John Besley
Politics
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
The vessel Smyrtos will be provisionally moved to an anchorage off the south coast of England.
By John Besley
14 Jun 2026
Business News
Younger, lower-paid workers in firing line of high rates, says Bank policymaker
Policymakers are next set to meet in November.
By John Besley
12 Oct 2023
Environment
Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 54 flood warnings in place.
By John Besley
8 Oct 2023
Politics
Formal review ordered after DfE apologises for schools funding error
Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, called the error ‘shocking’.
By John Besley
7 Oct 2023
Education
Rishi Sunak ‘planning radical A-level reform’
The substantial A-level reform would see English and maths become compulsory until the age of 18, according to reports
By John Besley
22 Sept 2023
Crime22 Sept 2023
Three men sought over break-in at Raheem Sterling’s home
The trio are being sought for questioning over 33 burglaries across England
UK
Warner Bros Studios Leavesden to expand, creating 4,000 jobs
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt described Warner Bros Discovery’s investment in the site as a ‘huge vote of confidence in the UK’.
By John Besley
22 Sept 2023
Business News
NatWest says ‘no customer will be left out of pocket’ after cash deposit glitch
The bank said cash payments to a small number of accounts were delayed due to the issue.
By John Besley
22 Sept 2023
Crime
Sara Sharif’s father among three people charged with murder
The trio travelled to Pakistan a day before police discovered Sara’s body in Woking on August 10
By John Besley
15 Sept 2023
Crime
Sara Sharif’s father to face court after being charged with 10-year-old’s murder
Urfan Sharif will face court alongside his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik, who were also charged with Sara’s murder.
By John Besley
15 Sept 2023
UK
Searches of area where human remains discovered to continue for ‘some days’
The ‘partial’ remains were found by a member of the public near the Manor Steps Zig Zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive in Dorset.
By John Besley
30 Aug 2023
UK
‘Very few causes policing should be attached to,’ Met Commissioner says
Sir Mark Rowley said it is essential that officers are impartial while on duty.
By John Besley
29 Aug 2023
UK
Met Police to ‘meet more expectations’ under new mental health programme
Police will still attend any incident where there is a risk to life or a risk of serious harm.
By John Besley
29 Aug 2023
Health
NHS expands local blood pressure checks to help prevent cardiovascular illnesses
The Health Foundation estimates that 9.1 million people will be living with a major illness by 2040.
By John Besley
29 Aug 2023
Politics
Labour would restore patient control over their healthcare, Wes Streeting says
The Daily Telegraph reports Labour’s plans would see GPs paid more for respecting the wishes of their patients.
By John Besley
28 Aug 2023
UK
Two men charged with murder over suspected ammonia attack
According to police, the offenders knocked on Andy Foster’s front door and sprayed him with a substance before fleeing from the scene.
By John Besley
28 Aug 2023
UK
Woman found after going missing from secure facility
Laura Van Marle was detained by police on Saturday morning.
By John Besley
12 Aug 2023
Business News
HSBC reports pre-tax profit of £16.9 billion for the first half of 2023
The bank’s group chief executive Noel Quinn described it as a strong first-half performance.
By John Besley
1 Aug 2023
Politics
UK condemns ‘in the strongest possible terms’ military takeover in Niger
Members of the Niger military said on Wednesday they had deposed democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum.
By John Besley
31 Jul 2023
UK
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US
Lewis was earlier indicted in New York for allegedly ‘orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme’.
By John Besley
26 Jul 2023