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Invites sent out for booster jabs to strengthen ‘wall of defence’

Invites sent out for booster jabs to strengthen ‘wall of defence’

Invites sent out for booster jabs to strengthen ‘wall of defence’

18 September 2021

Some 1.5 million people in England will be contacted and encouraged to use the National Booking Service.


BBC ‘extremely sorry’ over loss of Babes in the Wood victim’s clothes

BBC ‘extremely sorry’ over loss of Babes in the Wood victim’s clothes

BBC ‘extremely sorry’ over loss of Babes in the Wood victim’s clothes

18 September 2021

Martin Bashir was given the clothes for DNA testing, but they were never returned.


Michael Gove heads rebranded ‘Department for Levelling Up’

Michael Gove heads rebranded ‘Department for Levelling Up’

Michael Gove heads rebranded ‘Department for Levelling Up’

18 September 2021

The new Secretary of State has promised a relentless focus on ‘overlooked families and undervalued communities’ across the UK.


Breast cancer drug ‘found to reduce risk of disease progression’

Breast cancer drug ‘found to reduce risk of disease progression’

Breast cancer drug ‘found to reduce risk of disease progression’

18 September 2021

The trial involving around 500 patients at multiple sites in Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.


Truss defends ‘hard-headed’ security pact with US and Australia

Truss defends ‘hard-headed’ security pact with US and Australia

Truss defends ‘hard-headed’ security pact with US and Australia

18 September 2021

The agreement sparked furious diplomatic row with France which has accused the UK of hiding in the ‘American lap’.


Afghanistan and climate on the agenda as Johnson meets Biden at White House

Afghanistan and climate on the agenda as Johnson meets Biden at White House

Afghanistan and climate on the agenda as Johnson meets Biden at White House

18 September 2021

The PM is heading to Washington during a visit to the US for the UN General Assembly.


Amir Khan claims US police escorted him off flight for ‘no reason’

Amir Khan claims US police escorted him off flight for ‘no reason’

Amir Khan claims US police escorted him off flight for ‘no reason’

18 September 2021

The 34-year-old boxer alleged he had been ‘banned’ by American Airlines.


France accuses Britain of hiding in ‘American lap’ in submarine row

France accuses Britain of hiding in ‘American lap’ in submarine row

France accuses Britain of hiding in ‘American lap’ in submarine row

18 September 2021

Paris furious after Australia cancels a £30bn submarine order following new defence pact with the US and UK.


Business Secretary reassured that gas supply ‘not cause for immediate concern’

Business Secretary reassured that gas supply ‘not cause for immediate concern’

Business Secretary reassured that gas supply ‘not cause for immediate concern’

18 September 2021

He said that protecting customers from huge price rises was ‘an absolute priority’.


Christmas dinners ‘could be cancelled’ thanks to CO2 shortage

Christmas dinners ‘could be cancelled’ thanks to CO2 shortage

Christmas dinners ‘could be cancelled’ thanks to CO2 shortage

18 September 2021

Ranjit Singh Boparan, the owner of Bernard Matthews, warned of a lack of food supplies.


Runners embark on 250km journey to create world record GPS artwork

Runners embark on 250km journey to create world record GPS artwork

Runners embark on 250km journey to create world record GPS artwork

18 September 2021

Athletes including Hollyoaks actors Jazmine Franks and David Tag joined a host of runners to create a giant drawing across Liverpool and Manchester.


Shocked couple find python in their bedroom

Shocked couple find python in their bedroom

Shocked couple find python in their bedroom

18 September 2021

The snake had a few lumps and old injuries, but was very friendly and was generally otherwise in good health.


Swimmers warned of rip current danger as off-duty lifeguards rescue bodyboarder

Swimmers warned of rip current danger as off-duty lifeguards rescue bodyboarder

Swimmers warned of rip current danger as off-duty lifeguards rescue bodyboarder

18 September 2021

A person go into difficulty in the water off Perran Sands beach in Cornwall on Saturday morning.


Arrests after ‘racist and sectarian singing’ during Orange walks in Glasgow

Arrests after ‘racist and sectarian singing’ during Orange walks in Glasgow

Arrests after ‘racist and sectarian singing’ during Orange walks in Glasgow

18 September 2021

Members of Call It Out, a campaign group that opposes anti-Irish and anti-Catholic bigotry, held vigils outside churches on the routes.


In Pictures: Blooming marvellous! Chelsea Flower Show set for return

In Pictures: Blooming marvellous! Chelsea Flower Show set for return

In Pictures: Blooming marvellous! Chelsea Flower Show set for return

18 September 2021

The famous horticultural event takes place next week.


Members of US congress call on PM to ‘reverse’ Troubles amnesty plan

Members of US congress call on PM to ‘reverse’ Troubles amnesty plan

Members of US congress call on PM to ‘reverse’ Troubles amnesty plan

18 September 2021

The American legislators expressed concern that it will damage the British-Irish relationship and deprive people of justice.


UK’s high Covid rates mean foreign travel barriers ‘churlish’, says expert

UK’s high Covid rates mean foreign travel barriers ‘churlish’, says expert

UK’s high Covid rates mean foreign travel barriers ‘churlish’, says expert

18 September 2021

The risks of catching the virus at home are ‘relatively high’ said Dr Simon Clarke, as travel rules were changed.


Lib Dems hold key to next general election, says Davey

Lib Dems hold key to next general election, says Davey

Lib Dems hold key to next general election, says Davey

18 September 2021

The Lib Dem leader will tell his annual conference that Boris Johnson can only be removed if they take seats from the Tories.


Government says energy security is ‘absolute priority’ amid rising gas prices

Government says energy security is ‘absolute priority’ amid rising gas prices

Government says energy security is ‘absolute priority’ amid rising gas prices

18 September 2021

A former head of the regulator Ofgem warned Britain is likely to face high energy prices for the rest of the year.


Boris Johnson accused of taking ‘casual’ approach to national security

Boris Johnson accused of taking ‘casual’ approach to national security

Boris Johnson accused of taking ‘casual’ approach to national security

18 September 2021

MPs and peers said the fall of Afghanistan showed Britain’s national security machinery is ‘inadequate to the task’.


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