Home   News   National   Archive

National news

CMA probes potential greenwashing of Unilever cleaning products

CMA probes potential greenwashing of Unilever cleaning products

The watchdog said it had found ‘concerning practices’ in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly – with record number of people in work

Unemployment in Scotland falls slightly – with record number of people in work

Monthly figures from the ONS showed the unemployment rate in Scotland fell from 3.9% between July and September to 3.8% between August and October.

Sunak seeks to avert revolt over Rwanda plan and restore authority over Tories

Sunak seeks to avert revolt over Rwanda plan and restore authority over Tories

Rishi Sunak invited backbenchers to Downing Street in an effort to ward off a rebellion ahead of Tuesday night’s vote.

Rise of AI images ‘reducing trust’ in what people see online, charity warns

Rise of AI images ‘reducing trust’ in what people see online, charity warns

Full Fact has called on the Government to boost funding for media literacy to help people spot manipulated content.

Ofcom plans ban on inflation-linked mobile and broadband contracts

Ofcom plans ban on inflation-linked mobile and broadband contracts

In future price rises will have to be stated clearly for customers in pounds and pence, the regulator said.

Pay growth eases back sharply as vacancies drop in record run of falls – ONS

Pay growth eases back sharply as vacancies drop in record run of falls – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said private sector regular earnings rose by 7.3% in the three months to October, down from 7.8%.

Wet weather warnings issued as heavy rain forecast for parts of the UK

Wet weather warnings issued as heavy rain forecast for parts of the UK

The Met Office says affected areas could see travel disruption and flooding.

What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

Politics and the environment feature among Tuesday’s front pages.

Eight million households set to receive £299 cost-of-living payment in February

Eight million households set to receive £299 cost-of-living payment in February

The payment is one of three means-tested cost-of-living payments being made over 2023/24, worth up to £900 in total.

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow to be made an MBE for campaigning work

Pc Andrew Harper’s widow to be made an MBE for campaigning work

Lissie Harper has been recognised for her services to victims of violent crime and their families.

Sunak bids to see off major Tory rebellion in crunch Rwanda vote

Sunak bids to see off major Tory rebellion in crunch Rwanda vote

Rishi Sunak will try to avert a mass rebellion by right-wing Tory MPs against his Rwanda plan, as he struggles to reconcile competing demands.

New song released by Big Zuu to give voice to Grenfell community

New song released by Big Zuu to give voice to Grenfell community

The song titled No Justice 4 Grenfell, No Peace was released on Spotify on Monday.

Two men released on bail as police investigate death of baby in Ipswich

Two men released on bail as police investigate death of baby in Ipswich

Police were called at 12.35pm on Saturday after reports that a newborn baby had been found on Norwich Road.

Dangerous driver jailed after crashing into pub during police chase

Dangerous driver jailed after crashing into pub during police chase

Jamie Kettle, 37, of Thoresby Close, Harworth, has been jailed for two years and banned from driving for three years, police said.

Sunak faces irreconcilable demands as Tory MPs split ahead of Rwanda vote

Sunak faces irreconcilable demands as Tory MPs split ahead of Rwanda vote

Rishi Sunak is struggling to reconcile Tory MPs competing demands over his Rwanda plan, ahead of a vote in the Commons on Tuesday.

Eat Out To Help Out ‘a mistake’, says son whose father died with Covid-19

Eat Out To Help Out ‘a mistake’, says son whose father died with Covid-19

Stephen Allen said the Eat Out To Help Out scheme was ‘a mistake’ after his father Charles Allen died in hospital with Covid-19 in 2020.

Michael Gove warns ‘deep-pocketed’ opponents will challenge leasehold reforms

Michael Gove warns ‘deep-pocketed’ opponents will challenge leasehold reforms

The Housing Secretary said the Government plans to make further changes to ‘ban new leasehold homes in the future’.

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan boosted by backing from moderate group of Tory MPs

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan boosted by backing from moderate group of Tory MPs

The One Nation group has recommended its members back the plan but warned it would oppose amendments that would risk the UK breaching the rule of law.

Irish environment minister says EU could walk away from Cop28 talks

Irish environment minister says EU could walk away from Cop28 talks

Eamon Ryan said the first draft text from the Cop28 Presidency is unacceptable.

Man, 81, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 80, dies in Droitwich

Man, 81, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 80, dies in Droitwich

Emergency services were called to a home in Alexander Avenue in Droitwich shortly before 8.45am on Friday.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More