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Defence Secretary plans Ukraine training move ‘in country’
I ncreased British military training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into the war-torn country under plans revealed by new Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. Mr Shapps said he has spoken with Army chiefs about moving “more training” into Ukraine and called on British defence firms to set up production in theContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak promises to use Tory conference to set out long-term vision for UK
T he Prime Minister has vowed to set out his long-term vision for the country at the Conservative Party conference without taking the “easy” choices. The Tories will gather in Manchester on Sunday for the opening of their four-day conference with questions hanging over the future of the High SpeedContinue Reading
Gok Wan recalls having ‘greatest’ time meeting Sir Michael Gambon in hospital
G ok Wan has revealed that he met the late Sir Michael Gambon in hospital “many years ago” and said it was “one of the greatest experiences” of his life. It was recently announced that stage and film titan Sir Michael, who was known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore inContinue Reading
Transport Secretary refuses to commit to HS2 Manchester leg as pressure builds on PM to ‘finish the job’
T ransport Secretary Mark Harper said he would not comment on “speculation” about HS2’s Manchester leg facing the chop as senior Conservatives continue to urge ministers to “finish the job”. During a morning round of broadcast interviews, Mr Harper followed the Prime Minister’s lead in refusing to be drawn onContinue Reading
Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise
The benefits of 'rucking' can be boosted further by heading outdoors. dodotone/ Shutterstock Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might want to give “rucking” a try. Rucking is a militaryContinue Reading
Jellyfish: our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes
The purple-striped Jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) Lukas Gojda/Shutterstock Ding! The courier hands me an unassuming brown box with “live animals” plastered on the side. I begin carefully unboxing. The cardboard exterior gives way to a white polystyrene clamshell, cloistering a pearly sphere-shaped, water-filled bag. Lightly pulsing, I spot them: three cannonballContinue Reading
Heaton-Harris says Government in ‘final stages’ of Framework engagement with DUP
T he Government is in the “final stages” of engagement with the DUP over its concerns as further changes of the Windsor Framework come into effect on Sunday, including the green/red lane system for the movement of goods, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Chris Heaton-Harris added there is “stillContinue Reading
Sunak says blanket 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods ‘need to stop’
T he Prime Minister said he is “slamming the brakes” on “hare-brained schemes” such as blanket 20mph speed limits and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). Rishi Sunak has vowed to focus on policies that stem the “relentless attack on motorists”. He told The Sun: “I’m slamming the brakes on the warContinue Reading
Aerosmith pause tour after singer Steve Tyler revealed to have fractured larynx
A erosmith have announced they are cancelling upcoming venue dates for their farewell tour following Steven Tyler needing “ongoing care” to a fractured larynx. The American rock band, known for hits including Dream On, Dude (Looks Like A Lady) and Walk This Way, had already rescheduled US shows to JanuaryContinue Reading
Winter fuel allowance could be scaled back to cover triple lock costs – report
R ishi Sunak may cut the winter fuel allowance for all but the poorest pensioners as part of a bid to retain the pensions triple lock, according to reports. It follows reports that the Prime Minister will fight the next general election on a promise to keep the triple lockContinue Reading