Sheffield Wednesday file for administration Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show. The notice was filed at 10.01am on Friday morning at a specialist companies court. The club’s financial issues under current owner Dejphon Chansiri have been well-documented, with reports that a winding-up order from HMRC was imminent. Now,
Public facing multiple environmental threats in local areas, analysis finds Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests. Researchers from campaign group Friends of the Earth examined the latest data from various official sources, including Government figures, the National Audit Office,
UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector, MPs warn The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it found jobs created in clean energy are failing to make up for losses in the North Sea. The report
‘Significant challenges’ remain for police response to grooming gangs – watchdog There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs, a watchdog has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said in a new progress report that issues over data accuracy
Plaid Cymru win Caerphilly Welsh Government by-election holding off Reform UK Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third. Nigel Farage’s party was hoping to win its first seat at the ballot box in the Caerphilly constituency and pledged to “throw everything” at its
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme. In a joint statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, the co-hosts, who have fronted the series together since 2014, said they would be leaving the
Claims for rodent-related vehicle damage on the rise, says insurer Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer. Aviva said it recorded a 28% annual increase in motor claims for rodent damage in 2024. It is urging drivers to
All change as new King Charles 5p coins enter circulation The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon. The Royal Mint has announced that 23.2 million King Charles 5p coins are entering circulation across the UK. The coins, dated and minted in
Households and businesses to receive stronger protection against energy firms Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman. Customers will be given better and faster help with resolving disputes with their supplier, alongside a crackdown on energy brokers to stamp out exploitation, and protections for
Victims who quit grooming gang inquiry panel ‘may return if Phillips resigns’ The four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel have said they would be prepared to return if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns. In a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, they said that Ms Phillips had labelled some of