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‘Stand up and support us,’ South Wales steelworkers urge politicians

‘Stand up and support us,’ South Wales steelworkers urge politicians

Workers say they are being ‘held in contempt’ by owners Tata.

Grenfell reveals ‘attitude of unaccountable power’ among firms – victim’s aunt

Grenfell reveals ‘attitude of unaccountable power’ among firms – victim’s aunt

Sandra Ruiz said there should be a change in how organisations are led as she said some companies have ‘lost their moral compass’.

Reward offered to help solve Eastbourne woman’s murder 19 years ago

Reward offered to help solve Eastbourne woman’s murder 19 years ago

Jennifer Kiely was discovered dead in a seafront shelter in 2005, after she suffered stab wounds and her body had been set on fire.

Leitch denies giving Yousaf a ‘work around’ to avoid Covid mask rules – inquiry

Leitch denies giving Yousaf a ‘work around’ to avoid Covid mask rules – inquiry

The national clinical director advised the then health secretary to have a drink in his hand at all times to comply with the rules, the inquiry heard.

Nottingham attack victim branded a ‘hero’ by her brother

Nottingham attack victim branded a ‘hero’ by her brother

Grace O’Malley-Kumar, 19, was killed by Valdo Calocane in June last year, along with fellow student student Barnaby Webber and caretaker Ian Coates.

Police officer who had sex on duty claimed he was ‘powerless’, court told

Police officer who had sex on duty claimed he was ‘powerless’, court told

Jordan Masterson denies misconduct in a public office.

Over half a million Yorkshire Building Society members used passbooks in 2023

Over half a million Yorkshire Building Society members used passbooks in 2023

Despite the rise in apps to manage money, 550,000 Yorkshire members used passbooks between January and September last year.

Nottingham triple killer had history of mental health problems, court told

Nottingham triple killer had history of mental health problems, court told

The judge who is sentencing Valdo Calocane was told the 32-year-old assaulted work colleagues weeks before killing three people.

British star Emily Blunt lands Oscar nomination for Oppenheimer performance

British star Emily Blunt lands Oscar nomination for Oppenheimer performance

The nominations were announced on Tuesday.

Government may have ‘unlawfully encouraged breaches of the law by farmers’

Government may have ‘unlawfully encouraged breaches of the law by farmers’

The Office for Environmental Protection said it will continue monitoring the Environment Agency.

Shortage of MND drug causing patients anxiety as charity seeks resolution

Shortage of MND drug causing patients anxiety as charity seeks resolution

The MND Association is meeting with the Government to get ‘assurance as to what their plan is to resolve the situation’.

Sunak schedules debate for MPs – but no vote – after second strike on Houthis

Sunak schedules debate for MPs – but no vote – after second strike on Houthis

The Prime Minister is allowing for a ‘general debate’ on the RAF taking part in the air strikes on Wednesday.

Major hospital trust’s rating drops from ‘outstanding’ to ‘requires improvement’

Major hospital trust’s rating drops from ‘outstanding’ to ‘requires improvement’

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been downgraded following inspections by the Care Quality Commission.

NHS dentistry recovery plan coming ‘very soon’, health minister confirms

NHS dentistry recovery plan coming ‘very soon’, health minister confirms

Ministers were pressed in the Commons to reveal when they would come forward with promised plans to help the sector recover from the pandemic.

Terrorism probe of asylum seeker killer not to be considered at victim’s inquest

Terrorism probe of asylum seeker killer not to be considered at victim’s inquest

Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing 21-year-old Thomas Roberts to death in March 2022.

Four jailed for at least 38 years over ‘horrific’ double murder

Four jailed for at least 38 years over ‘horrific’ double murder

Saydi Abu Sheikh and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed were stabbed and shot in a gang-related revenge attack in Ilford, east London, in October 2022.

London Mayor calls for total ban on machetes and zombie knives

London Mayor calls for total ban on machetes and zombie knives

Sadiq Khan also urged the Government to speed up plans to curb access to the fearsome knives.

Post Office ‘passed cases to prosecutors without being qualified in Scots law’

Post Office ‘passed cases to prosecutors without being qualified in Scots law’

Former Post Office investigator Robert Daily said he felt he and others were ‘not adequately supported’.

Young people urged to get HPV vaccine after drop in take-up

Young people urged to get HPV vaccine after drop in take-up

The HPV vaccine is offered to all 12-13 year-olds in schools and community clinics.

Sunak: Houthis must stop ‘illegal and unacceptable attacks’

Sunak: Houthis must stop ‘illegal and unacceptable attacks’

The Prime Minister said the UK would not hesitate to act if attacks on commercial shipping and Royal Navy vessels continued.

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