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Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’

Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’

Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’

06 September 2023

Former PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies.


Anxiety levels in school communities ‘high’ due to concrete crisis – union

Anxiety levels in school communities ‘high’ due to concrete crisis – union

Anxiety levels in school communities ‘high’ due to concrete crisis – union

06 September 2023

Headteachers are feeling ‘a very heavy sense of responsibility’, according to the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.


Starbucks cheers ‘good progress’ in plan for 100 new UK shops

Starbucks cheers ‘good progress’ in plan for 100 new UK shops

Starbucks cheers ‘good progress’ in plan for 100 new UK shops

06 September 2023

The chain said it has also “maintained strong, double-digit growth” in the UK in recent months despite pressure on consumer spending.


‘Labour cannot be allowed to bankrupt Britain’, claims Sunak

‘Labour cannot be allowed to bankrupt Britain’, claims Sunak

‘Labour cannot be allowed to bankrupt Britain’, claims Sunak

06 September 2023

The Prime Minister criticised Labour’s record running Birmingham.


Cell therapy could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss – experts

Cell therapy could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss – experts

Cell therapy could be ‘transformative’ for people with hearing loss – experts

06 September 2023

The therapy will build on research that resulted in 40% improved hearing in preclinical tests, researchers said.


Broadband outages hit more than 20 million people in the last year, study finds

Broadband outages hit more than 20 million people in the last year, study finds

Broadband outages hit more than 20 million people in the last year, study finds

06 September 2023

A Uswitch report showed that just under 22 million people were affected by outages of three hours or more, causing major disruption.


Rishi Sunak faces ‘cowboy builders’ jibe from Labour over school concrete crisis

Rishi Sunak faces ‘cowboy builders’ jibe from Labour over school concrete crisis

Rishi Sunak faces ‘cowboy builders’ jibe from Labour over school concrete crisis

06 September 2023

The two leaders clashed over the issue at Prime Minister’s Questions.


Airlines call for Nats to pay cost of air traffic control failure

Airlines call for Nats to pay cost of air traffic control failure

Airlines call for Nats to pay cost of air traffic control failure

06 September 2023

Industry body Airlines UK said its members should not ‘carry the can every time we see disruption of this magnitude’.


King and Queen to meet sporting stars during rescheduled state visit to France

King and Queen to meet sporting stars during rescheduled state visit to France

King and Queen to meet sporting stars during rescheduled state visit to France

06 September 2023

Charles and Camilla’s three-day overseas tour will see them visit Paris and Bordeaux.


Leicester City owner ‘trusted the safety’ of helicopter which crashed, says son

Leicester City owner ‘trusted the safety’ of helicopter which crashed, says son

Leicester City owner ‘trusted the safety’ of helicopter which crashed, says son

06 September 2023

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died when the Leonardo AW169 crashed outside the club’s King Power Stadium in October 2018.


Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

06 September 2023

Walkes was a passenger on the jet-ski when it collided with a 46ft scarab boat near Miami Marine Stadium, Florida.


TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

06 September 2023

Paul Nowak has called for a national conversation about taxing wealth and windfalls to ‘fix broken Britain’.


Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

06 September 2023

Tax officials have lodged a bankruptcy petition against the former England footballer and a judge considered the case at a hearing on Wednesday.


Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

06 September 2023

Research found the risk was greater in women using ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen while on combined pills.


‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

06 September 2023

People who grew up on free school meals tend to earn thousands less than their peers by the time they reach their late 20s, the IFS said.


Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

06 September 2023

The disgraced pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was taken back to prison in March for breaching his licence conditions.


Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

06 September 2023

There are 147 schools where Raac has been confirmed and where action has been taken.


Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

06 September 2023

The list shows 19 schools have had to delay the start of term.


Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

06 September 2023

The incident occurred when a smoke bomb landed on the pitch when the striker was on loan to Dundee in September 2021.


Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

06 September 2023

The ITV programme lost out on the daytime prize at the star-studded awards ceremony as it continues to face scrutiny after Phillip Schofield’s exit.


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