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Construction on lasting Grenfell memorial could begin in 2026

Construction on lasting Grenfell memorial could begin in 2026

A report has set out a series of recommendations for a ‘sacred space’ designed to be a ‘peaceful place for remembering and reflecting’.

Gaza and China top agenda for Foreign Secretary as Cameron returns to Government

Gaza and China top agenda for Foreign Secretary as Cameron returns to Government

David Cameron’s appointment has already drawn criticism over his stance on China.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by Storm Debi debris

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by Storm Debi debris

There has been coastal flooding in Galway City and nearby Oranmore.

Army veteran Cleverly backed to deliver Sunak’s domestic priorities

Army veteran Cleverly backed to deliver Sunak’s domestic priorities

James Cleverly was announced as the successor to Suella Braverman after she was sacked as home secretary on Monday.

David Cameron becomes 15th ex-PM to serve in later Government led by another

David Cameron becomes 15th ex-PM to serve in later Government led by another

Mr Cameron was appointed Foreign Secretary by Rishi Sunak on Monday.

Five dead including three children after house fire

Five dead including three children after house fire

The five people who died in the blaze in Hounslow, west London, on Sunday evening are believed to be members of the same family.

David Cameron makes dramatic return to Government after Suella Braverman sacked

David Cameron makes dramatic return to Government after Suella Braverman sacked

Rishi Sunak has brought back the former prime minster as Foreign Secretary in a reshuffle of his top team.

Suella Braverman, standard bearer of the Tory right, finally runs out of road

Suella Braverman, standard bearer of the Tory right, finally runs out of road

Suella Braverman, an often outspoken minister, promised she would have ‘more to say in due course’ following her dismissal as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman: A timeline of controversies

Suella Braverman: A timeline of controversies

The PA news agency looks at some of the major controversies from Ms Braverman’s time in office.

Micheal Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week

Micheal Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week

The Irish foreign affairs minister will also travel to Egypt as part of the visit.

Sunak considering tougher protest laws after Armistice Day violence

Sunak considering tougher protest laws after Armistice Day violence

The Prime Minister is reportedly seeking to tighten the laws to make it easier to ban pro-Palestinian marches.

Parents ‘heartbroken’ as baby Indi Gregory dies following failed legal battle

Parents ‘heartbroken’ as baby Indi Gregory dies following failed legal battle

‘I knew she was special from the day she was born,’ her father Dean Gregory said.

Power cuts hit 100,000 homes as Storm Debi sweeps across Ireland

Power cuts hit 100,000 homes as Storm Debi sweeps across Ireland

Some schools are closed and public transport services are disrupted amid several weather warnings.

Suella Braverman sacked as Rishi Sunak shakes up Cabinet team

Suella Braverman sacked as Rishi Sunak shakes up Cabinet team

The Prime Minister sacked the Home Secretary in the wake of an unauthorised article criticising the way police were handling protests.

Third of service workers consider quitting because of abusive customers

Third of service workers consider quitting because of abusive customers

An open letter to the policing minister signed by more than 55 leading businesses has called for better recording and reporting of crime statistics.

Baby Indi Gregory dies after parents’ failed legal fight to continue treatment

Baby Indi Gregory dies after parents’ failed legal fight to continue treatment

Indi’s life support was withdrawn and she died in a hospice.

EG Group to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers

EG Group to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers

EG said the chargers will be branded evpoint and will be available to all electric vehicle drivers.

Government plans to cut NHS waiting list ‘difficult to achieve’ – health leaders

Government plans to cut NHS waiting list ‘difficult to achieve’ – health leaders

A poll of NHS trust managers and chief executives found that fewer than half think the quality of patient care on offer in the health service is high.

Heathrow becomes world’s fourth busiest airport after bumper October

Heathrow becomes world’s fourth busiest airport after bumper October

Some 7.0 million passengers travelled through the west London airport last month.

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for ‘significant’ delivery target failures

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for ‘significant’ delivery target failures

Ofcom said that, even after taking circumstances into account, Royal Mail fell short of its targets by a ‘significant and unexplained margin’.

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