Halifax man tells fake Covid test lab trial "we weren’t perfect"

An ex-politician accused of orchestrating a fraudulent coronavirus testing operation has admitted in court that the firm’s practices were not flawless, stating, "we weren’t perfect." Faisal Shoukat, a former Labour…

UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns

The ASA’s investigation found that the adverts not only trivialized the inherent risks associated with cryptocurrency investments but also exploited the widespread economic anxieties of the time. In its ruling,…

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

At the heart of this protracted dispute is the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign. This influential group represents approximately 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who contend…

2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office

The Met Office’s analysis indicates that the average UK air temperature for 2025 is projected to reach approximately 10.05C. If this forecast holds true, it will narrowly surpass the current…

Assisted dying bill ‘no hope’ of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer

It is now "very, very difficult" to see how the assisted dying bill could become law this year, a leading backer of the change has warned, stating that the legislation,…

Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn

Authored by climate researcher Mark Poynting, the original insights underscored the UK’s profound reliance on crucial ecosystems worldwide, many of which are now deemed to be "on a pathway to…

Women’s health: ‘I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but just sat on a waiting list’

Elaine Gracey, 50, was prescribed a hormonal coil over three years ago to alleviate debilitatingly heavy and painful periods, a condition that has profoundly impacted her quality of life. Despite…

Niamey gunfire: Blasts heard near Niger airport

Sustained heavy gunfire and multiple loud explosions rocked the vicinity of Niger’s Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Thursday, sending tremors of unease…

Oldest cave painting could rewrite origins of human creativity

What makes this particular hand stencil even more extraordinary is not just its age, but its artistic modification. Researchers observed that the red outline of the hand, initially a simple…

Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools

Under the proposed changes, which will form part of broader reforms to the English school system, on-site suspensions are to be used specifically for pupils whose behaviour warrants removal from…