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Astronomers find abundance of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe

Astronomers find abundance of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe

Astronomers find abundance of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe

22 September 2023

The new findings rewrite cosmic evolution theories, experts suggest.


AI could cut the number of elderly people falling at home

AI could cut the number of elderly people falling at home

AI could cut the number of elderly people falling at home

22 September 2023

The company behind the platform hopes it could lead to a reduction in the number of admissions to hospital of older people


King and Queen travel to Bordeaux for last day of state visit to France

King and Queen travel to Bordeaux for last day of state visit to France

King and Queen travel to Bordeaux for last day of state visit to France

22 September 2023

The couple’s visit will end with a tour of a sustainable vineyard.


Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

Rishi Sunak ‘planning A-level reform to establish British Baccalaureate’

21 September 2023

Mr Sunak has previously said all pupils in England should study some form of maths up to the age of 18.


Labour vows legal change to avert another Truss-style budget ‘disaster’

Labour vows legal change to avert another Truss-style budget ‘disaster’

Labour vows legal change to avert another Truss-style budget ‘disaster’

21 September 2023

Sir Keir Starmer wants to give the official fiscal watchdog the power to publish forecasts independently.


Man released after questioning on claim of responsibility over shot detective

Man released after questioning on claim of responsibility over shot detective

Man released after questioning on claim of responsibility over shot detective

21 September 2023

The man was arrested in Londonderry under the Terrorism Act on Thursday.


Sadiq Khan announces London Policing Board to help scrutinise the Met

Sadiq Khan announces London Policing Board to help scrutinise the Met

Sadiq Khan announces London Policing Board to help scrutinise the Met

21 September 2023

The board was set up in line with a recommendation in the review of the culture and standards in the Metropolitan Police by Baroness Casey.


Half of authors on 2023 Booker Prize shortlist called Paul

Half of authors on 2023 Booker Prize shortlist called Paul

Half of authors on 2023 Booker Prize shortlist called Paul

21 September 2023

The judges chose the final six novels from a longlist of 13 titles.


BBC looking at claim Brand exposed himself to woman and laughed about it on air

BBC looking at claim Brand exposed himself to woman and laughed about it on air

BBC looking at claim Brand exposed himself to woman and laughed about it on air

21 September 2023

The incident allegedly took place when the comedian hosted his show on BBC Radio 2 from the corporation’s Los Angeles office.


Police hunt for missing mother and children as man arrested over ‘abduction’

Police hunt for missing mother and children as man arrested over ‘abduction’

Police hunt for missing mother and children as man arrested over ‘abduction’

21 September 2023

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford said they were extremely concerned for the welfare of Jamie-Leigh Kelly and her children.


Union describes final pay offer to school staff as ‘too little, too late’

Union describes final pay offer to school staff as ‘too little, too late’

Union describes final pay offer to school staff as ‘too little, too late’

21 September 2023

Unison said the vast majority of local government staff are only being offered 0.5% more than Cosla’s original offer made almost six months ago.


Two men to appear in court over battery of teenage boy in Superdrug store

Two men to appear in court over battery of teenage boy in Superdrug store

Two men to appear in court over battery of teenage boy in Superdrug store

21 September 2023

They face charges of false imprisonment and battery of a 15-year-old boy during an incident in March.


Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

21 September 2023

Rupert Murdoch’s first-born son was shielded from the phone-hacking cases that shook the publishing giant during his decade-long absence.


Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

21 September 2023

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed.


Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

Scottish Government ‘urgently’ assessing impact of climate climbdowns – minister

21 September 2023

The Scottish Government was given no notice of the announcement from Downing Street, Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan said.


Microsoft unveils new Copilot AI assistant for Windows

Microsoft unveils new Copilot AI assistant for Windows

Microsoft unveils new Copilot AI assistant for Windows

21 September 2023

Copilot can be used at any time on a Windows device to help with any task, Microsoft says.


‘Formidable operator’ – Politicians react to Rupert Murdoch stepping down

‘Formidable operator’ – Politicians react to Rupert Murdoch stepping down

‘Formidable operator’ – Politicians react to Rupert Murdoch stepping down

21 September 2023

The Australia-born businessman has announced he will retire as chairman of Fox and News Corp.


Journalists to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

Journalists to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

Journalists to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

21 September 2023

Members of the National Union of Journalists at National World will walk out on September 22 and 25.


Kabul whistleblower accuses Government of ‘devastating failings’, judge told

Kabul whistleblower accuses Government of ‘devastating failings’, judge told

Kabul whistleblower accuses Government of ‘devastating failings’, judge told

21 September 2023

Josie Stewart, a former senior official at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, lost her job after an interview with the BBC.


‘Losing wasn’t an option’: Jermaine Pennant on fighting Matt Hancock on SAS show

‘Losing wasn’t an option’: Jermaine Pennant on fighting Matt Hancock on SAS show

‘Losing wasn’t an option’: Jermaine Pennant on fighting Matt Hancock on SAS show

21 September 2023

Former United States marine Rudy Reyes said he wanted to get know Mr Hancock as ‘nobody likes him’.


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