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DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

06 November 2023

The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain.


Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

06 November 2023

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.


Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

06 November 2023

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.


Virgin Atlantic given green light for transatlantic flight using low-carbon fuel

Virgin Atlantic given green light for transatlantic flight using low-carbon fuel

Virgin Atlantic given green light for transatlantic flight using low-carbon fuel

06 November 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority said it has approved the flight, which is due to take place from London Heathrow to New York JFK on November 28.


Amazon workers to strike in long-running pay row

Amazon workers to strike in long-running pay row

Amazon workers to strike in long-running pay row

06 November 2023

Members of the GMB union at the online giant’s Coventry site will walk out for three days, and again on November 24 – Black Friday.


Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

06 November 2023

The Labour leader is continuing to grapple with divisions over his stance on the Hamas-Israel conflict.


UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

06 November 2023

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy and cattle products.


Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

06 November 2023

The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.


Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza tensions

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza tensions

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza tensions

06 November 2023

The Foreign Office pointed to the current ‘security situation’ as the reason behind the move.


Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

06 November 2023

The Irish carrier posted a 59% surge in post-tax profits, to 2.18 billion euros (£1.89 billion) for the six months to September 30.


New car market increased by around 14% in October

New car market increased by around 14% in October

New car market increased by around 14% in October

06 November 2023

Around 153,000 new cars were registered last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.


Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disorder

Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disorder

Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disorder

06 November 2023

The force has condemned ‘unprecedented’ levels of violence.


As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared in Surrey

As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared in Surrey

As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared in Surrey

06 November 2023

Bottled water stations are set up across the affected regions.


Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

06 November 2023

On Sunday the Met Office said the best chances to see the lights were in Scotland.


Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Night

Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Night

Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Night

06 November 2023

Eight police officers sustained minor injuries in Edinburgh and Glasgow.


French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 years on

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 years on

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 years on

06 November 2023

The notes, written in 1757-8, were intended for the crew of French warship the Galatee and sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings.


Only 1% of firms align spending with decarbonisation goals, research shows

Only 1% of firms align spending with decarbonisation goals, research shows

Only 1% of firms align spending with decarbonisation goals, research shows

06 November 2023

The Transition Pathway Initiative Centre at the London School of Economics accessed the transition plans of more than 1,000 companies.


William ‘a natural’ as his team wins dragon boat race in Singapore

William ‘a natural’ as his team wins dragon boat race in Singapore

William ‘a natural’ as his team wins dragon boat race in Singapore

06 November 2023

The prince is in Singapore for the third annual Earthshot Prize ceremony.


Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by six years’

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by six years’

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by six years’

06 November 2023

Those with high cardiovascular health were found to be about six years younger biologically compared with their chronological age.


Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP

Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP

Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP

06 November 2023

It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults.


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