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One in 10 buy now pay later shoppers chased by debt collectors – Citizens Advice

One in 10 buy now pay later shoppers chased by debt collectors – Citizens Advice

One in 10 buy now pay later shoppers chased by debt collectors – Citizens Advice

02 September 2021

Around one in eight 18 to 34-year-old buy now pay later customers had received contact from or been referred to debt collectors, the charity said.


Duke of Sussex blames ‘mass-scale misinformation’ for vaccine hesitancy

Duke of Sussex blames ‘mass-scale misinformation’ for vaccine hesitancy

Duke of Sussex blames ‘mass-scale misinformation’ for vaccine hesitancy

01 September 2021

Harry made a surprise appearance at the GQ Men of the Year awards.


Raab flies to Qatar to discuss ‘top priority’ of safe passage from Afghanistan

Raab flies to Qatar to discuss ‘top priority’ of safe passage from Afghanistan

Raab flies to Qatar to discuss ‘top priority’ of safe passage from Afghanistan

01 September 2021

The Foreign Secretary’s visit began hours after he faced a grilling from MPs about the evacuation from Kabul.


Adrian Dunbar dedicates GQ Men of the Year win to his mum who survived Covid

Adrian Dunbar dedicates GQ Men of the Year win to his mum who survived Covid

Adrian Dunbar dedicates GQ Men of the Year win to his mum who survived Covid

01 September 2021

He won the television actor of the year prize.


No plans to move nuclear subs over Scottish independence fears – MoD

No plans to move nuclear subs over Scottish independence fears – MoD

No plans to move nuclear subs over Scottish independence fears – MoD

01 September 2021

The MoD said it was committed to keeping the nuclear submarines to deter ‘the most extreme threats to the UK’.


Children in deprived areas not ready to transition between school years – report

Children in deprived areas not ready to transition between school years – report

Children in deprived areas not ready to transition between school years – report

01 September 2021

The National Foundation for Educational Research has published a report based on interviews with senior leaders of 50 mainstream schools in England.


‘Wrong’ to suggest security report warned of Kabul’s rapid fall – Government

‘Wrong’ to suggest security report warned of Kabul’s rapid fall – Government

‘Wrong’ to suggest security report warned of Kabul’s rapid fall – Government

01 September 2021

A document called the principal risk register published on July 22 suggested the collapse could happen rapidly.


Piers Morgan says job offers have ‘accelerated’ after Ofcom ruling

Piers Morgan says job offers have ‘accelerated’ after Ofcom ruling

Piers Morgan says job offers have ‘accelerated’ after Ofcom ruling

01 September 2021

The television presenter left Good Morning Britain earlier this year in a dispute over his comments about the Duchess of Sussex.


Education leaders demand £5.8bn extra to help students catch up in England

Education leaders demand £5.8bn extra to help students catch up in England

Education leaders demand £5.8bn extra to help students catch up in England

01 September 2021

A letter to the Education Secretary from influential school leaders set out the recovery funding proposals and plans for the next three years.


Unvaccinated Britons can travel to Portugal without quarantine as rules relaxed

Unvaccinated Britons can travel to Portugal without quarantine as rules relaxed

Unvaccinated Britons can travel to Portugal without quarantine as rules relaxed

01 September 2021

Travellers will still need to show a negative PCR or rapid antigen coronavirus test result upon arrival in the country.


Police say dancer, 22, and boyfriend, 41, both died of stab wounds

Police say dancer, 22, and boyfriend, 41, both died of stab wounds

Police say dancer, 22, and boyfriend, 41, both died of stab wounds

01 September 2021

The body of Maddie Durdant-Hollamby was found by police following a report of concern for her welfare.


Public’s ‘positive’ response to Afghan refugees impresses UK charities

Public’s ‘positive’ response to Afghan refugees impresses UK charities

Public’s ‘positive’ response to Afghan refugees impresses UK charities

01 September 2021

Fahim Zazai, who came to the UK as an Afghan refugee 20 years ago, said his charity has ‘received more than we asked for and it’s growing’.


NHS budget rise of less than £10bn could see services cut – trust leaders

NHS budget rise of less than £10bn could see services cut – trust leaders

NHS budget rise of less than £10bn could see services cut – trust leaders

01 September 2021

Almost half of the money will be needed to cover ongoing coronavirus-related costs, NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation said.


Six million pupils set to benefit from ‘tutoring revolution’

Six million pupils set to benefit from ‘tutoring revolution’

Six million pupils set to benefit from ‘tutoring revolution’

01 September 2021

Schools in England can sign up with this year’s external tuition providers through the National Tutoring Programme.


Afghan refugee with fiancee trapped in Middle East hopes to bring her to UK

Afghan refugee with fiancee trapped in Middle East hopes to bring her to UK

Afghan refugee with fiancee trapped in Middle East hopes to bring her to UK

01 September 2021

The man worked for British forces as a translator for seven years in Afghanistan.


RNLI lifeboat named after Philip will save lives close to Sandringham

RNLI lifeboat named after Philip will save lives close to Sandringham

RNLI lifeboat named after Philip will save lives close to Sandringham

01 September 2021

The duke was pleased to hear of the plans which were shared with him before his death.


Four men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Four men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Four men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

01 September 2021

Donnelly, his wife Ali, 43, and daughter Isla were reportedly asleep at the time of the attempted break-in.


British Army crowns fittest soldiers after year-long Warrior contest

British Army crowns fittest soldiers after year-long Warrior contest

British Army crowns fittest soldiers after year-long Warrior contest

01 September 2021

A total of 670 male and female soldiers entered the British Army Warrior Fitness competition which was launched during the pandemic.


Raab refuses to offer more details of Crete holiday after questions from MPs

Raab refuses to offer more details of Crete holiday after questions from MPs

Raab refuses to offer more details of Crete holiday after questions from MPs

01 September 2021

Chris Bryant asked Foreign Secretary three times if he was already on holiday when the Taliban was poised to seize Afghanistan.


Charles warns young people face ‘immense challenges’ due to pandemic

Charles warns young people face ‘immense challenges’ due to pandemic

Charles warns young people face ‘immense challenges’ due to pandemic

01 September 2021

The Prince of Wales has launched a fundraising project for his youth charity.


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