Chinese embassy plan approved by Government China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from MPs and campaigners that it will be used as a base for spying and security crackdowns. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has approved the plans for the building at Royal
Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years UK wage growth has fallen back once again while the unemployment rate has remained at the highest level for nearly five years as official figures reveal deepening jobs woes in the retail and hospitality sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said
New NHS advice on children’s eating disorders A child’s weight should not be the main focus when it comes to whether they qualify for help for an eating disorder, according to new NHS guidelines. The advice from NHS England, which also offers support to teachers, GPs and school nurses, says “single measures such as
Water companies to undergo ‘MOTs’ as plans for new regulator to be unveiled Water companies will be required to carry out to infrastructure “MOTs” to prevent major failures under plans for a new industry watchdog, the Government has said. Ministers are set to unveil a series of reforms in Parliament as they move ahead with
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the winner of the Brit’s Critic Choice award Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards Alon was on a shortlist alongside indie artist Rose Gray and singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro who recently went viral on social media
Prostate cancer most common type in the UK Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, according to a new analysis. Figures examined by the charity Prostate Cancer UK found that 64,425 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2022, compared with 61,640 with breast cancer, which had previously been the
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the winner of the Brit’s Critic Choice award Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards Alon was on a shortlist alongside indie artist Rose Gray and singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro who recently went viral on social media
Starmer seeks to steady ship as tensions simmer over Greenland Sir Keir Starmer will seek to steady the ship amid a tumultuous rift between Donald Trump and European countries over Greenland as the US President marks one year in the White House. The Prime Minister will hold talks with ministers at his weekly Cabinet meeting
Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm Donald Trump said he was 100% committed to hitting the UK and European allies with tariffs in protest at opposition to his plan to annex Greenland. The US President again refused to rule out using the military to seize the Danish territory just
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies He was 93. Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation has announced. In a brief statement, it said he passed away at his home in Rome “surrounded by his loved ones”. Valentino, known globally by his first name, was one of the defining