Keir Starmer condemns killing of Iranian protesters and calls for ‘restraint’ Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Tehran to “exercise restraint” amid a crackdown on demonstrations against the regime. At least 62 people are reported to have been killed and 2,300 detained during weeks of protests initially sparked
Coronation Street to air special ‘flashforward’ episode Coronation Street is to air a special “flashforward” episode which will offer viewers a glimpse into the drama that is set to unfold in 2026. The one-off episode, which will air in February, will see an unknown character dead on the street before revealing the five potential victims
Tens of thousands without power as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc across UK Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures. It comes after the wild, wintry weather brought 99mph winds while a rare red warning was issued by the Met
Disability benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty amid poor DWP service’ Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed amid “unacceptably poor service levels”, the Commons spending watchdog has found. Long waiting times have sparked warnings from the influential Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that people can
Recruitment drive launched for jobs in prisons and probation service The Government is launching a recruitment drive for jobs in the prison and probation service. Ministers said the campaign will show the reality of working in prisons and the probation service, such as fresh challenges as well as the chance to make a “genuine difference”.
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for “dangerous, stormy” winds. The Met Office said “violent gusts” will hit parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over the next few hours bringing
Rare red warning for wind issued for parts of South West as Storm Goretti nears A rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England, with Storm Goretti set to bring 100mph gusts. The warning, from 4pm until 11pm on Thursday, says “violent gusts” over two to
Ministers to U-turn on pub business rates rise within days Ministers are to U-turn on increasing business rates for pubs in the face of mounting pressure from landlords and backbench MPs, the Press Association understands. Pubs have been facing the prospect of much higher business rates after the Chancellor announced plans to end Covid-era discounts
Kate makes surprise appearance with William in show of support for NHS staff The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance the day before her birthday by joining the Prince of Wales on a visit to show support for NHS staff in London. Kate accompanied William, who was originally due to attend solo, at
Festive gatherings may have led to ‘bounce back’ in winter viruses Christmas and new year gatherings may have caused a “bounce back” in winter viruses, with the number of people in hospital with flu up slightly, according to NHS England. People in hospital beds with flu in England averaged 2,924 each day during the week