Air fryers now third most-used appliance in British kitchens – survey
Air fryers are now the third most-used appliance in British kitchens after toasters and microwave ovens, according to an annual survey.
‘We need to celebrate difference’: Rachel Shenton launches deaf video podcast
British actress and Oscar-winner Rachel Shenton has launched a deaf video podcast as a platform where “difference” can be celebrated more. The “fully accessible” four-part series, called Shaping Tomorrow, lets…
Healey to host Australian and American counterparts amid submarines deal talks
Defence Secretary John Healey and his Australian counterpart will meet in London amid efforts to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Mr Healey will host Richard Marles, who is also…
Farmers call on supermarkets to end ‘farmwashing’ and support local producers
Farmers have written to the bosses of the UK’s “big six” supermarkets, calling on them to end “farmwashing” and support local producers.
Keir Starmer to promise ‘global leadership’ in UN General Assembly speech
Sir Keir Starmer will address world leaders at the UN General Assembly and woo US business chiefs as his visit to New York continues. The gathering of world leaders at…
Chris Whitty to be questioned on ‘stay at home’ messaging at Covid inquiry
England’s chief medical officer is to be quizzed on the impact the pandemic had on the NHS. Professor Sir Chris Whitty is to face questions when he appears before the…
More flooding and travel trouble to hit parts of UK after rain warnings issued
Flooding and travel disruption is set to continue across large swathes of the UK with more rain predicted to hit. Nearly three inches of rain could fall over several hours…
Britain’s last coal-fired power station set to close in landmark moment
The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station is to shut at the end of September, drawing to a close Britain’s 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity.
Sentencing of 12-year-old machete murderers set to begin
Two 12-year-old boys found guilty of murdering teenager Shawn Seesahai in a random machete attack are set to be sentenced. The killers, both from Wolverhampton, were convicted in June of…
Fatman Scoop cause of death confirmed after collapsing on stage
US rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease after he collapsed on stage, US authorities have confirmed. The hip hop star died aged 56 in hospital after collapsing on stage…