University staff pass motion of no confidence in UEA executive
BBC Staff at the University of East Anglia have overwhelmingly passed a motion of no confidence in the executive team Staff facing the threat of redundancy at a university grappling…
New Labour MPs announce engagement
Louise Jones Politicians are often accused of being married to their job, but two new Labour MPs have found time to get engaged to each other as well. Labour’s Jeevun…
Exasperation over misspelt road repainting in Cirencester
Newly repainted road markings reading “Ceep Klear” near a school have caused dismay among residents. The misspelling appeared on a re-patched section of Watermoor Road in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Pictures of…
Lizzo dismissed from stylist’s harassment case
Lizzo has won a key ruling in her ongoing legal battle with a stylist who claims she was subjected to racial and sexual harassment and a hostile work environment by…
Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media approved by board
Getty Images The sale of the Observer, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world, has been agreed by the Guardian Media Group. The owner of the Guardian has confirmed a…
Stargazing singer wins Brits Rising Star Award
Getty Images Myles Smith was recently included on BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 longlist Singer Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the Brit Rising Star Award…
Keir Starmer meets NI and ROI leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is meeting political leaders from both sides of the Irish border in Edinburgh. He is only the third prime minister to attend a meeting of the British-Irish…
House price rises to continue into 2025, says Halifax
Getty Images UK house prices rose at their fastest monthly rate of the year in November with further increases expected next year, the Halifax has said. The UK’s largest mortgage…
Keir Starmer’s civil service criticism ‘Trumpian’, says union boss
BBC Dave Penman says the prime minister’s comments are “really damaging” A union boss has accused the prime minister of using “Trumpian language” in his criticism of the civil service.…
Met Office issues rare red wind warning
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for wind, as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning is in place from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday, covering western…