Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
Jason Arday has cancelled an appearance in London next month, following his resignation as a Cambridge professor in the wake of allegations of plagiarism and questions about some of his…
John Lewis boss Peter Ruis quits as retail giant names his replacement
Peter Ruis is set to leave his role as managing director of John Lewis next month John Lewis boss Peter Ruis is set to step down from his position of…
Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’
A dinghy carrying a record 230 people has arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the early hours of Monday. It is the clearest indication yet that people…
Calls for change to NHS 111 after woman dies in fatal fall
Christine Clegg, 79, died after a carer ‘downplayed’ her fall in June 2025 A coroner investigating the death of a woman following a “downplayed” fall has called for changes to…
Radio station falsely announced King’s death then broadcast 16 minutes of silence as panicked presenter ran away
The station said the staff member who played the files had been ‘reprimanded’ and had ‘apologised’ Radio Caroline has been found to have breached Ofcom rules when it accidentally announced…
Squishy Dumpling toys and Pokemon cards are bringing kids back to the high street
Retailers are reporting more young people are turning to physical collectibles British retail bosses report a big surge in demand for physical collectibles among young people, with squishy dumplings, trading…
Bananas sprout in Dorset garden for first time amid summer of scorching heatwaves
Banana plants rarely fruit or flower in the UK as it is not warm enough Britain’s scorching heatwaves have enabled a Dorset gardener to grow a bunch of bananas for…
Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice
Millions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity system operator avoid widespread blackouts when energy supplies run low. The changes, which…
EU border chaos update as post-Brexit checks spark major delays
The EU’s Entry/Exit System only became fully operational in April but already faces backlash The European Union is considering further delaying the full rollout of its entry/exit system (EES) in…
The common painkiller that can increase your risk of sunburn
Doctors advise not stopping prescribed medication in the hot weather without professional advice Common painkillers including ibuprofen could increase the chance of getting sunburn, Britain’s health watchdog has warned as…