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Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

14 June 2022

The Government and the Civil Aviation Authority stated that earlier cancellations are ‘better’ than axing flights on the day of departure.


Fifth of this year’s retirees ‘relying on state pension as main income source’

Fifth of this year’s retirees ‘relying on state pension as main income source’

Fifth of this year’s retirees ‘relying on state pension as main income source’

14 June 2022

Only a quarter of this year’s retirees feel very confident that they have saved enough for later life.


Baby murdered by parents hours after social worker’s visit, court told

Baby murdered by parents hours after social worker’s visit, court told

Baby murdered by parents hours after social worker’s visit, court told

14 June 2022

Lauren Saint George and Darren Hurrell both deny murder, manslaughter, causing or allowing a death and child cruelty.


We must confront the issues raised by the Grenfell disaster, says Jon Snow

We must confront the issues raised by the Grenfell disaster, says Jon Snow

We must confront the issues raised by the Grenfell disaster, says Jon Snow

14 June 2022

During a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, the veteran journalist called for those responsible for the fire to face prosecution.


Sturgeon says she will be ‘frank’ on challenges of post-independence border

Sturgeon says she will be ‘frank’ on challenges of post-independence border

Sturgeon says she will be ‘frank’ on challenges of post-independence border

14 June 2022

The First Minister said she would set out more detail on how trade would work post-independence.


UKHSA and Met Office issue Level 2 heat-health alert ahead of hot weather

UKHSA and Met Office issue Level 2 heat-health alert ahead of hot weather

UKHSA and Met Office issue Level 2 heat-health alert ahead of hot weather

14 June 2022

The forecaster said a level 2 heat-health alert has been issued for a large part of southern and central England.


Around 850,000 households missing out on vital Pension Credit support

Around 850,000 households missing out on vital Pension Credit support

Around 850,000 households missing out on vital Pension Credit support

14 June 2022

Pension Credit can act as a gateway to a range of other benefits.


Sturgeon urges PM to ‘be a democrat’ as she launches case for Indyref2

Sturgeon urges PM to ‘be a democrat’ as she launches case for Indyref2

Sturgeon urges PM to ‘be a democrat’ as she launches case for Indyref2

14 June 2022

Scotland’s First Minister said her government has an ‘indisputable mandate’ for another vote on independence.


Alcohol labelling failing consumers, say campaigners

Alcohol labelling failing consumers, say campaigners

Alcohol labelling failing consumers, say campaigners

14 June 2022

Information on nutritional values, ingredients and health warnings is not required on alcoholic drinks packaging in the UK.


In Pictures: Grenfell victims remembered at Westminster Abbey memorial service

In Pictures: Grenfell victims remembered at Westminster Abbey memorial service

In Pictures: Grenfell victims remembered at Westminster Abbey memorial service

14 June 2022

The congregation included former prime minister Theresa May, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Housing Secretary Michael Gove.


Calls for government to address school issues for Ukrainian children

Calls for government to address school issues for Ukrainian children

Calls for government to address school issues for Ukrainian children

14 June 2022

Almost 6,800 Ukrainian children have been placed in Irish schools.


Young bull joins passengers on train platform in Glasgow

Young bull joins passengers on train platform in Glasgow

Young bull joins passengers on train platform in Glasgow

14 June 2022

The animal was caught on CCTV under the shelter and appearing to look at train times.


Nearly 200,000 properties at risk of being lost due to sea level rise – study

Nearly 200,000 properties at risk of being lost due to sea level rise – study

Nearly 200,000 properties at risk of being lost due to sea level rise – study

14 June 2022

Significant sea level rise is now inevitable, experts warned.


Injured Pc’s vest had shoe mark on it, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

Injured Pc’s vest had shoe mark on it, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

Injured Pc’s vest had shoe mark on it, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

14 June 2022

The probe has previously been told by officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the detainee, who later died.


Why are wages lagging so far behind inflation in the UK?

Why are wages lagging so far behind inflation in the UK?

Why are wages lagging so far behind inflation in the UK?

14 June 2022

The ONS said average regular earnings rose 4.2% in the three months to April, but still failed to keep up with inflation.


Millions to receive first portion of £650 cost-of-living payment from July 14

Millions to receive first portion of £650 cost-of-living payment from July 14

Millions to receive first portion of £650 cost-of-living payment from July 14

14 June 2022

A first instalment of £326 will land in the bank accounts of families on benefits as part of the Government’s support package amid soaring prices.


In Pictures: Hats off to stylish racegoers as sun shines for Royal Ascot

In Pictures: Hats off to stylish racegoers as sun shines for Royal Ascot

In Pictures: Hats off to stylish racegoers as sun shines for Royal Ascot

14 June 2022

The event is one of the highlights of the sporting and social calendar.


SNP MP Grady facing two-day ban for ‘inappropriate physical advance’ on teenager

SNP MP Grady facing two-day ban for ‘inappropriate physical advance’ on teenager

SNP MP Grady facing two-day ban for ‘inappropriate physical advance’ on teenager

14 June 2022

Former party chief whip Patrick Grady said he was ‘profoundly sorry’ for the behaviour which has left him facing a Commons suspension.


Almost half of UK audiences avoid news, report reveals

Almost half of UK audiences avoid news, report reveals

Almost half of UK audiences avoid news, report reveals

14 June 2022

Almost half of those surveyed in the UK said they avoided the news, with many saying it brought down their mood.


Tragic baby ‘discharged into parents’ care despite hospital staff opposition’

Tragic baby ‘discharged into parents’ care despite hospital staff opposition’

Tragic baby ‘discharged into parents’ care despite hospital staff opposition’

14 June 2022

Lauren Saint George and Darren Hurrell deny murdering 10-week-old Lily-Mai Hurrell Saint George.


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