Plan to run new trains from London to Rochdale
A transport firm has announced a bid to run a new train service between London and Greater Manchester. FirstGroup wants to run... Read More
Russia gives British diplomat Adrian Coghill a week to leave Moscow
A British diplomat has been given a week to leave Russia in an escalation of a diplomatic spat over spying. The Russian... Read More
Boil water warning after parasite found
People across south Devon have been advised to boil their tap water as 22 cases of a diarrhoea-type illness have been confirmed.... Read More
Visa for overseas graduates should stay – report
There is no widespread evidence a post-study visa for international students is being “abused”, a report says. The Migration Advisory Committee said... Read More
Powers to move rough sleepers over ‘smells’ dropped after Tory opposition
The government has watered down planned police powers to deal with “nuisance” rough sleepers after opposition from Tory MPs. Under changes to... Read More
UK’s Rightmove cuts 2024 ad revenue forecast on tough market conditions
Rightmove cut its annual average advertising revenue forecast as still high mortgage rates weighed on residential sales while the lettings market remains... Read More
It’s OK to have a bad day, Harry tells students
Prince Harry told students in Nigeria it was okay to have a bad day, as he and Meghan began a three-day visit... Read More
Sterling slips ahead of BoE rate decision
Sterling edged lower against the dollar on Thursday ahead of a Bank of England policy meeting, with the central bank expected to... Read More
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide after admitting it can cause rare blood clots
AstraZeneca is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccine worldwide, months after the pharma giant admitted the drug could cause very rare, but life-threatening, injuries. The British-Swedish drugmaker has already... Read More
