UK ‘at risk of recession’ if Strait of Hormuz remains closed into 2027
Britain’s economy could be sent into a recession next year if the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains closed into 2027,…
Prince Philip sent 12th-century font to Charles’ boarding school in the 1960s
A 12th-century Norman font, once described as “like something out of an Arthurian legend”, travelled from Shropshire to Scotland while…
Farage urged to ‘come clean’ after facing new questions over £5 million gift
Nigel Farage has been told to “come clean” over reports suggesting he struck a secret deal to return as leader…
Reform UK unveils plan for ‘largest military operation since WW2’ to stop small boats
Reform UK has unveiled plans for what it describes as “the largest military operation in the English Channel since World…
Burnham vows ‘relentless’ fight to halt small boat crossings
Andy Burnham has vowed to be “relentless” as he promises to tackle smuggling gang in a bid to drive down…
Man arrested after Scottish woman’s body found in suitcase in Athens
A 26-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase…
Schools finally think they’ve found the answer to keeping students off their phones – and it’s making children happier
When headteacher Sarah Capewell joined Stockport Grammar School in 2023, the school was struggling with how to keep children off…
Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival in the Lake District
A 17-year-old girl has died after suffering a “medical episode” at a festival in the Lake District headlined by Wolf…
Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech
Britain’s first AI minister has said “people are right to worry” about the impact of technology on jobs, but vowed…
Burnham pledges more cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’ on food and petrol prices
Andy Burnham has promised more cost-of-living support is on the way as his chancellor vows to stop the public being…