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Royal Society of Arts apologises after Israel event at London venue

Royal Society of Arts apologises after Israel event at London venue

Royal Society of Arts apologises after Israel event at London venue

14 December 2023

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the building in central London on Thursday.


Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Timeline of last known movements of missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

14 December 2023

Police have been carrying out a massive search for Ms Lord who has been missing for more than six days.


Government accused of ‘cover-up’ over Cameron’s financial interests declaration

Government accused of ‘cover-up’ over Cameron’s financial interests declaration

Government accused of ‘cover-up’ over Cameron’s financial interests declaration

14 December 2023

The Liberal Democrats said the Foreign Secretary should reveal a ‘full list’ of his financial interests ‘if he has nothing to hide’.


Police ‘must do more to minimise harm’ of stop and search powers

Police ‘must do more to minimise harm’ of stop and search powers

Police ‘must do more to minimise harm’ of stop and search powers

14 December 2023

An investigation was carried out after the Criminal Justice Alliance submitted a super-complaint amid concerns about the use of the powers.


Mary Earps given honorary degree for services to sport

Mary Earps given honorary degree for services to sport

Mary Earps given honorary degree for services to sport

14 December 2023

The England goalkeeper received the award at her former university.


Body found in search following explosion at South Wales industrial estate

Body found in search following explosion at South Wales industrial estate

Body found in search following explosion at South Wales industrial estate

14 December 2023

Emergency services were called to premises in Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taff, at 7pm on Wednesday.


Labour figures gather for funeral of ‘friend and feminist’ Glenys Kinnock

Labour figures gather for funeral of ‘friend and feminist’ Glenys Kinnock

Labour figures gather for funeral of ‘friend and feminist’ Glenys Kinnock

14 December 2023

Former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were among those in attendance in north London.


Bring back dedicated disabled minister role, say charities

Bring back dedicated disabled minister role, say charities

Bring back dedicated disabled minister role, say charities

14 December 2023

The new minister said she will have a ‘continued focus on social mobility’ while taking on her new disabled people, health and work role.


Charity taking case to High Court over Home Office asylum accommodation

Charity taking case to High Court over Home Office asylum accommodation

Charity taking case to High Court over Home Office asylum accommodation

14 December 2023

Wethersfield has been described by the Home Office as safe accommodation for asylum seekers.


Families back campaign to raise awareness of need for more child organ donors

Families back campaign to raise awareness of need for more child organ donors

Families back campaign to raise awareness of need for more child organ donors

14 December 2023

It is hoped the campaign will encourage families to register their children as donors.


Shapps holds door open to Saudi Arabia joining stealth fighter jet alliance

Shapps holds door open to Saudi Arabia joining stealth fighter jet alliance

Shapps holds door open to Saudi Arabia joining stealth fighter jet alliance

14 December 2023

The Defence Secretary said it would be an ‘interesting conversation’ if others wanted to enter the partnership between the UK, Italy and Japan.


Missing British schoolboy found after being ‘abducted by mother’ six years ago

Missing British schoolboy found after being ‘abducted by mother’ six years ago

Missing British schoolboy found after being ‘abducted by mother’ six years ago

14 December 2023

Alex Batty was found by a member of the public near the French city of Toulouse on Wednesday.


Ministers warned to call in Three-Vodafone merger over national security risks

Ministers warned to call in Three-Vodafone merger over national security risks

Ministers warned to call in Three-Vodafone merger over national security risks

14 December 2023

Under the terms of the merger, Vodafone would own 51% of the new company, with the Hong Kong-based owner of Three, taking the remaining 49%.


Love and time from a ‘wider lens’ among the themes for Snow Patrol’s next album

Love and time from a ‘wider lens’ among the themes for Snow Patrol’s next album

Love and time from a ‘wider lens’ among the themes for Snow Patrol’s next album

14 December 2023

The band, led by County Down man Gary Lightbody, are expected to release a new album in 2024.


Second arrest made in connection with 1984 murder of Anthony Littler

Second arrest made in connection with 1984 murder of Anthony Littler

Second arrest made in connection with 1984 murder of Anthony Littler

14 December 2023

Mr Littler was found with head injuries in an alleyway known as The Causeway, near East Finchley Tube station, north London, at 12.15am on May 1 1984.


Police looking for Gaynor Lord say ‘nobody knows why she’s done what she’s done’

Police looking for Gaynor Lord say ‘nobody knows why she’s done what she’s done’

Police looking for Gaynor Lord say ‘nobody knows why she’s done what she’s done’

14 December 2023

Norfolk Constabulary released new CCTV footage on Wednesday of what they believe is the last sighting of Ms Lord before she disappeared in Norwich.


Business leaders warn Government against tax changes in Budget

Business leaders warn Government against tax changes in Budget

Business leaders warn Government against tax changes in Budget

14 December 2023

The group said increasing income tax could harm investment in Scotland.


Six men jailed after smuggling £1m of cocaine into UK on broom handles

Six men jailed after smuggling £1m of cocaine into UK on broom handles

Six men jailed after smuggling £1m of cocaine into UK on broom handles

14 December 2023

It is thought to be the first time the method has been used to import the drug into the UK, the Metropolitan Police said.


Trio convicted of ‘depraved, brutal and wicked’ murder of Caroline Glachan

Trio convicted of ‘depraved, brutal and wicked’ murder of Caroline Glachan

Trio convicted of ‘depraved, brutal and wicked’ murder of Caroline Glachan

14 December 2023

Robert O’Brien, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand killed the teenager in West Dunbartonshire in 1996.


Israeli ambassador’s rejection of two-state solution disappointing, says Cameron

Israeli ambassador’s rejection of two-state solution disappointing, says Cameron

Israeli ambassador’s rejection of two-state solution disappointing, says Cameron

14 December 2023

Tzipi Hotovely had said that her country ‘absolutely’ would not accept a two-state solution when the war ends.


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