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Braverman blasts Sunak’s ‘magical thinking’ before Supreme Court Rwanda ruling

Braverman blasts Sunak’s ‘magical thinking’ before Supreme Court Rwanda ruling

Braverman blasts Sunak’s ‘magical thinking’ before Supreme Court Rwanda ruling

14 November 2023

The sacked home secretary said the Prime Minister could betray the public even if he wins the legal appeal.


Thai firm Central increases Selfridges stake amid co-owner’s financial crisis

Thai firm Central increases Selfridges stake amid co-owner’s financial crisis

Thai firm Central increases Selfridges stake amid co-owner’s financial crisis

14 November 2023

The move comes after reports that a stake in Selfridges could be sold by Austrian firm Signa.


Sunak meets Metropolitan Police chief in wake of Armistice Day unrest

Sunak meets Metropolitan Police chief in wake of Armistice Day unrest

Sunak meets Metropolitan Police chief in wake of Armistice Day unrest

14 November 2023

The Prime Minister stressed the ‘vital importance of pursuing both Hamas supporters and ‘those responsible for violent scenes’ near the war memorial.


Detective says child abuse ring was unprecedented as review pledged

Detective says child abuse ring was unprecedented as review pledged

Detective says child abuse ring was unprecedented as review pledged

14 November 2023

Police Scotland will participate in a multi-agency learning review, after two of the child witnesses were quizzed around 40 times.


‘Bouncing’ comets could deliver building blocks for life to exoplanets – study

‘Bouncing’ comets could deliver building blocks for life to exoplanets – study

‘Bouncing’ comets could deliver building blocks for life to exoplanets – study

14 November 2023

One long-standing theory for how the molecular material for life ended up on Earth is that it could have been delivered by comets.


Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential vote

Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential vote

Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential vote

14 November 2023

Sir Keir Starmer’s party also said it is ‘not going to be engaging’ with an SNP amendment demanding a ceasefire in the Middle East.


Lawyer for Stephen Lawrence’s mother writes to Met over ‘corrupt’ officer claims

Lawyer for Stephen Lawrence’s mother writes to Met over ‘corrupt’ officer claims

Lawyer for Stephen Lawrence’s mother writes to Met over ‘corrupt’ officer claims

14 November 2023

Mr Lawrence was murdered in south-east London in 1993.


Rise in employers using AI to help recruit university graduates – survey

Rise in employers using AI to help recruit university graduates – survey

Rise in employers using AI to help recruit university graduates – survey

14 November 2023

Last year, fewer than one in 10 employers reported using AI in recruitment.


Drugs giant Pfizer to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Drugs giant Pfizer to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Drugs giant Pfizer to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

14 November 2023

The company said the move is part of previously announced efforts to slash 3.5 billion dollars (£2.8 billion) worth of costs across the firm.


Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

14 November 2023

South Yorkshire Police said the man remains in custody after being arrested on Tuesday.


Braverman fires parting broadside at Sunak after sacking

Braverman fires parting broadside at Sunak after sacking

Braverman fires parting broadside at Sunak after sacking

14 November 2023

Former home secretary Suella Braverman lashed out at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accusing him of a betrayal and warning he was ‘running out of time’.


New Mid Beds MP promises to continue Nadine Dorries’ ‘opposition’ to Government

New Mid Beds MP promises to continue Nadine Dorries’ ‘opposition’ to Government

New Mid Beds MP promises to continue Nadine Dorries’ ‘opposition’ to Government

14 November 2023

Former Tory culture secretary Ms Dorries was an ardent supporter of Boris Johnson’s premiership.


Buildings in Leeds evacuated amid fears ‘unstable’ crane ‘could collapse’

Buildings in Leeds evacuated amid fears ‘unstable’ crane ‘could collapse’

Buildings in Leeds evacuated amid fears ‘unstable’ crane ‘could collapse’

14 November 2023

Roads have been closed around Riverside Way and access to the area has been restricted.


Data protection watchdog offers tips on buying smart devices on Black Friday

Data protection watchdog offers tips on buying smart devices on Black Friday

Data protection watchdog offers tips on buying smart devices on Black Friday

14 November 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published a new list of tips for consumers.


Red Arrows ‘subject to most intense scrutiny’ after damning report – minister

Red Arrows ‘subject to most intense scrutiny’ after damning report – minister

Red Arrows ‘subject to most intense scrutiny’ after damning report – minister

14 November 2023

The report concluded sexual harassment was ‘widespread and normalised’ within the display team.


Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family

Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family

Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family

14 November 2023

Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said he will be raising Emily’s case during a visit to Israel.


UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ as energy prices ease

UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ as energy prices ease

UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ as energy prices ease

14 November 2023

A slowdown in gas and electricity inflation is expected to drive a drop in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation in October.


No evidence ‘weak competition’ leading to high supermarket food prices – Hunt

No evidence ‘weak competition’ leading to high supermarket food prices – Hunt

No evidence ‘weak competition’ leading to high supermarket food prices – Hunt

14 November 2023

Food prices continue to rise, but increases have fallen to single digits for the first time in 16 months, according to data from Kantar.


Asda sales growth slows after poor weather hits clothing

Asda sales growth slows after poor weather hits clothing

Asda sales growth slows after poor weather hits clothing

14 November 2023

The UK’s third largest supermarket chain revealed that like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, grew by 2.8% over the third quarter of 2023.


Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers

Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers

Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers

14 November 2023

The soft drinks industry levy may have prevented thousands of children needing to have their teeth pulled out, academics found.


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