Demand for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years
Competition for degree apprenticeships in England has quadrupled over the past three years, the BBC has found. The popularity of degree apprenticeships – which offer a paid-for university degree along…
Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him
The main publisher of the bestselling true crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee has dropped the author after a Guardian investigation into allegations of violence and sexual abuse against him, which he…
John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
John Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, as well as films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has…
Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought
Floods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil. While some parts of the UK will…
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future supply shock, according to…
The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick Lane – podcast
Brick Lane is one of the most vibrant and best-known streets in London. Famous for its curry houses and 24-hour bagel shops, it also has provided a home to migrant…
Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors
The Gambling Commission has been urged to investigate claims that companies linked to Reform UK donors and allies of Nigel Farage have been operating without a licence. The Labour party’s…
Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is damaging relations with the UK amid efforts to improve links with London, a Swedish MP has…
Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Andy Burnham has urged local leaders to offer all rough sleepers in England a route off the streets by Christmas, as he pledges another £100m to end street homelessness. Arguing…
Second major fire at south London recycling centre in under three months
About 100 firefighters are dealing with a fire that has broken out at a waste facility in London for the second time this summer. Fifteen fire engines are at the…