Comments suggesting maternity pay has “gone too far” have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way.
Month: September 2024
Flood warning for drivers after rescues
Fire crews are called to help several vehicles stuck in flood water across Devon.
‘Heroes’ save animals after land ‘sacrificed’ in floods
The owner of a smallholding believes her property was flooded because drainage pools for a nearby main road were not being properly managed.
First celebrity leaves Strictly after dance-off
Two contestants faced the first dreaded dance-off in front of the judges to decide their fate.
Cruise ship passengers say bon voyage to Belfast
Passengers of the Villa Vie Residences cruise ship spent their last day in Belfast on a beer bike tour of the city.
McDonald’s and supermarkets failed to spot slavery
Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.
Traditional steelmaking ends in Port Talbot
The Tata steelworks will stop producing liquid iron as part of a restructure costing 2,800 jobs.
Murder investigation launched after man, 82, dies
The victim died on Sunday following an attack in Slough on Tuesday, say police.
Trains stranded and events cancelled due to weather
Some rail lines are closed and multiple events cancelled as high winds hit Devon and Cornwall.
Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members.
