England and Wales’s chief prosecutor has said no “outside pressure” played a part in his organisation’s decision to drop charges against two British men accused of spying for China. Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions who leads the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), said his team had considered “alternative offences” but concluded “none were suitable”. […]
Maisie OlahShropshire and Clare AshfordBBC Radio Shropshire Leanne Abeyance says her septum – the cartilage and bone that separates the nostrils – has now collapsed A woman has said she is living in constant pain and is unable to breathe through her nose after having dental work in Turkey. Leanne Abeyance, 41, from Telford, said […]
Kate McGoughEducation reporter BBC/Kate McGough Parents protest outside Parliament this week ahead of reforms to special educational needs Individual care plans for children with special educational needs should not be scrapped, say MPs. A new Education Select Committee report also calls for new minimum standards of support for special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in […]
Gareth LewisWales political editor and Owain ClarkeWales health correspondent Getty Images Health Secretary Jeremy Miles set a target to reduce waiting lists by 200,000 and eliminate two-year waits by the end of March 2026 The Welsh government has been accused of “manipulation” and “electioneering” by rival parties over changes to how NHS waiting times statistics […]
Australia, one of the world’s biggest polluters per capita, will aim to cut its carbon emissions by at least 62% compared to 2005 levels over the next decade. The nation – which has faced global criticism for its continued reliance on fossil fuels – had previously pledged to reduce greenhouse gases by 43% by 2030. […]
Getty Images The new ride has been proposed for Cairngorm Mountain ski resort Designers are expected to arrive in the Cairngorms in the coming weeks to work on plans for what has been described as the UK’s longest and highest toboggan ride. Cairngorm Mountain ski resort announced its proposal for the sled-type ride in April. […]
Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ continue working for a company that had been ‘silenced’. Published On 17 Sep 202517 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Jerry Greenfield has retired after nearly 50 years, accusing the United Kingdom-based parent company Unilever of […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. OpenAI has hired Mike Liberatore, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elon Musk’s xAI, as its new business finance officer. This move is the latest development in the ongoing, high-stakes rivalry between […]
Anadolu via Getty Images Israel ramped up air strikes on Gaza City in recent days Israel has launched its long-planned major ground offensive on Gaza City, conducting heavy air strikes overnight as troops pushed into the edges of the city. Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee down a single coastal road to the […]
In a large field 45 miles (72km) from Belarus’ capital Minsk, a battle is raging. There are giant explosions as Sukhoi-34 bombers drop guided bombs. Huge plumes of smoke darken the sky. The whole area echoes to the sound of exploding mortar and artillery shells. Helicopter gunships join the attack, while surveillance drones sweep overhead […]