April state pension changes – why it is ‘crucial’ for workers to plan ahead Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire. With a new tax year starting on Monday April 6, pensioners are
Derek Chisora pondering future after split decision loss to Deontay Wilder Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena. In the 50th bout of Chisora’s (36-14, 23KOs) eventful professional career,
Rail delays and yellow wind warnings as Storm Dave due to ease on Easter Sunday Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day. An amber wind alert for parts of northern England, north-west Wales and southern Scotland was lifted at 3am.
University panel to recommend removal of Scott Mills’ honorary doctorate Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC. It’s understood the university’s honorary doctorate scrutiny panel will recommend that the award is rescinded when it meets later in April.
‘Masculinity crisis’ brewing in schools, teaching union warns There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row. Almost one in four (23.4%) female teachers surveyed by teachers’ union NASUWT said
Two US aircraft shot down by Iran with one crew member missing One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time US aircraft had
Three due in court over alleged arson attack on Jewish community ambulances Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London. Four ambulances from Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service operating in the Golders Green area of north-west London, were set on fire in
Nasa spacecraft enroute to Moon for flyby more than 100,000 miles from Earth Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials. Giving an update on the 10-day Artemis II mission, agency
Millions take to roads ahead of windy Easter weekend Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph. Travel trade organisation Abta estimated that two million people from the UK will travel abroad between Good Friday and Easter Monday,
Lamb costs soared over last three years due to climate change – report Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report. Weather “shocks” experienced by the UK since 2022, including droughts, extreme heat and heavy rainfall, have pushed