Stella Creasy threatens legal action over paid maternity leave for ministers
"I am very prepared to go to court over this, because it is a form of direct discrimination... as a...
Month: February 2021
HS2: Next phase of controversial rail network gets green light
Green MP Caroline Lucas called it a “vanity project”. She says travel patterns have been revolutionised during Covid, and won't...
Mum and daughter on studying nursing at same university
A mother and daughter have joined nursing courses at the same university after they both decided they wanted to help...
Brexit: London loses out as Europe’s top share trading hub
"This has meant that some meant a number of EU shares that were previously traded on UK venues, have moved...
Holiday bookings jump despite ‘confusion over rules’
The firm's chief marketing officer, James Starkey, said: "Whilst the comments from the transport secretary cast doubt over when holidays...
Asthma sufferers’ ‘confusion’ over Covid vaccine
James, a 37-year-old commercial manager from Chesterfield, said he had been left off the list despite suffering from both moderate...
Shell: Europe’s biggest oil firm sets out carbon neutral plans
Adam Matthews, director of ethics and engagement at the board, said: "It really is the most comprehensive target, it covers...
Temperature of -23C in Braemar is UK’s lowest in 25 years
"Wind normally mixes the air close to the surface, so at night it'll mix the warmth coming from the ground...
Trump impeachment: Graphic video shown as ex-president called ‘inciter in chief’
"These attackers stood right where you are... They desecrated this place and literally the president sat delighted, doing nothing to...
Fundraising friends raise thousands for hospital
Hughie and his friend Freddie raised thousands of pounds for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where Hughie is a patient...
Gina Carano dropped from Mandalorian after ‘abhorrent’ posts
She responded saying: "In my experience, screaming at someone that they are a racist when they are indeed NOT a...
Covid: Warning millions could suffer tinnitus ‘trauma’
A tinnitus expert and sufferer, who treats people across the world with the hearing condition, says he has been inundated...
Reports: Tokyo Olympic prez Mori to step down
11:15 PM ETESPN News Services TOKYO -- The long saga of Yoshiro Mori appears to be near the end.Japan's Kyodo...
Towns returns: ‘COVID did not treat me well’
7:53 PM ETMinnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns said there were nights after he tested positive for COVID-19 when his "vitals...
Late no-call leaves Trae, Hawks fuming after loss
11:58 PM ETDALLAS -- As soon as Danilo Gallinari's difficult buzzer-beater attempt clanked off the rim, Atlanta Hawks star Trae...
Brady completes Lombardi pass as Bucs party
3:00 PM ETESPN News Services TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a boat parade Wednesday to celebrate their...
Red Sox send Benintendi to K.C. in 3-team deal
9:31 PM ETESPN News Services BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox sent Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals on...
Covid-19: Kent virus variant ‘on course to sweep world’
She added: "Once we get on top of or it mutates itself out of being virulent - causing disease -...
