John Besley

Politics

Indian national arrested after Russian shadow vessel intercepted in Channel

It is understood 24 Georgian and Indian crew members remain on board and are assisting with the investigation.
15 Jun 2026
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’.
26 Jul 2023
UK

Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’

The billionaire bought a controlling stake in the club in 2001 for £22 million.
26 Jul 2023
Politics

New British medal to honour UK humanitarian disaster rescuers

International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell said the medal will shine a spotlight on ‘unsung humanitarian heroes’

23 Jul 2023
Business News

Many older people who left work in 2020-21 ended up in relative poverty – report

Relative poverty refers to people living in households with income below 60% of the median in any respective year.
7 Jul 2023
Politics

Sajid Javid calls for royal commission into the NHS

The former health secretary says both major political parties privately believe the NHS is ‘unsustainable’ in its current form.
4 Jul 2023
UK

Tighter limit on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024

Under the new limit, affected industries will be required to bring their emissions down at the rate needed to reach net zero goals

3 Jul 2023
Celebrity News

Paul O’Grady’s widower ‘still digesting’ the entertainer’s death

O’Grady died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ at his home on March 28 at the age of 67.
25 Jun 2023
Politics

Rishi Sunak outlines 15-year plan to ‘build the health workforce of the future’

Writing in The Sunday Times, Mr Sunak said he feels ‘a great responsibility to ensure our NHS endures’.
25 Jun 2023
Politics

2.5 million illicit vapes seized in three years ‘tip of the iceberg’

More than 1,350,000 vapes were seized by trading standards at Hillingdon council in west London alone

24 Jun 2023
UK

Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Derby

Police said his death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is underway.
12 Jun 2023
Politics

Rishi Sunak hopes Southampton will ‘bounce back’ from relegation

Bottom club Southampton have already been relegated from the Premier League.
19 May 2023
Tech

Proposed amendment to Online Safety Bill to address misogynistic abuse online

Tory peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes said social media companies at the moment ‘are failing women and girls’.
16 May 2023
Environment

Third annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony to be held in Singapore

The 2023 finalists for the innovation award are set to be unveiled in the autumn

15 May 2023
Politics

Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’

Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so

30 Apr 2023
UK

Faith leaders unite to encourage communities to volunteer on coronation weekend

The Big Help Out aims to inspire and recruit a new generation of volunteers by showing how easy it is to get involved.
30 Apr 2023
Politics

Yousaf: Finding auditor to meet SNP accounts deadline will be challenging

Separate accounts need to be submitted for the SNP Westminster group by May 31 in order to receive public funding known as ‘Short money’.
25 Apr 2023
UK

Plan of Titanic sells at auction for £195,000

The plan went on sale alongside a host of other Titanic memorabilia.
24 Apr 2023
Environment

Northern lights visible over the UK for second straight night

Cloudy skies unfortunately prevented some keen stargazers in England’s south from getting a second glimpse

28 Feb 2023
Crime

Charles Bronson says he can ‘taste freedom’ ahead of parole hearing

Bronson features in a new two-part documentary from Channel 4.
28 Feb 2023