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Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Khan, the ex-MP for Wakefield, West Yorkshire, also lost an appeal against his 18-month jail term.

Belfast-based artist wins acclaim for mural in tribute to displaced Ukrainians

Belfast-based artist wins acclaim for mural in tribute to displaced Ukrainians

The artwork by Ernic, aka Eoin McGinn, is one of 12 that has been showcased in Graffiti Art Magazine’s guide to Urban Contemporary Art 2022.

Jewellery and watches stolen during break-in at Raheem Sterling’s home

Jewellery and watches stolen during break-in at Raheem Sterling’s home

The Chelsea winger was absent from England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the World Cup on Sunday.

Shein admits factory working hour breaches and pledges £12m to overhaul sites

Shein admits factory working hour breaches and pledges £12m to overhaul sites

An independent probe found staff at one of its supplier factories were working up to 13-and-a-half hour days.

Starmer vows to ‘unbind’ Britain from centre that has ‘not delivered’

Starmer vows to ‘unbind’ Britain from centre that has ‘not delivered’

The Labour leader claimed people are being held back by a ‘broken model’ that ‘hoards power in Westminster’.

Football stars who have been victims of break-ins

Football stars who have been victims of break-ins

Security experts have warned that footballers’ widely known schedules and obvious wealth increase the risk of their homes being targeted.

Drivers ‘needlessly putting themselves at risk’ by ignoring red weather warnings

Drivers ‘needlessly putting themselves at risk’ by ignoring red weather warnings

Some 13,000 drivers were questioned about which factors would make them alter their itineraries.

Mother fights to get two-year-old son back from Algeria

Mother fights to get two-year-old son back from Algeria

Samira Addou has taken legal action against her son Yanis’s father, Siddali Bennabi.

Alison Thewliss picks Stuart McDonald as deputy in SNP leadership bid

Alison Thewliss picks Stuart McDonald as deputy in SNP leadership bid

The race to become the SNP’s leader in Westminster was sparked when Ian Blackford announced his intention to stand down last week.

Robbie Williams to headline outdoor concert at King’s Sandringham estate

Robbie Williams to headline outdoor concert at King’s Sandringham estate

Organisers said the singer-songwriter will be joined on stage by a number of special guests.

Starmer hopes to abolish House of Lords in Labour’s first term

Starmer hopes to abolish House of Lords in Labour’s first term

However, the Labour leader did not commit to a timeframe for the move, stressing discussions are pending on when ‘exactly’ it would take place.

Black Friday delivers lowest consumer technology sales since 2017

Black Friday delivers lowest consumer technology sales since 2017

Consumers seeking to cut energy bills sent sales of air fryers up 145% in a year, according to analysts GfK.

Key points from Labour’s blueprint for a ‘New Britain’

Key points from Labour’s blueprint for a ‘New Britain’

Labour’s commission on the UK’s future, led by Gordon Brown, set out a series of plans to shake up the way the country works.

Starmer indicates Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election

Starmer indicates Corbyn will not stand for Labour at next election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he could not see the circumstances in which Jeremy Corbyn would stand for the party.

Sesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90

Sesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90

The actor starred in the children’s TV hit from when the show premiered in 1969, playing friendly neighbour Bob Johnson.

New car market grows for fourth month in a row

New car market grows for fourth month in a row

Preliminary figures show the number of new cars registered in November was more than 20% higher than the same month last year.

Oil prices rise as EU’s cap on Russian crude comes into effect

Oil prices rise as EU’s cap on Russian crude comes into effect

The world’s number two oil producer has been able to reroute much, but not all, of its former Europe shipments.

What the papers say – December 5

What the papers say – December 5

The Three Lions’ win in Qatar features on nearly all of the front pages as the working week begins.

England star Raheem Sterling to leave Qatar after armed break-in at home

England star Raheem Sterling to leave Qatar after armed break-in at home

The winger was absent from the 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday.

Santa hats sent flying as England left dreaming of World Cup glory after 3-0 win

Santa hats sent flying as England left dreaming of World Cup glory after 3-0 win

The comprehensive victory over Senegal set up a quarter-final tie with tournament holders France.

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