Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances.She says…
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UK: Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time
David Moyes said it is “great to be back” after being appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following…
USA: Biden toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry
The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow’s energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine. The…
Northern Ireland: Attempted murder charge after off-duty police officer shot
A 29-year old man has been charged in connection with the shooting of an off-duty police officer in County Antrim. He faces a number of charges including attempted murder, false…
UK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces ‘difficult decisions’ on tax and spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces “difficult decisions” if she wants to meet her self-imposed financial rules after borrowing costs hit their highest level for 16 years, the former deputy governor of…
UK: Man jailed over police motorcycle head-on crash
A driver who collided head-on with a police motorcycle during a pursuit has been jailed for four years. Marvin Geddes, 33, crashed at speed into the officer in Southampton in…
UK: Filmmaker wins TikTok award for viral travel videos
A Hampshire-based filmmaker has won Rising Star Creator of the Year at the the first-ever UK TikTok awards. George Harper makes cinematic-style travel videos, both from the UK and trips…
UK: Man told he can’t recover £598m of Bitcoin from tip
A judge has thrown out a man’s attempt to sue a council to recover from a rubbish tip a Bitcoin hard drive that is now worth about £598m.James Howells had…
UK: Master of disguise’ shoplifter banned from county
A shoplifter who became known for his use of disguises has been jailed for 43 weeks and banned from all Boots stores as well as the county of Worcestershire. Craig…
UK: Robot assisted surgery aiding recovery time
Patients are recovering quicker and receiving improved care, thanks to robotic assisted surgery, a hospital trust has said. More than 200 patients at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust…