The Prince and Princess of Wales remember ‘brave and humble’ Liz Hatton after her death from cancer.
Month: November 2024
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.
Typhoo Tea falls into administration as sales slide
The 120-year-old British tea brand has suffered from falling sales and widening losses.
Pension credit applications rise but many rejected
A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.
Police investigate five people for enabling Al Fayed’s sexual abuse
The Metropolitan Police says it believes several people may have helped or enabled Mohamed Al Fayed’s sexual offences.
Unite begins legal action to stop winter fuel cuts
The union argues the government did not properly assess the impact of the cuts on pensioners’ health.
Czech billionaire closes in on deal to buy Royal Mail
Daniel Kretinsky is understood to have offered a series of concessions to the UK government.
Masterchef’s Gregg Wallace steps aside after allegations
The host has stood down while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, producers say.
Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
The government is to review the oversight of private prosecutions, after the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran
Khalife first contacted a man linked to Iranian intelligence soon after joining the British Army, his trial heard.
