Whistleblower who exposed chaos of Afghanistan evacuation wins unfair dismissal case against government

Tesco has seen a 200% increase in customer demand for out-of-season forced rhubarb, leading to a surge in rhubarb-flavoured products. Forced rhubarb, known for its tenderness and sweetness, is only available from January to March, while field-grown rhubarb is available from April to October. Supplier Place UK has reported a 170% increase in forced rhubarb demand, with Tesco offering nearly 40 rhubarb-infused products including spirits, pies, sweets, and hot cross buns. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to confront Donald Trump over his false claims regarding the war in Ukraine during their upcoming meeting in the US, following the president's controversial remarks accusing Britain of inaction. Global criticism of Trump's stance on the conflict has intensified, prompting warnings about the state of the transatlantic alliance and the need for a strong response. The UK Prime Minister has been advised to challenge Trump's misinformation and support Ukraine's...

A major search operation is underway for missing woman Jenny Hall, 23, who disappeared while running in County Durham on the night of 18 February. Last seen leaving her home in Barracks Farm, Tow Law, in a red Ford Focus and wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms, she is described as white, 6ft tall, with long, dark hair, possibly in a ponytail. Her family raised the alarm at...

The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, issued a public apology after an investigation revealed "misogyny, bullying, and other unacceptable behaviors" in the submarine service, including reports of rape and sexual harassment towards women. The investigation was prompted by former lieutenant Sophie Brook's allegations of "constant campaign of sexual bullying", with Sir Ben acknowledging the intolerable nature of the findings and offering personal and public apologies to those affected. He emphasized the...

In Kyiv, Mr. Schmale highlighted the ongoing crisis in Ukraine since 2014, with a 30% increase in civilian casualties in 2024 and 12.7 million people needing humanitarian aid. Women bear the brunt of the war, with 800 deaths and 3,700 injuries in 2024, while US funding freezes impact humanitarian efforts. Attacks on public facilities have left 780 health centers and 1,600 schools damaged, with mental stress on Ukrainians increasing due to constant warfare. Full Article

Professional chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed that customers are costing him thousands of pounds by stealing lucky cat models from his new Japanese restaurant, Lucky Cat 22 in London. The 58-year-old chef stated that 477 cat models, priced at £4.50 each, were stolen in one week, resulting in a loss of £2,146. Despite the challenges, Ramsay reflected on his successful culinary career, with over 80 restaurants worldwide and the recent celebration of 24 years at...