Author: Dave Carter

Sir Olly Robbins, the former permanent under secretary at the Foreign Office, is set to present his account to Parliament today following his dismissal last week by both the prime minister and the foreign secretary. His removal came after it emerged that he had not informed the prime minister that Lord Peter Mandelson had failed… Continue reading Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

The text you provided appears to be an excerpt from an article discussing Welsh politics, focusing particularly on issues related to Welsh governance, funding, and the prospect of Welsh independence as debated among political parties like Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru. Here is a summary of key points from the passage: – **Seabed and Offshore… Continue reading If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence – at least not yet

Recent data reveal a dramatic increase in petrol theft, rising by 62% over the past year. This surge has been particularly challenging for petrol station operators, with one forecourt owner in southern England reporting losses of around £2,000 weekly across his five sites due to customers driving off without paying. The company Pay My Fuel,… Continue reading Spike in petrol thefts after Iran war pushed up fuel prices

A jury at Preston Crown Court has been presented with evidence that a baby boy, adopted just months prior by a former high school teacher and his partner, was sexually assaulted and smothered to death. The child, Preston Davey, was declared dead at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2023, after suffering around 40 traumatic injuries… Continue reading Ex-teacher sexually abused and smothered baby he adopted, jury told

The Guardian’s front page highlights a brewing confrontation involving the Prime Minister, following the controversy over Lord Mandelson’s vetting process. Sir Keir Starmer, speaking in the House of Commons, insisted he was unaware that the peer had failed the necessary checks to be appointed as British ambassador to the United States. He also stated that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'

The government is set to unveil on Tuesday a strategy aimed at reducing the dependence of electricity prices on the highly variable cost of gas, a move intended to shield consumers from energy price shocks brought about by international crises. This initiative focuses on transitioning some older renewable energy providers onto fixed-price contracts instead of… Continue reading Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The 2026 BBC Proms will present a diverse and exciting range of musical events, highlighted by performances inspired by the James Bond film scores and a night dedicated to progressive rock classics. Alongside the conventional offerings including orchestras, operas, and solo recitals, these theme nights aim to broaden the appeal and showcase the festival’s versatility.… Continue reading BBC Proms 2026: James Bond and Prog Rock among the line-up

A growing number of people in the UK are working multiple jobs to cope with the rising costs of living. Among them is Ashlin McCourt, a 28-year-old from Northern Ireland, who balances a 60-hour workweek across three roles: a civil servant, waitress, and baker. “You don’t even know you’re tired, you don’t even know you’re… Continue reading 'Life's so expensive': The workers juggling three jobs to make ends meet

King Charles has paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a heartfelt video message marking what would have been her 100th birthday. Recorded at Balmoral earlier this month, the King reflected on her lifetime of public service, referring to her affectionately as his “darling Mama.” He also expressed that she might have… Continue reading King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has declined an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to attend a state banquet at the White House scheduled for April 28. The event is linked to the upcoming state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the United States. According to a statement from the Scottish government,… Continue reading Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House state banquet