Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says “it’s time to pass the baton” on in a shake-up of the PM’s media team.
Month: March 2025
Big drop in child surgery for swallowed objects
Cashless society may have helped, since coins were a common foreign object swallowed, surgeons say.
UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week’s 25% tax on exports.
Dua Lipa wins copyright case over Levitating
The pop star had been accused of plagiarising the 1979 disco track Wiggle and Giggle All Night.
BBC backtracks on having adverts in some UK podcasts
The BBC says it “recognises strength of feeling about the plans” after other broadcasters objected.
‘Sensitive’ army papers found scattered in street
A football fan finds piles of official military documents scattered along a street in Newcastle.
Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
Baby Reindeer leads Bafta TV nominations
The Netflix series is up for eight awards, while ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office has six nominations.
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever – then Trump came along
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty
Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.
