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No plans to make vapes prescription-only, Government says

No plans to make vapes prescription-only, Government says

There have been calls for plain packaging on e-cigarettes and a crackdown on their sale to under-18s.

Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told

Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told

A Westminster committee also said a strategy for protecting offshore infrastructure is needed.

Male killer whales protected by post-menopausal mothers, study suggests

Male killer whales protected by post-menopausal mothers, study suggests

The findings add to growing evidence that post-menopausal females boost the life chances of their offspring, researchers say.

Ex-sex abuse inquiry boss to lead work on Church of England safeguarding

Ex-sex abuse inquiry boss to lead work on Church of England safeguarding

Professor Alexis Jay vowed to withdraw from her role ‘if I detect any attempt to interfere with or to hinder my work’.

UK sanctions ‘despicable’ Wagner leaders linked to African killings and torture

UK sanctions ‘despicable’ Wagner leaders linked to African killings and torture

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the mercenary unit was ‘acting with impunity’ in countries such as Mali and Sudan.

Man, 82, spared jail over ‘mercy killing’ of retired teacher wife

Man, 82, spared jail over ‘mercy killing’ of retired teacher wife

Martin Rudin smothered his wife of 11 years at the couple’s home in Histon, Cambridgeshire, last New Year’s Eve.

Police arrest 20 climate activists during protest targeting oil refinery

Police arrest 20 climate activists during protest targeting oil refinery

A small group of This Is Rigged protesters still remain at the Nustar Clydebank oil terminal.

Ministers warned not to neglect hydrogen following battery plant investment

Ministers warned not to neglect hydrogen following battery plant investment

The Government was warned that hydrogen-powered vehicles could supersede battery-powered ones.

Stormont stalemate is ‘totally unsustainable’, O’Neill tells Heaton-Harris

Stormont stalemate is ‘totally unsustainable’, O’Neill tells Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is concluding a series of talks with party leaders.

Ofcom proposals would force mobile companies to send customers roaming alerts

Ofcom proposals would force mobile companies to send customers roaming alerts

Roaming alerts tell mobile phone customers when they are using potentially expensive data abroad.

Sunak criticises EU’s ‘regrettable choice of words’ over Falklands

Sunak criticises EU’s ‘regrettable choice of words’ over Falklands

The EU referred to the Falklands as ‘Islas Malvinas’, the name used by Argentina, which has long claimed sovereignty over the islands.

Carbon capture technology ‘will not help achieve Paris Agreement targets’

Carbon capture technology ‘will not help achieve Paris Agreement targets’

Offshore Energy UK says limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C requires short term emissions cuts but CCS can help with long term ambitions.

Teenager denies murder of Brianna Ghey

Teenager denies murder of Brianna Ghey

Two 16-year-olds have been charged with murder.

Mordaunt: No blank cheque for nuclear deterrent

Mordaunt: No blank cheque for nuclear deterrent

SNP MP Patricia Gibson raised concerns about the UK’s debt levels

Top civil servant Sir Tom Scholar’s sacking cost Treasury £457,000

Top civil servant Sir Tom Scholar’s sacking cost Treasury £457,000

Treasury accounts show numerous ministers also received severance payments amid last year’s spate of resignations.

Many consultants ‘leaving UK for better pay and conditions abroad’

Many consultants ‘leaving UK for better pay and conditions abroad’

Thousands of consultants are on strike across England in a dispute over pay.

More time needed on schools transgender guidance, Government says

More time needed on schools transgender guidance, Government says

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan confirmed the delay to the long-awaited guidance.

Concerns raised over MPs hosting political TV shows during general elections

Concerns raised over MPs hosting political TV shows during general elections

A Labour MP said there would be ‘something wrong’ with Tory ministers being interviewed by backbench colleagues while running political campaigns.

Plans stopped on one of UK’s biggest wind farms as costs soar

Plans stopped on one of UK’s biggest wind farms as costs soar

Sweden’s Vattenfall said that it was considering the best way forward for three projects off the coast of Norfolk.

Jeremy Vine’s stalker to pay damages over campaign of harassment

Jeremy Vine’s stalker to pay damages over campaign of harassment

Alex Belfield also apologised for making ‘false allegations of dishonesty’ against the broadcaster.

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