Home   News   National   Archive

National news

UK on diplomatic blitz to encourage countries to ‘match’ Afghan refugee scheme

UK on diplomatic blitz to encourage countries to ‘match’ Afghan refugee scheme

Britain has announced it will take up to 20,000 people fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Kwarteng orders national security investigation into Ultra Electronics takeover

Kwarteng orders national security investigation into Ultra Electronics takeover

Cobham Group, which is owned by US private equity house Advent, said on Monday that it has agreed a £2.57bn deal for London-listed Ultra Electronics.

Northern Ireland Secretary meets with group representing army veterans

Northern Ireland Secretary meets with group representing army veterans

The Northern Ireland Veterans Movement (NIVM) has supported the UK Government’s bid to introduce a statute of limitations on legacy killings.

Owner of condemned alpaca Geronimo vows to ‘fight on’

Owner of condemned alpaca Geronimo vows to ‘fight on’

Helen Macdonald said she is now in a ‘stand-off situation’.

Detectives urge man suspected of murdering his wife to hand himself in

Detectives urge man suspected of murdering his wife to hand himself in

West Yorkshire Police said they believe Mark Barrott has stayed near Elgin, in Moray.

Deaths of police officer and young son treated as murder/suicide

Deaths of police officer and young son treated as murder/suicide

David Louden and his three-year-old son Harrison were found dead in Kidderminster on August 13.

Mother fears being forced to move home if landfill site legal challenge fails

Mother fears being forced to move home if landfill site legal challenge fails

Lawyers are arguing that Rebecca Currie’s son Mathew Richards is at risk of a shorter life due to breathing in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) emissions.

Pope sends message of ‘closeness and blessing’ to families of Plymouth victims

Pope sends message of ‘closeness and blessing’ to families of Plymouth victims

The head of the Catholic Church sent a message of support via the Bishop of Plymouth.

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England at five-month high

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England at five-month high

The total has risen 9% in a week – but is still well below the peak of the second wave.

Unions to ballot members about strike action over potential Labour redundancies

Unions to ballot members about strike action over potential Labour redundancies

It has been reported that Labour’s ‘Organise to Win’ restructure could see 90 jobs slashed.

Briton ‘traumatised’ awaiting news of mother knocked unconscious fleeing Kabul

Briton ‘traumatised’ awaiting news of mother knocked unconscious fleeing Kabul

Fereba Hafizi’s 78-year-old mother had to be carried to UK authorities in the Afghan capital after being knocked unconscious in a crowd.

Eddie Izzard remembers ‘beautifully surreal’ comedy of Sean Lock

Eddie Izzard remembers ‘beautifully surreal’ comedy of Sean Lock

The star of TV and stand-up comedy has died aged 58.

Wally the Walrus continues tour of the Wild Atlantic Way

Wally the Walrus continues tour of the Wild Atlantic Way

The Arctic walrus, who has journeyed all over Europe, has again been spotted off the coast of west Cork.

CFC ban gave humans a fighting chance against global warming, study says

CFC ban gave humans a fighting chance against global warming, study says

Without the Montreal Protocol the world would be well on course for 3.5C of warming by the end of the century, modelling found.

Hate speech prevalence on Facebook declining, policy enforcement report says

Hate speech prevalence on Facebook declining, policy enforcement report says

The firm’s latest community standards enforcement report has been published.

Refugees fleeing Taliban face being locked up and sent back – charity boss

Refugees fleeing Taliban face being locked up and sent back – charity boss

Sabir Zazai, CEO of the Scottish Refugee Council, arrived in the UK from Afghanistan in the back of a lorry in 1999.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Four in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

Geronimo the alpaca to be slaughtered after owner loses High Court case

Geronimo the alpaca to be slaughtered after owner loses High Court case

The alpaca has twice tested positive for bovine tuberculosis and Defra has ordered its destruction.

Britain divided on whether it was right to pull forces from Afghanistan, poll shows

Britain divided on whether it was right to pull forces from Afghanistan, poll shows

The survey took place over August 16 and August 17.

‘Booster jabs like giving extra life jackets to some and letting others drown’

‘Booster jabs like giving extra life jackets to some and letting others drown’

Millions are being left without any protection while rich countries are preparing to hand out third doses, the WHO said.

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