News bulletin 2021/12/23 08:27

Reuters
UK's Liz Truss maintains big lead in leadership contest - poll
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss remains far ahead of leadership rival Rishi Sunak in the race to become Britain's next prime minister, a YouGov poll for Sky News showed on Thursday. The governing Conservative Party is voting by postal ballot to choose a new party leader after Boris Johnson said he would step down following a series of scandals. Truss, who has consistently topped polls of Conservative Party members, has a 32 percentage point lead over Sunak among those who have decided to vote, the survey showed.
15 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Yaverland to welcome bare bathers in aid of British Heart Foundation
Clothes not required at this charity fundraising skinny dip on the Isle of Wight. How to take part...
a day ago
PA Media: Video
A-level grades down on last year but remain higher than pre-pandemic
Although A-level grades received by UK students are down on the past two years, they remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland got results on Thursday, having sat exams for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak.
10 hours ago
AFP
UN rights chief says Rohingya refugees unable to return
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday that it remained unsafe for Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in Myanmar, nearly five years after a crackdown there sparked an exodus to neighbouring Bangladesh.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker
Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.
a day ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Nicola Sturgeon: Abuse of journalist by independence supporters ‘disgraceful’
Protesters shouted at the BBC’s James Cook as they demonstrated outside the Conservative hustings in Perth on Tuesday.
a day ago
Reuters
Ready 24 hours a day - Taiwan showcases anti-aircraft mettle
Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday, saying they were ready for action 24 hours a day as the democratically governed island faces sustained pressure from Chinese military drills. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has been carrying out exercises around the island after a visit this month by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was followed by five U.S. lawmakers on Sunday and Monday. Pelosi's visit infuriated China, which responded with test launches of ballistic missiles over Taipei for the first time, and sent warships and fighter jets close to Taiwan.
14 hours ago
York Press
Twins pass driving test at same time, on same date, and in same place
Teenage twins from North Yorkshire have said they are “over the moon” after passing their driving tests at the same time, on the same date, and in the same place.
a day ago
Oxford Mail
Trial for east Oxford men accused of dealing cannabis
A pair of east Oxford men will stand trial next year accused of dealing cannabis.
2 days ago
The Independent
Results day: Education Secretary says A-level grades to be 'tighter' this year
Education Secretary says A-level grades to be 'tighter' this yearBBC breakfast
9 hours ago
The Independent
Sewage: How to check for pollution at beaches near you
Campaign group creates interactive map to advise locals and tourists where not to bathe
3 hours ago
Oxford Mail
Headteacher proud of staff and students after positive A-Level results
The head of a secondary school in Oxfordshire is proud of staff and students after many positive A level results.
9 hours ago
The Independent
Pence calls for Republicans to stop attacking the FBI over Trump raid
‘Calls to defund the FBI are just as wrong as calls to defund the police’
a day ago
Evening Standard
A-level results: Near-record number of students accepted on preferred degree course
The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has fallen this year, Ucas figures show, but is still the second-highest on record. A total of 425,830 people have had places confirmed – down 2 per cent on the same point last year, according to data published by the university admissions service. The number of students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places on courses is 6,850 this year, up by 3,770 in 2019.
14 hours ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Linda Evangelista poses for British Vogue with face held with tape and elastic
Make-up artist Pat McGrath drew back her face, jaw and neck for the shoot.
5 hours ago
The Guardian
‘The business trusts me to get everything done’: the supermarket giving employees with kids the flexibility they need
Whether it’s the chance to work from home or train at a local store, Aldi is helping colleagues balance parenthood with their careers. Here, two managers explain how things work
12 hours ago
The Telegraph
GCSE results day: When is it, what to expect and can I challenge my grades?
GCSE results day is a nerve-wracking experience for students after months of anxious waiting over the summer.
14 hours ago
Sky News
Nadhim Zahawi denies the government has 'gone missing' as Boris Johnson pictured enjoying second foreign holiday of the summer
Nadhim Zahawi has denied the government has "gone missing" as Boris Johnson was pictured enjoying his second foreign holiday of the summer. Speaking to broadcasters, the chancellor was asked whether the prime minister is absent "at a time of national emergency". Mr Zahawi replied: "I don't agree with that, nor do I recognise that."
a day ago
News Shopper
Bromley care home rated ‘inadequate’ by healthcare watchdog
A care home in Bromley has been rated “inadequate” after an inspection by Care Quality Commission (CQC).
2 days ago
The Independent
Infected blood scandal victims to receive £100,000 ‘interim compensation payments’ after decades-long campaign
But campaigners say families who have lost loved ones are being ‘ignored’
2 days ago

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