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Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

Rishi Sunak calls for ‘era of action’ at Cop28 climate summit

30 November 2023

The Prime Minister will commit £1.6bn in UK funding for climate projects at the talks in Dubai.


A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

A Labour government would consider new powers to prevent ‘banking deserts’

30 November 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said her party wants to ensure ‘every community has access to high street banking services’.


Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

Ellie Taylor announces arrival of baby as she misses Royal Variety Performance

30 November 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests at the annual charity event.


Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

Sue Gray’s son selected as Labour candidate to become MP at next election

30 November 2023

Liam Conlon will contest the newly created seat of Beckenham and Penge in south-east London.


The Queen hails key infantry regiment at awards dinner

The Queen hails key infantry regiment at awards dinner

The Queen hails key infantry regiment at awards dinner

30 November 2023

Camilla is Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles.


Imelda May thanks the late Shane MacGowan for sharing his ‘glorious talents’

Imelda May thanks the late Shane MacGowan for sharing his ‘glorious talents’

Imelda May thanks the late Shane MacGowan for sharing his ‘glorious talents’

30 November 2023

A number of celebrities have paid tribute to the late Irish singer, best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.


Three police officers injured ahead of Aston Villa match with Legia Warsaw

Three police officers injured ahead of Aston Villa match with Legia Warsaw

Three police officers injured ahead of Aston Villa match with Legia Warsaw

30 November 2023

Objects were thrown at police as the visiting fans were held in the coach park near the ground.


Review set to scrutinise AI’s impact on porn industry

Review set to scrutinise AI’s impact on porn industry

Review set to scrutinise AI’s impact on porn industry

30 November 2023

The review will look at how viewing pornography impacts users of all ages, including emerging challenges from AI.


William and Kate in good spirits as they arrive for Royal Variety Performance

William and Kate in good spirits as they arrive for Royal Variety Performance

William and Kate in good spirits as they arrive for Royal Variety Performance

30 November 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared jokes with supermodel Daphne Selfe and appeared unfazed amid a row caused by Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame.


Bookies slash odds of Pogues’ Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan’s death

Bookies slash odds of Pogues’ Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan’s death

Bookies slash odds of Pogues’ Christmas number one after Shane MacGowan’s death

30 November 2023

The Pogues’ frontman has died at the age of 65.


‘Final’ pay offer put to college staff in long-running dispute

‘Final’ pay offer put to college staff in long-running dispute

‘Final’ pay offer put to college staff in long-running dispute

30 November 2023

Those at the start of the national pay scale would benefit from a rise of 14.2%.


Prime Minister switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights

Prime Minister switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights

Prime Minister switches on Downing Street Christmas tree lights

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak joined more than 100 guests at a festive market in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon.


Culture Secretary intervenes in Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of Daily Telegraph

Culture Secretary intervenes in Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of Daily Telegraph

Culture Secretary intervenes in Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of Daily Telegraph

30 November 2023

Lucy Frazer triggered a Public Interest Intervention Notice that will see the communications watchdog look into the deal’s impact on press freedom.


Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan remembered as a ‘lyrical genius’

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan remembered as a ‘lyrical genius’

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan remembered as a ‘lyrical genius’

30 November 2023

MacGowan was discharged last week from St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin ahead of his 66th birthday on Christmas Day.


In Pictures: Turbulent troubadour Shane MacGowan reinvented Irish music

In Pictures: Turbulent troubadour Shane MacGowan reinvented Irish music

In Pictures: Turbulent troubadour Shane MacGowan reinvented Irish music

30 November 2023

As frontman for the Pogues, a new wave band using Irish traditional instruments, MacGowan embodied classic songs including a festive favourite.


One in 14 babies ‘raised by fathers’ – study

One in 14 babies ‘raised by fathers’ – study

One in 14 babies ‘raised by fathers’ – study

30 November 2023

A new study has tracked child development among children from 8,500 families.


Fair City and other programmes to be hit by 10m euro cuts at RTE

Fair City and other programmes to be hit by 10m euro cuts at RTE

Fair City and other programmes to be hit by 10m euro cuts at RTE

30 November 2023

There will also be production savings in news and current affairs and sport, the broadcaster said.


British Museum to continue talks with Greece over Elgin Marbles despite fallout

British Museum to continue talks with Greece over Elgin Marbles despite fallout

British Museum to continue talks with Greece over Elgin Marbles despite fallout

30 November 2023

Museum chairman George Osborne said negotiations over an exchange deal would go on ‘whether Rishi Sunak meets Greek PM or not’.


More households turning to debt to pay for essentials, survey shows

More households turning to debt to pay for essentials, survey shows

More households turning to debt to pay for essentials, survey shows

30 November 2023

Families in serious financial difficulty are increasingly taking on debt to pay for essentials, according to a survey of about 5,600 UK adults.


Hundreds of Eurostar passengers stranded on broken down train for eight hours

Hundreds of Eurostar passengers stranded on broken down train for eight hours

Hundreds of Eurostar passengers stranded on broken down train for eight hours

30 November 2023

The Amsterdam-bound service departed London St Pancras as scheduled at 8.16am but broke down around half an hour later.


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