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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:42:44 GMTClimate activists smash glass of Glasgow bank
Extinction Rebellion have smashed the glass of a Barclays bank in Glasgow.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:41:52 GMTUK schoolboy gets highest possible IQ score - beating Einstein and Hawking
Leeds schoolboy says he wants to study maths at Oxbridge
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:41:26 GMTForeign Secretary defends World Cup LGBT advice after criticism
James Cleverly was criticised last month for suggesting gay fans should show a ‘a little bit of flex and compromise’.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:36:24 GMTImmigration minister reported to watchdog for ‘twisting’ statistics on Channel migrants
Exclusive: Letter to UK Statistics Authority warns data is being ‘used to justify new pieces of legislation’ in parliament
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:32:41 GMTHistoric UK-France migrant deal pledges 40% boost in officers on beach patrol
British staff will also be embedded in French control rooms for the first time under landmark plans to clamp down on dangerous small boat crossings.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:25:15 GMTFresh deal struck with France in bid to curb migrant Channel crossings
British immigration staff will also be posted to French control rooms for the first time in a bid to curb the number of migrants making the journey.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:24:59 GMTRishi Sunak news – live: Hunt’s Budget will protect most vulnerable, Cleverly insists
Chancellor warns everyone will need to pay ‘a bit more tax’
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:13:48 GMTMore than half of teens aged 13-17 have seen violence on social media – survey
Research for the charity Youth Endowment Fund found that 55% of children aged 13-17 had seen real violence on social media.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:53:17 GMTUK signs £63m deal with France to step up action on migrant boats
UK Border Force officials to be embedded in French control rooms for first time
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:26:47 GMTMinisters across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded
The benefit for low-income families has now been rolled out to those with children under 16.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:24:24 GMTJoules poised to collapse into administration with 1,600 jobs at risk
Upmarket brand says talks over emergency cash call with investors were unsuccessful
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:15:24 GMTSunak ‘confident’ migrant numbers will come down as he hails deal with France
The Prime Minister was speaking after the number of people making the perilous journey to the UK across the Channel so far this year topped 40,000.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:13:13 GMTMatt Hancock hunts through offal-filled trough in latest I’m A Celebrity trial
House of Horrors is his fifth consecutive task.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:12:52 GMTTaylor Swift praises fans as she collects top gong at 2022 MTV EMAs
The US megastar is nominated across six categories including best artist, best pop and best fans.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:10:05 GMTUK signs £63m deal with France to step up action on migrant boats
UK Border Force officials to be embedded in French control rooms for first time
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:06:06 GMTPolice hunt man after woman in 20s sexually assaulted on London bus
Woman attacked twice by same man in Southwark
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:57:48 GMTRishi Sunak news – live: UK signs France migrant deal in ‘human misery trade’ crackdown
Suella Braverman and her French counterpart Gerald Darmanin finalised the deal this morning
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:52:58 GMTSome UK households start to receive larger rebate on energy bills
Charities warn thousands could miss out on the rebate
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:45:58 GMTFive lesser-known road rules which could land drivers with £1,000 fines
Flashing headlights and parking inappropriately could land car-owners with heavy fines
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:45:41 GMTFive lesser-known road rules which could land drivers with £1,000 fines
Flashing headlights and parking inappropriately could land car-owners with heavy fines
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:43:44 GMTThe driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:43:35 GMTThe driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:41:38 GMTDriving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:41:28 GMTDriving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:40:12 GMTThe four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:40:00 GMTThe four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:38:01 GMTDrivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:37:52 GMTDrivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:32:08 GMTTV presenter Jonnie Irwin reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
The host of A Place In The Sun and Escape To The Country said: ‘I don’t know how long I have left.’
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:11:54 GMTSenior emergency medicine doctor ‘desperate’ to keep parents out of hospital
Figures show the number of patients in hospital beds in England who no longer need to be there has reached a new high.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:08:11 GMTCharles turns 74 and celebrates first birthday as king
Gun salutes will be fired across London in honour of his birthday for the first time.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:07:16 GMTCharles to celebrate 74th birthday on Monday
Gun salutes will be fired across the capital in honour of the King’s birthday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:50:10 GMTYoung people will struggle most to pay rising energy bills, report says
However, the Resolution Foundation’s Intergenerational Audit concludes over-75s will spend 8% of their total household income on bills.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:37:57 GMTWhat the papers say – November 14
The papers look at the latest budget hints and anticipation over Rishi Sunak’s first big international meeting.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:33:21 GMTWater fluoridation ‘offers only modest benefit to dental health of children’
Nevertheless scientists said fluoridation should be considered alongside other measures to protect children’s dental health.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:46 GMTRecession – live: Hunt warns of ‘eye-watering’ decisions amid economic downturn
Chancellor warns of ‘tough road ahead’ as economy contracts by 0.2 per cent
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:06:05 GMTRishi Sunak calls Russia a ‘rogue state’ as he prepares for tense G20
The Prime Minister arrives in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday for the gathering of the leaders of the world’s biggest economies.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:45:42 GMTRelaxing childcare ratios ‘an unhelpful distraction that could reduce quality’
The move would exacerbate rather than solve England’s childcare crisis and is unpopular with parents and professionals, a charity warned.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:24:19 GMTTaylor Swift triumphs at 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards as she claims top gongs
Harry Styles, Nicki Minaj, Muse and Gorillaz were among the global stars who also picked up significant awards.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:21:39 GMTFears that Jeremy Hunt’s tax-and-spend plan will send businesses into ‘hibernation’
CBI chief warns of ‘decade of no growth’ unless migration and planning rules relaxed
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:02:00 GMTRevealed: Asylum seekers ‘living in hell’ as number waiting more than three years for decisions quadruples
Tens of thousands of people waiting over a year as the full scale of the asylum backlog revealed
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:02:00 GMTSunak to call for G20 action to end Russian ‘stranglehold’ on energy
PM’s five-point plan for ‘coordinated global action’ to reverse economic slump
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTMany football fans anxious about World Cup betting losses, poll suggests
Charity GambleAware is encouraging people who bet to manage their behaviour by deleting apps and setting a spending limit.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTMan to run 465km in month to help people take ‘small steps’ to aid mental health
Anil Toraty is to run for 30 consecutive days in one kilometre increments across November, starting with 1km on the first day of the month.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTBadenoch seeks to boost UK-US trade links during trip to Washington DC
Trade Secretary will say the West must promote strong partnerships to ‘challenge the increasing threat of authoritarian states’.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTBargain hunters warned of £15 million worth of fraud ahead of Black Friday
Shoppers aged 19 to 25 are most at risk of being targeted
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTReport finds 45% of Scotland’s wealth held by 10% of households
New research from the Fraser of Allander Institute showed incomes in Scotland have experienced unprecedented stagnation since 2010.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTKFC pledges to hire young people excluded from work
The fast-food chain said it wants to help improve social mobility by giving disadvantaged youngsters more opportunities to work.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTRelations between UK and devolved governments must be reset, report finds
The report argues relations between UK and devolved governments are not working as they should.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTThousands of asylum seekers ‘in limbo’ waiting years for Home Office decision
The Government is spending £6.8 million a day housing migrants in hotels.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTMayor of London to hold emergency private renting summit
The summit is expected to bring together private renters, charities, advocacy groups and politicians.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTNumbers seeking advice over homeless threat grows by 53% – Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour has warned against a cliff-edge in housing support after pandemic protections were lifted.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTProgramme listings unveil 100-year-old history of BBC broadcasting ‘firsts’
Until now, complete listings from the first year were largely unavailable to view in one place.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTBusiness activity slumps further amid threat of recession, report shows
The Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index also blamed high inflation for the fall in October.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMTSmall businesses struggling to get loans needed to grow – survey
Three-fifths of small and medium-sized enterprises said that they currently need funding to ease day-to-day cashflow issues.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:10:50 GMTUkrainian flags waved as Kalush Orchestra take to the stage at MTV awards
An image of a raised fist was projected across the stage.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:22:24 GMTTaylor Swift reigns supreme at 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards
Harry Styles, Nicki Minaj, Muse and Gorillaz were among the global stars who also picked up top awards.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:43:36 GMTNew camp leader Matt Hancock faces sixth consecutive trial on I’m A Celebrity
His promotion prompted a muted reaction from his co-stars.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:43:22 GMTUK and France set to seal historic deal on small boats crisis
The countries are expected to sign off on an agreement on Monday to target people seeking to make the perilous journey to the UK.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:30:15 GMTRishi Sunak says taxes must rise to avoid market backlash
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says everyone will pay more tax after Thursday’s autumn statement
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMTG20 summit in Bali: Key questions answered
Rishi Sunak will use the talks to confront Russia over the Ukraine war and call for the strengthening of the global economic system.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMTSunak to urge G20 leaders to ‘fix weaknesses’ in global economy
The meeting of major economic powers in Bali comes amid geopolitical tensions and economic woes worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:21:12 GMTMatt Hancock: Being voted jungle camp leader makes up for Tory leadership loss
The former health secretary, 44, faced his fifth consecutive challenge on I’m A Celebrity on Sunday night.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:16:24 GMTLeaked survey shows Raab staff reported bullying or harassment at work
The poll also found that 15 people in the Cabinet minister’s private office reported witnessing someone else being bullied or treated unfairly.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:15:36 GMTGwent Police investigated over ‘offensive messages found on phone’
Racist images, pornographic videos and sensitive information about corruption investigations were reported among the material exchanged.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:46:45 GMTKalush Orchestra promise to be cultural ‘soldiers’ for Ukraine at MTV EMAs
The annual event is taking place at the PSD Bank Dome in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:46:25 GMTGreene King set to change pub’s ‘racist’ name despite backlash from locals
More than 11,000 locals have signed a petition to prevent the name change
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:09:46 GMTDua Lipa rubbishes reports she will perform at World Cup opening in Qatar
The chart-topping 27-year-old singer said she will play in the country if it improves its record on human rights.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:30:35 GMTMatt Hancock searches through trough of offal in latest I’m A Celebrity trial
Former health secretary voted for the fifth time in a row to participate in challenge
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:20:51 GMTPolice officer charged with attempted murder of woman
James Riley will appear at Manchester Crown Court
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:16:55 GMTWoman, 91, shares Clydebank Blitz memories to mark Remembrance Sunday
Lorna Graham and her family spent two days in an Anderson shelter during one of Scotland’s most devastating air raids in March 1941.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:14:26 GMTHoughton Regis stabbing: Murder probe launched after two men killed and third wounded
Police are appealing for information, saying incident happened when area was ‘fairly busy’
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:49:28 GMTScots father held in Iraq prison over alleged debt released, pressure group says
Brian Glendinning, 43, from Fife, is set to be released after he was arrested by Iraqi authorities following allegations of debt owed to a Qatari bank
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:04:04 GMTWarmest Remembrance Sunday on record with high of 21.2C
The Met Office described the conditions as ‘exceptionally mild’.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:57:02 GMTMinisters to launch bid to stop small boats, as Channel migrant numbers hit 40,000
Ministers are expected to set out a plan to reduce the number of unauthorised migrants entering the UK via the Channel, as the total for 2022 passes a record 40,000.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:12:12 GMTMartin Lewis explains what interest rate hikes mean for mortgage bills
The Bank of England increased the base rate to the highest level in 14 years
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:11:53 GMTMartin Lewis explains what interest rate hikes mean for mortgage bills
The Bank of England increased the base rate to the highest level in 14 years
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:10:16 GMTDWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:10:13 GMTDWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:07:27 GMTDrivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:02:58 GMTTaoiseach and NI Secretary lay wreaths at Remembrance ceremony in Enniskillen
The event took place 35 years on from an IRA bomb at the commemoration.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:27:06 GMTKing leads Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph for first time as monarch
Thousands of veterans took part in the parade down Whitehall.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:55:27 GMTHarry tells bereaved military children they are not alone
Harry wrote a letter to members of a charity for bereaved British Forces children and young people on Remembrance Sunday.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:34:33 GMTRishi Sunak at odds with Tory voters over ban on new wind farms, poll shows
Voters overwhelmingly support new onshore wind and oppose fossil fuel investment
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:25:46 GMTMore than 40,000 migrants have made Channel crossing this year, government confirms
Numbers have been rising in recent years despite UK efforts to clamp down on journeys
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:09:09 GMTMan dies after construction traffic incident at Hinkley Point power station
Work at the site has been stood down and the incident is being investigated.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:04:19 GMTBrexit has imposed ‘costs’ on UK economy, Jeremy Hunt admits
Chancellor claims EU withdrawal is not ‘the biggest issue’ holding back UK growth
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:58:55 GMTPolice officer charged with attempted murder of woman
James Riley, 27, was arrested after an incident at a hotel in Manchester.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:53:53 GMTTax rises for everyone and big hikes to energy bills in Jeremy Hunt’s mini-Budget
Chancellor’s aim is to bring down inflation and make recession ‘as short and shallow as possible’
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:20:41 GMTChancellor disputes suggestion Brexit will make Britain poorer
However Jeremy Hunt did not deny there are ‘costs’ to the decision to leave the EU.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:19:24 GMTDouble murder probe launched after two men killed and third seriously injured
A large police presence remains in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, while the incident is investigated.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:49:10 GMTIn Pictures: Nation pays tribute to war dead on Remembrance Sunday
The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph for the first time in his role as head of state.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:34:08 GMTWallace: Russia could send for further ‘cannon fodder’ after Kherson loss
Defence Secretary urges ‘caution’ when considering the jubilant scenes on the streets of the recaptured Ukrainian city.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:57:49 GMTUnion leader accuses Government of ‘deliberately running down’ NHS
Christina McAnea said she fears an ‘organisation’ will take over the health service.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:54:22 GMTChannel crossings to the UK exceed 40,000 for the year
In 2021, there were 28,561 recorded.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:44:13 GMTNicola Sturgeon lays wreath at ‘particularly poignant’ Remembrance Sunday event
Scotland stood silent to remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:19:04 GMTCost of living crisis forcing more women into sex work and accepting dangerous clients
Exclusive: ‘I’m saying yes to people I would have ordinarily said no to. I’m saying yes to acts I wouldn’t normally,’ sex worker says
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:25:02 GMTOlivia Attwood reveals blood test result forced her to quit I’m A Celebrity camp
The former Love Island contestant had to leave the show after just 24 hours in the jungle.