Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Chelsea FC director sanctioned with asset freeze amid clampdown on oligarchs

Chelsea FC director sanctioned with asset freeze amid clampdown on oligarchs

The Foreign Office said the frozen assets connected with the pair are estimated to total up to £10 billion.

Online Safety Bill must be strengthened to protect children, NSPCC says

Online Safety Bill must be strengthened to protect children, NSPCC says

A new report by the children’s charity says further amendments to the Bill are needed to ensure child safety online.

What are the PM’s plans to fly migrants seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda?

What are the PM’s plans to fly migrants seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda?

Here is a look at how much the scheme will cost, who is at risk of being removed and why Boris Johnson says the move is necessary.

Fuel supplies drop by half as travellers head off on Easter breaks

Fuel supplies drop by half as travellers head off on Easter breaks

Travellers using airports, train stations and roads were left waiting for hours in long queues on Thursday.

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of one of world’s most endangered primates

Chester Zoo celebrates birth of one of world’s most endangered primates

Keepers at Chester Zoo have said they are “overjoyed” by the arrival of a rare baby cotton-top tamarin monkey.

Government accused of breaking promise to North on post-Brexit funding

Government accused of breaking promise to North on post-Brexit funding

South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis described a funding announcement by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove as ‘nothing more than an outrage’.

Calling for PM to quit would have been ‘easiest’ course of action, says Ross

Calling for PM to quit would have been ‘easiest’ course of action, says Ross

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said removing the Prime Minister could destabilise the UK Government.

Protest urges Irish Government to ban Russian ‘hate symbols’

Protest urges Irish Government to ban Russian ‘hate symbols’

Protesters in Dublin have called on the Irish Government to ban symbols of support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Hundreds cross English Channel as PM announces Rwanda migration plan

Hundreds cross English Channel as PM announces Rwanda migration plan

Border Force and the RNLI brought women, children and men ashore in Dover.

Government statistics on academies under scrutiny

Government statistics on academies under scrutiny

Union has accused the DfE of a ‘statistics scandal’ over academisation.

WhatsApp unveils Communities feature to organise group chats

WhatsApp unveils Communities feature to organise group chats

The new tool will enable users to organise several group chats under one umbrella topic.

Sacklers pledge to ‘work constructively’ with institutions wanting to cut ties

Sacklers pledge to ‘work constructively’ with institutions wanting to cut ties

Major galleries and museums have ended partnerships and rejected donations in recent years over the Sacklers’ association with the US opioid crisis.

Deal with Rwanda not comparable with Australia’s offshore policy, says Patel

Deal with Rwanda not comparable with Australia’s offshore policy, says Patel

The Government announced a new immigration policy that will see asylum seekers who cross the Channel in small boats sent to Rwanda for processing.

Natalie McGarry used group’s cash to ‘cover own expenses’, trial told

Natalie McGarry used group’s cash to ‘cover own expenses’, trial told

The former SNP MP denies two charges of embezzlement.

Man charged by police investigating Sligo murders

Man charged by police investigating Sligo murders

Aidan Moffitt, 42, and Michael Snee, 58, were found dead in their own homes in the town earlier this week.

Killing of Ukrainian civilians likely to be war crime, says Coveney

Killing of Ukrainian civilians likely to be war crime, says Coveney

Mr Coveney was speaking during a visit to Kyiv on Thursday.

What could Twitter look like under Elon Musk?

What could Twitter look like under Elon Musk?

The Tesla chief executive has offered to buy the social media platform outright for more than 40 billion dollars.

Six-year-old climbing height of Mount Kilimanjaro for spinal injuries charity

Six-year-old climbing height of Mount Kilimanjaro for spinal injuries charity

Cian Paton was inspired by his father Christopher, who is scaling the real mountain with Manchester Arena bombing survivor Martin Hibbert.

Charles gives out Maundy money in absence of Queen

Charles gives out Maundy money in absence of Queen

The Prince of Wales represented his mother at the ancient ritual for the first time.

Met counter-terrorism officer guilty of attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex

Met counter-terrorism officer guilty of attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex

Francois Olwage was convicted of grooming on the Lycos online chat forum.

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