UK COVID-19: Government ‘too slow’ to recover taxpayer money lost to fraud June 6, 2023 The government is still being “too slow” to recover taxpayer money lost to fraud and error over the pandemic, MPs have said. The cross-party Public Accounts Committee (PAC) also said…
UK Lewis Capaldi cancels all shows until Glastonbury due to health issues June 5, 2023 Lewis Capaldi has cancelled all his upcoming commitments until he is due to perform at Glastonbury later this month. The Scottish singer-songwriter said he needed time to rest and recover…
UK Police investigate ‘possible manslaughter’ of baby girl who died hours after birth June 5, 2023 Police are investigating the death of a baby girl who died within 24 hours of being born at a Manchester hospital. Polly Lindop passed away at St Mary’s Hospital on…
UK Kidney disease ‘could become public health emergency’ June 5, 2023 Kidney disease could become a public health emergency without more government funding, a charity has warned. The illness already costs the UK economy £7bn a year, according to a new…
UK King to give up one of his many homes June 4, 2023 The King is giving up his home on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. He bought Llwynywermod, a farmhouse near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, for £1.2m in 2007 via the Duchy of…
UK Diesel prices in record 12p monthly fall June 3, 2023 The price of diesel fell by almost 12p last month – a record drop, according to new figures. The RAC said the average price per litre was now 147p, down…
UK Police still searching sightseeing boat at centre of Bournemouth beach deaths June 2, 2023 Inspections and searches have been continuing of the sightseeing boat at the centre of the investigation into the death of a teenager and child pulled from the sea in Bournemouth.…
UK World’s first humanoid robot creates art – but how can we trust AI behaviour? June 1, 2023 Ai-Da is an accomplished artist who has shown her designs at the Venice Biennale and addressed the House of Lords about the future of the creative industries. She is also…
UK Police search for man after woman attacked with boiling water June 1, 2023 Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was attacked with boiling water in south London. The victim was taken to hospital…
UK Police dismiss suggestion boat hit swimmers in beach tragedy that killed teenager and 12-year-old girl May 31, 2023 A 17-year-old-boy and a 12-year-old girl have died following an incident off Bournemouth beach. Dorset Police said an investigation has been launched and a man in his 40s, who was…
UK England ‘not ready’ for extreme heat this summer – and resources are at ‘breaking point’ May 31, 2023 England is “not ready” to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer and ministers must implement a national strategy, researchers have said. In addition to excess deaths, they are warning of…
UK The Office is getting a post-COVID remake – in Australia with a female lead May 31, 2023 The Office is coming to Australia in a new adaptation for Prime Video, starring its first-ever female lead. Australian comedian and actor Felicity Ward will be taking on the middle-manager…
UK Police officers ‘fear being labelled a grass if they call out misogyny and sexism’ May 31, 2023 Officers who raise concerns about misogyny and sexism at Police Scotland fear being labelled a grass and feel they have a “target” on their back, a new report has found.…
UK England announce Women’s World Cup squad – as big names miss out May 31, 2023 The England squad for the Women’s World Cup has been announced, with Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Mary Earps among the 23-player squad. Beth Mead, who won the Golden Boot…
UK England boss to name Women’s World Cup squad – during event to raise profile of grassroots football May 30, 2023 Sarina Wiegman is set to name her England squad for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday – during an event aimed at raising the profile of grassroots football.…
UK King honours sailors who played role in late Queen’s funeral May 30, 2023 The King has presented honours to Royal Navy sailors who played a symbolic role in his mother’s funeral procession, one of whom is heavily pregnant. During an open-air ceremony at…
UK Love Island 2023: Meet the contestants May 30, 2023 Ready for another season of love this summer? The 10th series of Love Island will see the return of the reality show as a new batch of guys and girls…
UK ‘I’ll die if it continues at same pace’ – Father of murdered hip hop star frustrated by investigation May 29, 2023 One year on from the death of Punjabi hip hop star Sidhu Moose Wala, his father says he is destroyed by his son’s killing. Speaking exclusively to Sky News, Mr…
UK BMW washes out to sea May 28, 2023 A car was left stranded after parking on a Cornwall beach. St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue Team was alerted to the presence of the black BMW at Trevaunance Cove,…
UK Drivers warned after sunglasses set car on fire May 28, 2023 Firefighters have warned against leaving objects in direct sunlight after a pair of sunglasses set a car on fire. The sunglasses had been left on the dashboard and pictures show…