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No single ‘anti-sleaze’ candidate will challenge Tories in Paterson by-election

No single ‘anti-sleaze’ candidate will challenge Tories in Paterson by-election

No single ‘anti-sleaze’ candidate will challenge Tories in Paterson by-election

05 November 2021

The rural constituency is considered ultra-safe for the Tories, with Mr Paterson having held it since 1997.


Convicted terrorist locked up for breaches

Convicted terrorist locked up for breaches

Convicted terrorist locked up for breaches

05 November 2021

Following his release, Isaac Idris had failed to notify police of financial information, a phone number and email addresses.


Lewis: Context of Troubles killings merits treating them differently

Lewis: Context of Troubles killings merits treating them differently

Lewis: Context of Troubles killings merits treating them differently

05 November 2021

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the Good Friday Agreement had been a consideration in the decision.


Charles remembers trip on royal train as he inspects new green locomotives

Charles remembers trip on royal train as he inspects new green locomotives

Charles remembers trip on royal train as he inspects new green locomotives

05 November 2021

The Prince of Wales checked out cutting edge technology for transport and carbon capture during his stay in Scotland.


Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told

Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told

Baby girl rushed to hospital more than 40 times in a year, inquiry told

05 November 2021

A father whose daughter was rushed to hospital more than 40 times by ambulance gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.


Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

05 November 2021

The Northern Ireland Secretary said triggering Article 16 remained an ‘absolute last resort’ and the Government still wanted agreement with the EU.


GP who embezzled £1.1m to pay for online gambling habit jailed

GP who embezzled £1.1m to pay for online gambling habit jailed

GP who embezzled £1.1m to pay for online gambling habit jailed

05 November 2021

Rumi Chhapia stole the funds from the healthcare group he founded.


Barry Bennell abuse victim heard crying for help, court told

Barry Bennell abuse victim heard crying for help, court told

Barry Bennell abuse victim heard crying for help, court told

05 November 2021

A man said the incident occurred at a Butlin’s holiday camp decades ago.


Oxford jab creator to deliver Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Oxford jab creator to deliver Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Oxford jab creator to deliver Richard Dimbleby Lecture

05 November 2021

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, who co-developed the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, is set to deliver the prestigious lecture on December 6.


MPs push technology giants on online fraud policies

MPs push technology giants on online fraud policies

MPs push technology giants on online fraud policies

05 November 2021

Treasury Committee chair Mel Stride has asked Microsoft, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok how they protect their users.


Givan cannot use joint office as ‘shield’ to hide from court challenge – judge

Givan cannot use joint office as ‘shield’ to hide from court challenge – judge

Givan cannot use joint office as ‘shield’ to hide from court challenge – judge

05 November 2021

The First Minister is not legally represented in the case taken by a Belfast businessman against the DUP’s boycott of north-south meetings.


Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry

Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry

Greater sense of urgency at Cop26 but ‘job not done’ – John Kerry

05 November 2021

The veteran of UN climate talks said he had never seen so many initiatives or ‘real money’ in the first days of a Cop.


Labour will stand candidate in by-election to replace Owen Paterson

Labour will stand candidate in by-election to replace Owen Paterson

Labour will stand candidate in by-election to replace Owen Paterson

05 November 2021

There had been suggestions of opposition parties uniting behind a single anti-sleaze candidate.


Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice

Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice

Young activists march through Glasgow to demand climate justice

05 November 2021

Campaigner Greta Thunberg was among those taking part in the rally.


Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls

Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls

Cop26 delegates can tell their grandchildren about climate success, says Grylls

05 November 2021

The TV star urged those with influence at the summit to ‘use it’.


No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap

No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap

No 10: Progress ‘limited’ in disputes with EU but more talks can bridge gap

05 November 2021

Brexit minister Lord Frost will meet with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic again in London next week.


‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told

‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told

‘Institutional homophobia’ meant police dismissed Port evidence, inquests told

05 November 2021

John Pape was a friend of Gabriel Kovari, a Slovakian national given a fatal dose of the drug GHB by serial killer Stephen Port in 2014.


Al Gore hails climate strikes as he says ‘political tipping point’ reached

Al Gore hails climate strikes as he says ‘political tipping point’ reached

Al Gore hails climate strikes as he says ‘political tipping point’ reached

05 November 2021

The former US vice-president told the Cop26 climate summit not to tell young people the fight against climate change is ‘impossible’.


Goal of 1.5C ‘in sight’ at Cop26, says Maldivian politician

Goal of 1.5C ‘in sight’ at Cop26, says Maldivian politician

Goal of 1.5C ‘in sight’ at Cop26, says Maldivian politician

05 November 2021

Mohamed Nasheed was speaking at an event at the Scottish Parliament taking place to coincide with the climate summit in Glasgow.


Booster jab bookings extended to a month in advance

Booster jab bookings extended to a month in advance

Booster jab bookings extended to a month in advance

05 November 2021

From Monday, people in England can pre-book their top-up jab five months after their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine.


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