Category: UK
Humza Yousaf cancels planned speech as leadership crisis continues – UK politics live
Scotland, take part in a Q&A session and take questions from the press. But a source close to the first minister confirmed to PA this [more…]
Anglo American rejects £31bn takeover offer from mining rival BHP
The board of Anglo American, the London-listed mining company, has rejected a £31bn takeover approach from the Australian rival BHP. BHP’s all-share proposed offer for [more…]
Two men charged in connection with deaths of five people in Channel
Two men have been charged with immigration offences in connection with the investigation into the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying [more…]
UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time
The policing minister, Chris Philp, appeared to confuse the countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on BBC Question Time on Thursday. [more…]
Barclaycard change could mean much higher interest for some customers
Some Barclaycard customers who only make the minimum repayment each month will take an extra decade to clear their debt and pay hundreds of pounds [more…]
Deprivation linked to higher second cancer risk among England breast cancer survivors
Female survivors of breast cancer living in the most deprived areas have a 35% higher risk of developing second, unrelated cancers, compared with those from [more…]
Ruth Perry family furious as Ofsted single-word ratings are retained
Ofsted’s controversial single-word judgments are here to stay, the government has ruled, in a blow to campaigners who hoped they would be scrapped after the [more…]
Inaugural Guardian Advertising Awards take place in London
The inaugural Guardian Advertising Awards, launched to celebrate scale, influence and integrity across the publisher’s platforms, have recognised brands including Nurofen, Google Pixel and Charlie [more…]
Freezing nights forecast for parts of UK, with snow possible in some areas
Freezing overnight temperatures will hit parts of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday, with experts warning some areas could see snow. The cold Arctic air [more…]
Father of man who died after neglect at Priory calls for investigation into second hospital
The father of a 23-year-old man who died after neglect at a Priory hospital is calling for a criminal investigation into a second Priory facility [more…]