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The Queen has died at 96
This was a day we knew would come, but which somehow remained inconceivable. The Queen, the only monarch most of us have ever known, has died at 96.


King Charles III had ‘a great number of years of training’, says royal commentator
Royal commentator Victoria Howard reflects on the life of Queen Elizabeth II.


Hindu community pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Religious leaders have been offering their prayers to Queen Elizabeth II who has died at the age of 96.


The Queen has been a ‘thread of steadiness and continuity,’ says former press secretary
Charles Anson, former press secretary to the Queen, discusses her legacy.


King Charles III becomes monarch after death of Elizabeth II
The new King will officially be known as Charles III - and even as he mourns the loss of his mother, he will be stepping into the role for which he has prepared for his whole life.


‘This is the end of the Elizabethan age’: Historian reflects on the death of the Queen
Historian Professor Amanda Vickery explains why the death of Queen Elizabeth II is the end of an era.


Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the world’s most famous woman’, says royal historian
Royal historian Dr Tessa Dunlop gave her reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96.


UK and world reacts to death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. 


Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died, Buckingham Palace has announced.


Liz Truss to announce major plan on energy bills
Liz Truss will announce that major plan on energy prices tomorrow in the Commons.


London hosts first all female boxing card
The victory of England’s Lionesses in the Euros this summer unleashed a wave of optimism and investment in women’s football, and now other sports are looking to get in on the act. This Saturday will see a historic night of women’s b...


Debate: How can businesses survive soaring energy bills?
We spoke to Ben Warren, who runs Concept Taverns with 11 pubs across West Yorkshire, Helen Barnard, associate director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and Henri Murison, who’s chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.


‘Machines will fall silent’ – Textile businesses fear closure over soaring energy costs
As the new PM prepares to unveil her plan to limit energy price rises tomorrow, many businesses up and down the country are wondering whether they’ll see out the coming months. In Leicester,  famous for its textiles industry, the soaring cost ...


Climate Change Committee: High demand for gas shows need for renewables
Chris Stark is the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, a publicly funded body which advises the Government on how to achieve emissions targets.


How will Liz Truss tackle the climate crisis?
From droughts across Europe to devastating floods in Pakistan, the last few weeks alone have provided more evidence of the devastating impact of the climate emergency. Although Liz Truss has pledged to stick to the legally binding target of net zero ...



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