UK pledges more than £500 million in missiles and defence support for Ukraine The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with more than £500 million in new defence missiles and systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK will contribute £150 million for the first time to Nato’s prioritised
Raac crisis in schools needs permanent fixes despite progress – MPs The Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it. Significant risks remain across the UK’s ageing school buildings, a report from the Education Select Committee concluded, and the
Thomas Frank sacked by Tottenham following home defeat to Newcastle Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle. The latest tumultuous result of Frank’s dismal reign resulted in Spurs falling to 16th in the Premier League and made it two wins in 17 league fixtures. Not for the first
Social media ads for prescription-only weight-loss medicines banned The first Instagram, TikTok and Facebook posts by members of the public promoting weight-loss jabs have been banned by the advertising regulator. The posts used discount codes and referral links to advertise the injections, including Mounjaro, for the online pharmacies Voy, Zava, MedExpress and the online prescribing
Spike in antisemitic incidents in aftermath of Manchester synagogue attack Dozens of antisemitic incidents were reported in the aftermath of the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, some celebrating what had happened, according to a report. The Community Security Trust (CST), which monitors antisemitism in the UK, said 40 were recorded on the day and a further
Ten dead, including suspect, after shootings at Canadian home and school A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman police believe to be the suspect, with two more people found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said on Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25
Roman altars acquired for nation to go on show for first time Two “stunning” stone altars discovered at a Roman fort near Edinburgh and acquired for the nation are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition. The altars were once the centrepiece of the most northerly temple to the god
King’s ‘profound concern’ at Andrew claims as Palace pledges to support police The King has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct, with Buckingham Palace saying it will “stand ready to support” the police if approached over the claims. Thames Valley Police has confirmed it is assessing suggestions that the King’s
Curator hopes London Aardman exhibition can inspire future animators The curator of a London exhibition of Aardman characters including Wallace and Gromit has said he hopes it will inspire new generation of animators. Inside Aardman: Wallace And Gromit And Friends opens at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green on Thursday, where it will feature 150
Celebrities step up to model new Red Nose Day T-shirts Reality TV star Olivia Attwood, presenter Dermot O’Leary and former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Oti Mabuse are among the celebrities modelling a new Red Nose Day T-shirt collection. Model David Gandy, former Strictly contestant Tasha Ghouri, actress Keeley Hawes, actor Luca Pasqualino and reality