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Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school

Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school

Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school

07 June 2023

A Colourful View From The Top is a novel which features entrepreneurs, executives and ‘thought leaders’ from ethnic minority backgrounds.


Harry would feel ‘injustice’ if phone hacking claims dismissed, court told

Harry would feel ‘injustice’ if phone hacking claims dismissed, court told

Harry would feel ‘injustice’ if phone hacking claims dismissed, court told

07 June 2023

The Duke of Sussex returned to the witness box on Wednesday for further questions as part of his claim over alleged unlawful information gathering.


Long Covid ‘has devastating effect on sufferers’ lives’

Long Covid ‘has devastating effect on sufferers’ lives’

Long Covid ‘has devastating effect on sufferers’ lives’

07 June 2023

Researchers found average fatigue scores were similar or worse than for patients with cancer-related anaemia or severe kidney disease.


Financial incentives could help attract teachers to challenging schools – report

Financial incentives could help attract teachers to challenging schools – report

Financial incentives could help attract teachers to challenging schools – report

07 June 2023

The research comes as teachers in England are embroiled in an ongoing dispute over pay.


I might miss flight home if West Ham win European title, says fan in Prague

I might miss flight home if West Ham win European title, says fan in Prague

I might miss flight home if West Ham win European title, says fan in Prague

07 June 2023

Thousands of fans have travelled to the Czech capital for the final between the Hammers and Fiorentina.


Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has dementia, husband announces

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has dementia, husband announces

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has dementia, husband announces

07 June 2023

She played Bet Lynch on Coronation Street.


Time taken to tell murdered PI’s family of documents is ‘regrettable’, Met says

Time taken to tell murdered PI’s family of documents is ‘regrettable’, Met says

Time taken to tell murdered PI’s family of documents is ‘regrettable’, Met says

07 June 2023

Daniel Morgan was killed with an axe in the car park of the Golden Lion pub in Sydenham, south-east London, on March 10 1987.


Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged against ex-England star John Barnes

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged against ex-England star John Barnes

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged against ex-England star John Barnes

07 June 2023

Judge Paul Greenwood considered the former footballer’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London on Wednesday.


Hospital consultants could strike for two days in July, BMA warns

Hospital consultants could strike for two days in July, BMA warns

Hospital consultants could strike for two days in July, BMA warns

07 June 2023

The potential strike dates were being announced before the ballot has closed to give hospital trusts time to prepare.


Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say

Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say

Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say

07 June 2023

The International Development Select Committee said the current approach of focusing on ‘market-based solutions’ to the problem is ‘not good enough’.


Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study

Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study

Farming practices failing to stop invertebrate decline, says study

07 June 2023

Insect numbers are still falling despite the introduction of more wildlife-friendly agriculture since 1990, researchers found.


Footage shows crash caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on M5

Footage shows crash caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on M5

Footage shows crash caused by drunk woman driving wrong way on M5

07 June 2023

Gloucestershire Constabulary said it was a ‘miracle’ nobody died in the incident.


Niall Horan says he was afraid to go out after being chased by One Direction fans

Niall Horan says he was afraid to go out after being chased by One Direction fans

Niall Horan says he was afraid to go out after being chased by One Direction fans

07 June 2023

The 29-year-old Irish singer said he is ‘excited’ and ‘nervous’ to be releasing his third album, The Show.


Labour on track for landslide victory at next election, megapoll suggests

Labour on track for landslide victory at next election, megapoll suggests

Labour on track for landslide victory at next election, megapoll suggests

07 June 2023

The party’s support was at about 35%, compared with 23% for the Tories.


Met custody sergeant killed with revolver hidden in underarm holster, court told

Met custody sergeant killed with revolver hidden in underarm holster, court told

Met custody sergeant killed with revolver hidden in underarm holster, court told

07 June 2023

Louis De Zoysa is alleged to have murdered Sgt Matt Ratana after officers who found him with ammunition in the street failed to find a hidden gun.


Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

07 June 2023

The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.


Ofgem welcomes new net zero mandate

Ofgem welcomes new net zero mandate

Ofgem welcomes new net zero mandate

07 June 2023

The energy regulator has previously been tasked with driving down emissions, but its targets have not been directly linked to the 2050 net zero goal.


UK economy set for highest inflation and close to slowest growth of G7 countries

UK economy set for highest inflation and close to slowest growth of G7 countries

UK economy set for highest inflation and close to slowest growth of G7 countries

07 June 2023

Inflation in Britain is forecast to average at 6.9% for 2023, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found.


Three-quarters of consumers confused by their energy bill, Which? finds

Three-quarters of consumers confused by their energy bill, Which? finds

Three-quarters of consumers confused by their energy bill, Which? finds

07 June 2023

Almost half of consumers have a negative emotional response when reading their energy bills, a poll for the watchdog found.


Fans urged to ‘fill yer boots’ as Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils programme

Fans urged to ‘fill yer boots’ as Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils programme

Fans urged to ‘fill yer boots’ as Edinburgh Festival Fringe unveils programme

07 June 2023

The event, from August 4 to 28, will feature more than 3,000 shows in almost 250 venues.


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