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MP: Review guidance so data on racist incidents in schools can be acted upon

MP: Review guidance so data on racist incidents in schools can be acted upon

MP: Review guidance so data on racist incidents in schools can be acted upon

08 March 2023

Labour MP Janet Daby warned ‘there are things where the Government has gone backward rather than going forward’.


Belarusian companies bypassing sanctions by importing through Russia, MP warns

Belarusian companies bypassing sanctions by importing through Russia, MP warns

Belarusian companies bypassing sanctions by importing through Russia, MP warns

08 March 2023

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh said a Belarusian manufacturer was still trading in the UK by importing goods from Russia.


Gunman ‘garden-hopped’ as he fled scene of shooting which killed Olivia, nine

Gunman ‘garden-hopped’ as he fled scene of shooting which killed Olivia, nine

Gunman ‘garden-hopped’ as he fled scene of shooting which killed Olivia, nine

08 March 2023

Thomas Cashman, 34, is accused of carrying out the attack in Dovecot, Liverpool.


Bereaved families gather to listen to names of women killed in past year

Bereaved families gather to listen to names of women killed in past year

Bereaved families gather to listen to names of women killed in past year

08 March 2023

The names of women killed in the UK in the past year where a man has been convicted or charged as the primary perpetrator will be read to Parliament.


Nicola Sturgeon calls on future first ministers to continue with 50/50 cabinet

Nicola Sturgeon calls on future first ministers to continue with 50/50 cabinet

Nicola Sturgeon calls on future first ministers to continue with 50/50 cabinet

08 March 2023

The Scottish First Minister first appointed a gender balanced cabinet when she took on the post in 2014.


Man charged with murdering great-great-grandfather

Man charged with murdering great-great-grandfather

Man charged with murdering great-great-grandfather

08 March 2023

James O’Connor, from Hilltown in Dundee, Scotland is due before magistrates in Somerset on Thursday accused of killing 89-year-old Frederick Burge.


Meat pies back in favour as 900 entries bid to become Britain’s supreme champion

Meat pies back in favour as 900 entries bid to become Britain’s supreme champion

Meat pies back in favour as 900 entries bid to become Britain’s supreme champion

08 March 2023

This year’s British Pie Awards have attracted a surfeit of steak-based recipes.


Conservative councillor charged with assault

Conservative councillor charged with assault

Conservative councillor charged with assault

08 March 2023

Councillor Nick Housden, 32, will appear before magistrates next month.


Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data

Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data

Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data

08 March 2023

Data shows that the UK ranks 16th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021.


Important to recognise unconscious bias, senior policeman tells inquiry

Important to recognise unconscious bias, senior policeman tells inquiry

Important to recognise unconscious bias, senior policeman tells inquiry

08 March 2023

Chief Inspector Conrad Trickett was giving evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry for a second day.


What have we learned about notorious prisoner Charles Bronson?

What have we learned about notorious prisoner Charles Bronson?

What have we learned about notorious prisoner Charles Bronson?

08 March 2023

The 70-year-old has been taking part in a public parole hearing.


Two more Post Office workers die awaiting final compensation, inquiry hears

Two more Post Office workers die awaiting final compensation, inquiry hears

Two more Post Office workers die awaiting final compensation, inquiry hears

08 March 2023

On Tuesday the inquiry’s chairman, Sir Wyn Williams, said Isabella Armstrong-Wall and Lynette Hutchings had died.


Beth Mead eyes ‘exciting times’ after Lionesses’ push pays off for girls’ sport

Beth Mead eyes ‘exciting times’ after Lionesses’ push pays off for girls’ sport

Beth Mead eyes ‘exciting times’ after Lionesses’ push pays off for girls’ sport

08 March 2023

The striker visited Downing Street with fellow champions Jill Scott and Ellen White.


City watchdog has intervened against 32 lenders over treatment of customers

City watchdog has intervened against 32 lenders over treatment of customers

City watchdog has intervened against 32 lenders over treatment of customers

08 March 2023

Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, said the reputations of banks ‘are at stake’.


Boy, 13, thanks James Milner for ‘turning sad occasion into a nice one’

Boy, 13, thanks James Milner for ‘turning sad occasion into a nice one’

Boy, 13, thanks James Milner for ‘turning sad occasion into a nice one’

08 March 2023

The former England international made a young teenager’s day when he chatted and posed for photos at a Windsor Castle investiture.


Camilla reveals she is a Happy Valley fan as she celebrates inspiring women

Camilla reveals she is a Happy Valley fan as she celebrates inspiring women

Camilla reveals she is a Happy Valley fan as she celebrates inspiring women

08 March 2023

The Queen Consort is president of the Women of the World Festival which has been staged across the globe.


More families struggling to find childcare places and face ‘eye watering bills’

More families struggling to find childcare places and face ‘eye watering bills’

More families struggling to find childcare places and face ‘eye watering bills’

08 March 2023

Increased prices are ‘freezing parents out of work’ and gaps in availability are ‘leaving disadvantaged children at risk’, a charity has warned.


Chinese firm awarded contract after attempting to hack NHS data, minister claims

Chinese firm awarded contract after attempting to hack NHS data, minister claims

Chinese firm awarded contract after attempting to hack NHS data, minister claims

08 March 2023

George Freeman claimed the BGI Group was a “danger point” in science and technology


In Pictures: UK shivers in the snow as cold spell continues

In Pictures: UK shivers in the snow as cold spell continues

In Pictures: UK shivers in the snow as cold spell continues

08 March 2023

More sub-zero overnight temperatures are expected in all four nations in the coming days


Ex-regional TV anchor receives honour from Princess Royal

Ex-regional TV anchor receives honour from Princess Royal

Ex-regional TV anchor receives honour from Princess Royal

08 March 2023

Bob Warman was made an MBE for services to broadcasting and journalism in the West Midlands.


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