Government says ‘no need for emergency intervention’ in financial markets
The Government has said there is “no need for an emergency intervention” as it sought to soothe concerns over the UK’s shaky financial markets. On Thursday, the value of the pound fell to its lowest ...
Rayner: I’d meet with Musk to challenge him on factually incorrect attacks
The Deputy Prime Minister suggested the billionaire should be ‘correcting the record as soon as possible’ over information shared on his ...
Musk trying to ‘inflame racial tensions’ with post on boy’s murder – Yousaf
Former first minister Humza Yousaf has accused Elon Musk of seeking to “inflame racial tensions” with a reference to the infamous murder of Kriss Donald in 2004. The Glasgow schoolboy, aged 15 at the ...
Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ new child grooming inquiry
The Mayor of Greater Manchester signalled he was supportive of calls for a new nationwide investigation into the historical child sexual abuse.
Reform MP dubbed ‘criminal in our midst’ in violence against women debate
Conservative Ben Obese-Jecty called for a ban on people convicted of violence against women from running for Parliament, referring to ...
Everton sack manager Sean Dyche ahead of FA Cup clash with Peterborough
Everton confirmed that under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman would take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis, starting with Thursday night’s FA Cup tie ...
Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner
There are more levers which could be used to tackle child poverty than scrapping the two-child benefit cap, the Deputy Prime Minister has said as the Scottish Government seeks to mitigate it.
Couple who joined protest outside hotel housing asylum seekers jailed
Colin Stonehouse, 36, and David Kirkbride, 28, joined a crowd of protesters who caused damage to a hotel housing asylum seekers in Staffordshire.
Musk to host chat with German far-right leader amid political interference fears
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party, amplifying concerns across Europe about potential meddling in ...
Teaching union to launch indicative ballot of members over pay
Members of the National Education Union will be asked if they would be willing to take industrial action over the Government’s proposed pay offer.
Train fault reported on Branksome line to Bournemouth
DUE to a fault on a train at Branksome, the lines towards Bournemouth Train Station are blocked. Passengers are facing delays as a result of the incident. Train services running through the station ...
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery sets sights on winning FA Cup
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says winning the FA Cup is one of his side’s targets this season. Villa are seven-times winners of the famous cup competition but have not lifted the trophy since 1957.