Seventh cyclist dies on London’s roads in just three months
The man, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision with a lorry in High Holborn, central London
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How would Prime Minister Boris Johnson govern Britain?
They're not just whispering it any more. Boris Johnson's supporters are openly talking about him as the next prime minister. Everything is going exactly as Johnson planned. His article in the Daily Telegraph caused precisely the controversy he wanted. Boris' tasteless jokes about Muslim women's attire were carefully chosen to ...
Former Carillion boss takes reins of UK’s HS2 project
Former Carillion boss Mark Davies has been appointed as the managing director for the HS2 joint venture between Balfour Beatty and VINCI. The project is one of the world's largest construction projects with billions of pounds-worth of contracts put up for the first phase between West Midlands and London. Davies joined Carillion ...
Death toll rises in horrific Genoa motorway bridge collapse
Authorities in the Italian city of Genoa have confirmed that at least 35 people have died and around 10 vehicles were involved in a horrific collapse of a raised section of motorway. Footage shows firefighters battling to rescue survivors in heavy rains. Cars can be seen crushed by the collapsed ...
Cornwall grinds to a halt as Britain faces staycation dilemma
Parts of Cornwall have ground to a halt as record numbers of tourists flocked to the coast during the summer heatwave. Visit Cornwall said it has stopped promoting two beaches because of a serious overcrowding issue. Two usually quiet spots, Porthcurno and Kynance Cove, have been inundated with tourists and ...
Tories present feeble plan to plaster over the wounds they created
The Conservatives have pledged £100 million to "end rough sleeping on England's streets by 2027" after the number of people left homeless due to austerity cuts has soared. Last year, around 4,800 people were estimated to be sleeping rough in England. This is 15 per cent higher than in 2016, and ...
Is 2018 the year summer holidays changed for good?
Of all of the benefits associated with EU membership the summer holiday undoubtedly showcased the best of them. With enticing exchange rates, freedom of the skies for UK airlines and seamless custom checks Benidorm became the new Blackpool as Brits flooded overseas for their annual dose of Mediterranean sun. According ...
Football’s gambling addiction – the fun has stopped
Something strange happened this morning – I found myself agreeing with Richard Keyes. Yes, he of ‘did you smash it?’ fame. He of ‘it was only banter’ fame. He of the having an affair with his daughter’s friend when his wife had cancer fame. He of the ‘I’ve never seen ...
The Irish border: Take out a map and look at it
It's funny that the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is called the 'Irish' border. Yes, it's on the island of Ireland, but it certainly wasn't an Irish idea. At least, the vast majority of the island's citizens didn't want the country to be cut in two ...