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Starmer meets Justin Trudeau in Montreal ahead of visit to Paris
The Labour leader is in Canada for a summit of political leaders, as he seeks to burnish his image on the world stage. Norway’s premier Jonas Gahr Store and Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand, are among the other leading names at the event for “progressive” politicians thisContinue Reading
Surgery is facing its #MeToo moment – here’s what needs to be done now
Jacob Lund/Shutterstock As the NHS seeks to heal and care, it now faces a challenge of introspection, driven by alarming revelations. Research released this week has shone a harsh light on the widespread issue of sexual misconduct within the surgical profession, causing ripples of shock and outrage throughout the UK.Continue Reading
Apple has switched from its Lightning connector to USB-C — we explain which is better and why they did it
Shutterstock After many years of designing and selling a variety of different cables to power and charge its devices, Apple has slowly switched to USB-C chargers for all of its products. The last device to swap is the iPhone, and it happened against Apple’s will. In October last year, theContinue Reading
20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales
W ales has become the first country in the UK to roll out a default 20mph speed limit for residential roads. The scheme begins on Sunday and most roads in Wales that are currently 30mph have become 20mph although councils have discretion to impose exemptions. The Welsh Government has saidContinue Reading
Sacred religious artefact returned to Ethiopia after being saved from sale
A sacred religious relic believed to be plundered by British soldiers from Ethiopia is being returned to the African country after being saved by a London-based academic. The 19th century tabot, a type of altar tablet from the Christian Orthodox Ethiopian Church, is regarded as so holy it cannot beContinue Reading
What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?
A merican XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. It comes after it emerged a man had died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Staffordshire andContinue Reading
Border security top of agenda at Montreal summit – Starmer
S ir Keir Starmer said protecting the UK’s borders is an “acute security concern” as he arrived in Canada for a summit of political leaders. The Labour leader is set to declare people smuggling, terrorism, climate change and weakening democracy the four major threats to western countries during the latestContinue Reading
Ministers set to work out American XL bully dogs ban after PM pledge
M inisters will soon have to set out details of the Prime Minister’s planned ban on American XL bully dogs. Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks. The decision was quickly backed by campaign groups, theContinue Reading
Mike Birbiglia at Wyndham’s Theatre: certainly makes a splash
Review at a glance M ike Birbiglia is what I call a straddler. Part stand-up, part storyteller. The Brooklyn-based monologist specialises in autobiographical pieces, putting his whimsical imprint on this distinctive hybrid. And he doesn’t shy away from big topics. His latest show, The Old Man & The Pool, tacklesContinue Reading
Reeves: SNP strategy not a mandate for independence under Labour
A proposed policy which could see the SNP seek to kick-start independence negotiations if it wins a majority of seats at the next general election has been rejected by Labour’s shadow chancellor. The motion, proposed by First Minister Humza Yousaf and SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, will be debated atContinue Reading