London Mayor Sadiq Khan welcomed what officials describe as a milestone after Defra data showed the capital had reached the legal limit for nitrogen dioxide pollution for the first time. City Hall noted that the aim was achieved in nine years, well ahead of a 193-year forecast by researchers at King’s College London in 2019. Defra figures published on Tuesday show London met the air quality standards in 2024, while […]

Sir Keir Starmer addressed Labour's conference in Liverpool, saying Britain faces a fork in the road and a defining choice for the country's future. He urged unity behind Labour and framed the contest as a stand against Reform UK led by Nigel Farage. He described the moment as a fight for the soul of the nation, likening it to rebuilding after the Second World War. Labour's leader argued that Reform […]

A study by researchers at UWE Bristol has found that secondary pupils who say they are struggling academically are more likely to report negative experiences on their smartphones. The survey involved 3,721 pupils from six schools in and around Bristol and asked whether pupils were thriving, coasting or struggling at school. Those who described themselves as struggling were more likely to report exposure to content about eating disorders, self-harm and […]

A study by the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London analysed health records for 510,379 people and found a higher prevalence of G6PD deficiency among Black and South Asian men in the UK. The researchers estimate that around one in seven Black men and one in 63 South Asian men carry the genetic deficiency, compared with fewer than one in 100,000 white men, and fewer than one […]

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is due to address the party conference in Liverpool, arguing Britain faces a defining choice between decency and division. Labour regards Reform UK as its main electoral threat and expects Starmer to widen his criticisms of the rival party during the speech, amid talk of a potential challenge to Labour from Andy Burnham. Labour also faces pressure to keep its pledges on taxation, spending and […]

Officials say US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war, though it is not yet clear if Hamas will accept the terms. Trump set out a 20‑point framework for ending the conflict and establishing a temporary governing body for Gaza, to be chaired by himself and including former British prime minister Tony Blair. The plan would not require […]

A 61-year-old man, Peter Windsor of Stechford in Birmingham, is on trial at Birmingham Crown Court charged with two counts of stalking causing serious distress to Myleene Klass and Katie Breathwick, both associated with Classic FM. He denies the allegations. Prosecutors say the defendant sent a string of parcels and letters between 2020 and 2024 that were obsessive in tone, and which security staff intercepted, including outfits such as Catwoman […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used a Labour conference in Liverpool to warn of harsh global headwinds and to signal that further tax rises could be needed in the Budget. She pledged to keep control of public finances and to not take risks with the trust placed in the British people. Reeves said the world has changed since she last spoke to business chiefs about not repeating the tax rise from her […]

Jaguar Land Rover has said it will restart some manufacturing in the coming days as it continues to recover from a major cyber attack. The group described a controlled, phased restart of its operations after pausing all production earlier in the month following the breach. A company spokesperson said: “As the controlled, phased restart of our operations continues, we are taking further steps towards our recovery and the return to […]