Rob Freeman

Politics

Israel strikes Iran despite calls for restraint from UK and US

The Israel Defence Forces said it had struck military targets “belonging to the Iranian terror regime” in response to Iranian missiles.

8 Jun 2026
UK

Tesco boss calls for change in law after rise in abuse of staff

The supermarket chain has offered body-worn cameras to workers who need them as physical assaults increase

3 Sept 2023
Politics

School closures not a return to ‘dark days of lockdowns’, says Keegan

Education Secretary says remote learning will only be used as ‘last resort’ as schools face concrete crisis.
3 Sept 2023
Crime

National Crime Agency part of international operation against malware network

Qakbot malware had infected more than 700,000 computers globally via spam emails.
30 Aug 2023
Politics

Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today

The Labour leader said student life becoming ‘the preserve of the wealthy’ would be a ‘deep betrayal’.
22 Aug 2023
Crime

Newspapers rally behind law change as Letby refuses to attend sentencing

Government urged to bring in legislation after child killer avoided facing families of her victims.
22 Aug 2023
Tech

Twitter to stop TweetDeck access for unverified users

Application will only be available to all users for another 30 days

16 Aug 2023
Politics

Interest rates a ‘hammer blow for working people’ says shadow chancellor

Rachel Reeves says rise in base rates did not need to happen as Government targets halving inflation.
4 Aug 2023
Politics

Rishi Sunak says pay offer to doctors is ‘fair and final’

Prime Minister called on doctors to end strikes and join ‘national mission’ to cut waiting lists.
3 Aug 2023
UK

Sinead O’Connor’s voice ‘was Ireland right down to the ground’

Singer is remembered as ‘fearless’ and the ‘greatest voice of her generation’.
27 Jul 2023
Celebrity News

Sinead O’Connor used her fame ‘to break down stigma’

Women’s and HIV groups pay tribute to a ‘proud ally’ who ‘challenged’ Ireland.
27 Jul 2023
UK

Modern slavery reports have doubled in UK care industry

Victims have been described as extremely vulnerable.
25 Jul 2023
Politics

Jeremy Hunt says he was ‘blessed’ with early cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Hunt’s family has been hit by the disease and he received treatment for skin cancer

24 Jul 2023
UK

High winds hamper fire crews tackling Brighton hotel blaze

The fire was first reported just before 5.30pm on Saturday.
16 Jul 2023
Politics

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

The deputy opposition leader is ‘not for nationalising something that is going to cost us a load of money’.
16 Jul 2023
Politics

Ben Wallace says Ukraine remarks were ‘misrepresented’

The Defence Secretary has tweeted in Ukrainian to clear up comments about showing ‘gratitude’.
16 Jul 2023
Health

Gaming addiction clinic director ‘underestimated’ number of patients

National Centre for Gaming Disorders has seen many more referrals than expected in first three years

15 Jul 2023
Environment

Bleak forecast as wind and rain hit on St Swithin’s Day

Tradition suggests the weather on July 15 will be repeated for 40 days.
15 Jul 2023
Health

Aspartame safe unless you are drinking more than 14 cans a day - WHO

The World Health Organisation is advising a ‘bit of moderation’ in consuming the product common in diet fizzy drinks.
14 Jul 2023
UK

Teenagers among five arrested over violent disorder outside hotel

They have been bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday July 27.
14 Jul 2023
Health

Health Secretary labels NHS plan ‘most radical reform’ in NHS since founding

Steve Barclay says bid to recruit and retain more staff is an ‘historic opportunity to do things differently’.
30 Jun 2023