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Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

The Duke of Sussex recounted in his book how his genitals had been ‘frostnipped’ during a trip to Antarctica.

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Britishvolt collapsed last month, laying off most of its 200 staff.

What the papers say – February 6

What the papers say – February 6

Liz Truss is condemned as ‘delusional’ on the front pages as she defends the policies that made the pound plummet.

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

The biggest prize of the night, album of the year, went to Harry Styles for his third album Harry’s House.

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

The sexual predator will be sentenced in a two-day hearing at Southwark Crown Court.

Scotland’s teachers set to walk out again in rolling strike campaign

Scotland’s teachers set to walk out again in rolling strike campaign

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland union in Inverclyde and Shetland will take to the picket lines on Monday.

Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head and her family

Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head and her family

Emma Pattison, her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter were found in the grounds of the school early on Sunday morning.

Family pays tribute after possible ‘suspicious’ death of 75-year-old man

Family pays tribute after possible ‘suspicious’ death of 75-year-old man

Geoffrey Ives was found dead at an address near Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say

Head of Epsom College found dead with family, police say

The headmistress, her daughter and husband were found dead on the school’s grounds in the early hours of Sunday.

Reconstruction of Nabataean woman to help understanding of ancient civilisation

Reconstruction of Nabataean woman to help understanding of ancient civilisation

The remains of the woman, known as Hinat, were found in a tomb on the outskirts of the ancient city of Hegra.

Private underwater rescue team to join search for missing Nicola Bulley

Private underwater rescue team to join search for missing Nicola Bulley

The move comes as the first images of Ms Bulley from the day she vanished have been released.

NHS faces biggest strike yet as nurses and ambulance crews walk out

NHS faces biggest strike yet as nurses and ambulance crews walk out

Health service leaders urge the public to use emergency services ‘wisely’ as patients warned of more disruption.

Met let down victims of David Carrick, assistant police commissioner says

Met let down victims of David Carrick, assistant police commissioner says

Sacked officer David Carrick, 48, is to be sentenced after admitting 49 criminal charges – including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over 18 years.

Murder investigation launched into death of 75-year-old man

Murder investigation launched into death of 75-year-old man

Police found the man at an address near Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and are now treating his death as suspicious.

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia not just ‘bra flying off’ – widower

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia not just ‘bra flying off’ – widower

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding.

Man, 30, finishes animal encyclopaedia he began aged nine

Man, 30, finishes animal encyclopaedia he began aged nine

Josh Gabbatiss said it was ‘very satisfying’ to finally complete the book.

Hundreds join rally against gender recognition reforms

Hundreds join rally against gender recognition reforms

But a counter-protest in Glasgow’s George Square also attracted a large crowd of supporters.

Apprenticeship levy not fit for purpose, says Labour

Apprenticeship levy not fit for purpose, says Labour

Sir Keir Starmer said changes to the apprenticeship funding system would reverse a decline in people enrolling on manufacturing training schemes.

Truss points the finger of blame for failed economic growth plan

Truss points the finger of blame for failed economic growth plan

No 10 will be watching to see if her intervention leads to new demands from Tory MPs for tax cuts.

Single parents ‘could help fill labour shortage if barriers were removed’

Single parents ‘could help fill labour shortage if barriers were removed’

A report by the Gingerbread charity shows that single parents want to work but face ‘significant barriers’.

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