Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroom Rachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces. In media interviews on Sunday morning, the Chancellor said she “of course” did not lie to the public when
Prince of Wales ‘moved by courage’ of Gazan children brought to UK for treatment The Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care. Fifty children and their immediate families had been brought to Britain from Gaza for treatment as
David Lammy to set out justice overhaul amid reports of more jury-less trials Major reforms to be announced this week will “put victims front and centre” of the criminal justice system, Justice Secretary David Lammy has said, amid reports that jury trials could be restricted to rape, murder and manslaughter. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Gaelic and Scots gain official status on St Andrew’s Day The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day. It is one of a range of measures which come into force on November 30 through the Scottish Languages Act. The Act also empowers
Georgia Stanway treble helps England thrash China at Wembley Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China. Stanway’s treble, a quickfire double from Beth Mead and further goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo secured a comfortable 50th win in charge for
Police granted extra time to question man over synagogue attack Police have been granted further time to question a man arrested in connection with the Heaton Park synagogue attack. The man, 31, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. He had arrived
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88. The writer, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Arcadia and the film Shakespeare In Love, died “peacefully” at his home in Dorset “surrounded by his family”, United Agents said in a statement. The statement added: “He will
Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seeker medical trips Asylum seekers have been banned from using taxis for most medical journeys, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced. The Government said the new rules will restrict taxi use for medical travel to exceptional, evidence-based cases such as physical disability, pregnancy or serious illness.
Corbyn and Sultana’s party unveils name list as tensions simmer at conference The left-wing party formed by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will seek use its debut conference to decide on key issues, including a formal name, as tensions simmer between its main figures. Members at the event in Liverpool will vote on a shortlist
Lando Norris qualifying error F1 in Qatar Lando Norris fears Oscar Piastri will eat into his championship lead at Saturday’s sprint race in Qatar after a mistake allowed his title rival to take pole position. Norris had been on course to topple his McLaren team-mate in qualifying before he ran through the gravel trap at