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Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

03 January 2023

Rhianan Rudd was groomed and exploited online from the age of 14 by an American extremist as she found herself lured in to white supremacist views.


Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

03 January 2023

Downing Street said the Government has been ‘up front’ with the public about the pressure the NHS faces this winter.


Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

03 January 2023

Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was found guilty by a jury at Preston Crown Court.


Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

03 January 2023

It is hoped the move could benefit a small number of patients who may have complications from traditional radiotherpay treatment.


Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

03 January 2023

Questions over Mr Sunak’s own medical care arose as warnings grow about the current “intolerable” situation for patients and staff in the NHS.


Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

03 January 2023

The professional racer featured alongside LeBlanc in a 2016 episode of the BBC motoring show.


Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

03 January 2023

Services from trains to health are set to be hit by walkouts in January and beyond.


New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

03 January 2023

Paul Nowak demands a change in government direction, saying ministers should open pay negotiations with unions.


How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

03 January 2023

Rail strikes are taking place every day between Tuesday and Saturday.


Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

03 January 2023

Police remain at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth.


Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

03 January 2023

Deloitte’s survey of chief financial officers found credit has become more expensive than at any time since the 2008 crash.


Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

03 January 2023

Helen Dickinson, of the British Retail Consortium, said ‘it was a challenging Christmas for many households across the UK’.


First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

03 January 2023

Quadrantids are blue meteors with fine trains that appear to come from the constellation Bootes, near the Big Dipper.


In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

03 January 2023

Staff at two London attractions have been carrying out their annual stocktake of the residents.


Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

03 January 2023

The pilot and three passengers died at the scene on the Gold Coast.


48% of disabled adults have had to cut back on energy use, think-tank finds

48% of disabled adults have had to cut back on energy use, think-tank finds

48% of disabled adults have had to cut back on energy use, think-tank finds

03 January 2023

Around two-fifths of people with a disability said they could not afford to keep their home warm, the Resolution Foundation said.


BLM organiser denies fraud charges related to Colston protest

BLM organiser denies fraud charges related to Colston protest

BLM organiser denies fraud charges related to Colston protest

03 January 2023

Xahra Saleem, 22, of Briars Walk, Romford, east London, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday accused of two counts of fraud.


Omagh bomb families urge minister to ‘make the right decision’ and order inquiry

Omagh bomb families urge minister to ‘make the right decision’ and order inquiry

Omagh bomb families urge minister to ‘make the right decision’ and order inquiry

03 January 2023

Grieving father Michael Gallagher also expressed disappointment at the level of engagement by the Irish government with Omagh bomb families.


Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

03 January 2023

The National Library of Scotland display later this year will mark the first time the manuscript has been shown to the public in at least a century.


Weather alert warns of heavy rain and potential for flooding

Weather alert warns of heavy rain and potential for flooding

Weather alert warns of heavy rain and potential for flooding

03 January 2023

The yellow warning covers large parts of Scotland and is in place until Wednesday morning.


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