47 m. ago Police officers suffering burnout and working in ‘desperate’ conditions – report

Study identifies areas for improvement to provide “happier and more effective working life”

Events

47 m. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

48 m. ago The Chimamanda effect: Nigerians delight at first novel in a decade from their beloved daughter

‘Rock star’ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count has been hotly anticipated by her fansWhen Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie asked participants at her annual writers’ workshop in Lagos to introduce themselves, one woman was so excited to be close to her idol that she immediately burst into tears.“She asked someone to get me water and my heart just melted,” says writer and actor Uzoamaka Power. “[That workshop] was one of the best moments of my life.” Continue reading...

Politics

48 m. ago Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is back in the Commons this week, stuffed with ideas for improving everyday working life: that’s the big step forward for a government that was elected on a promise of radical change. The weekend headlines, however, were all about what won’t be changing after all. The so-called right to switch off – an early Rayner idea about legislating to prevent employees being pestered by out-of-hours calls and emails, which was already presumed dead due to not being in the bill – was ritually killed off once again for the Sunday papers, with a briefing that it still won’t be in the bill after fresh amendments are tabled on Tuesday.Presumably the idea was to reassure businesses fearful of extra regulatory burdens, on top of the looming April hike in employers’ national insurance. But since it’s ...

Politics

48 m. ago Flipping the script: Two new pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

Sure, you could stick with lemon and sugar. But why not try a savoury Korean-style pancake with a chilli crisp egg, or thick and fluffy air-fried blueberry pancakes?

Politics

48 m. ago Pancake Day recipes to flip for – from classic crepes to buttermilk stacks

Lemon and sugar is all well and good, but why stop there? From American-style buttermilk pancakes to soufflé stacks, matcha crepe cakes and Thai-inspired banana fritters, here’s how to take your Shrove Tuesday to the next level

Politics

75 m. ago Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life

Nearly a decade after Pope Francis plucked them from a refugee camp in Greece, a Syrian couple and their child have carved out a quiet life in suburban Rome

Events

94 m. ago Firefly’s ‘Blue Ghost’ lunar lander sends stunning picture of sunrise from Moon

Lander has started operating many of its Nasa payloads

Events

1 hour ago The White House talks tough on illegal immigration but ignores a key tool that could reduce it

President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce illegal immigration have not included going after the businesses that hire workers in the U.S. illegally

Events

2 h. ago ITV Coronation Street spoilers sees one character running for her life from villain Rob Donovan

ITV Coronation Street fans are in for more dramatic scenes in the coming episodes.

Politics

3 h. ago US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transitThe Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, a White House official has said, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin.The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Teen girl fights for life after being thrown from car and hitting tree in horror crash

Olivia Windle, 17, suffered multiple fractures and breaks to her head and face after being ejected from a car and hitting a tree headfirst in a devastating crash

Events

4 h. ago Meghan Markle's 'present parent' admission in new Netflix show trailer

Meghan Markle has said it is a "real delight" to be able to be a "present parent" but said it is a "luxury sometimes" as she juggles being a mum with her busy work life

Politics

4 h. ago Midlife crisis? Youngest years of your life are now the toughest, new survey finds

A study found that in six English-speaking countries worldwide a booming mental health crisis meant the youth were no longer one of the happiest generations

Events

4 h. ago Dancing On Ice Ferne McCann takes toast to the 'next level' with 'scrumptious recipe'

Ferne shared her 'winning, scrumptious recipe' on Instagram. It requires just eight or nine ingredients, depending on preference

Politics

5 h. ago Make perfect pancakes every time in the air fryer using just six ingredients

This pancake day, treat yourself to perfectly cooked pancakes in just five minutes with this simple air fryer recipe

Events

5 h. ago Labour ministers are urged to use billions in Russian assets

At the weekend, Rachel Reeves announced that she would use the profits of frozen Russian assets to fund a £2.26 billion loan scheme to help Kyiv fund its reconstruction and buy weapons.

Politics

5 h. ago I spent six hours in A&E 'slowly dying' after a botched surgery left me with severe internal bleeding

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Zoe Woodward, 52, who was left needing 'more morphine than an end of life patient', has never been told what went wrong during her operation.

Events

6 h. ago Mary Berry's pancake recipe is super simple and includes just three ingredients

In celebration of Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, Mary Berry has come up with the perfect recipe that will provide you with perfect results every time

Events

6 h. ago SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions

Lift off of biggest rocket ever built scrubbed with 40 seconds left on the countdown

Technology