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Donald Trump banned from standing for President in Colorado
More legal woes for Donald Trump. His campaign spokesman has vowed to appeal against a decision by the Supreme Court of Colorado that the former President should be banned from standing in the state’s primary election because of his involvement in the riot at the Capitol on the 6th of January 2021. But the controversial…
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Israel-Gaza war: Hamas says over 20,000 killed since October 7th
The leader of Hamas is in Egypt tonight where there are hopes that a new deal on hostage and prisoner exchanges could be on the cards. But in New York the United Nations Security council has delayed a vote calling for humanitarian access for a third time, amid wrangling about the wording of the resolution.…
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The DRC: Election for some of world’s poorest people, in a country rich in natural resources
When it comes to natural resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s richest countries.
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‘The reality is the North didn’t get to keep all of the money from HS2’, says Northern Powerhouse Partnership boss
There’s been more fallout from the cancellation of the HS2 project today after the Department of Transport posted a tweet highlighting how some of the money formerly allocated to HS2 will now be spent.
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HS2: Meet the farmers and residents still disrupted by the cancelled scheme
It’s been two months since the northern leg of the HS2 rail line was cancelled by the prime minister, but for some of the people living along its proposed route, the disruption is far from over.
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‘Inflation may be coming down, but the cost of living crisis is far from over’, says executive director of progressive think tank
Earlier we spoke to Carys Roberts, the executive director of the progressive think tank the IPPR. We began by asking her if she thought the latest inflation figures were good news.
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Inflation at its lowest level for over two years
Inflation fell faster than expected last month, to 3.9%, bringing it down to its lowest level for over two years. Falling fuel prices and slower rises in food prices were the cause.
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Junior doctors strike: ‘We wanted to wrap this dispute up nice and quickly’, says co-chair of BMA junior doctors committee
We spoke to Dr Robert Laurenson, the Co-chair of the BMA junior doctors’ committee. Cathy started by asking him if he takes some responsibility for the suffering of patients over Christmas.
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Junior doctors strike: ‘Patients risk being stuck in hospital at Christmas unnecessarily’, say charities
Patients risk being stuck in hospital over Christmas unnecessarily because of the latest junior doctors strike. That’s the warning from a group of organisations including Age UK and the Patients Association, in a joint letter outlining their fears about the impact of the 72-hour action that began at 7 this morning. The Health Secretary has…
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Two teenagers found guilty of murdering Brianna Ghey
Brianna Ghey was, her mum said, larger than life, witty, funny and fearless. Her dad said his daughter was going to be a star. But that vibrant 16 year old’s life ended after she was lured to a park in Warrington by a teenager she believed was a friend. She was stabbed 28 times. Today…
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Drugs UK: Cities taking radical approach to addiction and recovery
Middlesbrough is the UK’s first member of the Inclusive Recovery Cities programme
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Iceland volcanic eruption could last months warn experts
Residents in the Icelandic capital Rekyajik have been warned of the risk of gas pollution – after a large volcano erupted in the southwest of the country.
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Should museums and galleries accept fossil fuel sponsorships?
The British Museum has just announced a £50m ten-year deal with the oil-giant BP to help fund a major redevelopment. It’s been criticised by climate activists and campaign groups, who want museums and galleries to limit where they raise money.
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250,000 flee Sudan’s second city as paramilitary seizes control
A quarter of a million people have been forced to flee heavy fighting in a part of Sudan which was supposed to be a safe haven.
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On the run and behind bars: Justice Secretary wants more prison exercise
Every Saturday more than 800 locations across the country play host to parkruns – involving hundreds of thousands of people prepared to jog five kilometres around their local park, whatever the weather.