Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Hospital admissions continue to fall as Covid-19 wave recedes

Hospital admissions continue to fall as Covid-19 wave recedes

Hospital admissions continue to fall as Covid-19 wave recedes

11 August 2022

Admission rates remain highest among the most elderly.


Extradition hearing for alleged US fugitive delayed again

Extradition hearing for alleged US fugitive delayed again

Extradition hearing for alleged US fugitive delayed again

11 August 2022

Proceedings for the extradition of a man believed to be Nicolas Rossi have been delayed for one week to allow new counsel to examine the case.


Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

11 August 2022

Laura Murray, who used to work for the former Labour leader, was ordered to pay £10,000 damages to the Countdown presenter.


Supreme Court refuses to hear Jeremy Corbyn appeal in libel case

Supreme Court refuses to hear Jeremy Corbyn appeal in libel case

Supreme Court refuses to hear Jeremy Corbyn appeal in libel case

11 August 2022

Commentator Richard Millett is suing Mr Corbyn over remarks he made during an interview on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show in 2018.


Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

Former Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Twitter row

11 August 2022

Laura Murray, who used to work for the former Labour leader, was ordered to pay £10,000 damages to the Countdown presenter.


Johnson urges power companies to act ‘in the national interest’

Johnson urges power companies to act ‘in the national interest’

Johnson urges power companies to act ‘in the national interest’

11 August 2022

The PM has appealed to the electricity sector to help ease the pressures on struggling families.


What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

11 August 2022

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave scorches the country


Nearly a quarter of bigger businesses increased staff wages in June – survey

Nearly a quarter of bigger businesses increased staff wages in June – survey

Nearly a quarter of bigger businesses increased staff wages in June – survey

11 August 2022

Some 23% of firms with more than 10 employees reported a rise in hourly wages.


Accumulation of ‘toxins’ in brain is why thinking hard is tiring, study suggests

Accumulation of ‘toxins’ in brain is why thinking hard is tiring, study suggests

Accumulation of ‘toxins’ in brain is why thinking hard is tiring, study suggests

11 August 2022

Scientists discovered that when intense mental work is carried out over several hours, it causes potentially toxic by-products to build up.


Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

Which energy suppliers met with ministers and how much profit do they make?

11 August 2022

Bosses were hauled in for talks amid fears the average household bill could hit £5,000 from April.


New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey

11 August 2022

More than 100 artist-designed globes sculptures will appear in seven cities across the UK.


Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

Giggs’s ex ‘ashamed’ she stayed with player who ‘promised the world’, jury told

11 August 2022

Kate Greville was asked at Giggs’s trial why she moved into the former Welsh international’s home if he was a ‘serial and violent abuser’.


Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

11 August 2022

The premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced the news on Twitter.


Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon

11 August 2022

The First Minister said the UK Government was ‘missing in action’ on energy bills.


Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

Man in one of England’s driest towns says it has ‘its own micro climate’

11 August 2022

The manager of a nursery in one of the driest places in England says it takes up to four hours to water all of his plants each day.


Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

11 August 2022

John MacKinnon, 47, died on Wednesday as events unfolded on the Isle of Skye and Wester Ross.


UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

11 August 2022

Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend.


One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

One in four waiting over 28 days for rescheduled operations as backlog grows

11 August 2022

The drop in two-year waits is ‘faint glimmer of light’ among otherwise ‘dire statistics’, commentators said.


Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

Sir Frederick Barclay told ‘debt will not go away’ as contempt hearing adjourned

11 August 2022

The businessman was previously found to be in contempt of court for failing to pay his ex-wife the £245,000 he owed for legal fees and maintenance.


How to keep pets cool in the heat

How to keep pets cool in the heat

How to keep pets cool in the heat

11 August 2022

Here are some tips for helping animals cope with the hot weather.


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