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YouTube begins verifying videos by UK doctors to tackle health misinformation

YouTube begins verifying videos by UK doctors to tackle health misinformation

UK-based users accounted for more than two billion video views of clips on health conditions in 2021.

Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20

Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20

The Prime Minister said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend summit in India demonstrated his isolation in the global community.

Queen Elizabeth II to be remembered by King with prayer and moment of reflection

Queen Elizabeth II to be remembered by King with prayer and moment of reflection

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland on September 8 last year, aged 96.

Prince and Princess of Wales to commemorate life of Elizabeth II at cathedral

Prince and Princess of Wales to commemorate life of Elizabeth II at cathedral

The couple will attend a small private service at St Davids Cathedral to mark the anniversary of her death.

India ‘very near and dear to me’ says Sunak ahead of New Delhi summit

India ‘very near and dear to me’ says Sunak ahead of New Delhi summit

The first British prime minister of Indian descent will spend the weekend at the G20 summit.

Co Down firm announces £120m of new work to fit out cruise ships

Co Down firm announces £120m of new work to fit out cruise ships

MJM Marine, an outfitting firm, said the work will create 100 new jobs.

Ezra Collective: From London youth group to Mercury Prize winners

Ezra Collective: From London youth group to Mercury Prize winners

The five-piece band have been together for more than a decade.

What the papers say – September 8

What the papers say – September 8

The escaped Wandsworth prisoner and the one-year anniversary of the death of the Queen are the main talking points on Friday.

Police search park in London as hunt continues for missing terror suspect

Police search park in London as hunt continues for missing terror suspect

Met Police counter-terrorism commander Dominic Murphy not ruling out outside help in escape from HMP Wandsworth.

UK could have six days of 30C heat for first time in September, Met Office says

UK could have six days of 30C heat for first time in September, Met Office says

Thursday was the fourth day above 30C, beating the record of three days seen on four previous occasions, most recently in 2016.

HMP Wandsworth needs closing, says chief inspector of prisons

HMP Wandsworth needs closing, says chief inspector of prisons

Charlie Taylor said in an ideal world he would shut the prison, but it was needed to service the courts and because of a ‘crisis’ in prison places.

Gordon Brown warns ‘aggressive nationalism’ is sweeping the world

Gordon Brown warns ‘aggressive nationalism’ is sweeping the world

The former Labour prime minister said countries must stop ‘blaming each other for what goes wrong’, and we must come together to find a solution.

William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales – one year on

William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales – one year on

With the title came new responsibilities for William as he is now heir to the throne and will increasingly represent his father the King.

Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable

Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable

The chair and vice chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board said they did not endorse commentary around confidence in senior PSNI officers.

LFB in ‘much better position’ to tackle fires in extreme heat, spokesman says

LFB in ‘much better position’ to tackle fires in extreme heat, spokesman says

Climate change is likely to bring 40C summers to the UK again in future, with London firefighters learning from colleagues abroad.

She is looking down on us all – Harry speaks of late Queen on eve of anniversary

She is looking down on us all – Harry speaks of late Queen on eve of anniversary

Harry attended the WellChild Awards ceremony in London on Thursday night.

Trans teenager told school staff he wanted to kill himself, inquest hears

Trans teenager told school staff he wanted to kill himself, inquest hears

A coroner has concluded there were individual failings in the support offered to Alex Dews, 13, by his school but did not find ‘systemic failure’.

Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

Charles’s first year as head of state had a coronation and royal calendar favourites but also family discord with Harry’s high profile accusations.

Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners

Harry shares balloon jokes with WellChild Awards winners

The Duke of Sussex was last seen in the UK for his High Court case in June.

Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

Northern Ireland Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner said the recruitment process has started following the resignation of Simon Byrne last week.

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