In this issue

December 01, 2022

Home Office Ignored Warnings On Diphtheria

Officials urged vaccinations for migrants before deadly outbreak

5 mins

Minister reveals safety fears over migrant boat pushback

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has admitted to safety concerns over the use \"pushback\" tactics against small boats in the England Channel, confirming plans had been withdrawn.

2 mins

Palace aide steps down from role after racist encounter

A Black charity boss has accused Buckingham Palace of institutional racism after the late Queen's lady-in-waiting was forced to resign for making offensive remarks during an event.

4 mins

It's no surprise there is still racism in the royal family

I'm not sure what it's going to take for the royal family to confront and address its racism.

4 mins

Christmas bedlam looms as more workers vote to strike

Fears of a Christmas of chaos were tonight looming ever larger, with votes by ambulance workers, railway staff and Eurostar security officers to strike over pay and conditions.

3 mins

Sunak Has Little Of Substance To Counter Starmer's Jibes

Keir Starmer's first question in the Commons yesterday was about Winchester, the prime minister's private school.

3 mins

The Tory grassroots are not happy with this government

Discontent bodes ill for future elections, says Sean O'Grady

2 mins

Fleetwood Mac musician Christine McVie dies at 79

Christine McVie, the Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter and musician, has died aged 79, her family announced yesterday.

3 mins

Tributes paid to 'brilliant musician and songwriter'

Stevie Nicks last night led tributes to her \"best friend in the whole world\" Christine McVie following her death at the age of 79.

1 min

UK falling behind in ability to tackle future pandemics

Britain's former coronavirus vaccines tsar has accused the government of \"dismantling\" the systems she put in place to defend the country against future pandemics.

4 mins

Hancock paid £45,000 to appear on Celebrity SAS

Matt Hancock was paid £45,000 to appear in an upcoming series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, it has been revealed.

2 mins

Princess of Wales lends her support to Christmas appeal

The Princess of Wales yesterday backed our On The Breadline Christmas appeal in partnership with the Evening Standard to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis.

2 mins

Iranians celebrate as team crashes out of World Cup

Instead of tears, there were cheers, fireworks and dancing in the streets. Iran's national team lost a tightly fought battle against the United States by 1-0 on Tuesday night, and subsequently crashed out of the World Cup.

2 mins

China's former president Jiang Zemin dies, aged 96

The former Chinese president Jiang Zemin, who led the country through a decade of rapid economic growth after the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, has died aged 96.

3 mins

India using drone-hunting birds in drills with the US

India's military showed off trained kites swooping down through mountain ranges to take out drones as part of ongoing high-altitude drills with the US military less than 100km (62 miles) away from the border with China, drawing strong objections from Beijing.

2 mins

Boring was good but it's not enough for jittery Tory MPs

Five weeks after becoming prime minister, Rishi Sunak has discovered how hard it is to govern the country when you have an ungovernable party.

3 mins

First ladies aren't just there to stand by their husbands

The first lady of Chile, the primera dama, has resigned from her duties, claiming the role of presidential spouse reeked of sexism and nepotism.

2 mins

The ugly truth about selfies

Ellie Muir reveals how unsolicited photo editing is fuelling a crisis and warping the way we see ourselves self-confidence

4 mins

Big Increase In Households Struggling To Pay Water Bills

The number of householders in England and Wales who are struggling to pay their water bill has jumped by a third, Ofwat said.

1 min

Maguire: I made sure to boost belief of Rashford

Harry Maguire revealed how he has tried to help Marcus Rashford rediscover his form and restored his self-belief after the Manchester United forward's match-winning display in England's 3-0 World Cup victory over Wales.

2 mins

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