Ireland centre Bundee Aki set to miss France clash for disciplinary reasons Bundee Aki looks set to miss Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations opener against France after being withdrawn from Andy Farrell’s squad for disciplinary reasons. Aki is being investigated by the Irish Rugby Football Union for alleged disrespect shown to match officials in Connacht’s 34-23
Sir Keir Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since 2018 Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years. A delegation of almost 60 representatives of British businesses and cultural institutions is accompanying the Prime Minister as he continues his efforts
First woman Archbishop of Canterbury pledges to speak out on misogyny The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to speak out on misogyny, as she was confirmed in her new role as the Church of England’s top bishop. Dame Sarah Mullally took part in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral which legally confirmed her
29% of UK adults hit by Royal Mail delays over Christmas, warns Citizens Advice An estimated 16 million people – or 29% of UK adults – experienced post delays with Royal Mail over Christmas, Citizens Advice has said. The figure, which applies to letters and cards but not parcels, is a 50% increase on December
Number of 18-year-olds from deprived areas applying for university up across UK The number of 18-year-olds from the poorest areas applying for university has increased in every part of the UK, the latest figures from Ucas show. Applicants from the most deprived parts of England who sent in their application by the January Ucas deadline
Mental ill health in children ‘biggest challenge of our time’ – report The decline in the mental health of children and young people is “one of the biggest challenges of our time”, leading charities have warned. A new report from mental health charities states that rates of emotional distress among young people have “risen sharply
EasyJet used ‘misleading’ baggage price claim, says regulator EasyJet’s claim that the cost of adding large cabin bags to flight bookings was “from £5.99” was “misleading”, a regulator has found. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said there was “insufficient evidence” that the price was available “across a range of flight routes and dates”. It banned
Kate praises grassroots rugby league and community spirit during club visit The Princess of Wales praised a “gold dust” rugby league club for the support given to its community of fans when she braved Storm Chandra at a stadium in West Yorkshire. Kate visited Wakefield Trinity’s ground during a day spent in northern England to
Anthony Gordon attempting to replicate blistering form at Newcastle Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon admits he is a victim of his own success as he attempts to replicate the blistering form which won him England recognition. The 24-year-old has six goals to his name in this season’s Champions League, level with the Magpies’ record scorer in
Former MP charged with sexually assaulting woman in 2022 Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2022. The 41-year-old, from Lambeth, south London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 27 to face one count of sexual assault. Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Jessica Walker said: “The Crown