Home   News   National   Archive

NATIONAL NEWS

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

01 December 2023

A total of 1,661 people made the journey last month in 33 boats, figures show.


Lib Dems: Swimmers who fall ill from sewage-hit waters should get compensation

Lib Dems: Swimmers who fall ill from sewage-hit waters should get compensation

Lib Dems: Swimmers who fall ill from sewage-hit waters should get compensation

01 December 2023

The party has tabled an amendment to the Government’s Victims and Prisoners Bill.


Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

01 December 2023

The creator of TV show Tutti Frutti died on Thursday aged 83.


Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

01 December 2023

Rhonda Micetich is alleged to have entered the water with the two children near Cobden Bridge, Southampton, Hampshire, on October 26.


Financier’s ex-wife given jail term after breaching order on ‘luxury’ ski chalet

Financier’s ex-wife given jail term after breaching order on ‘luxury’ ski chalet

Financier’s ex-wife given jail term after breaching order on ‘luxury’ ski chalet

01 December 2023

A High Court judge said Caroline de Vechere was in contempt as a result of breaching an order to hand the chalet in the French Alps to Eric Hersman.


Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

01 December 2023

The number rated excellent has also increased in the last eight years.


Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson – Covid inquiry

Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson – Covid inquiry

Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson – Covid inquiry

01 December 2023

Former health secretary Matt Hancock is giving evidence for a second day.


Train drivers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Train drivers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Train drivers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

01 December 2023

Members of Aslef backed more industrial action after being reballoted, well over a year since the dispute over pay began.


UK factory slump eases but ‘little festive cheer’ for under-pressure firms

UK factory slump eases but ‘little festive cheer’ for under-pressure firms

UK factory slump eases but ‘little festive cheer’ for under-pressure firms

01 December 2023

The S&P Global/CIPS UK manufacturing PMI survey rose from 44.8 in October to 47.2 in November, the highest reading since April.


Artist and playwright John Byrne dies aged 83

Artist and playwright John Byrne dies aged 83

Artist and playwright John Byrne dies aged 83

01 December 2023

His works included the 1980s TV drama Tutti Frutti.


Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Mirror publisher at High Court

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Mirror publisher at High Court

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Mirror publisher at High Court

01 December 2023

In his decision on Friday Mr Justice Jay ruled in favour of Mirror Group Newspapers.


Benefits of ‘digital pound’ unclear but Government should keep exploring – MPs

Benefits of ‘digital pound’ unclear but Government should keep exploring – MPs

Benefits of ‘digital pound’ unclear but Government should keep exploring – MPs

01 December 2023

A digital currency could be introduced before the end of the decade.


Decarbonising industry can’t wait for ‘technologies of tomorrow’, says Tory MP

Decarbonising industry can’t wait for ‘technologies of tomorrow’, says Tory MP

Decarbonising industry can’t wait for ‘technologies of tomorrow’, says Tory MP

01 December 2023

Chris Skidmore renewed calls for a stable, long-term net zero plan and said current technologies could more than halve industrial emissions.


Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

01 December 2023

The inventor appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in November.


Briton in Gaza refuses to be ‘driven out of homeland’ as Israeli strikes resume

Briton in Gaza refuses to be ‘driven out of homeland’ as Israeli strikes resume

Briton in Gaza refuses to be ‘driven out of homeland’ as Israeli strikes resume

01 December 2023

Mohammed Ghalayini, from Manchester, currently lives in a three-bedroom flat with 25 family members.


Gordon Brown says briefings against Alistair Darling were ‘completely unfair’

Gordon Brown says briefings against Alistair Darling were ‘completely unfair’

Gordon Brown says briefings against Alistair Darling were ‘completely unfair’

01 December 2023

The former prime minister paid tribute to Mr Darling, who he said was a statesman of ‘unimpeachable integrity’.


Scotland lost ‘one of our finest sons’ with death of Darling, says ex-colleague

Scotland lost ‘one of our finest sons’ with death of Darling, says ex-colleague

Scotland lost ‘one of our finest sons’ with death of Darling, says ex-colleague

01 December 2023

The family of the former chancellor announced on Thursday he had died aged 70.


Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

01 December 2023

Network Rail said South Western Railway services between Woking, Surrey and Basingstoke, Hampshire will be affected.


Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

01 December 2023

In a speech, the King called for ‘transformational action’ to be achieved at the climate summit in Dubai.


UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

01 December 2023

House prices inched up by 0.2% last month, compared with October, Nationwide revealed in its monthly House Price Index.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More