PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 02 March 2023 20:26
Boris Johnson rejects post-Brexit agreement
Boris Johnson has attacked Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit deal with the EU to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol row, claiming that it doesn’t take back control from Brussels. The former PM is urging Sunak to consider using…
Thursday, 02 March 2023 20:24
More teenagers vaping
Concerns have been raised that the growing use of vapes among young people may lead to them smoking cigarettes. Kent County Council has urged businesses and residents to report to trading standards officers any illegal vapes…
Thursday, 02 March 2023 20:22
Energy costs changing
The amount suppliers charge for energy was cut by Ofgem to £3,280 as wholesale prices fell. But bills will still rise in April as government help eases. Ofgem's announcement does not affect each household’s payment for…
Thursday, 23 February 2023 22:21
Products of slavery in the UK
We are approaching the celebrations of Easter, the resurrection of Christ. As we enter Lent we may choose to fast from chocolate, phones or coffee. Right now, people are being exploited to make these everyday products.…
Thursday, 23 February 2023 22:18
London’s free school meals
London's mayor Sadiq Khan is launching a £130m scheme in September to give every primary school pupil free school meals during the 2023-24 academic year. That’s 270,000 children, saving families £440 per child. Mr Khan, who…
Thursday, 23 February 2023 22:13
SNP leadership candidates
Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes are leading candidates to be the next first minister. Kate Forbes said she would not have backed the Scottish government's bill to make it easier to change gender legally. At the…