Archbishop warns against relaxation of law on assisted dying
Vulnerable people could face “intangible” pressure to end their lives if the law on assisted dying is relaxed, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.The House...
Be bolder, Archbishop of Canterbury urges leaders ahead of Cop26 climate summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged world leaders meeting for crucial Cop26 talks in Glasgow to “be bolder” as they seek to tackle the climate...
Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab and how to book an appointment
The Government has launched a media blitz encouraging people to take up a Covid-19 booster jab, with thousands of bookings made this week already.The push...
16 killed in Russian gunpowder factory blast
An explosion and fire at a gunpowder factory in Russia on Friday killed 16 people, emergency officials said.The Emergency Situations Ministry said the explosion hit...
Tim Cook hails power of education as Apple marks Europe Code Week
Apple boss Tim Cook has stressed the importance of education being “the great equaliser” in society, as he marked Europe Code Week by meeting teachers...
Myanmar torn by armed conflict and becoming a failed state, says UN envoy
The UN special envoy for Myanmar has warned that February’s military takeover has led to armed conflict and if power is not returned to the...
Mumbai cinemas reopen at last after being shut for 18 months during pandemic
Cinemas in India’s entertainment capital Mumbai reopened on Friday after more than 18 months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the last of the...
Rebuilding Mackintosh building as ‘faithful reinstatement’ chosen as best option
Rebuilding the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building as a “faithful reinstatement” of the one destroyed by fire three years ago is the preferred option...
Retail sales fall for fifth consecutive month
Shoppers continued to shun the high street with sales volumes falling for the fifth consecutive month – the longest continuous stretch on record, according to...
Service sector grows but manufacturing dented by supply chain issues
The UK’s private business sector enjoyed its fastest growth in three months although the manufacturing industry suffered from severe supply chain and jobs shortages, according...