Farage calls for ban on face coverings in public after anti-migration protests Nigel Farage has called for full face coverings to be banned in public “once and for all” after masked protesters gathered for anti-migrant demonstrations over the weekend. The Reform UK leader labelled face coverings a “menace” and made clear he would ban any
Andy Burnham clocks up 50 days as Prime Minister – one more than Liz Truss Andy Burnham clocks up 50 days as Prime Minister on Tuesday, meaning his premiership has outlasted that of Liz Truss. Ms Truss holds the record for the shortest-serving UK prime minister in history, doing the job for only 49 days
Major retailers pledge to create 100,000 jobs for Neet young people Britain’s biggest retailers will offer young people thousands of work experience placements as the Government aims to slash youth joblessness. The placements, with businesses including Tesco, John Lewis, Curry’s and Costa Coffee, will be offered directly to young universal credit claimants in a programme
Prince George to begin next phase of school career at Eton College Prince George is expected to begin his first day at Eton College, the next phase of the future King’s education. George, 13, whose last major public appearance was at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his family, is following in the footsteps of
At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport At least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a Miami airport runway and smashed into cars, a sheriff said on Sunday. The plane struck vehicles, bursting into flames and sending thick black smoke into the sky in
Meghan and Harry still not working royals despite UK return, King says The King has reiterated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens despite their return to the UK. Charles instructed the Lord Chamberlain to contact Government departments and the military following requests for guidance after Harry and Meghan returned last month.
Burnham and Trump agree need to continue working towards ceasefire in Ukraine Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said. It comes after US envoys held talks in Kyiv on Sunday during an official visit
Healey vows to control public spending and help UK economy deliver on potential Chancellor John Healey insisted the UK economy was “turning a corner” as he promised to control government spending in next month’s Budget. In his first major speech since taking over at the Treasury, Mr Healey acknowledged the impact of high government borrowing
JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years. It is understood the firm is telling workers on Monday morning amid reports it will
Fire crews spending second day at Glasgow tenement blaze Fire crews are spending a second day tackling a blaze at a tenement building in the north of Glasgow. Six fire engines and specialist resources were sent to the scene in Stonyhurst Street in the Possilpark area of the city when the alarm was raised at