Mother whose son’s death inflamed Syrian revolution on Assad’s downfall
BBC Hamza al-Khatib’s death sparked protests in 2011 that led to Syria’s civil war If the push to oust Bashar al-Assad was born anywhere, it was born in Deraa, a…
Nigel Farage recruits property tycoon Nick Candy as Reform treasurer
Reform UK has unveiled billionaire property developer – and former Conservative donor – Nick Candy as its treasurer, with the job of raising big money to fight the next general…
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Avanti West Coast train managers have voted to strike for three days over the Christmas period. The RMT union said that walkouts have been scheduled for 22, 23 and 29…
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers
Government departments have recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants next year. Inflation – which measures price…
Which countries have been involved in the war and why?
EPA A man waves a Syrian opposition flag to celebrate the end of al-Assad rule A stunning advance by Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad’s decades-long rule, with opposition forces taking…
How working parents can get 15 and 30 hours free childcare
The government is offering a cash incentive of £600 to those who become childminders (or £1,200 for those joining via an agency). The Department for Education does not yet have…
Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims
A former human rights lawyer has been spared jail over false claims of abuse made against British troops fighting in Iraq. Phil Shiner was given a two-year suspended sentence at…
Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023
Getty Images Hollywood star Jamie Foxx has revealed the cause of his hospital admission in April last year. Speaking during a Netflix special, the Django Unchained star told the audience…
Israeli PM rejects ‘absurd’ charges
Reuters Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust This was a remarkable day for Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record as its longest-serving prime minister. Now he…
England rugby star Tom Voyce missing in Storm Darragh flood
PA Tom Voyce has not returned home following an evening with friends on Saturday Former England international rugby player Tom Voyce has gone missing in an area of Northumberland which…