Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch
Chris Philp has been appointed shadow home secretary by new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The former Home Office minister supported Badenoch’s leadership campaign. On Monday it emerged that Badenoch had…
Zimbabwe police banned from using mobile phones while on duty
Zimbabwe’s government has banned “with immediate effect” police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in a memo, ordering police officers to abandon their private communication…
Primark owner profits jump despite early summer washout
Primark owner ABF (Associated British Foods) has reported a jump in profits despite a wet summer dampening sales of swimwear and holiday clothes. The owner of the fast fashion brand…
US election polls tracker 2024: Who is ahead
BBC Voters in the US go to the polls on Tuesday to elect their next president. The election was initially a rematch of 2020 but it was upended in July…
Don’t let public service broadcast success be a bygone age
Ministers must act to ensure Britain’s public broadcasting landscape does not become a thing of the past, the BBC’s chair is to warn. Dr Samir Shah is expected to say…
Thousands to attend annual East Sussex bonfire event
Reuters Former effigies include former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg Thousands of people are set to attend the annual bonfire event in Lewes this evening. Six different bonfire…
Multiple women injured after beautician performs liposuction
BBC One woman was hospitalised after an internal organ was “hit”, the BBC has been told Videos of a beautician performing surgical procedure liposuction in a beauty salon have been…
‘It’s a miracle Dad was found 30 years on’
Mika Ap Ellis After 30 years being estranged, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad “I couldn’t believe it when he replied 20 minutes later saying: ‘yes, I know your father.’”…
America braced as two stark visions collide on election day
Getty Images America is choosing its path forward, and the stakes could not be higher. Both candidates have presented stark visions for the future if they lose this election. Donald…
Boeing walkout ends as striking workers back 38% pay rise offer
Boeing workers have voted to accept the aviation giant’s latest pay offer, ending a damaging seven-week-long walkout. Striking workers can start returning to their jobs as early as Wednesday, or…