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The conclusion holds whether considering the 'pause' as a change in the rate of warming in observations or as a mismatch in rate between observations and expectations from climate models

“The Home Office published reports about corporal punishment in approved schools … they analysed with charts and graphs how useful lashing was to stop boys from running away. “Nobody asked why the boys were running away … This was state-approved and sanctioned child abuse and it was universally known of.”

The planning for a no-Brexit scenario was ramped up today, with the agreement that 3,500 troops will be ready, on stand-by, to help with the expected disruption that would occur under this decision. No 10 confirmed on Tuesday that ministers would “ramp up” no-deal planning. Government documents warn No Deal could prompt shortages of fuel, food, medicine and water. The PM spokesman said the cabinet “agreed that delivering the deal that the prime minister agreed with Brussels remains the government’s...

The victim was blasted in the shoulder at a house on Dovehouse Lane in leafy Olton, Solihull, - near to the Jaguar Land Rover factory

The Radio 5 Live presenter was discussing plans with co-host Rachel Burden when he suddenly confessed he wasn’t feeling much festive cheer. The Scot said he is often called on to be peacemaker during family rows which he says are “pretty full on”. After saying he was putting on Christmas dinner for his family this year, he added: “I am slightly dreading Christmas lunch. “We have got my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and there are going to be two people at the...

Credit Suisse has advised its ultra-wealthy clients to consider moving assets out of the UK due to uncertainty around Brexit. Wealth managers in London have contacted their top customers to warn that a prolonged period of “turmoil” had already caused a rush of clients wanting to “move assets offshore”, the FT has reported. They advised their ultra-wealthy clients that they might want to “accelerate” similar plans too before the rescheduled vote in parliament in early January. Theresa May delayed a vote on her...

When you walk past a homeless person and their dog, do you question or judge their relationship? 86% of people think pets can be just as much a companion as another person, but over 60% judge those who struggle financially and also keep an animal. New documentary series ‘Home is where their dog is’ sets out to challenge that judgement. Mayhew have announced today (Tuesday 18 December) that they have partnered with internationally acclaimed production company Iconoclast, to challenge public...

Recumbent stone circles were constructed around 3,500-4,500 years ago and are unique to the north east of Scotland.

The Cabinet will today order Britain's six million businesses to start immediate preparations for No Deal Brexit. With just 100 days left until D-Day and negotiations stalled the likelihood of Britain withdrawing from the European Union without a deal in place is looking increasingly likely. Labour MP David Lammy has warned a no deal Brexit would be the "single most destructive government failure in peace time" and would cause "huge damage to the economy and probable recession". But the Prime...