Bin strike threat to public health – Streeting
The health secretary says he is concerned about the “poor conditions” on the streets of Birmingham....
Month : April 2025
Stocks, tariffs and pensions – your questions answered
Experts answer your questions on how the stock market index works, whether the markets will recover and more....
Ministers to review hundreds of public bodies
The move could see some taxpayer-funded organisations not directly controlled by ministers scrapped....
Clean energy’s share of world’s electricity reaches 40%, report says
More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too....
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president warns of the extra tax unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on US goods....
Disability groups ‘stepping back’ over benefit cuts
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cuts...
Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs
The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it....
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs....
South Korea to hold Presidential elections on June 3
The government of South Korea has formally designated June 3 as the date of the next presidential election following the ouster of former President Yoon...
Belgian prince loses bid for benefits on top of £300k royal allowance
Court rejects claim by Prince Laurent, who said he was acting out of “principle” rather than for money....