Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”.
Month: December 2025
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her
A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.
Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest
Five more people awaiting trial over alleged offences are said to be continuing to refuse food.
Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial
The health secretary tells MPs he is “uncomfortable” about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice.
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.
Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.
Man arrested over husband and wife’s 1993 unsolved murders
Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farm more than 30 years ago.
Welsh secretary labelled ‘dinosaur’ for only communicating in English
A Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an “incredible lack of respect” for the Welsh language.
