March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to set out plans for 12 new investment zones to “supercharge” growth in hi-tech industries when he unveils his first Budget on Wednesday. Officials said the scheme – backed by £80 million of investment over five years in each of the new high-growth zones – is designed to accelerate research and […]

More than 1,000 complaints were made against police officers and staff relating to their treatment of women in a six-month period, new figures show. Data released by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) on Tuesday showed 653 conduct cases, against 672 individuals, relating to violence against women and girls between October 2021 and March 2022.

Officials say the scheme is backed by £80 million of investment over five years in each of the new high-growth zones Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to set out plans for 12 new investment zones to “supercharge” growth in hi-tech industries when he unveils his first Budget on Wednesday. Officials said the scheme – backed by

The Aukus deal – involving Australia, the UK and US – will see the new boats in operation in the late 2030s following a construction phase which will create thousands of jobs in the UK Australia will operate a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines based on a British design as both countries modernise their navies.

The 50-over tournament takes place in India in the Autumn England all-rounder Moeen Ali has hinted he could call time on his one-day international career after the team’s World Cup title defence later this year. Moeen is already retired from Test cricket and, while the 50-over World Cup in India this autumn is a clear

He was freed from prison last month after serving half of a 16 year sentence Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions. The 79-year-old, who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s, had been freed in February after being jailed in 2015 for

The Communication Workers Union say progress had been made in discussions, but more time was needed Talks aimed at resolving the long-running dispute involving Royal Mail workers over jobs and conditions are to continue this week, it was announced on Monday. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said progress had been made in discussions, but more

It follows concerns from fans The capacity in two sections of the Leppings Lane End at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough ground has been reduced after concerns were raised by visiting Newcastle fans earlier this season. Magpies supporters at the FA Cup third-round tie on January 7 reported overcrowding at the ground, leading to a review by

It follows nine consecutive defeats in the Women’s Super League Tottenham have sacked head coach Rehanne Skinner after Sunday’s loss to Liverpool made it nine consecutive defeats in the Women’s Super League. Spurs blew an early lead to lose 2-1 at Prenton Park as Rosella Ayane’s goal was cancelled out by Emma Koivisto’s deflected strike

It comes amid a banking stock sell-off More than £50 billion has been wiped off the UK’s biggest stock market on Monday after the second and third biggest bank failures in US history spooked investors across the globe. The collapse of tech-focused Silicon Valley Bank sparked fears across Wall Street that the banking system was