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UK convenes nations for talks on global cybersecurity

UK convenes nations for talks on global cybersecurity

UK convenes nations for talks on global cybersecurity

15 September 2024

Three days of talks will focus on boosting global cybersecurity practices and helping more people gain cyber skills.


‘Sounds of migration’ project aims to reframe discussion of ‘polarising’ topic

‘Sounds of migration’ project aims to reframe discussion of ‘polarising’ topic

‘Sounds of migration’ project aims to reframe discussion of ‘polarising’ topic

15 September 2024

Migration-related protests in France and the US and the everyday sounds of diaspora communities feature.


Sam Mendes to open film festival

Sam Mendes to open film festival

Sam Mendes to open film festival

15 September 2024

The theatre and film director will attend a screening of his film 1917 at the Purbeck Film Festival.


‘Strong case’ for workers who do not pay into pension to get contributions still

‘Strong case’ for workers who do not pay into pension to get contributions still

‘Strong case’ for workers who do not pay into pension to get contributions still

15 September 2024

The proposal would particularly benefit women, part-time workers, young adults and lower earners, it was suggested.


Removing single gene from fat tissue ‘tricks body into burning more calories’

Removing single gene from fat tissue ‘tricks body into burning more calories’

Removing single gene from fat tissue ‘tricks body into burning more calories’

15 September 2024

Findings could pave the way for new ways to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers say.


Substituting ultra-processed foods may cut diabetes risk – study

Substituting ultra-processed foods may cut diabetes risk – study

Substituting ultra-processed foods may cut diabetes risk – study

15 September 2024

Even within UPFs, certain foods are linked to a higher risk of developing the condition, researchers suggest.


Charity stresses importance of ‘vigilance and vaccination’ against meningitis

Charity stresses importance of ‘vigilance and vaccination’ against meningitis

Charity stresses importance of ‘vigilance and vaccination’ against meningitis

15 September 2024

Meningitis symptoms include headaches, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, fever and a sensitivity to light.


Royal family wishes Harry happy birthday in first public message for two years

Royal family wishes Harry happy birthday in first public message for two years

Royal family wishes Harry happy birthday in first public message for two years

15 September 2024

The duke has gone on tours to Nigeria and Colombia, and marked 10 years of the Invictus Games, in the past year.


What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

15 September 2024

Tensions over the war in Ukraine continue to lead Sunday’s front pages.


Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

14 September 2024

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard spoke about the impact that support for Ukraine was having on UK forces.


Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

14 September 2024

The Prime Minister spoke ahead of the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum in September 2014.


Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

14 September 2024

The party wants an extra £1.1 billion a year of capital investment in NHS infrastructure to help fix hospitals and buy new equipment.


Man, 18, charged with murders of woman and two teenagers in Luton

Man, 18, charged with murders of woman and two teenagers in Luton

Man, 18, charged with murders of woman and two teenagers in Luton

14 September 2024

The victims are believed to be Juliana Prosper, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, although formal identification has yet to take place.


Starmer ‘interested’ in Italy’s migrant deal with Albania

Starmer ‘interested’ in Italy’s migrant deal with Albania

Starmer ‘interested’ in Italy’s migrant deal with Albania

14 September 2024

The Prime Minister said it was ‘early days’ in the implementation of the policy but did not rule out considering a similar agreement for Britain.


Four charged after tonne of cocaine found in fishing boat off Cornish coast

Four charged after tonne of cocaine found in fishing boat off Cornish coast

Four charged after tonne of cocaine found in fishing boat off Cornish coast

14 September 2024

The boat was stopped at sea near Newquay on Friday afternoon in what the National Crime Agency said was a ‘huge loss’ for an organised crime group.


Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £5.2m after no player scoops top prize

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £5.2m after no player scoops top prize

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £5.2m after no player scoops top prize

14 September 2024

No players won the £1 million prize either which required matching five out of six numbers and the bonus ball.


Starmer faces possible probe over clothing donations to his wife

Starmer faces possible probe over clothing donations to his wife

Starmer faces possible probe over clothing donations to his wife

14 September 2024

Details of donations of clothing for Lady Starmer were not initially declared in the register of MPs’ interests.


Thousands take a dip in Hyde Park’s Serpentine for open water festival

Thousands take a dip in Hyde Park’s Serpentine for open water festival

Thousands take a dip in Hyde Park’s Serpentine for open water festival

14 September 2024

English actress Juliet Stevenson and Olympic open water swimmer Cassie Patten were among those having a swim.


Peta praises city council after it bans non-vegan food and drink in meetings

Peta praises city council after it bans non-vegan food and drink in meetings

Peta praises city council after it bans non-vegan food and drink in meetings

14 September 2024

The change was confirmed at a full council meeting on Monday following a question from a local resident.


Ticket sales end for Oasis invitation-only ballot

Ticket sales end for Oasis invitation-only ballot

Ticket sales end for Oasis invitation-only ballot

14 September 2024

Some passes were resold on online marketplaces for thousands of pounds.


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