Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the Iran-backed group poses an “immediate threat” to merchant shipping.
Month: January 2024
Theresa May’s type 1 diabetes go-to was Jelly Babies
The former prime minister tells BBC News sweets helped her out in some sticky situations in meetings.
Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea
Valdo Calocane’s manslaughter pleas are accepted on the basis of “serious” mental illness.
‘Shock’ as victim’s family quoted £22k for rape trial transcript
A mother who wanted to see the transcript of her daughter’s rape trial is calling for free access.
Government borrowing lower than expected in December
Public borrowing fell to £7.8bn last month, according to the latest official figures.
Bailiff referrals rise by 20% over council debts
A BBC investigation finds Birmingham council tops the list with a 500% increase between 2022 and 2023.
Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
New research from Citizens Advice suggests many will not be able to top up their prepayment meters.
UK weather: Storm Jocelyn to bring strong winds and heavy rain in wake of Isha
Weather warnings have issued for most of the UK with strong winds forecast.
Rwanda asylum scheme: Peers vote against approving Rwanda treaty
Kigali must improve its asylum procedures before parliament ratifies the treaty, House of Lords says.
UK officials probe Iran generals’ antisemitic talks to students
A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an “apocalyptic war”.