UK support for Ukraine ‘iron-clad’, Keir Starmer tells Zelensky
Sir Keir Starmer has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the UK’s support for Ukraine in its war with Russia remains “iron-clad”. The two men met at a summit of the…
US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
The US central bank has cut its key interest rate again as Donald Trump’s election as president raises new uncertainty about the future for borrowing costs. The cut puts the…
Buried Birmingham boy’s father describes ‘conspiracy spiral’
The father of a boy who was found buried in a garden in Birmingham has told a jury he went “down a spiral of conspiracy” while studying for a degree…
South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife
South Korea’s president has apologised for a string of controversies surrounding his wife that included allegedly accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation. Addressing the nation on television, Yoon…
John Swinney urges UK government to cover NI hike for charities
PA Media John Swinney says the tax increase caused “alarm across the country” John Swinney has urged the UK government to cover National Insurance increases for Scottish charities, GPs, social…
Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens
The Israeli parliament has passed a law allowing the government to deport the family members of people convicted of terrorism offences, including Israeli citizens. The controversial legislation, passed by 61…
Top doctor was terrified NHS might be overwhelmed during Covid
Covid inquiry Prof Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, was giving evidence to the Covid inquiry in west London. The most senior doctor in NHS England has…
Educating Greater Manchester head teacher banned from classroom
A head teacher who featured in a fly-on-the-wall TV show at his school has been banned from teaching. Drew Povey, 47, was in charge at Harrop Fold School in Salford,…
Colman’s Blue Peter badge delight baffles co-star
Actress Olivia Colman reacted with joy as she received a Blue Peter badge, while her Paddington in Peru co-star Antonio Banderas appeared bewildered. Presenter Shini Muthukrishnan awarded badges to the…
Decades of abuse covered up by church, report says
A British barrister’s “horrific” and violent abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up within the Church of England for decades, according to the conclusion of…