Wales 20mph: Top Tory’s 20mph tweet damaged Senedd
Getty Images The default 20mph speed limit has been in place in Wales since September 2023 The Conservative leader in the Senedd has been judged to have brought the Welsh Parliament into disrepute by calling Wales’ 20mph speed limit a “blanket” policy on social media. Andrew RT Davies had insisted that his choice of words […]
British woman ‘proud’ to be in world sailing race
A British sailor hoping to follow in the footsteps of Dame Ellen MacArthur by sailing solo, non-stop, around the world has said she is “so proud” to be one of six women taking part. Pip Hare, 46, was brought up in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and learned to sail with her parents on the River Deben in […]
The Queen praises the ‘courage and sacrifice’ of D-Day
The Queen recalls words from her father, King George VI The Queen has paid tribute to the “heroism, courage and sacrifice” of those who died in the D-Day landings. She was joined by 16 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of history’s largest combined land, air and […]
India strike over controversial army hiring plan
Getty Images Protesters will hold a nationwide shutdown against the new hiring scheme Tens of thousands of job seekers have called for a shutdown in India to protest against a new army hiring plan which has sparked violence. Some states shut down the internet and suspended train and bus services on Monday. Protesters are demanding […]
How ultra-traditional tweed found a new fanbase
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Once synonymous with the aristocracy, the thoroughly British winter favourite is now in demand more than ever. It is “timeless and beyond trends – and generally self-cleaning”. Do you have an item of clothing in your wardrobe that is 40 years old? And if you do, is it still good […]
Health secretary orders NHS food review
PA Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is “incredibly concerned” by the outbreak A “root and branch” review of hospital food has been ordered by the health secretary after two more deaths were linked to an outbreak of listeria. The number of deaths related to pre-packed sandwiches and salads at hospitals had risen from three […]
Should we trust big tech with our health data?
Getty Images Cognitivity Neurosciences’ app can spot potential problems that can then be flagged up to a specialist Sitting, tablet in hand, I’m playing a weird kind of cognitive video game. Split-second images flash in front of me, and I’m supposed to indicate with my thumbs whether I’d seen an animal or something else. It’s […]
Strategy to focus on crime prevention
BBC A smaller jail will be built at Cornton Vale to house 80 women prisoners The Scottish government has announced a greater emphasis on crime prevention as part of its new justice strategy. Justice Secretary Michael Matheson published the new priorities as he started the demolition of Scotland’s only women’s prison at Cornton Vale. Two […]
The Brexit trade-off with the economy is under way
Getty Images The British economy has embarked on a historic change, involving at least some pain, some opportunities and an uncertain destination. The immigration policy changes will have far reaching consequences. Business has been served notice that the economy will take a lower priority than ‘getting Brexit done’. The rupture with Europe is supposed to […]
‘Fabricated documents’ used in poultry applications
Getty Images There are 24.5 million chickens in Northern Ireland, according to Daera The Department for Agriculture has introduced an “enhanced verification process” after concerns were raised about “fabricated documentation” being used in some poultry farm applications. An investigation found more than 20 letters in support of applications were either falsified or amended. It followed […]