News – World and UK

A rare red warning for wind, which warns of significant disruption and a “danger to life”, has been issued by forecasters as Storm Darragh hits the UK. The warning covers parts of Wales and the South West of England, including Cardiff, Bristol and Devon, and is in place from 3am to 11am on Saturday. The Met Office warns of “damaging winds”, with gusts of 90mph possible over the coasts and […]

Generous households across Britain will give around £2.8 billion in total to charities during November and December this year, according to an estimate from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). November and December are typically the peak months for giving, the foundation said, with several high-profile campaigns such as Children In Need and the Poppy Appeal taking place towards the end of the year. YouGov research for the CAF found half […]

Voters believe the UK should prioritise its relationship with Europe over the US, a poll has revealed. Some 44% of people think Britain’s economic future lies with its closest neighbours in the EU, compared with 19% who think the Government should prioritise links with the US, a YouGov poll commissioned by Best For Britain showed. The poll of more than 4,300 people was carried out between November 25 and 27, […]

Scientists have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer. The majority of cases of lung cancer in England are diagnosed at later stages, meaning the disease can be harder to treat. But researchers hope that early detection could mean that patients get treatments sooner, giving them a better chance of overcoming the disease. The pioneering test looks for so-called “zombie” cell proteins […]

Air pollution in England has hit a 20-year low but current levels could still pose significant risks to public health, a group of economic experts has said. Research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found it fell dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic and has remained at lower levels ever since. The economics-focused think tank said average levels of PM2.5 – tiny particles that penetrate deep into the lungs – […]

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027, and said he will name a new prime minister within days, after the resignation of Michel Barnier. Mr Macron came out fighting a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. He laid the blame at the door of his opponents for bringing down […]

The UK, France and Germany have taken part in a major investigation targeting a people-smuggling network believed to be moving people across the Channel, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said. The operation targeted an Iraqi organised crime group (OCG) suspected of being involved in smuggling people from France across the Channel to the UK in small boats, according to the NCA. The network was involved in sourcing equipment for […]

A pilot scheme to help schools save money on their energy bills and improve energy efficiency has been launched by London mayor Sadiq Khan. The Greener Schools initiative, launched on Thursday, invites London boroughs to apply for part of a £2 million pot to help schools implement a range of interventions including insulation, solar panels and heat pumps as well as climate engagement activities. The grants will be match funded […]

Delays in the criminal justice system are “probably worse than I’ve ever known them to be”, the country’s top prosecutor said as he vowed better support for victims. Delays in the criminal justice system are “probably worse than I’ve ever known them to be”, the country’s top prosecutor said as he vowed better support for victims. Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said his “highest priority” since taking on the […]