Brits taking mindful approach to shopping as Black Friday approaches, new research reveals
With Black Friday fast approaching, new research reveals that the nation is taking a mindful approach to spending this year. The focus is on intentional purchases over spontaneous shopping, with…
Stella McCartney ‘proud’ as she is named Peta’s ‘person of the year’
Stella McCartney has been named Peta’s “person of the year” for being a “visionary” and “animal-friendly” fashion designer. McCartney, 53, has been an advocate of cruelty-free luxury fashion for years…
More sixth form college strikes possible, union leaders say
Further strikes may be undertaken in sixth form colleges across England if the dispute over pay and funding is not resolved, union leaders have warned.
Wicked slapped with trigger warning for discrimination against ‘green-skinned’ people
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has issued a trigger warning for the upcoming blockbuster Wicked, citing concerns over discrimination against a “green-skinned woman” and persecuted “talking animals”. The…
Israel accuses Hezbollah of breaching ceasefire, launches airstrike
The Israeli military on Thursday said its warplanes fired on southern Lebanon after detecting Hezbollah activity at a rocket storage facility, the first Israeli airstrike a day after a ceasefire…
Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says
Vladimir Putin would have authorised the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal because of the “enormous” reputational risk the Novichok poisonings would have posed to Russia, a senior Foreign Office official…
Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year
Every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment next year, the Scottish Government has announced. Ministers were forced to delay plans to bring in the devolved pension age…
Housing industry fears over ‘perfect storm’ of cost increases
Northern Ireland’s housing industry has hit out at a more-than doubling in the cost of connecting newbuilds to the electricity network. The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) and…
Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK
An Olympic champion warned the UK has an “inactivity crisis” as he picked up an honour from Buckingham Palace for his work promoting cycling and walking across the country. Former…
Actor hits £25k goal for leg treatment with help from friend Russell Crowe
An actor and stunt coordinator who injured his leg has reached his £25,000 fundraising target for treatment with the help of star and friend Russell Crowe. Charlie Allan, 61, from…