India trade deal should secure release of detained British citizen, says MP
Talks to secure a trade deal with India should also support the release of a British citizen arbitrarily detained there, a Labour MP has urged. Ahead of a visit to…
Royal Mail update: MPs urged to ‘stop spiral of decline’ as second-class deliveries to be axed
MPs are being urged to scutinise proposed changes to Royal Mail services which could see millions of Britons wait longer for deliveries. Ofcom has today confirmed a consultation on cutting…
Kate named children’s hospice patron as she makes first visit
The Princess of Wales has been named patron of a children’s hospice as she arrived at the institution to meet youngsters with life-shortening conditions and their families. Kate has followed…
Heating oil prices fall in Northern Ireland – but petrol and diesel both on the rise
Home heating oil has continued to fall in price in Northern Ireland, with the average cost of a 300 litre purchase down to £203, according to a report.
Princess Kate and Prince William share subtle message to Beatrice and Edoardo following new baby girl
Princess Kate and Prince William have showed a sign of subtle support after Prince Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s announced the birth of their new baby girl. The Prince and…
Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he had decided to retire without…
Thousands of drivers could be eligible for major road tax breaks ahead of impending April deadline
Drivers have been urged to register for tax exemptions ahead of the new charges being introduced at the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels. The looming charges will come into effect on…
Alert as chronic heart disease risk may be ‘amplified’ by common condition
Worrying new research has unveiled a potential risk factor for heart disease – and it’s bad news for sun worshippers. The study, led by the University of Florida, claimed that…
Police search for two teenage girls from Morocco reported missing in London
Officers are searching for two teenage girls from Morocco on a student exchange who have been reported missing in London, the Metropolitan Police said. Douae, 14, and Houda, 15, were…
Eyewitness recalls harrowing moment of collision after air traffic operators dealt with ‘3D jigsaw puzzle’
An eyewitness has detailed a harrowing account of the Washington plane collision this morning, which saw a passenger aircraft carrying 64 people crash over the Potomac River. The incident occurred…