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Climate tsar Sharma denies allegations he ‘bullied’ civil servants
T ory former Cabinet minister Sir Alok Sharma has denied allegations that he “bullied” civil servants. Sir Alok, who was president of the Cop26 climate summit, said he had never been made aware of any complaints against him. He was alleged to have been difficult to work with, insulting staff’sContinue Reading
Endometriosis: how the condition may be linked to the immune system
Endometriosis can cause a range of painful symptoms. Lightspring/ Shutterstock Endometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person’s quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue and pain during sex. Despite howContinue Reading
Virgin Orbit bankruptcy: why the UK’s spaceport industry may still have a bright future
Virgin Orbit filed for bankruptcy in April 2023. T. Schneider/Shutterstock The UK’s space sector has shown a remarkable dynamism in the past few years. According to the latest official figures, the sector’s revenue grew about 5.1% in 2021, outpacing the global space industry. This is even more impressive considering theContinue Reading
Good Friday anniversary events can help restore power-sharing, says Martin
Events marking the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s landmark peace accord can provide an impetus to restore devolved governance at Stormont, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Micheál Martin was commenting as political leaders from the Good Friday Agreement era prepared to participate in a major three-day conference in Belfast commemoratingContinue Reading
SNP’s finances are in ‘robust health’, says Ian Blackford
T he SNP’s former Westminster leader has said the party’s finances are in “robust health” following claims its ruling body was told it is struggling financially. Ian Blackford said the party can meet all its financial obligations and is “solvent”. He was speaking following reports in The Sunday Times thatContinue Reading
Nurses’ strikes could continue until Christmas, union leader says
N urses could strike until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the Government, a union leader has warned. Royal College of Nursing (RCN) leader Pat Cullen called for the Government to improve its pay offer to avoid further strikes but assured patients that nurses will come off picketContinue Reading
I spend 90% of my time in bed with Long Covid, it’s debilitating – I feel forgotten by the Government, says Cork woman
A WOMAN has told how she has to spend 90 per cent of her time in bed as she battles Long Covid nearly 18 months after she contracted the virus. Avril Dowling, from Carrigaline, Co Cork, said people like her with the condition feel “forgotten”. Avril Dowling with son KieranContinue Reading
Composer speaks of pride in writing music for coronation
A Brit and Emmy-nominated composer has been commissioned by the King to write music for his coronation. Sarah Class, who has composed musical scores for Sir David Attenborough’s natural world programmes and National Geographic documentaries, was personally invited by Charles to write music for the coronation. She spoke of herContinue Reading
Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’
Speaking to the BBC Radio 4 programme Leading Scotland Where?, which focuses on the future of Scottish politics following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister, the Labour leader said the party needs to break the SNP’s dominance. “It matters to the Labour Party,” said Sir Keir. “I want to beContinue Reading
Cleverly to promote ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific at G7 ministers’ meeting
J ames Cleverly will use a trip to the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Japan, and then to the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, to promote a “free and open” Indo-Pacific. The Foreign Secretary and his counterparts from the Group of Seven of the world’s advanced economies begin their three-dayContinue Reading