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Older motorists could face compulsory ‘fitness-to-drive’ tests as DVLA considers licence rule changes

A fatal accident inquiry has called for elderly drivers to face compulsory fitness tests once they reach a certain age following an incident in...

Norovirus: World’s first vaccine for deadly vomiting bug to be trialled in the UK as hospitalisations soar

A groundbreaking vaccine for norovirus, the notorious winter vomiting bug, is set to enter final-stage trials in the UK within the next fortnight. Developed...

World-first vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus trialled in the UK

A world-first vaccine for the vomiting bug norovirus is being trialled in the UK, with the hope it could cut the “burden on the...

MPs back rule change for association of 180 parliaments worldwide

A “vital” rule change to give two organisations privileges and certain immunities has received backing from MPs.The Lords had already supported the Commonwealth Parliamentary...

Labour MP suggests spending money on BBC World Service instead of fighter jets

A Labour MP has suggested that £100 million would be better spent on preserving the BBC World Service, as opposed to an F35 fighter...

Grid operator to outline new energy infrastructure sites in long-term plan

New energy infrastructure locations will be outlined in a strategic plan to help speed up “the transition to clean power” and provide long-term certainty...

Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Diving, hockey and badminton are among the sports that will not feature in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, for which Glasgow has been officially confirmed...

Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules – Irish watchdog

Social media companies must comply with a new online safety code or face fines of at least 20 million euros, Ireland’s media regulator has...

Starmer insists NHS must make better use of tech amid data protection concerns

The NHS must make “much more use of technology”, the Prime Minister has insisted amid concerns about plans to share patient data in the...

British soldier who trained Ukrainian troops dies during night-time exercise

A British Army soldier who helped train Ukrainian forces to fight Russia...

Shadow business secretary would support ‘mutualisation’ of Post Office

The shadow business secretary has said he would support giving ownership of the Post Office to its employees, following reports the proposal is being...

High winds and rain cause travel disruption as Storm Ashley hits

Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption as high winds and rain batter the UK.Heavy rain and 80mph winds are predicted in places, with the...

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