29 h. ago Trump's '2 billion farms' gaffe at Iowa event raises mental clarity concerns amid tax bill claims

Donald Trump was speaking at the 'Salute to America' celebration in Iowa on Saturday, when he made the false claim that 2 billion farms will be saved in the tax bill

Politics

43 h. ago 'Widespread' and 'systematic' failings for special needs children uncovered in scathing report

Significant concerns in SEND provision have been raised and 'must be addressed urgently'

Events

62 h. ago Lords reform task force proposed amid moves to oust hereditary peers

Concerns were raised that a select committee might be ‘a very good and highly-qualified talking shop’ but ignored by the Government.

Politics

65 h. ago Government wins Commons vote over plans for armed forces whistleblowing route

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said the amendment ‘will establish genuine protection for people wishing to raise a concern anonymously’.

Politics

66 h. ago Dunn family raise concerns Foreign Office will try to ‘hide’ final review report

Harry’s mother Charlotte Charles, and other family members, are set to meet David Lammy on Wednesday afternoon.

Society

68 h. ago Coroner asks prosecutors to consider bringing homicide charges over death of teenager

It came after the family of Sky Lewis, 16, raised concerns during the inquest into her death

Events

68 h. ago Coroner asks prosecutors to consider homicide charges over death of teenager

It came after the family of Sky Lewis, 16, raised concerns during the inquest into her death

Events

3 d. ago US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low

Some shipments have been stopped ‘to put America’s interests first’, White House saysSee all our Ukraine war coverageThe US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.Certain munitions were previously promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration to aid its defences during the more than three-year-old war. The pause reflects a new set of priorities under President Donald Trump and came after defence department officials scrutinised US stockpiles and raised concerns. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Livingston MP raises concerns in the Commons about threat of AI

Gregor Poynton described it as “one of the biggest threats to our public safety.”

Events

3 d. ago Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings across the continent

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings in place across continent

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate change It’s not only Europe: Japan experienced its hottest June on record, the weather agency said Tuesday, as climate change prompts sweltering heat waves across the globe, AFP reported.“Japan’s monthly average temperature in June was the highest for the month since statistics began in 1898,” said the Japan Meteorological Agency. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney raised 'concerns' with Donald Trump's son over vandalism attack at Turnberry

Official correspondence reveals new details of the sit-down meeting between Eric Trump and the First Minister at Bute House earlier this year.

Politics

4 d. ago Yulia Putintseva reports 'crazy' and 'dangerous' fan as she is reduced to tears during 6

Yulia Putintseva raised concerns about a 'crazy' and 'dangerous' fan who left her fearing for her safety during her first-round defeat at Wimbledon on Monday.

Politics

4 d. ago Fears mount over UK fuel supplies after Lindsey oil refinery owner collapses

Unite has called on the Government for urgent intervention as it raised concerns that the failure of the firm could impact UK oil supplies.

Politics

4 d. ago MLAs raise concerns over violence against women after Sarah Montgomery murder

A man is still being questioned over the murder of the pregnant mother-of-two.

Events

4 d. ago 'Concerned' Ofcom demands 'answers' over BBC's Glastonbury Bob Vylan live stream

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has raised concerns over the BBC's live stream broadcast of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘You don’t feel intimidated walking into a padel club’: can British tennis embrace its upstart cousin?

Wimbledon has shunned padel this year while tennis purists raise concerns over the fast-growing sport’s takeover of club courtsWimbledon, a fortnight of tennis, all-white dress codes, strawberries, Pimm’s, royals and its famous queue all awaits. What will probably be absent at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, however, is any mention of tennis’s upstart cousin, padel.Unlike Roland Garros in Paris, which set aside a court for this cross between tennis and squash, there is no planned promotion of padel in SW19, something which may seem curious given that the racket sport is one of the fastest growing in the world. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Blow for Starmer as five EU countries oppose ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France

Italy, Greece, Spain, Malta and Cyprus raise concerns about how UK-France returns deal would impact them

Economics

7 d. ago Concern raised for RAAC affected homeowners who don't qualify for grant funding

Councillor Karen Morgan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf full council

Politics