Heidi Alexander is new Transport Secretary after Louise Haigh quits

Heidi Alexander is new Transport Secretary after Louise Haigh quits

Heidi Alexander has been appointed Transport Secretary after the resignation of Louise Haigh over a undisclosed criminal conviction. Ms Haigh resigned as Transport Secretary after it emerged she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. She said in a letter to Sir Keir Starmer that the matter would have been a “distraction” from her work delivering Government policy. Swindon […]

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News

‘Long overdue’ debate on assisted dying under way in Parliament

The first assisted dying debate in the House of Commons in almost a decade is “long overdue”, the MP behind the Bill has said as she appealed for respect and compassion in Parliament on the controversial issue. Kim Leadbeater opened debate on her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday – the first time the issue has been debated in the Commons since 2015. Five hours have been […]

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News

Man charged with attempted murder after girl and father hurt in double shooting

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after an eight-year-old girl and her father were injured in a shooting. Jazz Reid, 32, of Kensington, west London, was also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, Scotland Yard said. The child was injured along with her 34-year-old father after a gunman opened fire into their car in […]

November 29, 2024 3

Business

Nando’s steps up restaurant openings after sales recover further

Nando’s has said it will step up its restaurant opening plans after sales lifted further over the past year. The peri-peri chicken chain said sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels after “strong customer demand”. Full accounts for the latest financial year also show the business cut its losses despite a “challenging” cost environment. Rob Papps, group chief executive of Nando’s, said the economic backdrop remains “uncertain” but it is pushing forward with […]

November 29, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nile Rodgers ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘uncomfortable’ after winning Rolling Stone award

Nile Rodgers has said he is “uncomfortable” and “overwhelmed” after winning the Global Icon Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards. The 72-year-old Chic leader was given the award by Duran Duran singer Simon LeBon, for his more than 50-year career. Speaking to the PA news agency, he said: “It’s somewhat overwhelming, at the same time, I feel very shy and nervous. “Believe it or not, I’ve never, ever in […]

November 29, 2024 5

Sport

Manchester United survive Bodo/Glimt scare to claim first win under Ruben Amorim

Manchester United survived a scare against Bodo/Glimt as a Rasmus Hojlund brace ensured Ruben Amorim’s maiden match in the Old Trafford dugout ended in his first victory in charge. The 39-year-old Portuguese was named Erik ten Hag’s successor at the start of November and received a warm welcome as he led the side out in the Europa League four days on from the 1-1 draw at Ipswich. Amorim warned United […]

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