UK to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports The UK will seek to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports over the next year to increase the pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) will face a ban on access to UK maritime services, such as insurance and shipping.
Peppa Pig, Wicked and Formula 1 predicted best-selling toys this Christmas Peppa Pig, Wicked dolls and Formula 1 Lego and Hot Wheels racing cars are among the predicted top-selling toys this Christmas, according to industry experts. Pre-school favourites Peppa Pig Oinks & Snuggles Evie Doll, the Jurassic World Primal Hatch T.Rex and the Wicked For
Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute The Princess of Wales has led the nation in a poignant two-minute silence in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day. Kate stood silent, still and deep in thought as she joined veterans in honouring the war dead at the Armed Forces
Tim Davie tells staff the BBC must ‘stand up for our journalism’ Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has told staff the corporation has to “stand up for our journalism”, insisting it will control its own narrative which “will not just be given by our enemies”. Mr Davie quit on Sunday amid a scandal over the
Bell Hotel can house asylum seekers, High Court judge rules Asylum seekers can continue to be housed in the Bell Hotel in Essex after Epping Forest District Council failed to secure a High Court injunction that would block them from living there. The council took legal action against the hotel owner, Somani Hotels, claiming that
David Szalay becomes first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize Author David Szalay has become the first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize. His novel Flesh, a rags-to-riches tale exploring class and power, was described as an “extraordinary, singular novel” by chairman of the judges, Roddy Doyle. An extract from the book, performed
Thousands of high street shops raided in money-laundering crackdown More than 2,700 high street businesses including barbers, minimarts and vape shops have been raided in the biggest ever crackdown of its kind on money laundering. Cash-rich businesses, which have proliferated on UK high streets in recent years, can be used for a range of crimes
St George’s flags create ‘no-go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn St George’s flags are creating “no-go zones” for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health leaders have warned. Staff feel intimidated by the presence of the flags across the country, including when they are visiting people in their own homes to give
Prince William to tell young people about importance of wearing red poppy The Prince of Wales will tell young people about the importance of wearing a red poppy and that “remembrance is for everyone” in a video message to mark Armistice Day. William’s message to children across the UK is to be played out at
Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’ Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded. Researchers trawled all studies on the issue and concluded they were low quality, with “low to critically low” confidence in