First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be published Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested. Parliamentary sources said Cabinet minister Darren Jones is expected to address MPs after Prime Minister’s Questions, following media reports No 10 was preparing to release the
Cooper speaks to Rubio as US threatens ‘most intense day’ of Iran war The Foreign Secretary has emphasised “close co-ordination” on Middle Eastern security in a call with her US counterpart as Washington threatened its “most intense day” of strikes on Iran. Yvette Cooper’s conversation with US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday evening
Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest. The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers in February was three-and-a-half times higher
Older people concerned about climate change, with just 5.8% ‘dismissive’ – study Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests. Researchers said that, contrary to common assumptions that older generations do not care about global warming, most older
Love Island star says cancer-linked pregnancy drug has impacted his health A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health. Maxwell Samuda has a number of issues with his reproductive system which he
MPs vote to reject social media ban for under-16s A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs. The age limit had been backed by peers earlier this year after growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant. Supporters of the Australian-style ban said parents are in “an impossible position” over the
Glasgow Central likely to remain closed for second day after building fire Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption. The 19th century building was hollowed out by the intense fire, which caused a dome to
Time running out to rescue ‘forgotten forests’ under plantations, charity warns England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned. The Woodland Trust warns the Government is falling far short of targets to restore planted ancient woodlands by 2030, with almost no woods on
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for children halted by NHS Gender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use. The treatment, prescribing masculinising or feminising hormones, has been available on the NHS for 16 and 17-year-olds with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria who meet certain criteria,
Travel disruption to continue after huge fire near Glasgow Central station Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station. National Rail said the station will remain closed with “no estimate on when the station will reopen” following the blaze at a vape