Rob Freeman
UK
Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked
Hashem Abedi has been transferred to the high security jail in south-east London, it is understood.
By Rob Freeman
16 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Gregg Wallace says accusations made by ‘middle-class women of a certain age’
The 60-year-old, who has stepped aside from presenting MasterChef, has posted a video on Instagram, responding to allegations against him.
By Rob Freeman
1 Dec 2024
Business News
Head of financial watchdog defends performance after critical report from MPs
Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Nikhil Rathi has defended the organisation after the report by MPs and peers.
By Rob Freeman
30 Nov 2024
Politics
Russia paying ‘extraordinary price’ in Ukraine, says UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Russia had suffered its worst month in October since the invasion started in 2022.
By Rob Freeman
10 Nov 2024
Environment
Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm
The outbreak in Yorkshire is the first case of the H5N5 strain in non-wild birds in England.
By Rob Freeman
6 Nov 2024
Music
Roger Daltrey warns tax rise will be ‘catastrophic’ for charities
The Who singer and Teenage Cancer Trust patron said the rise in employers’ national insurance payments could see nurses laid off.
By Rob Freeman
5 Nov 2024
Politics
Who’s who in the Conservative shadow cabinet
Kemi Badenoch’s new front bench team will hold its first meeting on Tuesday.
By Rob Freeman
5 Nov 2024
UK
Third racoon found after escaping zoo compound
Any reports of the remaining missing racoon are asked to be sent to the racoon hotline by phone, message or WhatsApp on 07956 194981.
By Rob Freeman
4 Nov 2024
Politics
Slavery reparations need to be about future, not just cash, says Lammy
The Foreign Secretary is in Africa as he pursues a ‘fresh approach’ to partnerships across the continent.
By Rob Freeman
4 Nov 2024
Crime
Teenager cleared of killing British woman in Australia
Emma Lovell, 41, was killed on Boxing Day in 2022
By Rob Freeman
31 Oct 2024
Environment
High winds and rain cause travel disruption as Storm Ashley hits
The majority of ferries on Scotland’s west coast have been cancelled on Sunday.
By Rob Freeman
20 Oct 2024
Environment
Weather warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph are predicted in parts of the UK during the first named storm of the season.
By Rob Freeman
20 Oct 2024
World
Julian Assange to speak out for first time since prison release
The Wikileaks founder is ‘in recovery’ having returned to his native Australia
By Rob Freeman
25 Sept 2024
Politics
Nation’s press mixed on Starmer’s conference speech
The Prime Minister gave his first Labour Party conference speech since taking office.
By Rob Freeman
25 Sept 2024
UK24 Sept 2024
Harry calls for 'mental fitness' to be used instead of 'mental health'
The Duke of Sussex is on an eight-day solo trip to the US East Coast and the UK
Environment
Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions
The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced by drier conditions.
By Rob Freeman
24 Sept 2024
Politics
Jenrick urges Government to proscribe Iranian organisation as terrorists
The Conservative leadership candidate labelled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps the ‘world’s chief sponsor of terror’.
By Rob Freeman
18 Sept 2024
Politics
Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils
The Ormiston Academies Trust is bringing in the rules at its 32 secondary schools in England.
By Rob Freeman
14 Sept 2024
UK
What the papers say – September 12
A report into the health of the NHS and the Government’s pledge to fix it dominate Thursday’s front pages.
By Rob Freeman
12 Sept 2024
UK
What the papers say – September 7
A range of stories feature on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers
By Rob Freeman
7 Sept 2024
UK
What the papers say – September 6
Grenfell Tower and Rwanda feature heavily on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers,
By Rob Freeman
6 Sept 2024