UK Johnson ally dismisses partygate bash as just ‘soggy sandwiches and a slice of birthday cake’ March 4, 2023 admin Controversy over Boris Johnson’s involvement in partygate and COVID-19 rule-breaking has been dismissed as “soggy sandwiches and a slice of birthday cake” by an ally of the former prime minister.…
UK ‘Sonic boom’ heard over Leicester and beyond March 4, 2023 admin Dozens of people in and around Leicester have reported hearing an explosion or a sonic boom overhead. The sound was also reported across Northamptonshire and by people in Banbury and…
UK Holy oil to anoint King Charles III at his coronation is consecrated in Jerusalem March 3, 2023 admin The holy oil, chrism, which will be used to anoint King Charles III during his coronation on 6 May has been consecrated at a ceremony in the Church of the…
UK Energy bill support to be extended as price rise looms March 3, 2023 admin Support for energy bills from the government is expected to continue for three months from April, protecting consumers from an average increase of £500. Sky News understands the chancellor will…
UK King to make first overseas visits to France and Germany March 3, 2023 admin The King will make his first overseas visits as monarch to France and Germany at the end of March. Buckingham Palace has confirmed the King and Queen Consort will travel…
UK COVID rule breaches at Downing St parties would have been ‘obvious’ to Johnson – MP committee March 3, 2023 admin Evidence strongly suggests it would have been “obvious” to Boris Johnson that COVID rules were being breached at Downing Street gatherings he attended, a committee of MPs examining the issue…
UK Energy bills help could continue as suppliers told to prepare for two scenarios March 3, 2023 admin Energy suppliers have been asked to prepare for government support to households to be maintained at the current level in April, ahead of a final decision expected to be announced…
UK Driver caught using elbow to steer car transporter while driving on motorway March 3, 2023 admin This is the moment a driver behind the wheel of a loaded car transporter is seen using his elbow to steer while on a motorway. The video shows the driver…
UK Body found in Sussex is missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook March 2, 2023 admin Police say a body found in the search for the missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook is that of Laurel Aldridge. The 62-year-old was reported missing from her home in…
UK Chinese leisure giant Fosun puts Thomas Cook in departure lounge March 2, 2023 admin The Chinese owner of Thomas Cook is plotting an outright sale of the British holiday brand three years after it rescued the name from corporate ignominy. Sky News has learnt…
UK Police believe Constance Marten’s baby may have been dead for ‘several weeks’ March 2, 2023 admin Police questioning Constance Marten and Mark Gordon believe the baby whose remains were found in Brighton may have been dead for “several weeks” and have been unable to confirm its…
UK England has driest February in 30 years as drought warning issued March 1, 2023 admin England has had its driest February in 30 years prompting a warning of the potential for a drought. The nation saw its eighth driest second month since 1836 with an…
UK Police break into sheds in urgent search for aristocrat’s baby March 1, 2023 admin An urgent search for the baby of aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon has entered its second day amid growing fears for the child’s safety. Marten and Gordon…
UK COVID families accuse inquiry of ‘doubling down’ on racism decision February 28, 2023 admin The COVID inquiry has “doubled down” on its decision not to examine the impact of structural racism during the pandemic, according to bereaved families and campaigners. People from ethnic minority…
UK Wales celebrates its patron saint in St David’s Day celebrations February 28, 2023 admin The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has called for people to “come together and celebrate Wales” in his St David’s Day address. In his remarks, Mr Drakeford also made…
UK King Charles’s coronation throne tagged by Victorian schoolboy graffiti, restoration reveals February 28, 2023 admin New details in the decoration of the chair the King will be crowned on during his coronation ceremony have been revealed. King Henry VIII, King Charles I, Queen Victoria and…
UK Teachers begin three days of strikes as education secretary condemns ‘unforgiveable’ walkout February 27, 2023 admin An estimated 200,000 teachers in England and Wales will take part in three days of industrial action as their dispute over pay continues. Today, members of the National Education Union…
UK England’s Mary Earps and Sarina Wiegman among winners at Best FIFA awards as amputee claims best goal February 27, 2023 admin England’s Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s coach of the year at the Best FIFA awards. The Dutch coach masterminded England’s Euro 2022 run last summer, which resulted in them…
UK Nurse ‘tried to murder baby within two hours of her birth’ February 27, 2023 admin A nurse accused of murdering seven babies tried to murder another infant within two hours of her birth, a court has heard. Lucy Letby denies the murder charges along with…
UK Manchester United shares tumble following report that bidders have fallen short February 27, 2023 admin Shares in Manchester United have fallen by more than 12% following a report that the club’s owners want bidders to raise their offers if the team is to be sold.…