The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies at 66 from blood cancer.
The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66. The rock star had been diagnosed with blood cancer and was forced to cancel a US tour…
Councils vary in truancy fines issued to parents during holidays
New research has revealed vast differences in the number of truancy fines handed out by local authorities in England and Wales. The most aggressive council, Essex County Council, imposed 35,605…
White wine, fruit consumption may reduce cardiac arrest risk – study
Drinking white wine and Champagne, eating more fruit, and maintaining a slim waistline have been found to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, as per a recent study. Health…
Food inflation at highest level in almost a year – industry warns of more to come
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), food inflation has reached its highest level in nearly a year and is expected to continue rising. In April, food costs saw a…
Government urged to stop scandal of new homes lacking solar panels
The government is being urged to end the "absolute scandal" of new homes being built without solar panels. Doing so would cut both household bills and greenhouse gases that cause…
M&S instructs agency workers to stay home post-cyberattack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it grapples with the unfolding impact of a cyberattack on…
Comedian Milton Jones reveals prostate cancer diagnosis and cancels UK tour dates
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UK-US trade talks progressing positively, says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt
Trade talks between the UK and United States are «moving in a very positive way» according to the White House. President Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the…
BBC chairman speaks out on powerful individuals causing distress at corporation
«Powerful individuals» at the BBC are making the lives of their colleagues «unbearable», the corporation’s chairman has said, after a review into its workplace culture. The independent report, sparked by…
Private equity firms eye £400m NCC division Escode acquisition
A group of private equity firms are showing interest in one of the key subsidiaries of NCC Group, a cybersecurity specialist listed in London. Sky News has reported that Montagu…