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Joe Lycett responds to reports of past shows in Qatar after Beckham criticism

Joe Lycett responds to reports of past shows in Qatar after Beckham criticism

Joe Lycett responds to reports of past shows in Qatar after Beckham criticism

21 December 2022

The Sun reported he played in the capital of Doha in 2015.


Belfast weapons factory receives contract to produce anti-tank missiles

Belfast weapons factory receives contract to produce anti-tank missiles

Belfast weapons factory receives contract to produce anti-tank missiles

21 December 2022

Thales will produce a further batch of NLAW effectors (next generation light anti-tank weapon) for the British Army,


Salford schoolgirl, 10, stars in animation to encourage young girls into STEM

Salford schoolgirl, 10, stars in animation to encourage young girls into STEM

Salford schoolgirl, 10, stars in animation to encourage young girls into STEM

21 December 2022

Ava Roberts is cast as herself in a five-minute lesson for a Tech We Can animation.


Business leaders call for ‘honest dialogue’ on improving trade with Europe

Business leaders call for ‘honest dialogue’ on improving trade with Europe

Business leaders call for ‘honest dialogue’ on improving trade with Europe

21 December 2022

The British Chambers of Commerce warned that a significant number of firms were still struggling with the UK-EU trade deal two years on.


Alan Shearer is latest victim of British Airways’ baggage woes

Alan Shearer is latest victim of British Airways’ baggage woes

Alan Shearer is latest victim of British Airways’ baggage woes

21 December 2022

The former England football captain flew home from Qatar where he was working as a BBC pundit covering the World Cup.


Government yet to find airline to send migrants to Rwanda, Braverman suggests

Government yet to find airline to send migrants to Rwanda, Braverman suggests

Government yet to find airline to send migrants to Rwanda, Braverman suggests

21 December 2022

The Home Secretary was questioned about the plan by a Lords committee on Wednesday.


Rail operator tells passengers not to travel as software fault causes disruption

Rail operator tells passengers not to travel as software fault causes disruption

Rail operator tells passengers not to travel as software fault causes disruption

21 December 2022

TransPennine Express, which runs trains across northern England and into Scotland, warned of short-notice cancellations.


Just a quarter of energy bill vouchers claimed in December amid postal strikes

Just a quarter of energy bill vouchers claimed in December amid postal strikes

Just a quarter of energy bill vouchers claimed in December amid postal strikes

21 December 2022

Whereas 80% of the vouchers issued in October and 73% of November’s vouchers have been redeemed, indicating a sharp drop in redemption this month.


Three suspects in Tokyo robbery lose challenge over Japan extradition request

Three suspects in Tokyo robbery lose challenge over Japan extradition request

Three suspects in Tokyo robbery lose challenge over Japan extradition request

21 December 2022

Joe Chappell, Daniel Kelly and Kaine Wright are alleged to have posed as a customers to gain entry to the store in 2015.


Man accused of killing NHS nurse and two children appears in court

Man accused of killing NHS nurse and two children appears in court

Man accused of killing NHS nurse and two children appears in court

21 December 2022

Saju Chelavalel is charged with the murders of Anju Asok, 35, Jeeva Saju, six, and Janvi Saju, four, at his home in Petherton Court, Kettering.


Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

21 December 2022

One ambulance worker described as ‘excruciating’ the pressure faced by health trusts.


RCN members reject Scottish Government’s ‘best and final’ pay offer

RCN members reject Scottish Government’s ‘best and final’ pay offer

RCN members reject Scottish Government’s ‘best and final’ pay offer

21 December 2022

The Royal College of Nursing said 82% of its members had voted against the pay deal offered by ministers.


Education Secretary criticised over comments on teachers’ pay

Education Secretary criticised over comments on teachers’ pay

Education Secretary criticised over comments on teachers’ pay

21 December 2022

Gillian Keegan said in some parts of the country they were in the top 10% of earners.


Surprise rebound in UK retail sales but boost ‘expected to be short-lived’

Surprise rebound in UK retail sales but boost ‘expected to be short-lived’

Surprise rebound in UK retail sales but boost ‘expected to be short-lived’

21 December 2022

The Confederation for British Industry’s (CBI) latest monthly survey showed an improvement in sales volumes in the run-up to Christmas.


Rail union confirms strikes at three train operators after Christmas

Rail union confirms strikes at three train operators after Christmas

Rail union confirms strikes at three train operators after Christmas

21 December 2022

Hundreds of members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association at CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains will walk out.


Braverman hints at plan to house asylum seekers on disused cruise ships

Braverman hints at plan to house asylum seekers on disused cruise ships

Braverman hints at plan to house asylum seekers on disused cruise ships

21 December 2022

The Home Secretary did not rule out the idea when she was questioned by a Lords committee on Wednesday.


Population growth slowing in all four UK nations, figures suggest

Population growth slowing in all four UK nations, figures suggest

Population growth slowing in all four UK nations, figures suggest

21 December 2022

The UK is also continuing to see a long-term shift towards an older population.


Love Island and Matt Hancock top list of 2022’s most complained about TV events

Love Island and Matt Hancock top list of 2022’s most complained about TV events

Love Island and Matt Hancock top list of 2022’s most complained about TV events

21 December 2022

The media watchdog said it had received more than 36,000 complaints this year.


Terry Hall diagnosed with pancreatic cancer prior to death – Specials bassist

Terry Hall diagnosed with pancreatic cancer prior to death – Specials bassist

Terry Hall diagnosed with pancreatic cancer prior to death – Specials bassist

21 December 2022

Horace Panter said the band had been due to record a new reggae album in Los Angeles in November this year.


Three unveils wage hike for store staff and £500 cost of living payout

Three unveils wage hike for store staff and £500 cost of living payout

Three unveils wage hike for store staff and £500 cost of living payout

21 December 2022

The group said hourly pay for retail staff will rise by 10.1% outside London to £11.15 and by 8.1% in London to £12.32 from January.


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