UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets
UK troops have touched down in Japan, as the two countries’ senior defence officials meet for talks to strengthen their alliance. Some 100 UK soldiers have been deployed to the…
Labour U-turns on university free speech laws after suspending plans aimed at avoiding groupthink
Labour is set to revive university free speech laws just months after suspending them, following significant backlash from academics. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will reintroduce a modified version of the…
Phillipson to set out plans for university free speech law
The Labour Government is expected to set out its plans for controversial freedom of speech legislation for universities. The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act – which could have seen…
The UK area where houses are getting cheaper as the rest of the country sees price increases – full list
UK house prices grew by 3.3 per cent in the year to November 2024, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The acceleration from October’s…
BBC The Traitors fans ‘sprinting’ to Asda for ‘iconic’ £16 pyjamas
Asda has a set of cosy pyjamas that are perfect for anyone continuing to watch BBC’s hit show The Traitors. The branded set comes in two themes that fans are…
UK is ‘mid-negotiation’ with Mauritius on Chagos Islands deal
The UK is “mid-negotiation” on a revised deal to hand back the Chagos Islands, a minister has said. Reports had suggested that Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is holding a…
DWP warning: Fears new AI rollout risks ‘serious harm’ for state pension recipients and benefit claimants
State pension recipients and claimants of benefits, such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), are at risk of “serious harm” due to the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Shoppers only actively use half the loyalty programmes they join
Shoppers only actively use half of the loyalty programmes they join, according to research by loyalty platform Antavo. Statistics show shoppers are more likely to spend with brands that tailor…
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to finally fight in London in April
The much-anticipated grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in April. The duo will reignite their historical feud in London, their initial…
Police investigation launched after boy, 2, dies at children’s nursery
A two-year-old boy has died during an incident at a children’s nursery, with police launching an urgent investigation. Emergency services were called to the Early Learners Day Nursery, on Hawthorne…