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Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life

Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life

Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life

08 November 2022

She also confirmed reports she is set to become a peer.


Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations

Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations

Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations

08 November 2022

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy told Chester Crown Court any sexual contact was always consensual.


Dock workers to vote on new pay offer

Dock workers to vote on new pay offer

Dock workers to vote on new pay offer

08 November 2022

Members of Unite in Liverpool have staged strikes in recent weeks.


Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister

Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister

Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister

08 November 2022

Rev David Cupples had taken up a job in the Co Fermanagh town just two months before the IRA attack.


Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

08 November 2022

The Taoiseach told the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt that Ireland is doing all it can to hit its climate targets.


EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92

EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92

EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92

08 November 2022

The veteran actor was part of the soap’s original cast.


Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

08 November 2022

The union said it asked TfL to pause job cuts and detrimental pension changes to give both sides the space to come to a negotiated settlement.


Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover

Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover

Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover

08 November 2022

Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn is taking legal action against Juan Carlos and seeking damages for personal injury.


Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown

Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown

Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown

08 November 2022

The Queen had the longest reign of any British monarch and died in September aged 96.


People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity

People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity

People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity

08 November 2022

Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK has called for urgent action from the Government.


Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes

Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes

Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes

08 November 2022

The funding could be used to insulate homes and businesses or switch to energy-saving heat pumps.


Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting

Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting

Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting

08 November 2022

Nato’s Jens Stoltenberg will be the first international leader hosted by Rishi Sunak in No 10.


King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’

King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’

King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’

08 November 2022

Charles met artists in Leeds who had taken part in the Worlds Re-imagined Globes project which explains Britain’s role in slavery.


African countries face ‘economic devastation’ from climate hit to GDP

African countries face ‘economic devastation’ from climate hit to GDP

African countries face ‘economic devastation’ from climate hit to GDP

08 November 2022

Christian Aid report reveals the impact of rising temperatures on Africa as countries debate climate action at Cop27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.


Three arrested in dawn drug raids by Met

Three arrested in dawn drug raids by Met

Three arrested in dawn drug raids by Met

08 November 2022

The trio were detained on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.


70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days

70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days

70,000 lecturers and other staff at 150 universities to strike for three days

08 November 2022

The union said disruption can be avoided if employers make improved offers.


Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report

Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report

Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report

08 November 2022

The Law Commission said billions of pounds had not been retrieved from criminals.


Baby was making good progress before fatal collapse, murder trial told

Baby was making good progress before fatal collapse, murder trial told

Baby was making good progress before fatal collapse, murder trial told

08 November 2022

Lucy Letby denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.


Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas

Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas

Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas

08 November 2022

The Toy Retailers Association said it was mindful that 2022 had been challenging for many families as it released its annual DreamToys list.


Train drivers at LNER vote to withdraw overtime in dispute

Train drivers at LNER vote to withdraw overtime in dispute

Train drivers at LNER vote to withdraw overtime in dispute

08 November 2022

Aslef said its members at LNER, which operates on the East Coast main line, will take the action on non-contractual overtime from November 27.


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