Thames Water under fire after rower criticises ‘poo in the water’ March 31, 2024 A University of Oxford rower has criticised conditions in the River Thames during the Boat Race, saying: “It would be a lot nicer if there wasn’t as much poo in the water.” Research earlier this week found high levels of E. coli were in the part of the river used for the annual race between the University [...]
Alstom: Union calls for urgent action to save jobs after train firm stops production March 30, 2024 Alstom said after 10 months of discussions with the Government over work for its Derby site, it had run out of time.
Cameron faces calls to restore funding to UNRWA to help ease suffering in Gaza March 30, 2024 Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has come under pressure to restore funding to the UN’s humanitarian relief agency in Palestine.
Keir Starmer faces Labour unease over use of Union flag in election campaign March 30, 2024 Under Sir Keir Starmer the flag has played a prominent role in Labour campaign material and appearances by the leader.
Teenager remanded into custody after alleged stabbing between South London train stations March 30, 2024 A teenager charged with attempted murder has been remanded into custody after allegedly stabbing a man between two south London railway stations.
Ukrainian president Zelensky dismisses senior aide as Russia launches fresh attacks March 30, 2024 Ukrainian President Zelensky has dismissed a long-time aide in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight.
London-based broadcaster where stabbed journalist worked faced ‘heavy threats’ from Tehran March 30, 2024 The London-based channel aims to provide independent coverage of Iran, but the Tehran regime has declared it a terrorist organisation.
Office workers ‘cheated’ out of minimum wage, TUC claims March 29, 2024 Office workers and other salaried staff could be at risk of being “cheated” out of the minimum wage, unions are warning.
Post Office aware of Horizon faults during court battles, secret report shows March 29, 2024 A draft report has revealed the Post Office was aware of evidence that losses could be due to errors in the Horizon IT system but still pressed ahead with the Bates v Post Office Ltd case.
Sam Bankman-Fried: Founder of crypto platform FTX sentenced to 25 years in jail March 28, 2024 Bankman-Fried, 32, was convicted in November of fraud and conspiracy – a dramatic fall from a year earlier when he and his companies seemed to be riding a crest of success