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Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

20 September 2023

The Home Secretary said she wants to see all those affected by the scandal compensated.


Rishi Sunak waters down climate policies, citing need to avoid public ‘backlash’

Rishi Sunak waters down climate policies, citing need to avoid public ‘backlash’

Rishi Sunak waters down climate policies, citing need to avoid public ‘backlash’

20 September 2023

The Prime Minister outlined the plans in a hastily arranged press conference in Downing Street.


Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

20 September 2023

The case explored the UK Government’s use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop Scottish Government legislation gaining royal assent.


Speaker lambasts Sunak for announcing net zero changes during Commons recess

Speaker lambasts Sunak for announcing net zero changes during Commons recess

Speaker lambasts Sunak for announcing net zero changes during Commons recess

20 September 2023

Sir Lindsay Hoyle criticised the way the Prime Minister was unveiling the major policy shift, saying ‘this is not the way to do business’.


Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

20 September 2023

A coroner investigating the death of a trans young woman has adjourned her conclusion until two weeks’ time.


Man appears in court charged with murdering church warden

Man appears in court charged with murdering church warden

Man appears in court charged with murdering church warden

20 September 2023

David Parish will now appear before Bristol Crown Court on September 22.


Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

20 September 2023

In return, the president gave the King a golden coin featuring Charles’s portrait.


Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

20 September 2023

A by-election is being held in the constituency next month.


Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

20 September 2023

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth said he will inform the Port of London Authority of the suggestion.


Joanna Lumley asks PM to show ‘true leadership’ on banning live animal exports

Joanna Lumley asks PM to show ‘true leadership’ on banning live animal exports

Joanna Lumley asks PM to show ‘true leadership’ on banning live animal exports

20 September 2023

The actress delivered a box with 95,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street, urging the Government to ban live animal exports.


Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

20 September 2023

The former US vice president urged the PM not to curb his green policies.


New easyJet recruitment drive tackles cabin crew stereotyping

New easyJet recruitment drive tackles cabin crew stereotyping

New easyJet recruitment drive tackles cabin crew stereotyping

20 September 2023

The campaign is part of the budget airline’s bid to hire 1,000 new cabin crew this year.


Heavy rain could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

Heavy rain could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

Heavy rain could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

20 September 2023

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain in south-east England and strong winds in western Scotland.


Bank still expected to hike rates to 5.5% despite inflation surprise

Bank still expected to hike rates to 5.5% despite inflation surprise

Bank still expected to hike rates to 5.5% despite inflation surprise

20 September 2023

Economists think that interest rates will rise for a 15th consecutive time on Thursday.


Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

20 September 2023

A record number of British 18-year-olds have secured a higher education place using clearing, figures show.


Avon to sell in UK shops for first time as beauty brand partners with Superdrug

Avon to sell in UK shops for first time as beauty brand partners with Superdrug

Avon to sell in UK shops for first time as beauty brand partners with Superdrug

20 September 2023

The beauty business, historically known for its door-to-door salespeople, said it will now sell items from 100 Superdrug shops across the UK.


Proof of Stone Age humans building wooden structures uncovered by archaeologists

Proof of Stone Age humans building wooden structures uncovered by archaeologists

Proof of Stone Age humans building wooden structures uncovered by archaeologists

20 September 2023

Researchers reported on the excavation of well-preserved wood, thought to date back at least 476,000 years, at a site in Kalambo Falls, Zambia.


Cleveland Police chief praises staff after force comes out of special measures

Cleveland Police chief praises staff after force comes out of special measures

Cleveland Police chief praises staff after force comes out of special measures

20 September 2023

Mark Webster, the force’s seventh chief in less than a decade, thanked the officers, staff members, volunteer and leadership team.


Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

20 September 2023

A lawyer for the UK Government said the move came because of the effect the changes ‘would have on reserved law’.


Popular DJ tortured to death near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, court told

Popular DJ tortured to death near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, court told

Popular DJ tortured to death near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, court told

20 September 2023

Mehmet Koray Alpergin and his girlfriend were abducted as they returned home from a restaurant in Mayfair, central London, last October.


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