Why have the UK migration figures been revised?
Net migration to the UK in the year to June 2023 has been revised up from an initial estimate of 740,000 to an estimated record 906,000, while the total for…
Body-in-the-garden trial adjourned due to juror illness
The trial of a couple who buried their three-year-old son’s body in their back garden has been adjourned until next week after a juror became unwell. Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah,…
UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C
The UK is close to eradicating a potentially fatal bacterial disease that can cause meningitis and septicaemia, new figures suggest. There were just three cases of meningococcal group C –…
More than 28,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions quashed
More than 28,000 prosecutions brought by two rail firms for alleged fare evasions have been quashed. Northern Rail, which covers large swathes of northern England, brought 28,631 prosecutions against passengers…
Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog
Drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should due to “stubbornly high” margins, the competition watchdog said.
Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east
Moscow threatens retaliation after the US allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia, keeping alive its implied nuclear menace. The United States on Tuesday provided the first official confirmation that its…
William and Kate pay tribute to ‘brave and humble’ young photographer Liz Hatton
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their sadness at the death of teenage photographer Liz Hatton, saying it was “an honour to have met such a brave and…
I’m a Celeb: Dean McCullough faces his fish gut fears during latest trial
Northern Irish DJ Dean McCullough will face his fish gut fears again in the latest challenge for tonight’s episode of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’. Dean takes…
Pete Wicks fends off romance rumours with Strictly partner Jowita Przystal
Reality TV star Pete Wicks has said he and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Jowita Przystal are “really good friends” as he denied romance rumours. The couple have been storming…
David Clement: Trump is delusional on tariffs, but Canada shouldn’t retaliate
In 1930, U.S. Congress passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, with the hopes of calming the great depression, and to raise more revenue for the federal government. To quote the great…