UK

Closed doors and dead ends in support for violence fixated young people

The Children’s Commissioner has warned of “closed doors and dead ends” for many education providers when they refer young people to the Government’s anti-terror programme.

Simply not good enough says Defra as South East Water customers face outage

A water company has been told to improve after thousands of customers faced supply issues once again.

Wladimir Klitschko feeling shock and grief at death of Hayden Panettiere

Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko said his family is “going through a time of profound shock and grief”, following the death of his former partner Hayden Panettiere.

Kevin Lamour leaves FIFA role after criticism of president Gianni Infantino

Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA’s chief operating officer weeks after he claimed Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup sale plan had “deceived” administration at the governing body.

Professor Jason Arday was victim of public execution vigil hears

Professor Jason Arday was the victim of a “public execution”, his friend and peer Lord Simon Woolley told a vigil which was attended by thousands of people.

Less than half know how to stop someone from choking to death poll finds

Too many people are choking to death because bystanders “do not have the knowledge or confidence to intervene”, experts have warned as a poll showed less than half of people know how to help in a crisis.

Russia threatens consequences over use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes

Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.

Princess Eugenie reveals the name of her baby daughter

Princess Eugenie has named her baby daughter Adelaide, she has announced.

Bonnie Tyler remembered as a star but never a diva at her funeral

Bonnie Tyler was remembered as “a star, but never a diva” at a funeral that included renditions of some of her biggest hits

Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030

Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar.