Home   News   National   Archive

National News

New House of Lords front door that cost almost £10 million does not work

New House of Lords front door that cost almost £10 million does not work

New House of Lords front door that cost almost £10 million does not work

12 June 2025

The price tag rocketed by nearly 60% from the original estimate.


British man has ‘no idea’ how he escaped doomed Air India aircraft, family say

British man has ‘no idea’ how he escaped doomed Air India aircraft, family say

British man has ‘no idea’ how he escaped doomed Air India aircraft, family say

12 June 2025

The plane was carrying more than 240 people from the city of Ahmedabad when it crashed.


100,000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with £381m funding

100,000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with £381m funding

100,000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with £381m funding

12 June 2025

The new EV charging points come on top of the 80,000 already installed publicly across the UK.


Youth violence summit ‘absolutely’ not a talking shop, insists Justice Secretary

Youth violence summit ‘absolutely’ not a talking shop, insists Justice Secretary

Youth violence summit ‘absolutely’ not a talking shop, insists Justice Secretary

12 June 2025

Angela Constance said it is important the Scottish Government listened to those on the front line battling youth violence and knife crime.


Gonorrhoea vaccine could protect thousands, says minister ahead of rollout

Gonorrhoea vaccine could protect thousands, says minister ahead of rollout

Gonorrhoea vaccine could protect thousands, says minister ahead of rollout

12 June 2025

A total of 5,999 infections were recorded in 2023 – a rise of 59% from before the Covid pandemic.


Boy who met royal couple took his own life after troubled childhood – inquest

Boy who met royal couple took his own life after troubled childhood – inquest

Boy who met royal couple took his own life after troubled childhood – inquest

12 June 2025

Zak Kay was found hanging eight years after meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales in Portsmouth, Hampshire.


What we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India

What we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India

What we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India

12 June 2025

The Air India aircraft departed from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.


Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates

Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates

Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates

12 June 2025

Adam Davies, 30, who was an officer with Surrey Police, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment suspended for two years at Southwark Crown Court.


Death of kickboxer, 15, was misadventure, inquest concludes

Death of kickboxer, 15, was misadventure, inquest concludes

Death of kickboxer, 15, was misadventure, inquest concludes

12 June 2025

A coroner has raised safety concerns about children in combat sports following the death of Alex Eastwood.


Charles joined by David Beckham and Meryl Streep to celebrate award winners

Charles joined by David Beckham and Meryl Streep to celebrate award winners

Charles joined by David Beckham and Meryl Streep to celebrate award winners

12 June 2025

The King’s Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary.


Irish premier and president offer condolences after India plane crash

Irish premier and president offer condolences after India plane crash

Irish premier and president offer condolences after India plane crash

12 June 2025

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was leaving Ahmedabad Airport with 242 people on board.


British man survives Gatwick-bound Ahmedabad plane crash – reports

British man survives Gatwick-bound Ahmedabad plane crash – reports

British man survives Gatwick-bound Ahmedabad plane crash – reports

12 June 2025

The Air India flight was carrying more than 240 people when it collided with a medical college on Thursday.


Hospitals could run GP surgeries under NHS reforms – Streeting

Hospitals could run GP surgeries under NHS reforms – Streeting

Hospitals could run GP surgeries under NHS reforms – Streeting

12 June 2025

Wes Streeting addressed healthcare leaders at the NHS ConfedExpo conference.


UK ‘ready to go’ on implementing US trade deal, says Business Secretary

UK ‘ready to go’ on implementing US trade deal, says Business Secretary

UK ‘ready to go’ on implementing US trade deal, says Business Secretary

12 June 2025

Jonathan Reynolds suggested the White House was responsible for the hold-up.


Timeline of deadly plane crashes involving UK flights

Timeline of deadly plane crashes involving UK flights

Timeline of deadly plane crashes involving UK flights

12 June 2025

More than 240 people were on board an Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday.


Government ‘putting its money where its mouth is’ with £200m for Acorn scheme

Government ‘putting its money where its mouth is’ with £200m for Acorn scheme

Government ‘putting its money where its mouth is’ with £200m for Acorn scheme

12 June 2025

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband visited the Acorn site in Aberdeenshire as it was confirmed it would get £200 million of development funding.


1989 police probe into murder of John Devine ‘seriously defective’ – Ombudsman

1989 police probe into murder of John Devine ‘seriously defective’ – Ombudsman

1989 police probe into murder of John Devine ‘seriously defective’ – Ombudsman

12 June 2025

The 37-year-old father-of-three was killed by loyalists in Belfast in July 1989.


Cherie Blair says Barbara Taylor Bradford was ‘inspiration to me and millions’

Cherie Blair says Barbara Taylor Bradford was ‘inspiration to me and millions’

Cherie Blair says Barbara Taylor Bradford was ‘inspiration to me and millions’

12 June 2025

The author died at the age of 91 on November 24 last year following a short illness.


Inspector’s report into Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ with ministers for final decision

Inspector’s report into Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ with ministers for final decision

Inspector’s report into Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ with ministers for final decision

12 June 2025

A determination on the application, which has sparked security concerns, will be made on or before September 9.


Community crowdfunds statue for celebrity cat Hendrix

Community crowdfunds statue for celebrity cat Hendrix

Community crowdfunds statue for celebrity cat Hendrix

12 June 2025

He was a much-loved sight around the seaside town of Saltburn and has been immortalised in bronze.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More