Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the “crisis of economic inactivity”, while others oppose cuts.
Month: March 2025
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.
Attacked British couple facing jail in Thailand
The pensioners, who emigrated in 2021, are charged over a neighbour dispute that left them injured.
Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal
More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April.
Dementia scares me, says ex-footballer Dean Windass after diagnosis
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.
Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit
The University and College Union condemned the “devastating” cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.
Police launch investigation into MP Rupert Lowe
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making “verbal threats” against Reform UK’s chairman.
Watch: Charred cargo ship and oil tanker seen from above
The two ships collided in the North Sea on Monday and the cargo ship is still on fire.
