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Matt Hancock condemned for ‘deluded’ recount of care homes during pandemic

Matt Hancock condemned for ‘deluded’ recount of care homes during pandemic

Matt Hancock condemned for ‘deluded’ recount of care homes during pandemic

04 December 2022

Nadra Ahmed, the chair of the National Care Association, said the former Health Secretary’s account ” bears no resemblance to the facts”.


Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister

Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister

Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister

04 December 2022

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said Albania is a ‘demonstrably safe’ country as he warned overall migration is ‘unsustainable’.


Electric car drivers pay more for slower chargers

Electric car drivers pay more for slower chargers

Electric car drivers pay more for slower chargers

04 December 2022

The AA said the average cost of recharging a battery to 80% using a slow charger on a pay as you go basis was £33.26 last month.


Police watchdog head resigns over ‘criminal probe’

Police watchdog head resigns over ‘criminal probe’

Police watchdog head resigns over ‘criminal probe’

03 December 2022

Suella Braverman said on Saturday she was forced to take “immediate action”.


Protesters target Salt Bae’s London steak restaurant

Protesters target Salt Bae’s London steak restaurant

Protesters target Salt Bae’s London steak restaurant

03 December 2022

The Animal Rebellion group, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, said eight people entered the Nusr-Et steakhouse.


Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’

Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’

Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’

03 December 2022

The former health secretary disclosed that his resignation statement was filmed by Boris Johnson on a mobile phone.


William speaks of his faith the world can ‘repair and regenerate our planet’

William speaks of his faith the world can ‘repair and regenerate our planet’

William speaks of his faith the world can ‘repair and regenerate our planet’

03 December 2022

The Earthshot prize awards ceremony is taking place in Boston and honours environmental pioneers.


Kate Winslet: Government should tackle impact of social media on young people

Kate Winslet: Government should tackle impact of social media on young people

Kate Winslet: Government should tackle impact of social media on young people

03 December 2022

The actress said there should be more ‘protection and accountability’ because parents are left ‘flailing’.


Britain’s Got Talent contestant Audrey Leybourne dies aged 95

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Audrey Leybourne dies aged 95

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Audrey Leybourne dies aged 95

03 December 2022

Dame Esther Rantzen, a close friend, described her as a ‘remarkable performer’.


Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

03 December 2022

The Duke of Sussex recorded a video message for youngsters at Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British forces children.


Just Stop Oil activists lie in Harrods bed as fuel poverty protests sweep UK

Just Stop Oil activists lie in Harrods bed as fuel poverty protests sweep UK

Just Stop Oil activists lie in Harrods bed as fuel poverty protests sweep UK

03 December 2022

Footage of so-called ‘warm up’ demonstrations showed activists lying on sofas and beds inside the department store.


Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

03 December 2022

Health experts are investigating cases of Strep A infection after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases.


Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

03 December 2022

The Three Lions face the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions in the second round on Sunday.


Urgent warning issued as girl, 16, dies after taking mystery drug at nightclub

Urgent warning issued as girl, 16, dies after taking mystery drug at nightclub

Urgent warning issued as girl, 16, dies after taking mystery drug at nightclub

03 December 2022

Police were called to Move in Exeter shortly after midnight on Saturday when the teenager fell ill.


A fifth of lone Albanian child migrants in Kent have gone missing, council admits

A fifth of lone Albanian child migrants in Kent have gone missing, council admits

A fifth of lone Albanian child migrants in Kent have gone missing, council admits

03 December 2022

Kent County Council took in 197 Albanian children up to the end of October – and 39 have gone missing.


Activists protest in British Museum and Scottish Power over rising energy bills

Activists protest in British Museum and Scottish Power over rising energy bills

Activists protest in British Museum and Scottish Power over rising energy bills

03 December 2022

Don’t Pay UK said campaigners had bedded down with blankets, sleeping bags and hot water bottles in the foyer of Scottish Power HQ.


It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

03 December 2022

The company sparked public anger when it fired hundreds of workers without notice in March.


Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister

Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister

Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister

03 December 2022

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said they are looking at tightening the rules on student visas to get the numbers down.


More from Northern Ireland support staying in UK over Irish unity, poll shows

More from Northern Ireland support staying in UK over Irish unity, poll shows

More from Northern Ireland support staying in UK over Irish unity, poll shows

03 December 2022

The Irish Times opinion poll showed large support for unity in the Republic.


Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

Comedian who lip syncs football commentaries meets idol after Twitter request

03 December 2022

Arap Uria uploaded a post to Twitter on December 2 asking to meet football commentator Peter Drury.


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