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Local Tories issue legal threats over military base plans for asylum seekers

Local Tories issue legal threats over military base plans for asylum seekers

Local Tories issue legal threats over military base plans for asylum seekers

29 March 2023

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said the plans are needed to accommodate migrants’ ‘essential living needs and nothing more’.


RAF Scampton residents raise safety concerns over Government’s migrants plan

RAF Scampton residents raise safety concerns over Government’s migrants plan

RAF Scampton residents raise safety concerns over Government’s migrants plan

29 March 2023

The Lincolnshire airbase has previously been the home of the Red Arrows and the 617 Dambuster Squadron.


Thousands of shellfish washed up on same stretch of coast which saw mass die-off

Thousands of shellfish washed up on same stretch of coast which saw mass die-off

Thousands of shellfish washed up on same stretch of coast which saw mass die-off

29 March 2023

Mussels, starfish, crabs and clams are dead or dying along the beach at Saltburn-by-the-Sea.


Nature favours all creatures great and small over medium-sized, study suggests

Nature favours all creatures great and small over medium-sized, study suggests

Nature favours all creatures great and small over medium-sized, study suggests

29 March 2023

The pattern favouring large and small organisms held across all types of species and was more pronounced in land-based organisms, researchers say.


Royal Mail says more strikes by postal workers could threaten their jobs

Royal Mail says more strikes by postal workers could threaten their jobs

Royal Mail says more strikes by postal workers could threaten their jobs

29 March 2023

The company is in the midst of a crucial few days amid reports it faces the threat of administration if it does not reach a deal with the CWU.


Line-up of stars announced for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Line-up of stars announced for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Line-up of stars announced for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

29 March 2023

The Queen Reading Room charity will hold its one-day event at Hampton Court Palace in June.


Hunt says no decision yet on extra funding for public sector pay awards

Hunt says no decision yet on extra funding for public sector pay awards

Hunt says no decision yet on extra funding for public sector pay awards

29 March 2023

The Chancellor has told the Commons Treasury Committee that there is ‘no room for complacency’ on inflation.


DVLA workers to strike in ongoing civil service dispute

DVLA workers to strike in ongoing civil service dispute

DVLA workers to strike in ongoing civil service dispute

29 March 2023

The Public and Commercial Services union said more than 700 of its members at the DVLA’s call centre in Swansea will walk out on April 11 and 12.


£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

29 March 2023

Experts suggested people could be turning to Government-backed accounts to feel their money is secure amid global banking jitters.


Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

29 March 2023

Production was helped by the easing of a two-year long shortage of semiconductors.


Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

29 March 2023

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner raised the claims as she clashed with the Justice Secretary at PMQs.


‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

29 March 2023

The body of 30-year-old Madison Wright was found in Wat Tyler Country Park in Pitsea, Essex, on July 30 last year.


Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

29 March 2023

Favourable views of the Conservatives have fallen below support for the Liberal Democrats and Greens.


‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

29 March 2023

The only female Speaker of the House of Commons died last month aged 93.


Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

29 March 2023

The Spoliation Advisory Panel found the oil landscape by French realist Gustave Courbet was seized from Robert Bing in occupied Paris in 1941.


Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

29 March 2023

The UK ranked in the bottom half of more than 20 countries for confidence in police and Parliament.


Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

29 March 2023

Joy Middleditch was found lying on the floor of her bungalow in Suffolk by family members on Saturday and died in hospital on Monday.


Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

29 March 2023

Tributes also came from The Vivienne, Cheryl Hole and Cheddar Gorgeous.


Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

29 March 2023

The competition watchdog is warning about claims such as ’10 people are watching this now,’ ‘Hurry, today only!’ and countdown timers for deals.


Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

29 March 2023

Thomas Cashman denies all the charges.


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