Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Ms Black was elected as the SNP’s deputy Westminster leader this week.

Irish woman joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

Irish woman joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

Hackney-based Rhiannon Adam, 37, who was born in Cork, is among eight crew picked by Yusaku Maezawa for the trip.

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has offered a stinging rebuke of the Government’s policy on migrants and asylum seekers.

Strikes set to escalate in the run-up to Christmas

Strikes set to escalate in the run-up to Christmas

Growing numbers of workers, including nurses, are set to join the wave of walkouts.

Public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

Public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has declared her support for new legislation to make the behaviour a specific offence.

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with two counts with rape

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with two counts with rape

Pc Rupert Edwards is alleged to have carried out the offences in Lambeth, south London, on August 26 and in Surrey on September 5.

Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

It came as owner ABF held firm on its trading guidance for the year ahead of its annual general meeting on Friday

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans ‘expose those behind the heinous violations’.

Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

Ukraine has reported attacks by Iranian-sourced one-way unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time in three weeks, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said.

Best value ski resorts revealed

Best value ski resorts revealed

Post Office Travel Money said prices for ski school, equipment, lift passes, meals and drinks have increased.

10-year-old wins Big Issue Christmas cover design contest

10-year-old wins Big Issue Christmas cover design contest

Fergus Rutherford-Moyler from Glasgow created a collage of a snowman for the Christmas front cover.

Chancellor cuts red tape and axes EU rules in UK banking overhaul

Chancellor cuts red tape and axes EU rules in UK banking overhaul

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the so-called “Edinburgh Reforms” will seize on “Brexit freedoms” to overhaul banking rules.

Weather alerts in place as snow and ice bring disruption

Weather alerts in place as snow and ice bring disruption

A yellow weather warning of snow and ice is in place until 12pm on Sunday.

Staff ‘do not believe Avanti can improve its services this month’ – union

Staff ‘do not believe Avanti can improve its services this month’ – union

RMT Mick Lynch said a worker survey shows the train operator has ‘misled Parliament about what’s happened’ on its services.

Train passengers could face higher fares due to merger – watchdog

Train passengers could face higher fares due to merger – watchdog

The supply of mainline signalling in Britain suffers from a lack of competition.

Santander fined £107.8m by finance watchdog over money laundering failings

Santander fined £107.8m by finance watchdog over money laundering failings

The Financial Conduct Authority said business banking customers were affected by issues with anti-money laundering controls.

Sussexes urged to give up titles as papers criticise ‘hatchet job’ series

Sussexes urged to give up titles as papers criticise ‘hatchet job’ series

The national mastheads drew issue with the couple for attacking Britain’s institutions.

King tells of ‘reassuring presence’ of trees as fitting tribute to late Queen

King tells of ‘reassuring presence’ of trees as fitting tribute to late Queen

The monarch has written a foreword for a new book entitled The Queen’s Green Canopy.

Postal workers take further day of strike action in increasingly bitter dispute

Postal workers take further day of strike action in increasingly bitter dispute

Around 11,000 members of the Communications Workers Union in Scotland will take a further day of strike action on Friday.

Perfect storm of human activity threatening marine life, conservationists warn

Perfect storm of human activity threatening marine life, conservationists warn

Species from dugongs to coral and abalone are at risk of extinction, latest Red List of Threaten Species update shows.

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