Ambitious targets to improve voters’ lives come amid plunging approval ratings for government and loss of transport secretary Keir Starmer will pledge this week to undertake the most ambitious programme for government “in a generation”, as he sets out new targets to refocus his premiership amid falling approval ratings and […]
Month: December 2024
Woman who complained about MasterChef presenter says lack of action shows there is ‘no satisfactory means of reporting sexual harassment and bullying within the TV industry’ A letter containing multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Gregg Wallace was sent to the BBC in 2022, but did not prompt further investigation […]
Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian countryside now roam the streets of central Aleppo, taking pictures below its ancient citadel and tearing down symbols of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. The surprise offensive […]
Harry Seager’s unique sweet treat provoked interest from thousands of members of the Dull Men’s Club A man who became an internet sensation after sharing his Mars bar without the ripple was handed £2 in compensation. Harry Seager’s picture of his smooth Mars confectionery bar inspired interest from thousands of […]
The outstanding Brydon Carse flattened New Zealand before Jacob Bethell led England’s victory charge 51st over: New Zealand 166-6 (Smith 10, Mitchell 32) The dangerous Brydon Carse bounds in like a hungry panther. Smith pings him for two consecutive fours, one guided cleverly between slip and gully. 50th over: New […]