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Northern Powergrid denies Tory MP’s claim it refused offer of military aid
A spokeswoman for the firm has said ‘no offer of military assistance was made and, therefore, no refusal given’.
Greece to fine over-60s who turn down Covid vaccines
Over-60s who refuse jabs will be fined €100 every month, with cash going to the Greek health service.
Watch: Footage emerges of protesters blocking lifeboat heading out to rescue migrants
"What a tw*t", the man recording the footage said.
Andrew Marr joins the New Statesman after quitting BBC
The veteran political journalist announced he was leaving the Beeb last month, saying he was keen to get his "own voice back”.
Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton & Trump flew on Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express,’ says pilot
Victims have since claimed Epstein had a large bed installed on the jet where guests had group sex with young girls, fulfilling their warped fantasies.
Government lawyer rejects unionist claim that NI Protocol ‘shattered’ union
It comes after unionists started a lawsuit arguing the Brexit deal signed by Boris Johnson’s government does not respect the 1800 Acts of Union.
‘Bleakest sentence’ published by BBC as Santa shortage explained
'Tis the season (not) to be jolly...
Brexit: Fishermen would be foreigners in own ports, MP claims
"It is simply absurd. It is quite hard to comprehend or understand, or to even find out why this is even happening.”
Labour is moving to the north, not left or right, Lisa Nandy says
"We’re going out into the country and we’re going to start delivering for people in towns, villages and cities that have been completely and utterly abandoned by the political system."