Steve Coogan to lead regeneration of Greater Manchester hometown
Sarah Spina-Matthews BBC News, Manchester PA Media Steve Coogan has been named as the chair of the Middleton regeneration project Comedian Steve Coogan has said he plans to “put back…
Government’s diluted welfare bill clears House of Commons
MPs have approved the government’s benefits bill, which was heavily watered-down last week following a rebellion by Labour backbenchers. The Universal Credit Bill is expected to be classed as a…
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
South Korea’s former president has been rearrested over last year’s failed martial law bid that plunged the country into political turmoil. Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in April over the…
Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images Raynor Winn released a 2,300-word statement responding to the Observer’s allegations Author Raynor Winn has hit back at a newspaper investigation that claimed she…
Heathrow to pipe ‘sounds of an airport’ around airport
The hum of an escalator, the rumble of a baggage belt and hurried footsteps are all interspersed with snippets of the lady on the tannoy: “Boarding at Gate 18”. The…
‘We suffered bullying, anorexia and being branded as thieves’
Lucy Hooker Business reporter Millie Castleton Millie Castleton was only eight years old when her father lost his job managing the post office in Bridlington, Yorkshire, and her family was…
How school dinners may be changing
School children are getting less meat, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions in their lunches as caterers battle rising costs, the new chair of a school food organisation has said. Michael…
Yemen Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Diaplous/Handout via Reuters Maritime security firm Diaplous released a photo showing at least five Eternity C crew members being rescued Six crew members have been rescued and at least three…
Why do they come to the UK?
Ben Chu, Tom Edgington & Lucy Gilder Getty Images Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed that “new and innovative solutions” are needed to tackle…
Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa
Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months after a surge in migrant numbers. Arrivals by boat from the region will be arrested and…