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Government to make changes to controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill

Government to make changes to controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set to be debated in the House of Lords later this month.

Parents urged to support research aimed at protecting babies from RSV infections

Parents urged to support research aimed at protecting babies from RSV infections

Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the leading cause of infant hospital admissions in the UK.

Kate hails children’s centre’s ‘amazing’ integrated support service for mothers

Kate hails children’s centre’s ‘amazing’ integrated support service for mothers

The Princess of Wales visited the Colham Manor Children’s Centre in west London in her role as patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.

Businesses should tell Government to leave EU law alone, says incoming TUC head

Businesses should tell Government to leave EU law alone, says incoming TUC head

Paul Nowak said most “serious businesses” would not put scrapping EU laws in their top 10 priorities.

Senior officers back press freedom after journalists arrested covering protests

Senior officers back press freedom after journalists arrested covering protests

Officers from Hertfordshire police arrested an LBC reporter as well as a photographer and filmmaker covering action by Just Stop Oil on the M25.

Laura Jackson followed home by stranger after London awards ceremony

Laura Jackson followed home by stranger after London awards ceremony

The presenter said it was deeply unfair that ‘now it’s winter we don’t feel safe to walk home at night’.

Strip Williamson of knighthood if complaints upheld, urge Lib Dems

Strip Williamson of knighthood if complaints upheld, urge Lib Dems

The party is warning that the ‘serious allegations’ against the former Cabinet Office minister risk bringing the honours system into ‘disrepute’.

Tom Tugendhat claims he was holding but ‘not using’ mobile phone while driving

Tom Tugendhat claims he was holding but ‘not using’ mobile phone while driving

The security minister is facing a ban from the roads at a court hearing next week.

Government to extend Stormont election deadline and cut MLA pay

Government to extend Stormont election deadline and cut MLA pay

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed the moves in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Sturgeon and Sunak to hold first face-to-face talks

Sturgeon and Sunak to hold first face-to-face talks

The Scottish Government confirmed the First Minister will have bilateral discussions with the Prime Minister on Thursday.

In Pictures: Charles and Camilla visit Yorkshire

In Pictures: Charles and Camilla visit Yorkshire

The pair travelled to the area for a number of engagements.

Man arrested after eggs thrown at King and Queen Consort in York

Man arrested after eggs thrown at King and Queen Consort in York

Four eggs were hurled at the royal couple on Micklegate – all missing their targets.

‘Pie in the sky’ to pretend no future for fossil fuels in transition, says Sunak

‘Pie in the sky’ to pretend no future for fossil fuels in transition, says Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer labelled the Prime Minister a “roadblock” to swifter action to developing renewable sources of energy in the UK.

Sales of used electric cars hit new high

Sales of used electric cars hit new high

Some 16,775 used pure battery electric cars were bought in the UK between July and September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Emily Ratajkowski attacks ‘craziness’ directed at Amber Heard and Olivia Wilde

Emily Ratajkowski attacks ‘craziness’ directed at Amber Heard and Olivia Wilde

The catwalk star appears on the cover of Elle UK.

Man spared jail over Buckingham Palace trespasses

Man spared jail over Buckingham Palace trespasses

Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Daniel Brydges was ‘fixated’ on accessing royal grounds.

Tenant jailed for trying to sell house he rented in ‘truly brazen crime’

Tenant jailed for trying to sell house he rented in ‘truly brazen crime’

Andrew Smith, 41, had agreed a price of more than £400,000 with a potential buyer for the three-bed home he was renting in Cambridge.

Lily Allen returns to the West End to star in award-winning play

Lily Allen returns to the West End to star in award-winning play

The 37-year-old singer-songwriter is the first woman to play Katurian in The Pillowman.

Claims from man fighting extradition to US ‘entirely outlandish’, court told

Claims from man fighting extradition to US ‘entirely outlandish’, court told

The man denies that he is Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted by prosecutors in America on rape allegations.

Charles unveils Queen statue as stonemason says it was his first portrait piece

Charles unveils Queen statue as stonemason says it was his first portrait piece

Weighing 1.1 tonnes and made from French limestone, the sculpture shows Elizabeth II in the robes of the Order of the Garter.

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