Home   National   Archive

Subscribe Now

National News

Starmer says welfare reform vote will go ahead despite mounting Labour revolt

Starmer says welfare reform vote will go ahead despite mounting Labour revolt

Starmer says welfare reform vote will go ahead despite mounting Labour revolt

25 June 2025

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest parliamentary test of his authority when the legislation comes to the Commons next week.


Drivers hit by yellow box fines worth almost £1m in year

Drivers hit by yellow box fines worth almost £1m in year

Drivers hit by yellow box fines worth almost £1m in year

25 June 2025

Yellow boxes are used in an attempt to ensure traffic flows smoothly through busy junctions.


Revellers pour into Glastonbury Festival as gates open for 2025

Revellers pour into Glastonbury Festival as gates open for 2025

Revellers pour into Glastonbury Festival as gates open for 2025

25 June 2025

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, co-founder Sir Michael Eavis, cheered as the gates opened.


Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

25 June 2025

The London-listed company reported higher profits and raised its financial outlook.


Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

25 June 2025

Recently-appointed boss Henry Birch said it reflected a ‘strong’ performance from the business and made progress with its growth strategy.


Thunderstorms to hit parts of UK ahead of 30C weekend

Thunderstorms to hit parts of UK ahead of 30C weekend

Thunderstorms to hit parts of UK ahead of 30C weekend

25 June 2025

Wednesday is due to be ‘humid and very warm’ in the south of England, with a ‘threat of heavy, possibly thundery showers’ later in the day.


Heathrow ‘needs improvement’ in how disabled flyers are treated, regulator says

Heathrow ‘needs improvement’ in how disabled flyers are treated, regulator says

Heathrow ‘needs improvement’ in how disabled flyers are treated, regulator says

25 June 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which conducted the assessment, also gave the same rating to Edinburgh and Glasgow Prestwick airports.


One child in every school class born as a result of IVF

One child in every school class born as a result of IVF

One child in every school class born as a result of IVF

25 June 2025

Some 3.1% of children were born after their parents had IVF in 2023.


Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study

Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study

Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study

25 June 2025

Academics want to see whether a potential side effect is influenced by genetic differences.


Australian police offer new reward in bid to find Peter Falconio’s body

Australian police offer new reward in bid to find Peter Falconio’s body

Australian police offer new reward in bid to find Peter Falconio’s body

25 June 2025

Bradley Murdoch is serving a life sentence for killing the British backpacker and attacking his girlfriend, Joanne Lees.


Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates

Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates

Thousands to descend on Glastonbury Festival as Worthy Farm opens its gates

25 June 2025

Performers include alternative pop singer Charli XCX, US rapper Doechii, British rock band The 1975 and Irish rap trio Kneecap.


Gareth Southgate to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

Gareth Southgate to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

Gareth Southgate to receive knighthood at Windsor Castle

25 June 2025

The 54-year-old former England manager was recognised for his services to association football in the New Year Honours.


Operation to clean up 30,000 tonnes of waste dumped in woods gets under way

Operation to clean up 30,000 tonnes of waste dumped in woods gets under way

Operation to clean up 30,000 tonnes of waste dumped in woods gets under way

25 June 2025

The dumping of the waste, some of which is hazardous, has been linked to organised crime.


World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions

World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions

World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions

24 June 2025

The UK has continued to evacuate Britons out of Israel, and a second flight left Tel Aviv on Tuesday.


Britain to expand nuclear deterrent fleet of new fighter jets

Britain to expand nuclear deterrent fleet of new fighter jets

Britain to expand nuclear deterrent fleet of new fighter jets

24 June 2025

The jets, a variant of the F35Bs the UK already uses, can carry conventional weapons, but can also be equipped with nuclear bombs.


More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

24 June 2025

Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Danny Beales were the latest to back an amendment to the Government’s welfare cuts.


In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

24 June 2025

The actress joined many other celebrities at the summer party fundraiser for the galleries.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More