Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Woman who lost husband during pandemic confronts Hancock outside Covid inquiry

Woman who lost husband during pandemic confronts Hancock outside Covid inquiry

Woman who lost husband during pandemic confronts Hancock outside Covid inquiry

27 June 2023

Lorelei King said she was unimpressed with the testimony Matt Hancock gave to the inquiry.


Population jumped in towns and cities after peak of Covid pandemic, figures suggest

Population jumped in towns and cities after peak of Covid pandemic, figures suggest

Population jumped in towns and cities after peak of Covid pandemic, figures suggest

27 June 2023

Tower Hamlets and Westminster had the biggest increase, while South Staffordshire saw the largest drop.


Celebrity impersonators banned from Facebook protest outside Meta offices

Celebrity impersonators banned from Facebook protest outside Meta offices

Celebrity impersonators banned from Facebook protest outside Meta offices

27 June 2023

Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, George Michael, Britney Spears, Adele and Freddie Mercury tribute artists stood outside the offices in King’s Cross.


RTE staff call for ‘root and branch reform’ during protest

RTE staff call for ‘root and branch reform’ during protest

RTE staff call for ‘root and branch reform’ during protest

27 June 2023

The Government has ordered an external review into governance and culture at the broadcaster.


MPs halt attempt to introduce bill banning school promotion of gender transition

MPs halt attempt to introduce bill banning school promotion of gender transition

MPs halt attempt to introduce bill banning school promotion of gender transition

27 June 2023

The Reclaim Party MP Andrew Bridgen was described as a ‘conspiracy theorist’ by a Labour MP


Talks on UK joining EU Horizon research programme ‘crunchy’, says Hunt

Talks on UK joining EU Horizon research programme ‘crunchy’, says Hunt

Talks on UK joining EU Horizon research programme ‘crunchy’, says Hunt

27 June 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said UK participation in the science and innovation scheme would depend on being ‘fair’ to taxpayers.


Thames Water chief executive quits after giving up bonus over sewage spills

Thames Water chief executive quits after giving up bonus over sewage spills

Thames Water chief executive quits after giving up bonus over sewage spills

27 June 2023

Even after giving up the bonus Sarah Bentley managed to double her pay, raking in £1.5 million.


Hancock: Adult social care ‘was in nowhere near good-enough shape’ for pandemic

Hancock: Adult social care ‘was in nowhere near good-enough shape’ for pandemic

Hancock: Adult social care ‘was in nowhere near good-enough shape’ for pandemic

27 June 2023

Former health secretary Matt Hancock insisted responsibility for ensuring pandemic preparedness in the sector “formally fell to local authorities”.


UK and EU co-operation on financial services a ‘turning point’, says Hunt

UK and EU co-operation on financial services a ‘turning point’, says Hunt

UK and EU co-operation on financial services a ‘turning point’, says Hunt

27 June 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and European Commission financial service chief Mairead McGuinness signed a memorandum of understanding in Brussels.


Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘misleading’ charging claims

Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘misleading’ charging claims

Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘misleading’ charging claims

27 June 2023

In both cases, the Advertising Standards Authority found that the ads exaggerated the speed with which the advertised electric cars could recharge.


Nicola Bulley drowned after accidentally falling into river, inquest concludes

Nicola Bulley drowned after accidentally falling into river, inquest concludes

Nicola Bulley drowned after accidentally falling into river, inquest concludes

27 June 2023

The mother-of-two vanished after dropping off her daughters at school.


UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

27 June 2023

Victims groups, the main Stormont political parties and the Irish government have all expressed their opposition to the legislation.


Sheku Bayoh family ‘angry’ after police submissions at inquiry

Sheku Bayoh family ‘angry’ after police submissions at inquiry

Sheku Bayoh family ‘angry’ after police submissions at inquiry

27 June 2023

Mr Bayoh’s sister Kadi Johnson said police officers’ lawyers were ‘blaming Sheku for his own death’.


British bats ‘can help identify coronaviruses with potential to infect humans’

British bats ‘can help identify coronaviruses with potential to infect humans’

British bats ‘can help identify coronaviruses with potential to infect humans’

27 June 2023

The findings report the circulation of four species of coronaviruses, including two previously unknown ones, among the 16 UK bat species sampled.


Further bid to have rape suspect’s US extradition case thrown out rejected

Further bid to have rape suspect’s US extradition case thrown out rejected

Further bid to have rape suspect’s US extradition case thrown out rejected

27 June 2023

Sheriff Norman McFadyen has rejected a second bid to have an extradition hearing for Nicholas Rossi scrapped.


Kate praises centre providing safe environment for women and children

Kate praises centre providing safe environment for women and children

Kate praises centre providing safe environment for women and children

27 June 2023

The Princess of Wales was given a tour of the facility, which is the first of its kind in the country.


Chalk says he is committed to law change to make offenders attend sentencing

Chalk says he is committed to law change to make offenders attend sentencing

Chalk says he is committed to law change to make offenders attend sentencing

27 June 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the commitment remains ‘in place’.


Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

27 June 2023

There will be a three-day hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh as Scottish ministers challenge Westminster’s decision to block gender reforms.


Johnson had ‘weaknesses’ but was ‘firm’ on Brexit, says Lord Frost

Johnson had ‘weaknesses’ but was ‘firm’ on Brexit, says Lord Frost

Johnson had ‘weaknesses’ but was ‘firm’ on Brexit, says Lord Frost

27 June 2023

The former Brexit negotiator called on Rishi Sunak to ‘double down’ on the vision of the 2016 Brexit vote and the 2019 general election victory.


Dyson firms appeal against ruling over reference in broadcast in libel case

Dyson firms appeal against ruling over reference in broadcast in libel case

Dyson firms appeal against ruling over reference in broadcast in libel case

27 June 2023

Dyson Technology Limited and Dyson Limited are suing Channel 4 and ITN for libel.


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