Sales of electric used cars up 32% to hit record level Sales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year, figures show. Some 86,943 of the vehicles changed hands between the start of January and the end of March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Graham Norton says UK’s Eurovision entry is ‘really great choice’ Graham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”. Norton told of how the competition “really defies description”, while discussing the excitement of the eagerly-awaited 70th
New driving test booking rules come into force A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks. From Tuesday, driving tests can only be booked and managed by learners, whereas previously instructors also had that power. It is hoped this
Greggs to open international shop at Tenerife South airport Holidaymakers will be able to buy a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South airport from later this month when the baker opens its only international outlet. Greggs last operated shops abroad in Belgium in 2008, but said Tenerife was “the ideal location to test spreading our
Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gels The NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer. People will be able to see clear advice printed on a range of nine bottles, urging
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after local election drubbing Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit. The Prime Minister said his party would “be better and do better” as he took responsibility for Labour’s electoral mauling across England, Scotland and Wales last
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after local election drubbing Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit. The Prime Minister said his party would “be better and do better” as he took responsibility for Labour’s electoral mauling across England, Scotland and Wales last
Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Need’s mental health campaign Pudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health. The Children In Need mascot, known for his yellow fur and colourful bandana, will star in a short
Senior doctors across England balloted on taking strike action Senior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced previously that it would ask consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors if they were willing to take industrial action.
Defence ministers to outline contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission Defence ministers from more than 40 nations will meet on Tuesday to discuss the plans led by the UK and France to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin will co-chair the meeting, where the coalition partners