Labour MP mugged by phone-snatching gang on way back to London flat
The Blackpool South MP said he is ‘not an easy target’ but a ‘stealthy’ group on bikes caught him off guard. Labour candidate ...
Obesity among children leaving primary school falls for third year in a row
The data is from the Government’s national child measurement programme, which covers mainstream state-maintained schools in ...
Outcome of US election matters to Northern Ireland – O’Toole
Stormont Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole paid tribute to the role of previous US administrations in Ireland. Matthew ...
Train safety system failed before fatal crash, investigators say
An automated system that helps train wheels grip tracks failed on a train involved in a fatal crash in mid-Wales on October ...
Badenoch demands ‘team effort’ from new shadow cabinet to win back voters’ trust
New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said appointments to her top team are ‘based on meritocracy and with a breadth of ...
City economists say interest rate cut this week is "nailed on" despite weakening confidence
The Bank’s benchmark rate now stands at 5% and is expected to be lowered to 4.75%, the lowest since June last year. Another ...
Vaping and smoking in playgrounds and outside schools may be banned – Streeting
The Government has rowed back on proposals to make it illegal to smoke in pub beer gardens. Wes Streeting said the ...
Asos profits plunge, but ‘green shoots’ set to see earnings recover
The online fashion retailer is forecasting underlying earnings to improve by at least 60% to between £130 million and £150 ...
Center Parcs unveils plans for first Scottish site
Center Parcs has announced plans for its first holiday village in Scotland. Once operational, the village in the Scottish ...
Government ‘preparing for all eventualities’ as winter looms
Ministers discussed plans to cope with flooding and pressure on the NHS during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. A road closed sign on the B4213 between Lower Apperlay and Tirley in Gloucestershire after ...
New car market fell 6% last month
Registrations of new cars fell by 6.0% last month, figures show. Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ...
Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’
George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in ...