One In Seven 'Addicted' To Ultra-Processed Food

FOOD packaging that acknowledges the addictive nature of products such as ice cream and crisps could help beat the obesity crisis, experts say.

Rishi: Benefits Of HS2 Billions Will Be Seen Far Faster

RISHI Sunak has vowed that the public will benefit from better transport "quicker and faster" now that he has scrapped the northern leg of HS2.

Rishi: I Promise I Will Keep You Safe

RISHI Sunak last night reassured Britain's terrified Jewish community: "I will stop at nothing to keep you safe."

Afghan Quake Survivors Sleep Amid Rubble As Death Toll Nears 3,000

Survivors of a series of powerful earthquakes that struck western Afghanistan on Saturday spent a second night sleeping amid the rubble of demolished villages as they searched for loved ones, using shovels. The death toll is approaching 3,000, according to senior Taliban officials.

Starmer To Pledge New Era Of Devolution

A new Labour government would give all towns and cities in England extra powers and funding to boost local economies, deliver thousands of new homes and create high-quality jobs, Keir Starmer will announce.

No Definite Proof Of Tehran Involvement In Attack, Says Military Chief

The Israeli military has said there is no concrete evidence of Iranian involvement in the Hamas attack from Gaza, after denials issued by the Iranian foreign ministry.

Supernova - How Attack At Music Festival Site Unfolded

The Supernova music festival, billed as "a journey of unity and love" with "mind-blowing and breathtaking content", began about 10pm on Friday, just hours after the end of Israel's week-long Sukkot religious festival.

Olympic Expansion Cricket, Squash, Lacrosse And Flag Football Set For 2028

Cricket has won its battle to be added to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, and will be joined by squash, lacrosse, flag football and baseball/ softball in a bumper programme.

Israel Declares Itself At War As Death Toll Rises

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says his security cabinet has declared the country at war following a deadly Hamas assault in southern Israel.

Death Toll From Earthquakes In Afghanistan Passes 2,000

Hundreds of civilians remain buried under debris, according to the Taliban, after one of the deadliest earthquakes in years

Corbyn Refuses To Condemn Hamas After Attack On Israel

Jeremy Corbyn has refused to condemn Hamas after militants stormed settlements in southern Israel, killing and taking hostage both soldiers and civilians in a surprise attack.

Help To Expose The Hateful And Barbaric Face Of Hamas

What happened on Saturday morning is something that will live on in the collective Israeli psyche for generations to come. As families were on their way to synagogues up and down the country, on a Jewish holy day, the Islamist terrorist organisation, Hamas, chose to wage war on Israel.

Ambassador Calls On Britain To Show It Stands With Israel

Tzipi Hotovely calls Hamas attacks 'evil brutality' as Israeli prime minister officially announces country is at war

Kohli Is King Of The Cup

INDIA dominated with the bat as they beat Australia by six wickets in the hosts' World Cup opener.

High Streets In Peril After 420,000 Jobs Lost

MORE than 420,000 jobs have been lost in the retail industry since 2010 - triggering fears that the high street may be in "terminal decline", according to a report.

Jos And Co Rain Supreme In World Cup Warm Up Win

Buttler Smashed Five Fours And A Six

Pope Could Bless Same-Sex Couples In Vatican U-Turn

Pope Francis has opened the door for the first time to blessing same-sex unions, in a cautious step away from the Catholic Church's traditional attitude towards gay couples.

Exploring Luxury Hotel Of The Oceans

PLYMOUTH welcomed a new visitor to its shores last month as the Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the world’s first discovery yacht, docked in the city for the first time.

Clear Message On Climate Emergency Lights Up City Centre

A POWERFUL and illuminating message about the climate emergency, which aims to echo Plymouth’s kindness and togetherness, is lighting up one of the city centre’s landmark buildings.

Boss Who Made A Success Of HS1 Was Denied Job On HS2

The man who built the HS1 rail line has said he was denied a job on HS2 because he "lacked the qualifications and experience", despite delivering the project on time and under budget.

Why Are Tories Waging A New Round Of Culture Wars?

Sometimes it is extraordinarily easy to spot a political party's tactics, and the Conservatives' reliance on "wedge" issues is becoming a little embarrassing.

Sunak To Claim He Will Fix Britain's 'Broken' Politics

PM makes pitch for change after 13 years of Tory rule

Our Country Is Facing A 'Hurricane' Of Mass Migration, Warns Suella

Suella Braverman warned a "hurricane" of migrants could hit Britain as she said mass migration is "one of the most powerful forces reshaping our world".

30P Lee: No Real Poverty In 2023

'We didn't moan in the 70s'

Johnson 'Dismissed Long Covid Threat'

Sufferers' fury at obscene note as bereaved families demand answers

This NHS Strike Has Left Me Feeling Scared And Neglected

The NHS is getting frightening. Hairs on the back of the neck, The Exorcist (director's cut) in a dark, empty cinema on your own with no one to hold on for comfort-level frightening.

Smartphones Are Being Used By School Children To Torment Teachers In The Classroom

A trainee teacher in the maths department shifting from foot to foot outside the head of year 9’s office, glancing down anxiously at his phone. I stopped to ask him if he was OK.

New Malaria Jab Developed In Oxford Gets Green Light

A cheap malaria vaccine developed with the help of UK scientists that can be produced on a massive scale has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation (WHO). R21/Matrix-M has been developed by the University of Oxford in partnership with the Serum Institute of India and costs between $2 (£1.65) and $4 per dose.

Truss's Latest Big Idea? To Pretend She Was Never PM

Sketchwriters were initially banned from the Liz Truss rally. Only news reporters were permitted to add their names to the list. But at some point, someone must have worked out that a Liz Truss rally will, by definition, reduce a news reporter to a satirist, and so they relented.

Who Is Angling To Replace Sunak As Next Tory Leader?

Barring some kind of cataclysmic disaster this week, Rishi Sunak seems safe as Conservative leader. Even if things go moderately wrong for him, his position should be assured this close to a general election.