Sarina Wiegman and Mel B backing girls’ rights campaign ‘Let Girls Learn, Let Girls Lead’ Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, England manager Sarina Wiegman and Spice Girl Mel B are among the notable names backing a campaign calling for greater protections of girls’ rights. Led by the children’s charity Plan International UK to
Britain could face ‘tight days’ in winter energy supply, grid operator warns Great Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) indicated that imported electricity supply from Europe could
Queen named the UK’s most played rock act in the 21st century Queen have been named the most played rock act on UK radio and TV in the 21st century according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). Formed in the 1970s, the rock band continues to resonate in the present day with
Starmer urges business leaders to seize opportunities of Indian trade deal Sir Keir Starmer has urged business leaders to seize the opportunity of the UK’s trade deal with India, after brushing aside suggestions Britain could open up more visa routes for the country. The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural
Badenoch to pledge doubling of apprenticeship budget and cut in degree numbers Kemi Badenoch will close the Conservative Party conference with a promise to double the apprenticeship budget, paid for by slashing student numbers by 100,000. The Tory leader will pledge to reintroduce caps on student numbers in every subject area, based on course quality
Chad ends Harry charity mandates to manage wildlife reserves An African wildlife charity part run by the Duke of Sussex has seen its mandates to manage key animal reservations in Chad withdrawn by the country’s government. African Parks managed 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, including two wildlife reserves in Chad –
£20 million fund to be shared across 75 museums in England A £20 million fund will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open, the Government has announced. The Museum Renewal Fund will be shared among 75 local and regional museums with the aim of improving and protecting public access to collections,
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