Figures released in February by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the UK fell into a recession in the second half of 2023. GDP fell by 0.3% in the last three months of 2023 – which was a sharper fall than economists were expecting. This gave us two consecutive falls in GDP after a…
Fellow television personalities are paying tribute to George Gilbey.
21 minutes ago About sharing Around 14 million Easter getaway trips are planned by drivers between Thursday and Easter Monday By Katy Austin, transport correspondent, & Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Drivers are being warned to expect long delays as millions of Britons set off on Easter getaway trips. Transport analysis company Inrix predicted Thursday afternoon…
14 minutes ago About sharing “Peggy and Molly” regularly feature in videos playing together and have millions of fans on social media By Hannah Ritchie in Sydney An Australian state premier has backed a campaign to return an Instagram-famous magpie to its human carers after it was seized by wildlife authorities. The bird, dubbed Molly,…
5 hours ago About sharing The headteacher of the Maurice Ravel Lycée thanked his colleagues for their support (file pic of school) By Hugh Schofield BBC News, París There is indignation in France after the headteacher of a Paris school resigned because of fears for his life. The head was sent death threats after he…
1 hour ago About sharing By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two…
20 minutes ago About sharing Glenda Hoskins was killed by Victor Farrant, who drowned her in the bath of her home in Portsmouth By Callum May & Tim Johns BBC News and the Jeremy Vine programme A man who killed a mother of three is being considered for release from his whole-life prison sentence, his…
32 minutes ago About sharing By Lauren Moss & Elaine Dunkley BBC News Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a “never-ending battle”. Another said spitting, swearing and chair-throwing were among the things…
1 hour ago About sharing MSP Liam McArthur hopes his bill will be voted on in 2025 By James Cook Scotland editor Scotland could become the first UK nation to provide terminally ill people with assistance to end their lives if a bill being introduced at Holyrood is approved. Supporters of the legislation say it…
6 minutes ago About sharing King Charles recorded a message for the Maundy Thursday service in Worcester Cathedral By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent The King has recorded a message for the Maundy Thursday service praising those who “extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need”. The message will be played at the…