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Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China’s help in ending Ukraine conflict

Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China’s help in ending Ukraine conflict

Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China’s help in ending Ukraine conflict

12 April 2023

The former prime minister said: ‘We’ve seen accommodation and appeasement by the West of these authoritarian regimes.’


Cumbrian coal mine legal challenge refused

Cumbrian coal mine legal challenge refused

Cumbrian coal mine legal challenge refused

12 April 2023

The High Court has rejected a judicial review against the Government over the mine.


Coronation coins feature first crowned effigy of King Charles III

Coronation coins feature first crowned effigy of King Charles III

Coronation coins feature first crowned effigy of King Charles III

12 April 2023

The commemorative collection includes a portrait of King Charles wearing the Tudor Crown.


More than 3,000 storm overflows regularly dumped sewage into waterways last year

More than 3,000 storm overflows regularly dumped sewage into waterways last year

More than 3,000 storm overflows regularly dumped sewage into waterways last year

12 April 2023

There was a sharp rise in water firms’ overflows classed as having a ‘high spill frequency’ in England in 2022, according to Lib Dem analysis.


DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under caution by police on sexual misconduct claims

DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under caution by police on sexual misconduct claims

DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under caution by police on sexual misconduct claims

12 April 2023

The 65-year-old has ‘strongly’ denied any wrongdoing.


Rapist jailed for 11 years after luring young victims to his home

Rapist jailed for 11 years after luring young victims to his home

Rapist jailed for 11 years after luring young victims to his home

12 April 2023

Scott Hanlon, 35, subjected his victims to degrading behaviour at his home in Stirling.


Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

12 April 2023

Tenant demand reached a five-month high but the supply of rental properties continues to decline, surveyors said.


Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

12 April 2023

Outer-London boroughs leading a judicial review can continue their challenge on the basis Ulez may be unlawful.


Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

12 April 2023

Pc Andy Boardman joined West Mercia Police in 2015.


What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

12 April 2023

The Scottish Government is taking court action against a UK Government block on the legislation.


In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

12 April 2023

The US president spent the early part of the day in Northern Ireland before visiting ancestral homelands in the south.


Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

12 April 2023

New Forest District Council has approved the new measures.


‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

12 April 2023

The Ensete ventricosum – also known as the Ethiopian banana, the Abyssinian banana, or even the false banana – is a close relative of the banana tree.


Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

12 April 2023

The Prime Minister was in Belfast to meet US President Joe Biden on Wednesday,


Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

12 April 2023

The data suggests dairy products were consumed by individuals of all ages across diverse populations.


Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

12 April 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK Government needed to do more to protect Northern Ireland’s place within the UK internal market.


Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

12 April 2023

The Taser 7 is being rolled out by Hampshire and Thames Valley forces and has two cartridge types for use depending on the proximity of a person.


President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

12 April 2023

Joe Biden linked a bright economic future with political stability during an address at Ulster University.


Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

12 April 2023

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating the former health secretary.


No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

12 April 2023

Andrew Bailey said the reforms implemented after 2008 have worked to help the sector weather recent turmoil.


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