Parts of England in severe drought as water supplies ‘under immense pressure’ Severe drought has been declared in parts of England, amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue. The South East and South West have experienced their driest April to September for more than a century, affecting reservoirs in those areas, officials
Meghan reunited with Grenfell ‘ladies’ on first engagement since return to UK The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell “ladies” as they staged their first joint engagement since returning to the UK. Meghan and Harry kissed, hugged and held hands with the four women featured in a cookbook championed
Plans aim to help people with terminal illness unlock private pension Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government. Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by
TUC calls for action to tackle ‘spiralling’ household bills Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills. Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills. The TUC said its research showed that families are paying almost £3,000 extra in
British Cycling launches action plan in response to negative survey feedback British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”. The Times has reported that a confidential survey, funded
‘Everyone’s together in this’ – Marc Guehi praises Man City’s united front Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. City were beaten 4-2 by Paris St Germain in
Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate casts doubt on return to management Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months. Southgate spent eight years in charge of England before resigning after seeing his side beaten by Spain in the
Meghan says ‘it’s great to be back’ at first joint engagement since UK return The Duchess of Sussex declared “it’s great to be back” as Meghan and the Duke of Sussex were cheered at their first joint engagement on British soil since their return to the UK. Harry and Meghan were welcomed to the Community
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children. Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court that Donaldson, 63, had shown no “regret, apology or shame” after
Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump. The Prime Minister was asked by reporters if he agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assessment that Mr Trump had