Ex Labour Minister Says He Is Standing Down As MP For Medical Reasons
A former Labour minister has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham..
Jessie Buckley Scores Oscar Nomination While Sinners Makes History With 16 Nods
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been nominated for an Oscar, while vampire drama Sinners has made history as the first film to score 16 nods..
Keir Starmer And Danish PM Discuss Vital Steps Towards Arctic Security
Sir Keir Starmer said he will discuss how to “take the vital steps” towards strengthened security in the Arctic with Denmark’s prime minister, who thanked him for the UK’s support during “quite a difficult time” for the country amid Donald Trump’s demands to annex its semi-autonomous territory Greenland..
Harry Returns To Court After Giving Evidence In Trial Against Mail Publisher
The Duke of Sussex has returned to a court in London for the fourth day of the trial of his legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail..
One In Four Children Starting Reception Not Toilet Trained Survey Finds
Around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained, a survey of teachers has found, amid warnings more children are struggling with basic life skills..
Sean Bean To Host Birdwatching Podcast
Hollywood star Sean Bean is to host an award-winning podcast for birdwatchers..
Substantial Increase In ADHD Prescriptions Driven By Women Study
There has been a “substantial increase” in the proportion of people using medicines for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK, driven by a rise in prescription rates among adults, in particular women..
33 Russell Bromley Stores At Risk After Next Buyout
Next has bought Russell & Bromley after the footwear and handbag retailer fell into administration..
Mother Of 10 Found Guilty Of Keeping House Slave For 25 Years
A teenage girl was forced to work as a “house slave” for a woman and her 10 children for more than 25 years, a court heard..
Inflation Bounces Back In December As Christmas Travel Fuels Price Rises
UK inflation bounced back in December as tobacco duty hikes and Christmas getaways helped push up the cost of living, official figures show..