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Phillipson Warns Divided Labour Cannot Win As She Vies To Become Deputy Leader
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader..
Councils Spent 400m On Social Care Overtime And Agency Staff Since 2020
Councils in Scotland have spent more than £400 million in the past five years on social care overtime and agency staff, figures show..
Mandelson Economical With The Truth Over Ties To Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson was “economical” with the truth about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein before being appointed ambassador to Washington, Downing Street sources have said..
Police Assaulted As Thousands Of Tommy Robinson Protesters Descend On London
Police officers have been assaulted as they clashed with protesters at a “freedom of speech” festival led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard said..
Great Britain Breeze Through Mixed Relay Heat To Seal Place In Final
Yemi Mary John’s brilliant anchor leg booked Great Britain a place in Saturday evening’s 4x400m mixed relay finals as the World Athletics Championships got underway in Tokyo..
Nine Suspended As Probe Launched Into Behaviour Of Charing Cross Police Officers
Nine people based at Charing Cross police station have been suspended by the Metropolitan Police as an investigation was launched into allegations including excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments..
First Official Photo Of New Strictly Come Dancing Contestants Released
The first photo of the new cast of Strictly Come Dancing contestants has been released, with all 15 dressed up and ready to hit the dancefloor..
Governments Justice Reform Bill Will Be A Sham Without Changes Warn Tories
The Government’s flagship justice reform Bill risks being a “sham” if changes are not made, the Scottish Conservatives have warned..
Suspect In Charlie Kirks Killing Had Become More Political Authorities Say
The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, authorities said..
EV Chargers At Supermarkets Up By A Third In 18 Months
The number of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at UK supermarkets has increased by a third (34%) since the start of last year, according to new research..
Improving GP Access Top Priority For The Public Poll
The Government’s flagship NHS policy is not a top priority for the general public, a new poll suggests..
One In Five Struggled To Pay Water Bill In Last Year Citizens Advice
Almost one in five households struggled to pay their water bill in the last year, Citizens Advice has said..