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Brian May ‘proud’ Queen tapped We Will Rock You intro in Paddington Bear skit

Brian May ‘proud’ Queen tapped We Will Rock You intro in Paddington Bear skit

Brian May ‘proud’ Queen tapped We Will Rock You intro in Paddington Bear skit

01 November 2022

Queen’s guitarist said he did not personally persuade Her Majesty but had the idea along with the BBC to get her involved.


UK reveals millions pumped into bolstering Ukraine’s cyber defences

UK reveals millions pumped into bolstering Ukraine’s cyber defences

UK reveals millions pumped into bolstering Ukraine’s cyber defences

01 November 2022

An initial £6.35m package was mobilised in response to a rising ‘tempo’ of Russian cyber activity following the invasion, the Government said.


Former health secretary Matt Hancock set to join I’m A Celebrity…

Former health secretary Matt Hancock set to join I’m A Celebrity…

Former health secretary Matt Hancock set to join I’m A Celebrity…

01 November 2022

Mr Hancock was unable to secure a comeback as a minister under Rishi Sunak.


UK manufacturers suffer worst month in more than two years

UK manufacturers suffer worst month in more than two years

UK manufacturers suffer worst month in more than two years

01 November 2022

The sector shrank for the third month in a row, according to an influential study.


Mother feels ‘helpless’ watching air strikes over Ukraine after fleeing to UK

Mother feels ‘helpless’ watching air strikes over Ukraine after fleeing to UK

Mother feels ‘helpless’ watching air strikes over Ukraine after fleeing to UK

01 November 2022

Victoria Chichinadze left her home in Kyiv with her two teenage daughters for the safety of West Yorkshire.


Exercise in the afternoon or evening ‘may be better for blood sugar control’

Exercise in the afternoon or evening ‘may be better for blood sugar control’

Exercise in the afternoon or evening ‘may be better for blood sugar control’

01 November 2022

Insulin resistance is when cells in the muscles, fat and liver struggle to respond to insulin and cannot easily take up glucose from the blood.


Majority think Government doing too little on climate change, poll suggests

Majority think Government doing too little on climate change, poll suggests

Majority think Government doing too little on climate change, poll suggests

01 November 2022

Nearly half think Government is not committed to net zero and more than a third say not enough is being done to support poorer countries.


Woman ‘lived on gummy sweets and bran flakes for a year’

Woman ‘lived on gummy sweets and bran flakes for a year’

Woman ‘lived on gummy sweets and bran flakes for a year’

01 November 2022

Charity Crohn’s & Colitis UK has urged people to seek help with digestive problems instead of delaying seeking care.


Drill rapper son of boxing promoter killed in Brixton shooting

Drill rapper son of boxing promoter killed in Brixton shooting

Drill rapper son of boxing promoter killed in Brixton shooting

01 November 2022

Lamar Scott, son of Dillian Whyte’s promoter, is the latest in a string of drill rappers to lose their lives in London.


Registered Covid deaths rise for fourth week in row but levels remain low – ONS

Registered Covid deaths rise for fourth week in row but levels remain low – ONS

Registered Covid deaths rise for fourth week in row but levels remain low – ONS

01 November 2022

Some 687 deaths registered in the week ending October 21 mentioned coronavirus on the death certificate.


Primal Scream and Dexys join forces on track to support railway workers

Primal Scream and Dexys join forces on track to support railway workers

Primal Scream and Dexys join forces on track to support railway workers

01 November 2022

The union is staging a fresh wave of strikes from Saturday, which will cause further travel chaos.


Higher tax bills and public spending squeeze on cards to fill budget black hole

Higher tax bills and public spending squeeze on cards to fill budget black hole

Higher tax bills and public spending squeeze on cards to fill budget black hole

01 November 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are considering their next moves ahead of the November 17 Autumn Statement.


Made.com poised to collapse into administration, putting 700 jobs at risk

Made.com poised to collapse into administration, putting 700 jobs at risk

Made.com poised to collapse into administration, putting 700 jobs at risk

01 November 2022

The group employs around 700 staff and has offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, China and Vietnam.


JK Rowling: MSP who quit Scottish Government over gender laws is a heroine

JK Rowling: MSP who quit Scottish Government over gender laws is a heroine

JK Rowling: MSP who quit Scottish Government over gender laws is a heroine

01 November 2022

Ash Regan stepped down as community safety minister in a row over plans to introduce self-identification for transgender people in Scotland.


Jenrick warns against demonising migrants following Braverman’s ‘invasion’ claim

Jenrick warns against demonising migrants following Braverman’s ‘invasion’ claim

Jenrick warns against demonising migrants following Braverman’s ‘invasion’ claim

01 November 2022

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick distanced himself from Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s choice of words.


The Crown ‘to dramatise Diana’s Panorama interview in four-minute segment’

The Crown ‘to dramatise Diana’s Panorama interview in four-minute segment’

The Crown ‘to dramatise Diana’s Panorama interview in four-minute segment’

01 November 2022

The latest series of the drama will launch next week.


Made.com to collapse into administration after rescue deal efforts failed

Made.com to collapse into administration after rescue deal efforts failed

Made.com to collapse into administration after rescue deal efforts failed

01 November 2022

The online furniture firm employs up to 700 staff and has offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, China and Vietnam.


House prices fell for the first time in 15 months in October, says Nationwide

House prices fell for the first time in 15 months in October, says Nationwide

House prices fell for the first time in 15 months in October, says Nationwide

01 November 2022

The 0.9% drop marked the first monthly decline since July 2021 and the housing market looks set to slow, Nationwide Building Society said.


BP profits more than double to £7.1bn amid windfall tax pressure

BP profits more than double to £7.1bn amid windfall tax pressure

BP profits more than double to £7.1bn amid windfall tax pressure

01 November 2022

The oil giant confirmed it will pay the windfall tax on its UK operations this year.


Original mechanical ET model expected to fetch up to £2.6m at auction

Original mechanical ET model expected to fetch up to £2.6m at auction

Original mechanical ET model expected to fetch up to £2.6m at auction

01 November 2022

The mechatronic for the movie predated CGI and was operated by twelve professional animators.


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