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Gap in law that prevented arrest of Southport killer ‘horrifying’ – watchdog

Gap in law that prevented arrest of Southport killer ‘horrifying’ – watchdog

Gap in law that prevented arrest of Southport killer ‘horrifying’ – watchdog

13 March 2025

The terror watchdog’s review recommended creating an offence to prevent mass casualty attacks before they happen.


Three girls face trial over death of pensioner in bus stop attack

Three girls face trial over death of pensioner in bus stop attack

Three girls face trial over death of pensioner in bus stop attack

13 March 2025

Fredi Rivero was attacked in Islington, north London, at about 11.35pm on February 27, and died in hospital the next day.


Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

13 March 2025

Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’.


Trainline reports record sales but shares plunge on Great British Rail worries

Trainline reports record sales but shares plunge on Great British Rail worries

Trainline reports record sales but shares plunge on Great British Rail worries

13 March 2025

Investors sold shares amid concerns a national ticketing app could hurt the firm’s current dominant position in the market.


Wayne Rooney reveals he could follow wife Coleen with I’m A Celebrity… stint

Wayne Rooney reveals he could follow wife Coleen with I’m A Celebrity… stint

Wayne Rooney reveals he could follow wife Coleen with I’m A Celebrity… stint

13 March 2025

Coleen Rooney came in second place on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity in December 2024.


Toy firm Hornby unveils plans to go private

Toy firm Hornby unveils plans to go private

Toy firm Hornby unveils plans to go private

13 March 2025

The Scalextric and model train firm said it plans to re-register as a private company to help with its ongoing overhaul.


Deliveroo boss says groceries could eclipse takeaway orders after first profit

Deliveroo boss says groceries could eclipse takeaway orders after first profit

Deliveroo boss says groceries could eclipse takeaway orders after first profit

13 March 2025

Groceries and retail accounted for about one-sixth of order income last year, but founder Will Shu said this could reach 50% or more.


Starmer’s plans to shape up ‘flabby’ Civil Service could trigger union clash

Starmer’s plans to shape up ‘flabby’ Civil Service could trigger union clash

Starmer’s plans to shape up ‘flabby’ Civil Service could trigger union clash

13 March 2025

Sir Keir Starmer will set out his plans for radical reform of the way the state works, placing a greater emphasis on AI and technology.


Strictly’s Amy Dowden has ‘strength and confidence back’ amid new dance tour

Strictly’s Amy Dowden has ‘strength and confidence back’ amid new dance tour

Strictly’s Amy Dowden has ‘strength and confidence back’ amid new dance tour

13 March 2025

The Welsh dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2023.


New lease of life for 102-year-old woman after hip replacement

New lease of life for 102-year-old woman after hip replacement

New lease of life for 102-year-old woman after hip replacement

13 March 2025

Joy Palfreman was fitted with a new hip at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.


Deliveroo makes first full year of profit after expanding shopping ranges

Deliveroo makes first full year of profit after expanding shopping ranges

Deliveroo makes first full year of profit after expanding shopping ranges

13 March 2025

The delivery giant, which has been branching out from takeaway food to groceries, said the UK is facing an ‘uncertain’ consumer environment.


Father and son hope to break world record in year-long cycle around the world

Father and son hope to break world record in year-long cycle around the world

Father and son hope to break world record in year-long cycle around the world

13 March 2025

George and Joshua Kohler have previously cycled across the US in 2022.


John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year running despite profit leap

John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year running despite profit leap

John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year running despite profit leap

13 March 2025

The group, which runs the department store chain and Waitrose, saw underlying profits triple to £126 million from £42 million a year ago.


Martin continues US trip after mixed day with Trump

Martin continues US trip after mixed day with Trump

Martin continues US trip after mixed day with Trump

13 March 2025

President Donald Trump offered uncomfortable commentary on Ireland during an Oval Office exchange.


Sara Sharif murder sentence appeal bids to be heard

Sara Sharif murder sentence appeal bids to be heard

Sara Sharif murder sentence appeal bids to be heard

13 March 2025

Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life for murder with minimum terms of 40 years and 33 years.


Exposure to nature reduces brain activity linked to pain – study

Exposure to nature reduces brain activity linked to pain – study

Exposure to nature reduces brain activity linked to pain – study

13 March 2025

Academics from the universities of Exeter and Vienna monitored the brains of 49 people as they received small electric shocks.


What the papers say – March 13

What the papers say – March 13

What the papers say – March 13

13 March 2025

Politics dominates the front page headlines on Thursday.


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