Radio News Hub - News
-
David Tennant Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards
Doctor Who star David Tennant, The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express are among the winners at a ceremony which celebrated the “diversity and variety of theatre productions” in the UK.
-
Second MP loses Labour whip over membership of WhatsApp group
A second MP has lost the Labour whip over his membership of a WhatsApp group containing offensive comments, after a minister was sacked for his involvement.
-
Prime Minister and deputy join King for tour of Cornwall housing scheme
The King has taken the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on a tour of the Cornish housing project he inspired – in a rare joint engagement between the monarch and political leaders.
-
UK must wait and see if Trump provides clarity on steel tariff threat
The UK will have to “wait and see” if Donald Trump provides more clarity on his threat to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US, a minister has said.
-
Irish government urged to enact trade ban with Israeli settlements within a year
The Irish government is being urged to enact a bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land within the next 12 months.
-
Father who fatally stabbed daughter during kitchen play fight jailed for life
Simon Vickers will serve a minimum term of 15 years
-
Farmers to stage fresh tractor protest against inheritance tax changes
Farmers will stage another tractor protest outside Parliament on Monday as they continue their campaign against changes to inheritance tax rules.
-
Taylor Swift Donald Trump join fellow celebs to watch star studded Super Bowl
US pop star Taylor Swift, US President Donald Trump, Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, actor Paul Rudd and Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway were among the A-list stars watching the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans.
-
Many pet owning couples may include their animal in a cohabitation agreement
Nearly half of unmarried people who live with their partner and share a pet with them would consider including their animal in a cohabitation agreement in the event they split up, a survey has found.
-
Philadelphia Eagles dominate Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid to win an unprecedented three straight Super Bowls as they ran out 40-22 winners in New Orleans.
-
Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test as he urges public to get tested
The UK has a target of zero new infections by 2030
-
VE Day 2025 might be last chance to thank veterans
It’s 80 years since the liberation of Europe from the Nazis
-
13m people urged to get RSV jab amid warning it is not just a winter illness
Health officials in England warn it’s “not just a winter illness”
-
Now thats a giant killing
Plymouth knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup
-
Whats been banned fromHoly Communion
No more booze-free wine or gluten-free bread
-
Sundays other stories in brief
-
Four UK families take TikTok to court over the blackout challenge
All four lost children in 2022 and blame the craze
-
Rayner denies new devolution deals are an election stitch up
Reform UK claim the proposals were made to stop their advance
-
Six Nations win leaves Fin Baxter wanting more
“The roar at the end was incredible”
-
Robbie shells out 20K for Eric Morecambes specs and pipe
He cried “happy, childlike tears” when his was the winning bid
-
Sundays football briefing The FA Cup continues to cheer and excite
The FA Cup was in full swing on Saturday as Manchester City overcame a potential scare to beat Leyton Orient, while Newcastle left it late to defeat Birmingham in their tie.
-
Parents remember girls killed in Southport as they look for light in the dark
The families of two of the three girls murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last summer have spoken of the moment they were told “something awful has happened” as they paid tribute to their daughters.
-
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages
A Labour MP who was sacked as a minister by Sir Keir Starmer over comments made in a WhatsApp group has said he regrets the “badly misjudged” remarks.
-
Church of England meeting at time of unprecedented crisis over abuse failings
The Church of England is gathering at what has been described as a time of “unprecedented crisis” for the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation.
-
Hundreds gather for march in memory of boy 15 stabbed to death at school
Hundreds of people have gathered to march through Sheffield in memory of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose who was stabbed to death at his school.
-
Demi Moore wins big at Critics Choice Awards as Anora takes home top gong
Demi Moore has continued her winning streak at the Critics Choice Awards during a ceremony which also saw Anora take home best picture.
-
Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry
The families of the Nottingham attacker’s victims will meet the Prime Minister next week to push for a judge-led statutory inquiry into the killings.
-
Hamas hands over three more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
Hamas-led militants have released three more hostages, all Israeli civilian men, to the Red Cross – and Israel is set to free dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip.
-
Bridget Joness flat could have tripled in price since first film in 2001
Bridget Jones’s fictional flat could have nearly tripled in price since the first film depicting the character was released in 2001, according to calculations by a property website.
-
Harry Maguire heads late winner as Manchester United beat Leicester in FA Cup
Harry Maguire’s thumping header secured FA Cup holders Manchester United a controversial late 2-1 comeback win against his former club Leicester and returning favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy.
-
King and Queen dine with Beckhams and Helen Mirren to celebrate Italian cuisine
The King and Queen have been joined by Victoria and David Beckham, Donatella Versace, Dame Helen Mirren, Edward Enninful and Stanley Tucci for a black tie dinner to celebrate Italian cuisine at Highgrove.
-
Charlie Brooks Dancing On Ice partner becomes latest injured
Dancing On Ice professional skater Eric Radford will skip this weekend’s show, becoming the latest competitor to get an injury this year.
-
Gino DAcampo re run shows pulled from ITV schedule after allegations
Re-runs of old Gino D’Acampo shows have been pulled from the ITV schedule following allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against the TV chef.
-
Unai Emery relishing challenge of getting Marcus Rashford back to his best
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is looking forward to the “huge challenge” of getting Marcus Rashford back to his best.
-
Former Pc cleared of dangerous driving after knocking two men off e bike
A retired police officer has been cleared by a jury for knocking two men off an electric motorbike in order to “protect life”.
-
Grenfell Tower to be demolished over two year period
Grenfell Tower will be “carefully” demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed.
-
Man jailed for life for murdering partners 22 month old son
A man who shook his partner’s toddler to death after staying up late playing video games has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years for the 22-month-old’s murder.
-
Bereaved families file US lawsuit against TikTok over access to childrens data
Bereaved families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok in the United States over efforts to access their children’s social media accounts because they “want answers” about their deaths.
-
Government warned over high risk multibillion pound backing for carbon capture
The Government’s £22 billion backing of “unproven” technology to capture and store carbon emissions is high risk, MPs have warned.
-
Mesh campaigners call for urgent action on financial compensation
Women who were harmed after being fitted with mesh have “faced silence” for a year after a major report said there was a “clear case for redress”, a campaigner has said.
-
AI could replace 70 of tasks in computer based jobs study says
As much as 70% of tasks in computer-based jobs could be transformed or replaced by AI, according to a new study.
-
King and Queen to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican
The King and Queen are to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
-
Hospitals close to full as many beds occupied by people fit to be discharged
Hospitals in England are “close to full” as a significant number of beds are occupied by people who are medically fit to be discharged, health officials have said.
-
Majority of school leaders reject Ofsteds proposed report card system poll
The majority of school leaders are opposed to Ofsted’s proposed report card grading system for inspecting schools, a survey has suggested.
-
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 45 as it downgrades growth forecast
UK interest rates have fallen to 4.5% after the Bank of England voted to cut borrowing costs, as it also slashed short-term growth forecasts for the economy.
-
Use of force in killing of four IRA men not justified coroner
Members of a specialist British military unit who shot dead four IRA men in an ambush in Co Tyrone in 1992 used lethal force which was not justified, a coroner has ruled.
-
Dog treat made from cultivated meat on sale in UK in world first
A dog treat made from cultivated meat has gone on sale at Pets at Home in a move the retailer claims is a world first.
-
Parents facing barriers and delays in getting mental health help for children
Two in five parents who have sought help for their child’s mental health said they did not get the required support, according to a survey.
-
Home Secretary to chair smartphone theft summit after Met Police clampdown
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will chair a summit on smartphone theft after the Metropolitan Police seized more than 1,000 stolen devices in one week.
-
PM unveils plans to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors
The Government is pledging to create thousands of highly skilled jobs by reforming planning rules to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors.
-
Grenfell Tower to be demolished bereaved families told
Bereaved families of the Grenfell fire are understood to have been told the tower block will be demolished.
-
Yorkshire set to sell entire Hundred stake in reported 100m deal
Yorkshire are set to become the first county to sell an entire 100 per-cent stake in their Hundred team, after agreeing a reported £100million deal with the owners of Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.
-
Prince of Wales speaks about bereavement on charity visit
The Prince of Wales has spoken to teenagers about dealing with bereavement during a visit to a charity.
-
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with original Black Sabbath line up for his final show
Ozzy Osbourne is to reunite with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final performance.
-
Elections delayed in nine council areas as more town halls urged to come forward
May elections in nine council areas have been postponed for one year amid the reorganisation of local government in England, Angela Rayner has said.
-
Boy 15 stabbed in heart with hunting knife at school court told
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the heart with a hunting knife at a school in Sheffield, a court has heard.
-
UK announces 55 million to bolster Ukraines resilience
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced a £55 million package of support aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s resilience, during a visit to Kyiv amid uncertainty about the future of the war.
-
More than 1000 consultant vacancies in Scotland figures show
There are more than 1,000 vacancies in Scotland’s NHS for consultants, figures have shown, as a health body called for action.
-
Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a watershed moment for survivors
Abuse victims will be able to bring compensation claims when they are ready rather than being bound by a three-year time limit, under reforms the Government has acknowledged are “long overdue”.
-
Government will not boost economic growth until mental health crisis tackled
The Government will not boost economic growth and productivity until it tackles the the mental health crisis in young people, which is costing more than £1 trillion in lost earnings, experts have warned.
-
Valdo Calocane possibly spared prison due to incomplete evidence families say
A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane shows he may have been “spared prison on the basis of incomplete evidence”, his victims’ families have said.
-
Five people shot at an adult education centre in Sweden police say
Five people have been shot at an adult education centre in Sweden, police have said.
-
Anna Wintour says she will not stop working as she is honoured at palace
Fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour told the King she will not stop working as she removed her trademark sunglasses when she was honoured at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
-
Lucy Letby convictions branded one of major injustices of modern times
The convictions of child serial killer Lucy Letby have been branded “one of the major injustices of modern times” as her legal team continued its campaign protesting her innocence.
-
Family tributes to boy 15 killed in school stabbing
The mother and sister of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at school have paid tribute to him on social media.
-
AI and system reform could help boost Whitehall productivity watchdog to say
Embracing new technology such as artificial intelligence and reform of public sector systems are among the actions Whitehall needs to take to boost productivity, the head of the Government spending watchdog will say on Tuesday.
-
Deeply disturbing data shows children as young as 10 found with weapons
Police have found a 10-year-old child carrying a bladed weapon and a 14-year-old with a firearm, stop and search data has revealed.
-
Weight loss jabs Patients to face more stringent checks
People wanting to buy weight loss jabs online will face more stringent checks as part of a shake-up of pharmacy rules.
-
Starmer calls for deeper defence co operation with European Union
Sir Keir Starmer urged Europe’s leaders to do more to counter Vladimir Putin’s attempts to sabotage vital undersea cables.
-
Boy 15 killed in school stabbing in Sheffield
A 15-year-old boy has died after he was in stabbed at a school in Sheffield, police have said.
-
No 10 says trade with US fair and balanced after Trump says UK out of line
The UK’s trading relationship with the US is “fair and balanced”, Downing Street insisted after Donald Trump said that the UK was “out of line”.
-
Ex British soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years after spying for Iran
“Dangerous fool” Daniel Khalife has been handed a jail sentence of 14 years and three months after spying for Iran and escaping from prison.
-
Lloyds and Halifax banking apps hit by service outage
Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers have become the latest to be hit by service outages after both confirmed issues with their systems on Monday morning.
-
Mondays football briefing Arsenal humble Man City and Marcus Rashford leaves Man Utd
Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points with a 5-1 thrashing of reigning champions Manchester City while Marcus Rashford left Manchester United for Aston Villa.
-
Fears that Ofsteds proposed grading scale is rehash of dangerous system
The sister of headteacher Ruth Perry has said she is worried that new Ofsted proposals for inspecting schools are a “rehash” of the “dangerous” system they are supposed to replace.
-
UK risks becoming incubator economy where tech start ups develop then leave
The UK risks becoming an “incubator economy”, where technology start-ups develop before selling or moving abroad, a House of Lords committee has warned.
-
Farmer Tony Martin who shot and killed teenage burglar dies aged 80
Farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a teenage burglar, has died at the age of 80, a friend has confirmed.
-
AI tools have put child sexual abuse on steroids Home Secretary warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) has put child sexual abuse “on steroids”, the Home Secretary has warned ahead of a crackdown on computer-generated material.
-
Kate launches new initiative to help boost the nations social and emotional skills
The Princess of Wales has launched a new initiative aimed at developing the nation’s “social and emotional skills” to alleviate the human cost from a world sometimes filled with “mistrust and misunderstanding”.
-
Labour condemns more than 200m energy efficiency fund cut as fuel poverty soars
Labour has attacked the Scottish Government’s decision to slash more than £200 million from retrofitting funds as levels of fuel poverty in the country surge.
-
Sundays briefing Forest on fire and Rashford edges closer to Man Utd exit
Big wins for Nottingham Forest and Everton stole the limelight in the Premier League on Saturday.
-
Trumps tariffs on Canada Mexico and China could mean economic disruption
US President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, fulfilling a campaign promise but raising the prospect of increase prices for American consumers.
-
Yvette Cooper launches crackdown on AI child sex abuse images
The Government is launching a crackdown on AI-generated images of child sexual abuse.
-
Four people die after vehicle crashes into building
Four people have died after a vehicle crashed into a building.
-
Second womans body found in search for missing sisters
The body of a second woman has been found during the search for two sisters who went missing in Aberdeen last month.
-
Linda Nolan funeral features pink sparkly coffin as sisters lead mourners
The body of singer Linda Nolan was brought to her funeral in a pink sparkly coffin as a large crowd of family and friends gathered.
-
Barclays customers still unable to make payments as mass bank outage continues
A major IT glitch is still affecting Barclays customers, with some locked out of their accounts throughout the night and almost 24 hours on from the bank’s initial outage.
-
Hamas hands over US Israeli hostage to Red Cross
Hamas has handed over the American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel to the Red Cross – the third hostage to be released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel.
-
Saturdays football briefing Real reunion for Man City as Aston Villa eye Rashford swoop
Holders Real Madrid stand in the way of Manchester City’s hopes of a second taste of Champions League glory after the sides were drawn to face each other in the play-offs.
-
Campaigners win critical case against development in protected landscapes
Campaigners have won a case against a station car park expansion in Constable Country, in what they say is an “important victory” for protected landscapes.
-
Scottish Greens call for block on gender Bill to be lifted
The Scottish Greens have called on the UK Government to remove the block on Scotland’s gender reforms.
-
Starmer accused of fudging the facts of his schooling by education expert
Sir Keir Starmer has faced accusations of “fudging the facts” about his education, from the founder of a social mobility charity.
-
Nigel Farage compares Reform polling rise with Donald Trump victory
Nigel Farage has compared Reform UK’s rise in the polls with Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the US, as the party squared up to the Tories with a rally in Kemi Badenoch’s constituency.
-
Trump tariffs on Canada Mexico and China in place on Saturday says White House
US President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, the White House said.
-
AstraZeneca cancels 450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support
AstraZeneca has cancelled a planned £450 million investment in a vaccine manufacturing plant in Merseyside, saying Labour failed to match the previous government’s offer of support.
-
Andrew aide told alleged Chinese spy that Newsnight interview was ill advised
A senior adviser to the Duke of York told an alleged Chinese spy later banned from the UK that Andrew’s Newsnight interview had been “ill advised”, newly released documents show.
-
Badenoch not at all worried about protest party Reform
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Reform UK as a “protest party” as Nigel Farage prepares to hold a rally in her constituency.
-
Alcohol prices rising as higher tax and duties take effect
Consumers will see the price of alcohol rise from Saturday when a hike in tax and duties comes into effect.
-
Body found in River Dee amid search for two missing sisters
A body has been recovered from a river near where two missing sisters were last seen in Aberdeen.
-
Government efforts to tackle violence against women and girls failed watchdog
Government efforts in recent years to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) have not improved outcomes for victims, according to the spending watchdog.
-
Fridays football briefing Man Utd Tottenham and Rangers into Europa League last 16
Manchester United booked their place in the last-16 of the Europa League to end the league phase unbeaten, while Tottenham struck three times in the second half to follow them through with a win over Elfsborg.
-
UK marks five years since Brexit amid calls to rejoin and claims of betrayal
Britain will mark five years since Brexit on Friday with little fanfare as the Government pursues closer relations with the bloc.
-
Online shopping fraud losses up 20 to 56 million
Online shopping fraud cost consumers more than £56 million last year, marking a rise of 20%.
-
Long waits for physiotherapy causing irreversible harm to children
Some children as young as four are waiting up to 18 months to access NHS physiotherapy services, according to a survey of professionals in the sector.
-
Archbishop of York categorically rejects bullying and coercion allegations
The Archbishop of York has “categorically rejected” allegations that he bullied members of a committee to secure the Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath’s appointment as Bishop of Liverpool, hours after the latter resigned following sexual assault and harassment allegations against him.
-
Sit down demonstration held amid Court of Appeal challenges to protest sentences
Scores of people staged a sit-down protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Thursday as bids to appeal against the sentences of more than a dozen climate activists continued at the Court of the Appeal.
-
Kate chats with children as she marks patronage of Welsh hospice
The Princess of Wales left her mark when she followed tradition and made a handprint for a children’s hospice she described as a “lifeline”.
-
BBC apologises after staff felt unable to raise Russell Brand complaints
A BBC review into the conduct of Russell Brand during his time with the broadcaster has found a number of people “felt unable to raise” concerns about the presenter and believed he “would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent”.
-
Royal Mail set to ditch second class Saturday deliveries under Ofcom plans
Royal Mail is set to be allowed to ditch Saturday deliveries for second class letters under plans being put forward by Ofcom that will also see wider postal delivery targets cut.
-
Trump briefed on terrible accident after jet collides with Army helicopter
President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the “terrible accident” after a passenger jet collided on Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington DC.
-
Fewer than half of parents think Reception pupils should know how to use books
Fewer than half of parents think children should know how to use books correctly before starting primary school, a survey has suggested.
-
Retail crime spiralling out of control to more than 2000 incidents a day
Retail crime is “spiralling out of control” at more than 2,000 incidents a day, according to the latest figures.
-
Almost 11 million people hit by post delays over Christmas Citizens Advice
Almost 11 million people were hit with letter post delays over Christmas, Citizens Advice has found.
-
Yearly water bills to rise by average 123 from April 1
Households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April 1, final figures show.
-
Noel Clarke loses bid to get Guardian publishers libel claim defence thrown out
Actor Noel Clarke has lost a bid to get the Guardian publisher’s defence in his libel claim struck out ahead of a trial.
-
Cans of Coca Cola and Appletiser recalled in UK amid chlorate findings
A “small number” of cans of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK after testing abroad revealed elevated levels of the chemical chlorate.
-
Love Island star Jack Fincham jailed for six weeks after dog bit a runner
Love Island star Jack Fincham has been jailed for six weeks after his black cane corso dog called Elvis bit a runner.
-
Beatrice and husband besotted with tiny and absolutely perfect baby Athena
Princess Beatrice has welcomed her “tiny and absolutely perfect” baby daughter Athena after giving birth several weeks premature.
-
Chancellor backs Heathrow third runway as she lays out plans for growth
The Government will back a third runway at Heathrow Airport as it looks to go “further and faster” on growth, the Chancellor has announced.
-
NHS and health department officials out of ideas for transforming care MPs
NHS and Department of Health officials are complacent and “out of ideas” when it comes to transforming the health service for patients, MPs have said.
-
Teachers in sixth form colleges stage further strike action in pay dispute
Sixth form college teachers in England will resume strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
-
Rachel Reeves to pledge to fight for growth in economic speech
Rachel Reeves will pledge to “fight” for “growth” and say that Britain “can do so much better” in a major speech, after Cabinet ministers were ordered to ditch policies that could stand in the way of growing the economy.
-
Healthier food grows more expensive at twice rate of unhealthy options report
Healthier food grew more expensive at twice the rate of less healthy options in the UK over the last two years, a study has found.
-
ATM withdrawals fall by 6 in one year figures show
People made 16 trips to cash machines on average last year, according to data from ATM and cash access network Link.
-
Were never going back say companies that have switched to four day week
Companies that have switched to a four-day working week have said they have “no regrets”, noting no change in performance while the policy has made it easier to hire people.
-
10 Labour MPs offer support to proposed compensation scheme for Waspi women
Sir Keir Starmer has faced growing Labour calls to establish a compensation scheme for women affected by state pension age changes after 10 of his MPs supported a proposed law.
-
Opera singer Wynne Evans taking time out of radio show and Strictly Live tour
Wynne Evans has said he will be taking some time out of his radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as “other public commitments” to “prioritise my wellbeing”.
-
Cardiff University sets out plans to cut 400 jobs and close degrees
Cardiff University has set out proposals to cut 400 jobs and close a number of degree programmes, including nursing and music, because of a funding shortfall.
-
Young drivers could face zero alcohol limit minister suggests
A zero alcohol limit could be introduced for young drivers to boost road safety, a minister has suggested.
-
Driver in fatal primary school crash rearrested after investigation review
The driver of a 4×4 that ploughed into a primary school killing two eight-year-old girls has been rearrested after bereaved families criticised the police investigation into the tragedy.
-
Ask certain patients about gambling habits health workers told
Young people leaving home for the first time and patients with mental health problems should be asked about their gambling habits when they visit the GP, health leaders have said.
-
PM and Chancellor to meet top executives as Government continues to seek growth
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will meet top executives from some of Britain’s major businesses on Tuesday as they continue their quest for economic growth.
-
The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing is to hold its first substantive hearings
Bereaved families and survivors are expected to gather at the Strule Arts Centre in the Co Tyrone town on Tuesday for the inquiry which will examine whether the atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authorities.
-
King says remembering horrors of Auschwitz a sacred duty
The King has described his historic visit to Auschwitz as “something that I will never forget” and said remembering the “horrors” of the concentration camp was a “sacred duty”.
-
Climate study warns of 23m more temperature related deaths in Europe by 2099
Rising deaths from extreme heat will “far exceed” reductions in numbers dying from cold temperatures in Europe with climate change, researchers suggest.
-
Child abuse ring members jailed for terms ranging from 20 to eight years
Seven people convicted of being part of a Scottish child abuse ring which plunged to “the depths of human depravity” have been jailed for terms ranging from 20 years to eight years.
-
King pays tribute to Holocaust survivors amid Auschwitz commemorations
The King has said the testimony of Holocaust survivors teaches us to “never be a bystander in the face of violence and hate” as he met those who lived through one of humanity’s darkest hours.
-
Cabinet ministers face economic growth test for new policies
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have ordered Cabinet colleagues to ditch policies which could stand in the way of efforts to grow the economy.
-
Emma Raducanu loses three hour epic in first round of Singapore Open
Emma Raducanu came up short in a three-hour marathon to crash out in the first round of the Singapore Open.
-
Spencer Matthews on endurance pursuits Im running away from my former self
Spencer Matthews has said he is “running away from my former self” by taking on endurance pursuits after struggling with alcohol issues.
-
Four day working week adopted by more than 200 UK companies
More than 200 UK companies have made the permanent switch to a four-day working week with no loss of pay, marking the latest milestone in the campaign to change the way British people work.
-
Storm Eowyn is a warning climate change is with us says First Minister
Scotland’s First Minister has said reconnecting power in Scotland following Storm Eowyn has been a “colossal” task and the impact is a “warning that climate change is with us”.
-
Palestinians return to northern Gaza after more than one year of Israel blockade
Palestinians have been allowed to return home to the largely destroyed region of northern Gaza after more than 12 months of besiegement by Israel.
-
Fresh disruption as wind and rain increases flooding threat
Stormy weather is bringing the threat of flooding and more disruption to transport across large parts of England and Wales.
-
Businesses prepare to cut staff as they brace for slowdown CBI finds
A persistent slowdown in activity among private sector firms could weigh on economic growth over the coming months, with businesses set to cut staff and raise prices, according to a survey.
-
King to visit Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day
The King will travel to Auschwitz to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation as Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the “collective endeavour” to defeat the “hatred of difference” on Holocaust Memorial Day.
-
Church vigils held in memory of stabbed 12 year old schoolboy Leo Ross
Simultaneous vigils of prayer for 12-year-old Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross have taken place at two churches in the Hall Green and Yardley Wood areas of the city.
-
Trump says he is pressing Jordan Egypt to take in Palestinians from Gaza
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip.
-
More weather warnings issued as 80mph gusts recorded in south west England
Gusts of 80mph have been recorded in south-west England amid further wind and rain warnings in the wake of Storm Eowyn.
-
Wynne Evans apologises for inappropriate language during Strictly tour launch
Wynne Evans has apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch.
-
Reeves all but confirms backing for third Heathrow runway
Rachel Reeves suggested the full Cabinet must back any potential expansion of Heathrow Airport despite previous opposition from senior Government figures, as she all but confirmed plans to endorse a third runway.
-
101000 remain without power in Northern Ireland after Storm Eowyn
More than 100,000 remain without power in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn.
-
Environmental assessment system to be replaced amid development drive Reeves
Environmental assessments for building homes and infrastructure will be replaced with a new system as the Government seeks to cut red tape and speed up planning application approvals.
-
Almost 20 of consultant psychiatrist jobs seeking permanent recruit data shows
Nearly one in five senior mental health roles in Scotland are either vacant or filled by locums, figures show.
-
Patient stuck in hospital for more than seven years
That’s despite being ready to be discharged
-
Teenager charged with boys murder
12-year-old Leo Ross was stabbed to death in Birmingham
-
Farmers leave their fields and hit the streets over inheritance tax
Union leaders say the tax increase threatens UK food security
-
WH Smith in talks to sell high street arm
-
Storm Eowyn probably strongest to hit the UK in at least 10 years
Sunday brings a new set of weather warnings
-
Day 2 of Storm Eoywn battering the country
Flooding and travel disruption on the cards
-
Arrest over London pensioner stabbing
75-year-old found in the early hours of Friday
-
More Israeli hostages Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed
It's almost a week into the ceasefire
-
Man dies after tree fell on his car in Co Donegal during Storm Eowyn
-
Traitors star Linda Rands backs faithful contestant ahead of shows finale
The Traitors star Linda Rands has backed faithful Jake Brown to win the hit BBC show ahead of the grand finale, despite him being responsible for her downfall.
-
Pie company fortune heir sentenced to life in prison for best friends murder
The heir to a pie company fortune who murdered his best friend on Christmas Eve has been sentenced to life in prison for his “barbaric and cruel” crime.
-
Succession star Brian Cox to return to Scottish stage this summer
Succession star Brian Cox is set to return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade, starring in a play which will open this year’s Edinburgh International Festival.
-
Joey Barton kicked wife in head during drunken row at home court told
Former footballer Joey Barton pushed his wife to the floor before kicking her in the head during a drunken row at their family home, a court has heard.
-
Millions urged to stay home as record breaking Storm Eowyn brings disruption
Millions of people have been urged to stay at home as 100mph winds pose a danger to life and cause travel disruption across the UK.
-
Anne speaks about horse accident that left her concussed for first time
The Princess Royal has spoken for the first time about the suspected horse accident that left her concussed and bruised suggesting she had a lucky escape from serious injury.
-
Storm Eowyn breaks Irish wind speed records
A wind speed of 183kmh (114mph) brought by Storm Eowyn has been recorded in Ireland, the fastest since records began, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said.
-
Remembering Southports lost girls
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar
-
Sainsburys to axe 3000 jobs
The retailer has warned of cost pressures
-
Axel Rudakabana Locked up for one of the longest ever jail terms in British legal history
The injuries he inflicted were described as "sadistic in nature"
-
Ralph Fiennes and Cynthia Erivo earn Oscar nominations
Fiennes is nominated for Conclave, and Erivo for Wicked
-
Its the Battle of Britain in the Europa League on Thursday
Rangers head to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United
-
Royal Navy submarine used to warn off Russian spy ship
Defence Secretary John Healey gave details.
-
Prince Harry given unequivocal apology
Lord Tom Watson, former Labour deputy leader, was also taking legal action
-
Driving licences and veteran cards to be first digital IDs in Government app
Digital driving licences stored in a government smartphone “wallet” that can be used to prove a person’s age are to be made available this year.
-
Deaths of man 36 and young girl unexplained say police
The deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl whose bodies were found at a property in West Lothian are being treated as “unexplained” by police.
-
Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK
A storm named Eowyn could put lives at risk as strong winds batter the north of the UK on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office said.
-
Starmer hints at tougher laws to block tidal wave of violence online
Tougher laws could be needed to regulate the “nightmares of the online world”, Sir Keir Starmer said after it emerged Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content before the Southport atrocity.
-
Former IICSA chair criticises weaponisation of child sex abuse
The former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has criticised the recent “weaponisation” of child sexual abuse, as she told of her relief at news her report’s recommendations will finally be implemented.
-
State failures in Southport child killer case frankly leaps off page Starmer
The Prime Minister has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana “frankly leaps off the page”.
-
Unemployment rate rises but pay growth picks up again ONS
Britain’s jobless rate has risen unexpectedly and the number of workers on payrolls has fallen by the most since the height of the pandemic, according to official figures.
-
UK needs reckoning with Government spending Treasury minister will say
The UK is “long overdue a reckoning with Government spending”, a senior Treasury minister will say as Labour faces the prospect of making further cuts.
-
Reeves heads to Davos in bid for more investment
The Chancellor will attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting
-
PM to deliver Downing Street press conference
It's after ministers announce inquiry into Southport attack
-
Donald Trump becomes 47th president of United States
He was sworn in at the US Capitol Rotunda
-
Reform critical over Southport response as local MP welcomes guilty plea
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper must appear in Parliament and account for why Axel Rudakubana’s terror links were not revealed sooner, Nigel Farage has signalled.
-
Trio appear in court accused of raping teenage girls in Rotherham
Three men have appeared in court charged with rape and other offences following an investigation into the abuse of two teenage girls in Rotherham.
-
Nine in 10 people as worried about paying energy bills as last year
The vast majority of people are just as worried about paying their energy bills as they were last winter, despite a fall in prices.
-
Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback
Donald Trump is due to be sworn is as America’s 47th President, capping a remarkable comeback after he overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and two assassination attempts to win another term in the White House.
-
Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty on first day of trial
The 18-year-old accused of killing three girls at a dance class in Southport has admitted the attack on the first day of his trial.
-
Whole country thinking of Southport families as trial begins Home Secretary
The Home Secretary has said the whole country is thinking of the families of those killed in the Southport knife attack as the man accused of their murders goes on trial.
-
Families of hostages wait for news after three freed on first day of ceasefire
Families of remaining Israeli hostages are waiting for news on their loved ones after three women were reunited with relatives following their release by Hamas on the first day of a ceasefire deal.
-
Mondays football briefing Brutal assessment from Amorim and derby delight for Toone
Manchester United’s inconsistency was on show in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton as boss Ruben Amorim admitted his side might be the “worst” in the history of the club.
-
Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of inauguration
Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration and said that the so-called special relationship “will continue to flourish for years to come”.
-
Mother of freed British hostage thanks those who kept fighting for Emily
The mother of freed British hostage Emily Damari has thanked those who “never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal” after she was released by Hamas in the first step of a ceasefire agreement.
-
Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released
The last remaining British hostage in Gaza has been named by Hamas as one of three people set to be released on Sunday.
-
Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas names hostages set for release
The ceasefire in Gaza has officially begun following an almost three-hour delay, after Hamas named the hostages it plans to release on Sunday.