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
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
Duke of Sussex arrives at trial against Daily Mail publisher As the Duke of Sussex’s trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail is set to get underway at the High Court in London today, here are some of the key questions: – What is the case about? A group of seven household names allege
Starmer urges calm and unity in the face of Trump’s Greenland threats Sir Keir Starmer urged the whole country to unite in the face of Donald Trump’s threats to invade Greenland and slap tariffs on the UK and other European allies. The Prime Minister said the dispute over Greenland, which Mr Trump wants to take
Pharmacists demand millions in compensation over Covid jab booking error Pharmacists are demanding millions of pounds in compensation following an NHS error which saw patients booking Covid vaccinations only to find they were no longer eligible. Pharmacists in England said they suffered issues and were abused by some patients who turned up for a vaccine
HS2 finishes construction on longest tunnel Construction work has been completed on HS2’s longest tunnel, including extensions designed to prevent sonic booms. HS2 Ltd said it will take just three minutes for trains travelling at 200mph to traverse the 10-mile long Chiltern tunnel under the Chiltern Hills. Sonic booms can be caused by high-speed trains
Thousands of DWP workers to vote on strikes over pay The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said 50,000 of its members at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be balloted in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action. The union members work in Jobcentres, universal credit service