National News

Injuries And Serious Damage As Powerful Earthquake Shakes Colombia And Ecuador

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings..

Government Condemns Smugglers After Record 230 Migrants Arrive In Single Boat

The Government has condemned the “reckless and dangerous” tactics used by people smugglers after a record 230 migrants arrived after crossing the Channel to the UK in a single boat..

Half Of Learner Drivers Wait More Than Four Months For A Test At 60 Sites

Half of learner drivers are being forced to wait more than four months between booking and taking a test at dozens of locations across Britain..

Lucy Powell Vows To Tackle Neets Crisis As Thousands To Get No Results This Week

The Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week..

Andy Burnham Faces Choice On Drilling As North Sea Consultation Closes

Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer..