Committee calls on ‘lacklustre’ Government to clarify national security plans The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time. In a letter to Cabinet minister Darren Jones, the Joint Committee on the National
Baby deaths: Largest maternity review in history of NHS to be published The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm. Around 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the
England held to goalless draw by Ghana Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L England have drawn 0-0 with Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Foxborough. Marc Guehi and Djed Spence came into England’s starting XI for their second World Cup match against Ghana in Boston. Guehi replaced
England held to goal-less draw by Ghana Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L England have drawn 0-0 with Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Foxborough. Marc Guehi and Djed Spence came into England’s starting XI for their second World Cup match against Ghana in Boston. Guehi replaced
Extreme weather causes major travel disruption as temperature could near 40C Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs. A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years. Lord Young sentenced Murrell to a backdated sentence of five years and three months at the High Court in
Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria Two second-half goals from corners saw Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive. Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri grabbed the decisive goals in
Drivers told not to use a smartwatch behind the wheel Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”. The RAC, which issued the plea, said motorists could fall foul of handheld phone rules if they clear notifications on smartwatches. The motoring services company warned
Quarter of families have no summer holiday planned – survey Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked. The cost of living and cost of travel were the most common reasons given for being in that situation. The poll
Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over “tight days” during potential