Angela Merkel says her ‘heart goes out’ to flood victims after disaster leaves at least 59 dead Devastating flooding in Germany has killed nearly 60 people, with more than a thousand missing in one district alone, as Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed deep sympathy for victims of a “catastrophe” whose extent […]
Channel label Guto Harri’s on-air gesture in solidarity against racist abuse suffered by the England team ‘unacceptable’ GB News attracted zero viewers during some of its broadcasts this week, according to official television audience figures produced by rating agency Barb, after a viewer boycott prompted by one of its presenters […]
The journalist and author died of causes relating to her long-term illness, according to friends Tributes have poured in for the journalist and author Dawn Foster, who has died suddenly aged 34. Foster, a regular television commentator and a fierce critic of inequality, died of causes related to her long-term […]
Report says changes in eating habits must be accelerated to meet targets on health and climate Ministers are being urged to levy a £3bn sugar and salt tax as part of a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to break Britain’s addiction to junk food, cut meat consumption by nearly a third and help […]
MPs in south-east England fear more byelection losses if ‘red wall’ seats appear favoured over theirs Towns trouser cash as billions earmarked for ‘levelling up’ in UK Boris Johnson will attempt to reassure Tory MPs in south-east England that his flagship “levelling up” policy does not involve directly favouring the […]
Thousands thought to have illegally entered Wembley via disabled doors but Met stands by officers’ decisions A London police chief has revealed that Sunday’s Euro 2020 final could have been abandoned after ticketless fans “overwhelmed” perimeter security at Wembley stadium. Jane Connors, deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police, said […]
Committee calls for investigation into whether competition in the recorded music market is being distorted Music streaming needs a “complete reset”, according to a damning parliamentary report that calls on the UK competition watchdog to investigate the commercial power wielded by major record labels. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media […]
West Midlands plan could create 6,000 new jobs and production could start by 2025 Plans for a “mission critical” electric car battery plant in Coventry have accelerated in a drive to keep automotive production at the heart of the West Midlands region. Coventry city council has put forward a blueprint […]
Exclusive: Steve Baker says ‘this may be a decisive moment for our party’ amid backlash over abuse of footballers Conservatives urgently need to change their attitudes towards people taking the knee, an influential Tory MP has said amid an angry backlash against the government over the racist abuse of England […]
Three former Tory prime ministers condemn move but government sees off revolt from within party Downing Street has been accused of putting tens of thousands of lives at risk in some of the world’s poorest nations after Conservative MPs voted to cut billions of pounds in foreign aid for years […]