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Launching mallet for ‘Canada’s Titanic’ to go under the hammer

Launching mallet for ‘Canada’s Titanic’ to go under the hammer

Launching mallet for ‘Canada’s Titanic’ to go under the hammer

01 June 2023

The RMS Empress of Ireland sank in 1914 with the loss of more than 1,000 lives.


£9bn boost for Isa savings in April as new tax year started

£9bn boost for Isa savings in April as new tax year started

£9bn boost for Isa savings in April as new tax year started

01 June 2023

Higher savings rates and frozen tax thresholds mean protecting savings from tax is a top priority, one expert said.


Police rule out contact between swimmers and vessel off Bournemouth beach

Police rule out contact between swimmers and vessel off Bournemouth beach

Police rule out contact between swimmers and vessel off Bournemouth beach

01 June 2023

A boy, 17, and a girl, 12, sustained critical injuries and later died in hospital. One man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.


Manufacturing slump worsens as post-Brexit checks deter overseas buyers

Manufacturing slump worsens as post-Brexit checks deter overseas buyers

Manufacturing slump worsens as post-Brexit checks deter overseas buyers

01 June 2023

The closely-watched S&P Global/ CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI survey showed a reading of 47.1 in May, down from 47.8 in April.


Just three of UK top firms rule out carbon offsets to reach net zero, data shows

Just three of UK top firms rule out carbon offsets to reach net zero, data shows

Just three of UK top firms rule out carbon offsets to reach net zero, data shows

01 June 2023

The online Net Zero Tracker tool shows that one fifth of the UK companies have made no announcement of net zero targets at all.


Conversion therapy ban must have no loopholes, says Stonewall

Conversion therapy ban must have no loopholes, says Stonewall

Conversion therapy ban must have no loopholes, says Stonewall

01 June 2023

A Bill is expected to be published soon although the Government has not given a date.


Animal Rising protester vows to ‘do what’s right for horses’ at Epsom

Animal Rising protester vows to ‘do what’s right for horses’ at Epsom

Animal Rising protester vows to ‘do what’s right for horses’ at Epsom

01 June 2023

Claudia Penna Rojas said ‘people have had to break laws throughout history to create the change that we need’.


Items seized in Madeleine McCann search ‘cannot yet be linked’ to disappearance

Items seized in Madeleine McCann search ‘cannot yet be linked’ to disappearance

Items seized in Madeleine McCann search ‘cannot yet be linked’ to disappearance

01 June 2023

A remote reservoir in Portugal was cordoned off last week as the searches took place.


William and Kate make surprise trip to Jordan for Crown Prince’s wedding

William and Kate make surprise trip to Jordan for Crown Prince’s wedding

William and Kate make surprise trip to Jordan for Crown Prince’s wedding

01 June 2023

Celebrations began last week with a henna party for the bride hosted by Jordan’s Queen Rania and attended by several hundred women.


Labour suspends MP Geraint Davies pending probe into ‘unacceptable behaviour’

Labour suspends MP Geraint Davies pending probe into ‘unacceptable behaviour’

Labour suspends MP Geraint Davies pending probe into ‘unacceptable behaviour’

01 June 2023

The veteran politician’s administrative suspension means he will not be able to vote as a Labour MP until it is lifted.


Deadline looms for Government to hand over Johnson papers to Covid Inquiry

Deadline looms for Government to hand over Johnson papers to Covid Inquiry

Deadline looms for Government to hand over Johnson papers to Covid Inquiry

01 June 2023

A legal battle could be triggered if the Cabinet Office fails to hand over diaries, notebooks and a trove of WhatsApp messages.


Housing market headwinds set to strengthen in near term, says Nationwide

Housing market headwinds set to strengthen in near term, says Nationwide

Housing market headwinds set to strengthen in near term, says Nationwide

01 June 2023

Across the UK, house prices fell by 0.1% month on month and by 3.4% annually in May, Nationwide Building Society said.


Interim RSC boss proud to have made company inclusive of ‘voices we represent’

Interim RSC boss proud to have made company inclusive of ‘voices we represent’

Interim RSC boss proud to have made company inclusive of ‘voices we represent’

01 June 2023

Erica Whyman said she cared ‘very passionately’ about having promoted the RSC as a truly national theatre company.


University funding model needs reforming warn vice-chancellors

University funding model needs reforming warn vice-chancellors

University funding model needs reforming warn vice-chancellors

01 June 2023

Government told it needs to ‘take decisions’ to preventing weakening higher education sector.


University freedom of speech champion says ‘democracy at stake’

University freedom of speech champion says ‘democracy at stake’

University freedom of speech champion says ‘democracy at stake’

01 June 2023

Professor Arif Ahmed appointed to role as part of Higher Education Act.


Elliot Page recalls ‘erosive and damaging’ discomfort during puberty

Elliot Page recalls ‘erosive and damaging’ discomfort during puberty

Elliot Page recalls ‘erosive and damaging’ discomfort during puberty

01 June 2023

The 36-year-old actor came out as transgender in December 2020.


What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

01 June 2023

This Morning inquiry features among a wide range of stories on Thursday’s front pages.


Sam Neill to auction off personal Jurassic Park items in support of Unicef UK

Sam Neill to auction off personal Jurassic Park items in support of Unicef UK

Sam Neill to auction off personal Jurassic Park items in support of Unicef UK

31 May 2023

The actor’s famous hat, jacket and boots will all form part of an auction which is due to take place later this month in Los Angeles.


Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

Who are the key players in the This Morning Phillip Schofield drama?

31 May 2023

Dame Carolyn McCall has written to the Culture Secretary and Ofcom about the presenter’s departure from This Morning.


Deadline looms again in Covid inquiry row as Johnson says WhatsApps can be given

Deadline looms again in Covid inquiry row as Johnson says WhatsApps can be given

Deadline looms again in Covid inquiry row as Johnson says WhatsApps can be given

31 May 2023

The Cabinet Office has confirmed it has received the information from Mr Johnson.


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