Kate Forbes says independence for Scotland is an ‘economic necessity’ Independence for Scotland is an “economic necessity”, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has insisted as she said that the country is being “held back” by Westminster. Ms Forbes said that leaving the UK could be a “fresh start”, as she blamed successive UK governments for
Prince Harry returning to the UK for charity visits with donation to Children in Need The Duke of Sussex is returning to the UK this week for the first time in five months, when he will show his support for BBC Children in Need and revisit a community recording studio in Nottingham. Harry, who is
Harry returning to the UK for charity visits with donation to Children in Need The Duke of Sussex is returning to the UK this week for the first time in five months, when he will show his support for BBC Children in Need and revisit a community recording studio in Nottingham. Harry, who is no
Insecure work holding back economy The TUC said the Government’s flagship workers’ rights bill will tackle Britain’s insecure work “epidemic”. The Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, will ban exploitative zero hours contracts by giving workers a right to a contract which reflects their regular hours. It will also give
Joel Dommett hails ‘huge’ shows in running for National Television Awards Comedian Joel Dommett has described the National Television Awards (NTAs) as the “best night in talent” and said he cannot wait to meet the nominated stars of “unbelievable show” Adolescence. Dommett, who is returning to host the awards ceremony for the fifth year in
Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ Television Centre Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London’s White City. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said about 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines had been called to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane. Photos from the scene show crews
Ministers warned of strike threat in NHS worker transfers dispute The health service could be hit by strikes in the autumn unless plans that could see thousands of workers transferred out of the NHS are halted, a union has warned. Unison told ministers there will be “no place to hide” if they do not clamp
Parents were ‘feeling the pinch’ ahead of back-to-school season, survey finds Working-age parents’ concerns about food costs have increased to levels not seen since autumn 2022, when inflation was in double figures, according to Which? Nearly nine in 10 (87%) working-age parents reported being concerned about food prices in the month to mid-August, a survey
William and Kate pay personal tribute to Duchess of Kent after death aged 92 The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a personal tribute to the Duchess of Kent, praising her for working “tirelessly to help others” and describing her as a “much missed member of the family”. The King, Queen and the royal
Angela Rayner quits Government after standards probe into tax affairs Angela Rayner has resigned from Government after Sir Keir Starmer’s ethics adviser found she had breached the ministerial code over her underpayment of stamp duty on a seaside flat. Sir Laurie Magnus said the outgoing deputy prime minister had “acted with integrity”, but failed to