Home   News   National   Archive

National news

BP profits slump as faltering demand hits refining margins

BP profits slump as faltering demand hits refining margins

The energy giant said profits were down more than 30% compared with the same period a year earlier, amid faltering oil demand globally.

Calls for police to review new evidence in missing Levi Davis case

Calls for police to review new evidence in missing Levi Davis case

The 26-year-old former Bath player was last seen at The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona two years ago, on October 29 2022.

New 3D fossil discovered preserved in fool’s gold

New 3D fossil discovered preserved in fool’s gold

The new species has been named after arthropod expert Greg Edgecombe of London’s Natural History Museum.

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

Abortion clinic safe zones welcomed but opponents brand them ‘Orwellian’

Abortion clinic safe zones welcomed but opponents brand them ‘Orwellian’

The zones are part of legislation passed 18 months ago but were delayed over the issue of silent prayer.

What are abortion clinic buffer zones and what about ‘silent prayer’?

What are abortion clinic buffer zones and what about ‘silent prayer’?

New guidance is being published on the implementation of the safe access zones across England and Wales.

What the papers say – October 29

What the papers say – October 29

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

Tory politicians to be knighted by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle

Tory politicians to be knighted by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle

Sir David Davis, Sir Gavin Williamson and Sir Philip Davies will be honoured on Tuesday.

Alex Salmond’s funeral to take place near his Aberdeenshire home

Alex Salmond’s funeral to take place near his Aberdeenshire home

Family and close friends of Mr Salmond will attend the service at Strichen Parish Church.

The Budget: What do we know and what should we expect?

The Budget: What do we know and what should we expect?

Rachel Reeves will present her first Budget on Wednesday.

Man, 26, dies in detention at Brook House immigration removal centre

Man, 26, dies in detention at Brook House immigration removal centre

It comes almost a year after a 37-year-old Albanian man died after attempting suicide in November 2023 while he was being detained at Brook House.

Banning UN aid agency risks jeopardising humanitarian effort in Gaza – Starmer

Banning UN aid agency risks jeopardising humanitarian effort in Gaza – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer urged Israel to allow UNRWA to continue its ‘essential work’ delivering aid to Palestinians.

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

The Tanaiste has also condemned the moves in the Israeli parliament to prevent the UN Palestinian refugee agency from working in Gaza.

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

James Cartlidge warned MPs the threat of ‘existential war’ is ‘looming larger’.

Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses

Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses

Nicola Ranger suggested the Chancellor should treat nurses in the same way as major infrastructure projects.

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

The final communique signed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting acknowledged calls for a discussion on the matter.

Amy Dowden ‘doing much better’ and Strictly ‘hopeful’ she will return next week

Amy Dowden ‘doing much better’ and Strictly ‘hopeful’ she will return next week

A spokesperson for the BBC dancing show said: ‘We are all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week.’

It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary said during a statement on the Middle East: ‘If UNRWA is brought to its knees, that would be a very very serious event indeed.’

England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’

England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a £100 million cut to funding for nature-friendly farming in Wednesday’s Budget.

China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said it had been raised with the Chinese government as ‘a matter of huge concern’ while he was in Beijing.

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