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Mark Rutte will say a “quantum leap” in collective security is needed as the Nato chief meets Sir Keir Starmer amid calls for Britain to raise defence spending levels to 5% of economic output. The secretary general of the military bloc is expected to use a speech at London’s Chatham House to say a “400% increase in air and missile” capability is required just to maintain deterrence and defence. He […]

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the UK screen sector raises “significant legal, ethical, and practical challenges” The use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the UK screen sector raises “significant legal, ethical, and practical challenges” such as the use of copyrighted material being used without the permission of the rights holders, a report has warned. Other issues highlighted by the British Film Institute (BFI) report include the safeguarding of […]

The Brit Awards are to be held in Manchester for the first time in the history of the ceremony, it has been announced. The biggest night of the UK music industry calendar has been held in London for the past four decades but will move to the Manchester Co-op Live arena in 2026 and 2027. The 2026 ceremony on Saturday February 28 will be broadcast exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV […]

The NHS needs one million regular blood donors to maintain its blood supply, officials have said. Low blood stocks prompted officials to issue an “amber alert” over supply for hospitals last year and NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said that more must be done to avoid a “red alert”, which means that blood supply is so low that there is a threat to public safety. Officials described the last year […]

The Prince of Wales called on world leaders to “think big” to save the ocean, as he gave a speech in Monaco after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron. William was speaking at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) on ocean preservation at the Grimaldi Forum in the principality on Sunday. The prince, whose opening and closing remarks were in French, said those attending the forum were “united by our deep […]

Israel’s defence minister has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip. Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will not allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said is aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. He said in a statement: “To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists – I will say this clearly: You […]

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said employers should be able to decide if their staff can wear burkas in the workplace. Mrs Badenoch also said people who come to her constituency surgeries must remove their face coverings “whether it’s a burka or a balaclava”. Ms Badenoch posted a video on X of part of her interview with the Telegraph, in which she said: “My view is that people should be allowed to wear whatever […]

Weight-loss jabs may have to be used for many years if the long-term benefits to patients and the NHS are to be realised, experts have said. The drugs are sold under brand names like Mounjaro and Wegovy and work by reducing food cravings. Obese patients can currently be prescribed the jabs on the NHS after being referred to specialist weight loss clinics, which are usually located in hospitals. Hundreds of thousands of people […]

A council has been trying to find a teacher for a remote island primary school for more than six years, figures have suggested. The Scottish Liberal Democrats said data they have uncovered shows more than 1,350 teaching posts have had to be readvertised by local authorities in the last two years. This includes a post for a primary school teacher on Papa Westray – one of the smallest islands in […]