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Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

28 March 2025

The Tory former deputy prime minister also spoke of her personal experience of trying to lose weight as peers considered food and obesity policy.


Scottish Water warned of further strikes unless pay dispute resolved

Scottish Water warned of further strikes unless pay dispute resolved

Scottish Water warned of further strikes unless pay dispute resolved

28 March 2025

Workers on a 24-hour walkout said they have been made to feel ‘worthless’ by management as they threaten more industrial action.


Tate Britain to return painting ‘looted by Nazis from Jewish art collector’

Tate Britain to return painting ‘looted by Nazis from Jewish art collector’

Tate Britain to return painting ‘looted by Nazis from Jewish art collector’

28 March 2025

The heirs and great-grandchildren of Samuel Hartveld will receive the work.


Reform UK welcomes another councillor defecting from Conservatives

Reform UK welcomes another councillor defecting from Conservatives

Reform UK welcomes another councillor defecting from Conservatives

28 March 2025

South Lanarkshire’s Poppy Corbett said her new party is ‘ready to fight for common sense and real change for Scotland’.


‘Extremely dangerous misfit’ jailed for minimum of 39 years for beach attack

‘Extremely dangerous misfit’ jailed for minimum of 39 years for beach attack

‘Extremely dangerous misfit’ jailed for minimum of 39 years for beach attack

28 March 2025

Nasen Saadi attacked Amie Gray and Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach because of his ‘grievance towards women’.


Man admits making threats to kill his MP for a second time

Man admits making threats to kill his MP for a second time

Man admits making threats to kill his MP for a second time

28 March 2025

Benjamin Clarke was on bail when he committed the second offence against Labour MP for Bishop Auckland, Sam Rushworth


Detective speaks of ‘relief’ as dangerous killer kept off the streets

Detective speaks of ‘relief’ as dangerous killer kept off the streets

Detective speaks of ‘relief’ as dangerous killer kept off the streets

28 March 2025

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Dorset Police, says CCTV was key to capturing Amie Gray murderer.


UK ‘reserves right to respond’ to US tariffs, says Starmer

UK ‘reserves right to respond’ to US tariffs, says Starmer

UK ‘reserves right to respond’ to US tariffs, says Starmer

28 March 2025

The Prime Minister said the Government was involved in ongoing discussions with the White House aimed at ‘mitigating the impact’ of any levies.


Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer

Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer

Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer

28 March 2025

Alastair Cochran, Thames Water’s chief financial officer, told the firm that he is stepping down on Friday morning, PA news agency understands.


O’Neill ‘did not see ex-press officer McMonagle at Stormont event’

O’Neill ‘did not see ex-press officer McMonagle at Stormont event’

O’Neill ‘did not see ex-press officer McMonagle at Stormont event’

28 March 2025

The independent Assembly Commissioner for Standards, Dr Melissa McCullough, has found that Ms O’Neill did not breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct.


Sentencing of boy who spoke of ‘desire’ for Columbine-style violence postponed

Sentencing of boy who spoke of ‘desire’ for Columbine-style violence postponed

Sentencing of boy who spoke of ‘desire’ for Columbine-style violence postponed

28 March 2025

The defendant, now 17, has admitted breach of the peace and a charge under the Terrorism Act.


DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

28 March 2025

The health service said plans are ‘under way’ to ensure it can implement DIY testing if it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee.


Minister meets with automotive leaders to discuss US car tariff

Minister meets with automotive leaders to discuss US car tariff

Minister meets with automotive leaders to discuss US car tariff

28 March 2025

Industry minister Sarah Jones listened to their views on trade with the US, a Government spokesperson said.


Sunshine and warmth to return to UK for Mother’s Day and into next week

Sunshine and warmth to return to UK for Mother’s Day and into next week

Sunshine and warmth to return to UK for Mother’s Day and into next week

28 March 2025

It comes after a short burst of unsettled weather.


‘Bittersweet’ final video of Paul O’Grady shared by his widower

‘Bittersweet’ final video of Paul O’Grady shared by his widower

‘Bittersweet’ final video of Paul O’Grady shared by his widower

28 March 2025

In the clip, recorded 20 minutes before he died, O’Grady thanked his fans for reading his book.


Man jailed for life over murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach

Man jailed for life over murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach

Man jailed for life over murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach

28 March 2025

Nasen Saadi, from south London, fatally stabbed the 34-year-old physical trainer and seriously wounded her friend.


‘Body parts’ killer jailed for life for murder of pensioner housemate

‘Body parts’ killer jailed for life for murder of pensioner housemate

‘Body parts’ killer jailed for life for murder of pensioner housemate

28 March 2025

Deby-ridden Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, murdered Stuart Everett, 67, before dismembering and dumping his body.


Scot in Bangkok says ‘blood rushed to his head’ as earthquake struck

Scot in Bangkok says ‘blood rushed to his head’ as earthquake struck

Scot in Bangkok says ‘blood rushed to his head’ as earthquake struck

28 March 2025

Alex MacGregor said he first noticed the earthquake when water started pouring from pools in nearby apartment buildings.


Government urged to nationalise British Steel if deal cannot be reached

Government urged to nationalise British Steel if deal cannot be reached

Government urged to nationalise British Steel if deal cannot be reached

28 March 2025

The company has reportedly rejected a £500 million Government offer to help its transition.


King waves to well-wishers after hospital stay for cancer treatment side effects

King waves to well-wishers after hospital stay for cancer treatment side effects

King waves to well-wishers after hospital stay for cancer treatment side effects

28 March 2025

Charles was due to attend a busy away-day in Birmingham on Friday and attend four events in the city which he hopes to reschedule.


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