UK homeless deaths up 9% in a year including 11 children, say researchers Deaths among homeless people in the UK have risen by 9% in a year and included 11 children, according to a group monitoring the issue. The Museum of Homelessness said its research suggested at least 1,611 deaths in 2024 of people experiencing
Stephen Lawrence’s father calls for killer to name names before being released Stephen Lawrence’s father says one of his son’s killers should name the other members of the gang who murdered him before being considered for parole. Neville Lawrence, 83, is preparing for David Norris, 49, to appear before a parole board for the first
UK will ‘stand tall’ against antisemitism – PM marks October 7 attacks The UK will “always stand tall” against those who wish harm and hatred upon Jewish communities, Sir Keir Starmer said as he marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Around 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage in
Starmer brands protests taking place on October 7 anniversary ‘un-British’ The UK will “always stand tall” against those who wish harm and hatred upon Jewish communities, Sir Keir Starmer said as he urged students not to protest on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Around 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were
Pine martens released Scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor Pine martens have been released in Exmoor National Park in the first official return of the native animals to the area for more than a century, conservationists said. Some 19 pine martens – animals the size of a small cat from the same family
Scottish child payment should go up to £80 by 2031 Child health experts say by 2031 The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health urged all political parties in Scotland to back its ‘prescription’ for change. The Scottish child payment should be nearly tripled by the end of the next Parliament to £80, child health
Vaping impact to be studied Scientists will look at long-term impact on former smokers Scientists are to study the long-term impact on vaping on former smokers. Researchers hope their study could give insight into the safety of vaping after quitting smoking and how long people should vape for after using them as a quitting aid.
Carney joined Strictly to ‘rebuild’ confidence Former England footballer faced backlash as female pundit Former England footballer Karen Carney has said she joined Strictly Come Dancing to “rebuild” her confidence after facing a backlash over her role as a female pundit. The Lionesses star, 38, has been paired with professional dancer Carlos Gu in the
Tories pledge to scrap business rates for shops and pubs Latest from the Conservative Party conference The Conservatives will abolish business rates for high street shops and pubs if they win the next election, the shadow chancellor has promised. Sir Mel Stride made the commitment as he addressed the Conservative Party conference on Monday, saying
100-tonne ‘fatberg’ blockage cleared from sewer in London Wet wipes, fat, oil and grease A blockage estimated to be around 100 tonnes has been cleared from a west London sewer, Thames Water has revealed. The utility firm said a specialist team took more than a month to remove the so-called “fatberg” that was more than