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Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

Second frontline squadron stood up to fly UK’s F-35 fighter jets

08 December 2023

The first of the supersonic warplanes arrived at RAF Marham.


Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

Heavy wind and rain expected over the weekend as weather warnings issued

08 December 2023

Homes and businesses could experience flooding as up to 80mm of rain falls in some parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.


Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

Call for investigation after train passengers stranded for more than three hours

08 December 2023

London TravelWatch issued the demand as it expressed concern over the ‘lack of communication and slow response time’.


Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

Regulations on minimum service levels during strikes come into force

08 December 2023

Regulations will enable employers to reduce the impact of industrial action, say ministers.


Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

08 December 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden addressed a vigil in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, on Friday.


Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

Sunak did not mislead MPs over cost of Rwanda scheme, No 10 says

08 December 2023

The Prime Minister is under fresh pressure after it emerged the cost of the plan has reached £240 million despite it never being used.


What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

08 December 2023

Harry is involved in a host of civil litigation, including several cases brought against newspaper publishers.


Mourners line streets of Dublin to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Mourners line streets of Dublin to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan

Mourners line streets of Dublin to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan

08 December 2023

The funeral for the Pogues singer will take place in Co Tipperary later on Friday.


Car makers face more than a million claims in wake of ‘dieselgate’, judges told

Car makers face more than a million claims in wake of ‘dieselgate’, judges told

Car makers face more than a million claims in wake of ‘dieselgate’, judges told

08 December 2023

Four judges overseeing a preliminary High Court hearing in London on Friday heard Mercedes-Benz was facing more than 300,000 claims.


UK Government acted lawfully when blocking Holyrood gender reforms, court rules

UK Government acted lawfully when blocking Holyrood gender reforms, court rules

UK Government acted lawfully when blocking Holyrood gender reforms, court rules

08 December 2023

The Scottish Government mounted a legal challenge over the use of the Section 35 order of the Scotland Act to block the controversial laws.


Unions to step up opposition to new law on strikes

Unions to step up opposition to new law on strikes

Unions to step up opposition to new law on strikes

08 December 2023

The TUC is holding its first special conference in more than 40 years.


Teenager denies murdering four-month-old baby

Teenager denies murdering four-month-old baby

Teenager denies murdering four-month-old baby

08 December 2023

Elijah Shemwell, four months, died in hospital three days after being found in cardiac arrest at a house in Derbyshire.


UK and allies sanction human rights abusers ahead of 75th anniversary of UDHR

UK and allies sanction human rights abusers ahead of 75th anniversary of UDHR

UK and allies sanction human rights abusers ahead of 75th anniversary of UDHR

08 December 2023

Some 46 measures have been announced by Britain, the US and Canada.


Visa changes will have ‘negative impact’ on family relationships, says Welby

Visa changes will have ‘negative impact’ on family relationships, says Welby

Visa changes will have ‘negative impact’ on family relationships, says Welby

08 December 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury made his comments during his annual House of Lords debate.


Boy, 14, denies murdering teenager Alfie Lewis near school in Leeds

Boy, 14, denies murdering teenager Alfie Lewis near school in Leeds

Boy, 14, denies murdering teenager Alfie Lewis near school in Leeds

08 December 2023

Fifteen-year-old Alfie was attacked in the Horsforth area of the city on November 7 as children were leaving two nearby schools.


Competition watchdog asks for views on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

Competition watchdog asks for views on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

Competition watchdog asks for views on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

08 December 2023

The CMA has issued an invitation for comment from interested parties on the AI partnership between the two companies.


Mourners gather for Dublin procession ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral

Mourners gather for Dublin procession ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral

Mourners gather for Dublin procession ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral

08 December 2023

The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week.


Sadiq Khan’s spokesman brands Ulez camera explosion ‘grotesquely irresponsible’

Sadiq Khan’s spokesman brands Ulez camera explosion ‘grotesquely irresponsible’

Sadiq Khan’s spokesman brands Ulez camera explosion ‘grotesquely irresponsible’

08 December 2023

Counter-terror police are leading an investigation after the camera was damaged in an explosion in Sidcup, south-east London, on Wednesday night.


Two charged with disorder offences after Starmer met by pro-Palestine protest

Two charged with disorder offences after Starmer met by pro-Palestine protest

Two charged with disorder offences after Starmer met by pro-Palestine protest

08 December 2023

A man, 33, and a woman, 26, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident in Glasgow.


Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot dead in east London

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot dead in east London

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot dead in east London

08 December 2023

Lianne Gordon was killed in the attack in Hackney on Tuesday evening.


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