Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up

Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up

The online fashion giant is understood to be arranging administrators from Teneo for a potential insolvency process.

Sunak refuses to rule out new cost-of-living support next year

Sunak refuses to rule out new cost-of-living support next year

Conservatives have expressed concern at the windfall levy on energy companies to help fund a £21 billion giveaway.

Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox

Ireland secures order of vaccines against monkeypox

HSE boss Paul Reid said the delivery will be made ‘very shortly’.

Ribena maker warns over shortage of recycled plastic for soft drink industry

Ribena maker warns over shortage of recycled plastic for soft drink industry

The warning came as the company confirmed all its on-the-go bottles will be made from 100% recycled plastic by the end of the year.

Sunak says he’ll continue with ‘verve’ rather than resign over Covid fine

Sunak says he’ll continue with ‘verve’ rather than resign over Covid fine

The Chancellor denied he was planning to quit.

Something is ‘very, very wrong’ at Nottingham NHS Trust, inquiry head says

Something is ‘very, very wrong’ at Nottingham NHS Trust, inquiry head says

Donna Ockenden was speaking a day after being appointed as the new head of investigations into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Airline launches ticket sales for Gatwick-New York return flights from £255

Airline launches ticket sales for Gatwick-New York return flights from £255

Norse Atlantic Airways is hoping to succeed where Norwegian Air Shuttle failed.

‘Enthusiastic’ headteacher wanted for remote island school with four pupils

‘Enthusiastic’ headteacher wanted for remote island school with four pupils

Shetland Islands Council is advertising for a head to work on the primary school on the island of Foula.

Geetanjali Shree becomes first Indian winner of International Booker Prize

Geetanjali Shree becomes first Indian winner of International Booker Prize

Her novel Tomb of Sand follows the story of an 80-year-old woman after the death of her husband.

What the papers say – May 27

What the papers say – May 27

Rishi Sunak’s economic support package dominates Friday’s front pages.

Spain tops ranking of best value overseas location for UK tourists

Spain tops ranking of best value overseas location for UK tourists

The Mediterranean country’s mainland was given a 92% value rating by past visitors in a survey of more than 2,000 people.

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro praise Ray Liotta following actor’s death

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro praise Ray Liotta following actor’s death

The director said he would ‘always be proud’ of the work the pair did together, adding the passing had come ‘way too early’.

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp defamation case

Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp defamation case

The trial is coming to a close after six weeks of evidence and details of violent altercations between the pair.

16,000 street parties to be held for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

16,000 street parties to be held for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Councils across England have given the green light to thousands of bank holiday bashes.

‘The Falklands will always be special to me’, says Lt Col H Jones’ grandson

‘The Falklands will always be special to me’, says Lt Col H Jones’ grandson

To mark the 40th anniversary of the death of his grandfather, Lieutenant Colonel Herbert “H” Jones VC, Henry Jones reflects on the Falklands War

Vulnerable pink coral will push up UK coastline as climate warms – research

Vulnerable pink coral will push up UK coastline as climate warms – research

The pink sea fan is likely to be a short-term beneficiary of global warming, researchers found, as the water around the British Isles heats up.

Wales to end last remaining Covid-19 regulations

Wales to end last remaining Covid-19 regulations

Data from Public Health Wales shows coronavirus infections in the country have been steadily falling over the last two months.

Dame Deborah James: New fashion line to raise more donations for cancer research

Dame Deborah James: New fashion line to raise more donations for cancer research

Sharing the announcement of the collection on Instagram, the 40-year-old revealed 100% of the profits would go to charity.

Sunak denies using £21bn support package to deflect from No 10 lockdown parties

Sunak denies using £21bn support package to deflect from No 10 lockdown parties

The Chancellor’s new windfall tax reportedly faced pushback among Cabinet colleagues before being signed-off.

Six Irish Guards soldiers arrested over drugs and money laundering offences

Six Irish Guards soldiers arrested over drugs and money laundering offences

The MoD said the soldiers under investigation will not take part in the upcoming Queen’s Platinum Jubilee parades.

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