A Black nurse who tried to call out alleged racism at a scandal-hit regulator was targeted by a complaint, The Independent can reveal. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which regulates more than 800,000 nurses and midwives in the UK, was heavily criticised in a review that found it hadContinue Reading
The speaker of the House of Commons has warned that the safety of MPs keeps him “awake at night”, more than two years after an MP was murdered. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said threats and intimidation towards parliamentarians were currently at such a level that he had “never seen anything asContinue Reading
With two five-setters already and a battling victory over Danill Medvedev, the 21-year-old is ready to go the distance against Djokovic in his toughest test yet. Semi-finals: def. Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Quarter-finals: def. Paul 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 Round of 16: def. Humbert 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 ThirdContinue Reading
Scotland could have the cheapest electricity in Europe if regional pricing was introduced, the boss of an energy firm has claimed. Greg Jackson, founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, said reforming the energy market could result in lower bills for people across all of the UK. Speaking on the BBC’s SundayContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty has died, aged 53. The American actor died of breast cancer on Saturday (13 July)Continue Reading
Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiatorSpartacus and his men. The stone wall and earthwork extend over 3km in the Dossone della Melia forest in southcentral Calabria. Researchers have identifiedContinue Reading
Nick Kyrgios has discussed Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘curse’ ahead of the Wimbledon final. And the Aussie has backed Novak Djokovic to take advantage of it later today in what is a repeat of last year’s final. After Alcaraz’s win over Dannil Medvedev, Kyrgios said: “It was one of those days whereContinue Reading
The flying cow wasn’t that far-fetched. At the midpoint of Twister, the smash hit 1996 disaster movie that dazzled audiences with its gale-force effects, a poor bovine drifts across the sky like a lost balloon. And it once sort of happened. “We went into one little town just after aContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer has described Labour’s work as “urgent” as he tries to pack 35 new bills into the King’s Speech next week. The new laws will hand greater powers to local leaders and the economic watchdog with economic growth the keystone of its agenda, the Government has said. TheContinue Reading
Sir Keir Starmer has called on Europe to tackle “vile” trafficking gangs and do more to support Ukraine, warning we cannot be “spectators in this chapter of history”. Ahead of his first major European summit as prime minister, Sir Keir promised to change the way the United Kingdom engages withContinue Reading
