More military barracks to house asylum seekers as Home Office shuts hotels The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels. The news comes ahead of fresh immigration reforms to be introduced to Parliament next week. Planning permission is being
Divers revitalise site of wrecked Georgian warship Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship. HMS Colossus was a 74-gun warship built in Kent in 1787 which sank off the Isles of Scilly in 1798. Historic England commissioned volunteer divers to refurbish the trail, helping make the site more
Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay had accused Mr Swinney of being the “king
Keir Starmer focused on living costs and orderly transition in final weeks as PM Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government. The Prime Minister said he hoped to ensure disruption was “absolutely minimised” as he hands over
Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record-breaking temperatures A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures. The Met Office has extended its red warning, currently in place for a swathe of England and Wales, until 9pm on Friday
Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office. Speaking to the BBC, Ms Reeves, who is predicted to be replaced if Mr Burnham becomes prime
Use Minecraft in schools to teach children about built environment, peers say Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said. In a letter published on Thursday, the Government has been encouraged to work with educators in rolling out “digital
Call for risk-based breast cancer screening as cases in under 50s rise The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis. It comes as the charity CoppaFeel! claimed younger people with symptoms of the disease are “routinely dismissed” by health professionals. It
Parents facing ‘impossible’ as thousands of babies living in overheated homes Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures. The National Housing Federation (NHF) warned that with warmer weather
£1.4m National Lottery funding secured to save rare oak church spire A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire. The oak-shingled spire at St Dubricius Church in Porlock, Somerset, is believed to be the only one of its