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Generations differ on causes of declining youth mental health – survey

Generations differ on causes of declining youth mental health – survey

Generations differ on causes of declining youth mental health – survey

28 February 2024

UK generations – baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z – largely agree that mental health is worse for today’s youth, the survey suggests.


Unregulated pedicabs have made parts of London like the Wild West, MPs told

Unregulated pedicabs have made parts of London like the Wild West, MPs told

Unregulated pedicabs have made parts of London like the Wild West, MPs told

28 February 2024

A new Bill aims to regulate the cycle rickshaws which have become common in popular parts of the capital.


French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

28 February 2024

As many as three people may have died, according to reports.


King continues duties with weekly Prime Minister audience

King continues duties with weekly Prime Minister audience

King continues duties with weekly Prime Minister audience

28 February 2024

Charles resumed the face-to-face meetings last week for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.


Parents face higher fines for school absences as part of attendance drive

Parents face higher fines for school absences as part of attendance drive

Parents face higher fines for school absences as part of attendance drive

28 February 2024

A financial penalty must be considered if a child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence, the Government has said.


Newcastle United co-owner challenges £36m bankruptcy petition in court

Newcastle United co-owner challenges £36m bankruptcy petition in court

Newcastle United co-owner challenges £36m bankruptcy petition in court

28 February 2024

Amanda Staveley asked the Insolvency and Companies Court to set aside a demand served by Victor Restis in May last year.


Royal thanks for rugby fans who have raised millions for MND charity

Royal thanks for rugby fans who have raised millions for MND charity

Royal thanks for rugby fans who have raised millions for MND charity

28 February 2024

The Princess Royal was guest of honour at the Leeds Rhinos’ Headingley Stadium.


Former Post Office chairman sought to double chief executive’s pay – minister

Former Post Office chairman sought to double chief executive’s pay – minister

Former Post Office chairman sought to double chief executive’s pay – minister

28 February 2024

Business minister Kevin Hollinrake made the claim in the House of Commons on Wednesday.


Caldwell ‘failed’ by justice system, says ex-editor behind Packer investigation

Caldwell ‘failed’ by justice system, says ex-editor behind Packer investigation

Caldwell ‘failed’ by justice system, says ex-editor behind Packer investigation

28 February 2024

Seven weeks after The Sunday Mail’s investigation in 2015, then lord advocate Frank Mulholland ordered the murder case to be reopened.


British Airways killer ‘must be kept in prison’, victim’s mother says

British Airways killer ‘must be kept in prison’, victim’s mother says

British Airways killer ‘must be kept in prison’, victim’s mother says

28 February 2024

Robert Brown bludgeoned his 46-year-old wife Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010.


Emma Caldwell failed by police due to ‘misogyny and corruption’, family claim

Emma Caldwell failed by police due to ‘misogyny and corruption’, family claim

Emma Caldwell failed by police due to ‘misogyny and corruption’, family claim

28 February 2024

Iain Packer has been found guilty of murdering the 27-year-old in 2005 and a string of rapes in the years after.


Harry in surprise on-screen appearance at sports awards

Harry in surprise on-screen appearance at sports awards

Harry in surprise on-screen appearance at sports awards

28 February 2024

The duke paid tribute to triple amputee and fellow Afghanistan veteran Josh Boggi for being a ‘truly remarkable human’.


Starmer backs Rayner over right-to-buy council house sale

Starmer backs Rayner over right-to-buy council house sale

Starmer backs Rayner over right-to-buy council house sale

28 February 2024

The Labour leader’s spokesman said he had ‘full confidence’ in his deputy.


‘Mothballing’ Oxfordshire vaccine centre a mistake, former adviser says

‘Mothballing’ Oxfordshire vaccine centre a mistake, former adviser says

‘Mothballing’ Oxfordshire vaccine centre a mistake, former adviser says

28 February 2024

The vaccine manufacturing and innovation centre was sold to US drugs firm Catelant in 2022.


Sunak urged to use UK’s voice at UN to deliver ceasefire in Gaza

Sunak urged to use UK’s voice at UN to deliver ceasefire in Gaza

Sunak urged to use UK’s voice at UN to deliver ceasefire in Gaza

28 February 2024

The SNP’s Stephen Flynn warned ‘abstentionism is not leadership’ as he criticised the UK Government for its repeated abstentions on previous votes.


Next government urged to ensure financial sector better tackles crises facing UK

Next government urged to ensure financial sector better tackles crises facing UK

Next government urged to ensure financial sector better tackles crises facing UK

28 February 2024

ShareAction have outlined policies to make sure financial institutions address issues such as climate change, inequality and degradation of nature.


Man jailed for life for murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005

Man jailed for life for murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005

Man jailed for life for murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005

28 February 2024

Iain Packer, 51, was convicted on Wednesday of murdering the 27-year-old and a string of rapes involving other women.


Arts Council England confirms funding will not be reversed for political works

Arts Council England confirms funding will not be reversed for political works

Arts Council England confirms funding will not be reversed for political works

28 February 2024

The public body announced on Wednesday that its relationship framework’s section on considering reputational risk had been changed.


TDR Capital buys majority control of pet chain Jollyes

TDR Capital buys majority control of pet chain Jollyes

TDR Capital buys majority control of pet chain Jollyes

28 February 2024

Former Asda boss Andy Bond, who will become Jollyes’ chairman, and company management will also take stakes in the business.


House sales jump 15% in a year, Zoopla says

House sales jump 15% in a year, Zoopla says

House sales jump 15% in a year, Zoopla says

28 February 2024

The drop in house prices slowed to 0.5% in the four weeks to February 18.


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