DVLA action ‘doesn’t touch side of what’s needed’ for number plate crackdown Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year. Sarah Coombes said the DVLA’s work “doesn’t touch the side of what’s needed” to tackle
Job vacancies fell for fifth month in a row in November – report Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report. Jobs site Adzuna said businesses were adjusting to the impact of the autumn Budget. After a run of
Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas. Resident doctors return to work at 7am on Monday after a five-day walkout. The industrial action came amid surging flu cases, with the number of people
New equalities chair warns against ‘demonisation of migrants’ The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights. Political debate has ramped up this year around the UK’s membership of the
Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show. In another video recorded in October 2025, police said father and son Sajid
Cost of raising child to 18 revealed as parents struggle to cover essentials The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) found the cost of raising a
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025. The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington DC when they
Rob Cross reaches World Championship third round with victory over Ian White Rob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 win over veteran Ian White. It has been a disappointing year for the 2018 champion, with a host of early exits in the major tournaments. But he still
Australia win Ashes as England fall short in record chase England’s Ashes dreams were snuffed out as they succumbed to an 82-run defeat in Adelaide, where an injury to Nathan Lyon gave them hope of pulling off a miracle. Australia followed wins at Perth and Brisbane with an unexpectedly nervy fifth-day success in the third
Food industry workers say they are not paid enough to afford basics – report Many workers in the food industry believe their wages are insufficient to meet basic needs such as food and energy, according to a new report. Three in five members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) said they feared