at the 1650 Battle of Dunbar died after being kept in squalor in Durham Cathedral by Cromwell’s forces.

Inquest into death involving soldiers in 1986 set to resume next yea...

Francis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.

Child victims to get support through justice system at first Bairns...

The centre has been designed to be safe and welcoming so that children feel at ease as they give evidence and receive care.

Sara Sharif’s cause of death ‘not yet ascertained’, inquest hears

The 10-year-old’s body was found at a property in Woking after police were called from Pakistan by her father, Urfan Sharif, on August 10.

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secreta...

Mark Harper said he would stop the rollout if he had the power to do so.

Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP

The former culture secretary finally handed in her resignation over the weekend, with a by-election now set to be scheduled in Mid Bedfordshire.

Cancer jab to speed up treatment for patients

The immunotherapy is usually given intravenously.

Police investigation after Newcastle United club captain ‘attacked’

Police say there was ‘disorder’ in Newcastle city centre amid reports Jamaal Lascelles’ group was attacked.

Tory donor told to demolish all or part of five-star hotel after pla...

The Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel played host to the signing of the Brexit deal in February.

Cleverly says China must show ‘responsibility’ on world stage ahead...

James Cleverly will visit China on Wednesday, the first such trip by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.

Baby meerkats explore their surroundings at safari park

Meerkat pups are born underground.

Foreign Secretary to visit China on Wednesday

James Cleverly will raise concerns over human rights, Taiwan and Hong Kong during his visit, the first by a UK foreign secretary since 2018.

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last...

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

REPowering Your Business: Five Steps To Decarbonise Your Supply Chai...

It’s never been more important for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. To help secure a net zero future, industries across sectors must make...

Hong Kong-licensed HashKey Exchange to offer MATIC, AVAX to professi...

HashKey Exchange, the first compliant exchange licensed as a retail virtual asset provider by Hong Kong, went live today, Monday August 28, 2023. The...