Stalking super-complaint launched against police

2 years ago
Kevin Shawe

Campaigners have launched a super-complaint against the police over their approach to stalking. Officers, according to the National Stalking Consortium,…

Scottish schools shut as teachers strike over pay

Scotland's first national schools strike since the 1980s will begin later with a one-day walkout by teachers. The strike over…

2 years ago

Independence referendum: Scottish government loses indyref2 court case

The Scottish government cannot hold an independence referendum without the UK government's consent, the Supreme Court has ruled. Nicola Sturgeon,…

2 years ago

Many schoolchildren killed as toll soars to 268

Many of those killed and injured in a major earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java were children, rescuers say,…

2 years ago

King Charles welcomes South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa at start of state visit

The King has welcomed South Africa's president at the start of the first state visit he is hosting as monarch.…

2 years ago

Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Turkey has launched air strikes on Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria, a week after a bombing in Istanbul which…

2 years ago

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

An inconclusive general election in Malaysia has produced the country's first ever hung parliament. Resistance pioneer Anwar Ibrahim got the…

2 years ago

PM urged not to delay venue security bill

Senior police officers have written to the Prime Minister about the delay in introducing a security law in the wake…

2 years ago

Three arrested after ‘targeted’ teenager stab death

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a suspected…

2 years ago

Murder probe as children, three and one, die in flat fire

A murder investigation has been launched after two children died in a flat fire in Nottingham. The kids, matured three…

2 years ago

Health bosses seek strike deal as talks take place

A deal must be found to end the NHS strikes ahead of the "winter onslaught", health managers say. NHS Suppliers…

2 years ago

Type 1 diabetes trial to identify at-risk children

Researchers are recruiting 20,000 children for a trial to try to identify those at high risk of developing type 1…

2 years ago

UK strikes revised deal with France on Channel migrants

The UK will pay France £8m more a year under a revised deal to try to stop people crossing the…

2 years ago

Dominic Raab faces questions over aggressive behaviour claims

Opposition parties have called for an investigation into the behaviour of cabinet minister Dominic Raab over claims he mistreated staff…

2 years ago

British embassy security guard David Smith admits spying for Russia

A security guard has admitted spying for Russia while working at the British Embassy in Berlin. Investigators claimed David Smith,…

2 years ago

Sharp rise in cancer care delays ‘risking lives’

There has been a sharp rise in long waits for cancer therapy in the past four years. The number standing…

2 years ago

I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said he regrets Sir Gavin Williamson's ministerial appointment ended in resignation amid bullying claims against him. The…

2 years ago

Channel crossings deal with France in final stages, says No 10

Talks on a deal with France over small boat Channel crossings are in the "final stages", No 10 has said.…

2 years ago

Schools to cut staff in budget squeeze, union says

Many schools in England are considering cutting teachers or teaching hours to save money, says the head teachers' union, NAHT.…

2 years ago

Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

It is rare for Donald Trump to deliver the same message as Barack Obama and Joe Biden - but it…

2 years ago

Nurses set to hold biggest-ever strike

The biggest ever strike by nurses looks set to go ahead. The Imperial School of Nursing is expected to reveal…

2 years ago

Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms

Boris Johnson had signed up enough MPs to mount a challenge to Rishi Sunak for the Conservative leadership, senior Tory…

2 years ago

Nurse hovered over baby night before her death, jury told

A mother whose baby was allegedly murdered by Lucy Letby has described seeing the nurse "hovering" over her daughter the…

2 years ago

Mother and partner jailed for life for murdering teenage son

A mother and her partner have been jailed for life for murdering her teenage son. Agnieszka Kalinowska, 35, and Andrzej…

2 years ago

Minister warns on language after Suella Braverman ‘invasion’ comment

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has said politicians must be careful with language after the home secretary claimed southern England was…

2 years ago

Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I’m a Celeb cast

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has been suspended as a Conservative MP after joining the cast of I'm A Celebrity...…

2 years ago

PM should come clean over Suella Braverman breach – Labour

Labour is demanding Rishi Sunak "comes clean" and releases assessments of Suella Braverman's security breach. Last week Ms Braverman surrendered…

2 years ago

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The government has been urged to open an investigation into claims former prime minister Liz Truss's phone was hacked while…

2 years ago

Decisions on spending cuts and tax rises are sober, officials say

The chancellor and PM are facing "sober" decisions on potential spending cuts and tax rises, officials have told. In a…

2 years ago

NI power-sharing: Election looms as devolved government deadline passes

Northern Ireland is on course for an assembly election after politicians missed the deadline set by Westminster for restoring devolved…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak vows to fix Liz Truss’s mistakes in first speech as PM

Rishi Sunak has pledged to fix "mistakes" made under Liz Truss's leadership and warned of "difficult decisions" ahead, in his…

2 years ago

UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites

The UN's nuclear watchdog says it will send a team to inspect two sites in Ukraine at the government's request.…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM

Rishi Sunak has issued a plea for unity in the face of a "profound economic challenge" after winning the race…

2 years ago

Murdered Hull student’s mother to meet killer

The mother of murdered Hull student Libby Squire is to meet her daughter's killer in prison. Pawel Relowicz, presently 28,…

2 years ago

Energy crisis pushing people onto prepayment meters, says Uswitch

The energy crisis is pushing more households onto prepayment gas and electricity meters, research suggests. Correlation site Uswitch said 60,000…

2 years ago

Tory race to be next PM enters final hours with focus on Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt is under pressure to secure enough support go head-to-head with frontrunner Rishi Sunak in the race to become…

2 years ago

Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death

A US citizen has admitted responsibility for the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn in a case that caused a…

2 years ago

Why are you still here, Keir Starmer asks Liz Truss

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on Liz Truss to resign for "crashing" the economy, asking the PM: "Why…

2 years ago

Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Australia has reversed a decision made four years ago to recognise West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. "What we…

2 years ago

Chinese diplomat involved in protester attack, says UK MP

One of China's most senior UK diplomats was involved in violence against protesters at the Manchester consulate on Sunday, a…

2 years ago

Peter Dowd MP calls for four-day working week without pay cut

Employees should be allowed to only work four days a week but still receive full pay, a Labour MP has…

2 years ago

Liz Truss ditches pledge to raise pensions with inflation

Liz Truss is no longer promising to raising state pensions in line with surging inflation, as she asks ministers to…

2 years ago

Chancellor to return early for crunch talks over mini-budget with PM

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has cut short his visit to the US for urgent talks in Downing Street, as pressure mounts…

2 years ago

Liz Truss under pressure from senior Tory MPs to rethink tax cuts

The government may have to rethink its tax-cutting plans to reassure financial markets and stabilise the economy, some senior Conservative…

2 years ago

Bank of England in fresh emergency move to calm markets

The Bank of England has warned of a "material risk" to financial stability as it made a fresh emergency move…

2 years ago

Care worker numbers fall, leaving more people without support

The number of care workers in England has fallen for the first time, leaving more people without the support they…

2 years ago

Nurse Lucy Letby poisoned babies with insulin, trial told

A "poisoner was at work" at a hospital where there was a "significant rise" in the number of healthy babies…

2 years ago

Conor Burns sacked as minister after touching man’s thigh, witness says

Conor Burns was sacked as a Conservative minister and suspended as a Tory MP after eyewitnesses saw him touching a…

2 years ago

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

This week, the UN Human Rights Council did something unprecedented. It focussed its attention on two permanent members of the…

2 years ago

World must act now to stop Russia nuclear threat – Zelensky

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian officials have begun to "prepare their society" for the possible use of nuclear weapons,…

2 years ago

Public won’t be told to cut energy use after No10 objects

The government has decided not to launch a public information campaign on reducing energy use this winter after the prime…

2 years ago

PM to say disruption will be worth it for growth

Liz Truss will use her set-piece Tory conference speech to explain why she thinks the "disruption" caused by her economic…

2 years ago

2 men face murder, weapons charges for deadly shooting of father visiting Marist College for family weekend

Two men arrested after police said a father visiting his child for family weekend at Marist College was shot and…

2 years ago

The Treasury has got its mini-budget sums wrong

The Treasuryestimates that the mini-Budget will cost the exchequer £45 billion a year without including the cost of the energy…

2 years ago

UK looks to be winning the fight against monkeypox

The UK's monkeypox situation is looking "very positive" with cases continuing to fall, says one of Britain's leading infectious disease…

2 years ago

King Charles will not attend climate summit on Truss advice

King Charles will not attend the climate change conference COP27, which is due to be held in Egypt next month,…

2 years ago

Liz Truss admits disruption after tax cut pledges

Prime Minister Liz Truss has admitted there has been "disruption" in the UK economy following the mini-budget. Writing in The…

2 years ago

Kamala Harris in S Korea day after North fires missiles

US vice president Kamala Harris arrived in South Korea a day after the North fired two short range ballistic missiles…

2 years ago

The child abuse scandal that shamed Tasmania

"All of the people that knew me as a child… they all tell me that I was this joyful, energetic,…

2 years ago

Flu and Covid could make this a hard winter for UK

The UK must prepare for a big, early wave of flu, experts warn, based on what Australia has just experienced…

2 years ago

IMF openly criticises UK government plans

The International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the UK government over its plan for tax cuts, warning that the measures…

2 years ago

Sir Keir Starmer backs net zero electricity to boost growth

Labour has set out plans to make the UK the first major economy in the world to generate all of…

2 years ago

Kwasi Kwarteng defends massive tax cuts as fair for all

Kwasi Kwarteng has said massive tax cuts aimed at boosting economic growth are fair for all despite the highest earners…

2 years ago

Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The Queen of Denmark has tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time this year, the Danish Royal Court has…

2 years ago

UK may already be in recession – Bank of England

The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 1.75% to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years -…

2 years ago

Business energy bills could be cut by a third under government plan

Businesses could have their energy bills cut by a third under government support to be announced later. Business Secretary Jacob…

2 years ago

Sri Lankans freed from Russian brutality in Ukraine

Ukraine's recapture of the city of Izyum has brought multiple allegations of atrocities under Russian occupation. "We figured we could…

2 years ago

Major disruption continues due to power line damage

Almost no trains are running out of Paddington railway station for a second day due to damaged power lines. The…

2 years ago

Man charged over knife attack on two police officers

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with the stabbing of two police officers in central London on Friday.…

2 years ago

Liz Truss to meet world leaders ahead of Queen’s funeral

Liz Truss will meet a number of world leaders ahead of the Queen's funeral on Monday, including President Joe Biden.…

2 years ago

Bigger breakfasts better for controlling appetite, study suggests

Eating a big breakfast and a smaller dinner could aid weight loss by making you feel less hungry, say researchers.…

2 years ago

Dengue cases soaring after record monsoon

Pakistani health officials are warning of a looming health crisis in the country after devastating recent floods. 33 million individuals…

2 years ago

Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of rape

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape on the direction of the…

2 years ago

Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae is first Asian to win best drama actor

Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae has become the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for best male actor in…

2 years ago

Details announced on how to pay respects

Mourners wishing to pay their final respects to the Queen have been warned to expect long queues. Subtleties have been…

2 years ago

Vivid interactions between Crown and parliament

Outside Buckingham Palace, there is a lovely atmosphere. An outing here wouldn't be for everybody, except for the individuals who…

2 years ago

Charles praises Queen’s reign as he is formally confirmed as king

King Charles III has praised the Queen's "unequalled reign" after being proclaimed king at a ceremony at St James's Palace.…

2 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II has died

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She passed…

2 years ago

Liz Truss set to unveil plans to cut energy bills for millions

New Prime Minister Liz Truss will unveil plans to limit energy bill rises on Thursday, spending billions to protect people…

2 years ago

New prime minister installs allies in key cabinet roles

Liz Truss has rewarded her key allies with top jobs in a major reshuffle hours after succeeding Boris Johnson as…

2 years ago

Liz Truss vows energy crisis action ahead of first day as PM

Liz Truss has promised to deal with surging energy costs and to cut taxes, after she won the Tory leadership…

2 years ago

61% of drivers have not read new guidance, AA survey suggests

More than three-fifths of UK motorists have not read recent updates to the Highway Code, according to the AA. The…

2 years ago

Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

Access to clean water was the biggest problem for those trying to find food and shelter, said medical charity, Medecins…

2 years ago

Prince William and Kate Middleton actors revealed for season 6

A former head girl has landed her first professional acting role playing Kate Middleton in Netflix's The Crown. Meg Bellamy,…

2 years ago

Voting closes in race to decide next PM

Voting has closed in the Conservative leadership contest to decide who will replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. The two…

2 years ago

Ovo Energy boss proposes plan to stave off household bill crisis

The boss of the UK's third largest energy supplier has proposed a plan for the government to subsidise soaring gas…

2 years ago

Queen to appoint new prime minister at Balmoral

The Queen will not appoint the next prime minister in London, but will instead stay in Balmoral to do it,…

2 years ago

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi visits US for talks

The UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is travelling to the United States later for talks on how to tackle the spiralling…

2 years ago

Do not protect Liverpool killers, urge police

Anyone who withholds the names of those behind three fatal shootings in Liverpool, including that of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, is…

2 years ago

Pakistan appeals to world for flood help amid devastation

Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country. An interior ministry source told the…

2 years ago

Men held over Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s murder bailed

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have been released on…

2 years ago

RAF staff concerns a priority, says chief

The head of the Royal Air Force has written to all his personnel promising to address as a "priority" concerns…

2 years ago

Sichuan residents flee heatwaves and power cuts underground

Residents in China's southwestern provinces are taking creative measures to deal with a record heat wave that has seen temperatures…

2 years ago

Two arrests after woman shot in garden

A man and a woman have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a woman at her home, who police…

2 years ago

UK expands gas emergency exercise ahead of winter

An emergency planning exercise has been doubled in size, as the National Grid gears up for possible gas shortages. Expected…

2 years ago

UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture

UK intelligence agencies are accused of tipping off Indian authorities about a British national before his abduction and alleged torture…

2 years ago

Nationalised energy should be an option, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said renationalising energy companies should be "on the table" to tackle the crisis caused by rising power…

2 years ago

Rail strikes: Only 20% of rail services expected to run

More than 45,000 rail workers have begun another day of strike action in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.…

2 years ago

Growing share of under-30s pay unaffordable rent

People under 30 are facing a growing cost-of-renting crisis, new figures seen. Four in 10 of this age group are…

2 years ago

Xi and Putin to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia’s Jokowi says

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin both plan to attend the Group of 20 summit in Bali in November,…

2 years ago

Ryan Giggs tells trial he had no big arguments with ex

Ryan Giggs has told a court it was a "really happy time" when his now ex-girlfriend moved into his home,…

2 years ago

Sewage hits nearly 50 beaches in England and Wales after heavy rain

Pollution warnings are in place for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales after untreated sewage was discharged into the…

2 years ago

Keir Starmer calls for extra tax on oil and gas producers

Labour has called for an extension of the tax on oil and gas companies to fund a freeze in the…

2 years ago

MP who assaulted wife should quit, Plaid leader says

An MP who assaulted his wife should resign and leave Plaid Cymru, according to party leader Adam Price. Jonathan Edwards,…

2 years ago

Everyone must rethink their water use, experts say

Everyone who uses water must rethink and make sure they use it wisely, the chairman of the body that has…

2 years ago

China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit

China says it has completed nearly a week of military drills around Taiwan following a visit to the self-governing island…

2 years ago

Burglary, robbery and theft victims failed by police – watchdog

Most victims of burglary, robbery and theft in England and Wales are not being given the justice they deserve, the…

2 years ago

Four-day extreme heat warning comes into effect

An amber extreme heat warning has come into force, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C (99F) in some parts of…

2 years ago

UK set for new heatwave as temperatures head to 35C

The UK is set for another heatwave this week with highs of up to 35C (95F) in some parts, forecasters…

2 years ago

Girl dies after getting into difficulty at Windsor water park

An 11-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty at a water sports and activity park. Police, fire and rescue…

2 years ago

Family devastated as legal routes exhausted

The mother of Archie Battersbee says she has done everything she promised her son she would do as the family…

2 years ago

Samira Islam, 20, third family member to die

A woman, 20, has become the third member of a British family to die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in…

2 years ago

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak row over recession warning in latest TV clash

Tory leadership rivals Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have set out competing plans to deal with the economic recession forecast…

2 years ago

Parole dates given to paper before family

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said it is "deeply sorry" that a murderer's parole dates were given to a…

2 years ago

Life-support treatment due to be withdrawn

Life-support treatment for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee is due to be withdrawn. On Monday, Court of Appeal passes judgment on decided…

2 years ago

Man in court charged with girl’s stab murder

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a nine-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in a town…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak pledges NHS no-show fines as Liz Truss vows school reform

Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has said he would introduce a £10 fine for patients who repeatedly miss GP or…

2 years ago

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

The US and Chinese leaders have warned each other over Taiwan during a phone call that lasted more than two…

2 years ago

Two arrested after death of girl, 9, in suspected stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a nine-year-old girl died in a suspected stabbing in Lincolnshire. Police started a homicide…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift

Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has pledged to scrap VAT on household energy bills if prices continue to rise later…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in fiercest clash yet over tax

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss tore into each other over their rival visions for the future of the UK economy,…

2 years ago

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

President Xi Jinping and other top politicians have been given domestically produced Covid vaccines, China has said. The news was…

2 years ago

Dover and Eurotunnel queues: Gridlock persists for travellers to France

Travellers heading to France are facing delays of several hours amid continuing gridlock on roads near Dover and the Eurotunnel…

2 years ago

Deal signed to allow grain exports to resume by sea

Ukraine and Russia have signed "mirror" deals which will allow Kyiv to resume exports of grain through the Black Sea.…

2 years ago

‘I can’t forget her’- Myanmar’s soldiers admit atrocities

Soldiers in the Myanmar military have admitted to killing, torturing and raping civilians in exclusive interviews. For the first time…

2 years ago

Eurotunnel rejects French explanation for Dover delays

The Port of Dover has declared a "critical incident" due to six-hour queues leading to the ferry terminal. CEO Doug…

2 years ago

Putin visits Iran in rare international trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Iran for only his second foreign trip since he launched the invasion of Ukraine…

2 years ago

UK heatwave sees temperatures above 40C for first time

The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time. Thermometers hit 40.3C (104.5F) at Coningsby in…

2 years ago

Boy dies after swimming with friends

The body of a teenage boy who died after swimming with friends has been recovered from Salford Quays, police have…

2 years ago

Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

US President Joe Biden says he raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince…

2 years ago

National emergency declared after UK’s first red extreme heat warning

A national emergency has been declared after a red extreme heat warning was issued for the first time, as temperatures…

2 years ago

Arena bomb brother guilty of failing to attend public inquiry

The elder brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber has been convicted of failing to appear at a public inquiry…

2 years ago

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees the country on military jet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled Sri Lanka on a military jet, amid mass protests over the island's economic crisis. The…

2 years ago

Rishi Sunak wins first round of Tory leadership vote

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has won the first round of voting by MPs to choose the next Conservative leader and…

2 years ago

Germany fears Russia gas cut may become permanent

Russian natural gas supplies to Germany via the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 1 have been halted for 10 days…

2 years ago

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joins Tory leadership race

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has joined the race to replace Boris Johnson. Announcing her arrangements in the Daily Telegraph, Ms…

2 years ago

Wallace rules out bid to replace Johnson as PM

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, one of the bookies' favourites to succeed Boris Johnson, has said he will not run for…

2 years ago

Ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak launches bid to be Conservative leader

Rishi Sunak has entered the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister. The previous…

2 years ago

Resignations exceed 50 but PM stays in post

Boris Johnson is fighting to stay on as prime minister as the wave of resignations from his government and party…

2 years ago

Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure

A doctor who killed a mother-of-three when he botched a procedure during a routine appointment has been jailed. Dr Isyaka…

2 years ago

Boris Johnson was made aware of formal Chris Pincher complaint

Boris Johnson was made aware of a formal complaint about Chris Pincher's "inappropriate behaviour" while Mr Pincher was a Foreign…

2 years ago

Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry

Sri Lanka's energy minister has issued a stark warning over the country's fuel stocks as it faces its worst economic…

2 years ago

Boris Johnson was aware of reports over MP’s behaviour, No 10 says

Boris Johnson was aware of "reports and speculation" about the alleged sexual misconduct of the former deputy chief whip, Chris…

2 years ago

Two more captured Britons charged by pro-Russian rebels, say reports

Two more Britons captured by Russian forces in Ukraine have been charged with being mercenaries, according to Russian state media.…

2 years ago

Tory whip resigns saying he ’embarrassed himself’

Tory deputy chief whip Chris Pincher has resigned from the government, as a newspaper alleged he groped two men at…

2 years ago

Japan swelters in its worst heatwave ever recorded

Japan is sweltering under the hottest day yet of its worst heatwave since records began in 1875. The oppressive intensity…

2 years ago

Tributes paid to ‘unfalteringly brave’ cancer campaigner

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to cancer campaigner, broadcaster and former teacher, Dame Deborah James, who…

2 years ago

Barristers walk out of courts in strike over pay

Barristers in criminal cases have gone on strike across England and Wales in a long-running dispute over pay. Eight out…

2 years ago

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

A fire engulfed a ferry carrying 165 people in the central Philippines and rescuers now say all but two have…

2 years ago

Keep up unity amid war fatigue, says PM

Boris Johnson has said leaders must be honest about rising costs due to the Ukraine war, but said the price…

2 years ago

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Rahmat Gul's family is busy erecting a tent that has just been donated by a former Afghan politician. It remains…

2 years ago

I will not undergo psychological transformation after poll defeat

Boris Johnson has said a "psychological transformation" in his character is "not going to happen" after by-election defeats led to…

2 years ago

UK inflation hits highest for 40 years as food drives prices up

Prices are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years as food, energy and fuel costs climb. UK…

2 years ago

Paddy Power beheading: Coroner highlights authority ‘failures’

The death of a man who was decapitated in a betting shop "would not have occurred" if his attacker had…

2 years ago

Commuters must stay the course, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has said commuters must "stay the course" during the rail strikes, as he urged rail bosses and unions…

2 years ago

New UK Army chief issues Russia rallying cry

The new head of the British Army has issued a rallying cry to troops - telling them they need to…

2 years ago

Rail and tube strikes confirmed as talks fail

Rail and tube strikes will go ahead next week after talks failed to resolve a row over pay, jobs and…

2 years ago

Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier

Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe. The…

2 years ago

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov fact-checked

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has made several claims about the war in Ukraine in an interview. Ukraine isn't an…

2 years ago

Deportee says plan would have deterred him

One of seven asylum seekers taken off Tuesday's cancelled Rwanda flight says he would not have come to the UK…

2 years ago

Millions receive wrong amount ‘for decades’

Millions of people have received the wrong pension for decades because of government IT failures. The blunders, which are perceived…

2 years ago

Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser Lord Geidt quits

Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Lord Geidt has resigned after saying there was a "legitimate question" over whether the PM had…

2 years ago

Salt and sugar tax for England to be ruled out

The government is expected to reject proposals to introduce a new salt and sugar tax in England when it announces…

2 years ago

Campaigners’ challenge to be heard on Monday

Campaigners against the government's policy to send migrants to Rwanda say they will now take their fight to the Court…

2 years ago

Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

A chain of failures marred the Champions League final in Paris last month, a French government report says. They included…

2 years ago

Pair jailed for Caerphilly dog attack death

A man and a woman have been jailed after a 10-year-old boy was mauled to death by a dog near…

2 years ago

UK court allows flight planned for Tuesday

A flight to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda next Tuesday has been allowed to go ahead by…

2 years ago

Johnson is ally and I’m happy he’s still PM, Ukraine’s president says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "very happy" Boris Johnson was still UK prime minister after he survived an…

2 years ago

Another Russian general killed by Ukrainian forces – reports

Russian state media has confirmed the death of one of Moscow's top generals during heavy fighting in Ukraine's eastern Donbas…

2 years ago

UK to send Ukraine M270 multiple-launch rocket systems

The UK is sending its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said, despite a threat from Russia…

2 years ago

Tory MPs to vote on Boris Johnson’s leadership later

Conservative MPs will hold a confidence vote in Boris Johnson's leadership later, amid a backlash to the Partygate scandal. The…

2 years ago

Royals attend Jubilee thanksgiving service

Senior royals have joined more than 400 key workers, volunteers and members of the armed forces for a thanksgiving service…

2 years ago

Queen thanks nation as Jubilee weekend begins

The Queen has said she is "inspired" by the goodwill of the nation as celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee begin.…

2 years ago

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy charged with another rape

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with another count of rape. The 27-year-old is presently blamed for eight…

2 years ago

Tui customers angry over handling of travel misery

Passengers have expressed fury over what they see as poor treatment after travel giant Tui axed dozens of flights amid…

2 years ago

How much political danger is Boris Johnson in?

"My hunch is it's in the high 40s." So says a Conservative MP to me, as we enjoy a spot…

2 years ago

Crime victims see delays rise and charges fall

Victims of crime say they are being left in despair and forced to do their own detective work, while facing…

2 years ago

President Zelensky visits Kharkiv in first trip outside Kyiv region

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2 years ago

Tough spending calls needed, says finance secretary Forbes

Scotland's economy is in a "very difficult position" which will force tough spending decisions in the coming months, the finance…

2 years ago

EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

EasyJet is to cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days, causing disruption for families heading abroad on…

2 years ago

Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed after 20 years

The co-founder of the Japanese Red Army militant group has been freed from prison after serving 20 years for her…

2 years ago

World faces ‘dark hour’, Biden tells Quad Summit

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iran made her confess as condition of release

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3 years ago

Deadline approaches for officials set to be named by Sue Gray

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3 years ago

Manchester Arena attack: Events mark fifth anniversary

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3 years ago

Eight towns to be made cities for Platinum Jubilee

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Ukrainian widow confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband

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3 years ago

Rishi Sunak warns of tough few months as inflation soars

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Police told to re-examine MP’s diazepam case

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3 years ago

Northern Ireland protocol: Legislative solution needed, says PM

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3 years ago

Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland confirm Nato plans

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3 years ago

Labour to call vote on windfall tax for oil and gas companies

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3 years ago

Kenton Cool reaches record-breaking 16th Everest summit

British mountaineer Kenton Cool has successfully completed his record-breaking 16th summit of Mount Everest. The Gloucestershire climber turned into the…

3 years ago

Three released after man stabbed in town centre

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3 years ago

Sheku Bayoh’s sister says Scotland is a racist country

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3 years ago

Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have positives and questions after Liverpool FA Cup defeat

Thomas Tuchel dropped to his knees beating his fists repeatedly against the Wembley turf as he thought Chelsea's moment of…

3 years ago

Eurovision 2022: How Sam Ryder turned things around for the UK

Fifteen years ago, I landed in Finland to cover my first ever Eurovision Song Contest. That year, the British passage…

3 years ago

Dozens feared dead after bomb hits school

Dozens of people are feared dead after a bomb hit a school in east Ukraine, where government forces are battling…

3 years ago

New questions over Starmer event after memo leaked

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3 years ago

US gave intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian cruiser – reports

The US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink the Moskva, Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser, several US media report.…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson admits Tories faced tough night in local elections

Labour has gained several councils from the Tories, who have suffered the loss of hundreds of council seats across the…

3 years ago

Housing scheme called danger to refugees

Potentially abusive men are using a UK scheme to host Ukrainian refugees - to contact vulnerable women. The men, some…

3 years ago

West too slow to grasp Russian threat to Ukraine, says PM

The West was too slow to act over Russian aggression in Ukraine, Boris Johnson has told Ukrainian MPs. Tending to…

3 years ago

Families hide in cellars as Russia targets Donbas region

As Russian forces inch forwards along a meandering front line in the northern Donbas region, only one road now remains…

3 years ago

Cancer checks: Record number of patients referred in England

A record 2.7 million people were referred for cancer checks in the last year, NHS England has said. It comes…

3 years ago

Neil Parish MP: I’m resigning after porn moment of madness

Neil Parish has told the BBC he is resigning as an MP after admitting he watched pornography twice in Parliament.…

3 years ago

Tory MP Neil Parish investigated over claims he watched porn in Commons

The Conservative MP accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons chamber has been named as Neil Parish. He…

3 years ago

Why the West is reckoning with caste bias now

The US states of Colorado and Michigan recently declared 14 April as Dr BR Ambedkar Equity Day. Days before that,…

3 years ago

British national killed in Ukraine

A British national has been killed in Ukraine and a second is missing, the UK Foreign Office has said. A…

3 years ago

Push Russia out of whole of Ukraine, says Truss

Russian forces must be pushed out of "the whole of Ukraine", the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said. In a…

3 years ago

Angela Rayner: Tory source of misogyny claims would be punished, PM says

Boris Johnson has suggested he would discipline the source of "misogynistic" claims about Labour's deputy leader in a Sunday newspaper…

3 years ago

Labour calls for emergency budget over cost of living crisis

Labour is calling for an emergency budget to bring forward more measures to tackle the cost of living crisis. Floods…

3 years ago

Removing PM would lead to instability, says Oliver Dowden

Removing Boris Johnson from Downing Street would lead to "instability and uncertainty" in the country, according to the Conservative Party's…

3 years ago

Ukraine: UK embassy in Kyiv to reopen next week, says PM

The British embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv will reopen next week, Boris Johnson has announced. Minister Melinda Simmons said…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson to be investigated for claims he misled Parliament about lockdown parties

Boris Johnson will be investigated by a Commons committee over claims he misled Parliament about parties in Downing Street during…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: Kyiv’s allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Ukraine's allies have pledged to send more weapons to help it defend against a renewed Russian offensive. The US and…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson sorry for party as Labour calls apology a joke

Boris Johnson has faced fury in the Commons after receiving a fine from the police for breaking lockdown laws. Most…

3 years ago

Partygate fines: Boris Johnson set to apologise to MPs over lockdown breach

Boris Johnson is set to apologise for breaking his own lockdown laws when he makes his first statement to MPs…

3 years ago

UK’s Rwanda asylum plan the ‘opposite of nature of God’, archbishop to say

The government's plan to send some asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda is "the opposite of the nature of…

3 years ago

Extinction Rebellion: Six arrested after Olympians scale oil tanker

Six people have been arrested after climate change activists, including two Olympians, scaled an oil tanker. Termination Rebellion dissidents encompassed…

3 years ago

Rwanda asylum seekers: UK could send first people ‘within weeks’

The first asylum seekers could be flown to Rwanda from the UK within weeks, the government has said. It follows…

3 years ago

PM vows to set record straight over claims he misled MPs over parties

Boris Johnson has promised to "set the record straight" over what he has told MPs about lockdown parties in Downing…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak reject calls to resign over lockdown fines

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have rejected calls to resign, despite being fined by police for breaking lockdown rules in…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak fined over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson has been fined by the police for attending a birthday party thrown for him during a Covid lockdown.…

3 years ago

Sir David Amess: Man found guilty of murdering MP

An IS fanatic has been found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess MP. The Southend West MP was wounded in…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Johnson pledges aid to Zelensky in Kyiv meeting

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. No 10 said the visit was…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson announces more weapons for Ukraine

Boris Johnson has announced £100m worth of weapons for Ukraine after the "unconscionable bombing" of refugees at a railway station.…

3 years ago

British man safe but son missing after Malaysia diving trip

A British man and a French woman have been found safe two-and-a-half days after they went missing while diving off…

3 years ago

Bucha murders: German report says Russian troops discussed killings

Russian troops were heard discussing killing civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, in messages intercepted by German intelligence, German…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: Bucha deaths ‘not far short of genocide’ – PM

Attacks on civilians by Russian forces in the Ukrainian town of Bucha do not "look far short of genocide", Prime…

3 years ago

British father and son, 9, killed in Australian mountain landslide

Two members of a British family have died and two others are critically injured after a landslide while they were…

3 years ago

MP David Warburton admitted to hospital after sexual harassment claims

MP David Warburton has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a parliamentary investigation was launched into his conduct, his…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: Boris Johnson condemns Russia’s ‘despicable’ civilian attacks

Russia's "despicable attacks" on innocent Ukrainian civilians in Bucha and Irpin are "yet more evidence" of war crimes, Prime Minister…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: Gruesome evidence points to war crimes on road outside Kyiv

Footage of Russian troops shooting a man with his hands up on a highway outside Kyiv at the beginning of…

3 years ago

Prince Andrew repays cash amid financial dispute

The Duke and Duchess of York have been named in a court case in which a Turkish millionaire is claiming…

3 years ago

Ukraine: GCHQ chief warns China over ‘alignment’ with Russia

China should not become "too closely aligned" with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the head of UK cyber-intelligence GCHQ…

3 years ago

Conversion therapy: Government plans for ban scrapped

Plans to ban so-called conversion therapy in England and Wales have been abandoned by the government. As indicated by NHS…

3 years ago

Filippo Osella: The UK academic who was deported from Kerala

In the early hours of 24 March, Filippo Osella flew into India's southern city of Trivandrum from London on a…

3 years ago

China: How is its zero-Covid strategy changing?

China's zero-Covid policy has been among the strictest approaches to tackling the pandemic anywhere in the world. The most recent…

3 years ago

Children in critical condition after dog attacks

Separate dog attacks in the West Midlands have left two children in a critical condition in hospital. A two-year-old kid…

3 years ago

Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning at peace talks on the Ukraine-Belarus border earlier this month, sources…

3 years ago

Prince Philip memorial to honour a ‘long life lived fully’

Senior members of the Royal Family are to attend a service of thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh later. The…

3 years ago

Partygate: Met Police to issue first fines, sources say

The first fines for breaches of Covid-19 lockdown rules as part of a police inquiry into government parties will be…

3 years ago

Afghanistan: Taliban backtrack on reopening high schools for girls

The Taliban have reversed a decision to allow Afghan girls to return to high schools, saying a decision is still…

3 years ago

St Helens dog attack: Girl aged 17 months killed at home

A 17-month-old girl has died after being attacked by a dog in her home. Bella-Rae Birch kicked the bucket in…

3 years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: I should have been freed six years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said it should never have taken the government so long to secure her release. Showing up at…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: ‘Tanks in streets’ as fighting hits Mariupol centre

Efforts to rescue hundreds of people trapped in the basement of a bombed theatre in the besieged city of Mariupol…

3 years ago

P&O Ferries staff protest over shock firing

P&O Ferries staff are staging protests after the firm sacked 800 employees without giving them any notice. The RMT and…

3 years ago

Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Ukraine says

Ukraine has accused Russian forces of bombing a theatre where civilians were sheltering in the besieged southern city of Mariupol.…

3 years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on way home to UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian woman detained in Iran nearly six years ago, is on her way to the UK, her…

3 years ago

Homes for Ukraine refugee scheme launches in UK

The government has launched its Homes for Ukraine site for those wanting to host a refugee, with 89,000 signing up…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: ‘No cap’ on refugees under new UK visa scheme

There will be no limit to the number of Ukrainian refugees who can live with UK host families under a…

3 years ago

Scotland and Wales bid to be refugee super sponsors

Scotland's first minister and her Welsh counterpart have proposed that both countries become "super sponsors" to Ukranian refugees fleeing the…

3 years ago

Covid infections rising again across UK – ONS

Covid infections are increasing across the UK with about one in 25 people infected, according to the latest estimates from…

3 years ago

UK sanctions 386 Russian MPs over Ukraine invasion

The UK government has imposed sanctions on hundreds of Russian parliamentarians as part of its response to the war in…

3 years ago

Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say

The Amazon rainforest is moving towards a "tipping point" where trees may die off en masse, say researchers. A review…

3 years ago

Russia hits back at Western sanctions with export bans

Russia has banned exports of more than 200 types of foreign-made product until the end of 2022 in a bid…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: No progress on ceasefire after Kyiv-Moscow talks

A first round of talks between the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine has failed to yield progress on a…

3 years ago

Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia's invasion…

3 years ago

Don’t fight in Ukraine – military boss tells Britons

Britons should not head to Ukraine to fight and should instead help however they can from the UK, the head…

3 years ago

War in Ukraine: UK promises quicker sanctions against Russian oligarchs

The government is to change the law to make it easier to introduce sanctions against Russian oligarchs, after criticism the…

3 years ago

War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown

Access to the BBC's Russian language services has been restricted in Russia. Other media sources, including Deutsche Welle, Meduza and…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Not too late for Vladimir Putin to withdraw, says UK defence secretary

It is not too late for Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Putin has already carried out war crimes – Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes in Ukraine. At Prime Minister's Questions, he said…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Why India is not criticising Russia over invasion

India has had to walk a diplomatic tightrope over Ukraine in the past few days as it tried to balance…

3 years ago

UK’s most wanted woman Sarah Panitzke arrested in Spain

A fraudster dubbed the UK's most wanted woman has been arrested in Spain after nearly a decade on the run.…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson extends visa rules for Ukrainian refugees

Boris Johnson has said the UK could take in 200,000 or more Ukrainian refugees as the government extends its help…

3 years ago

Ukraine conflict: UK intelligence fears ‘bloody and brutal’ war

Cabinet ministers received what one source described as an "ominous assessment" from defence and intelligence chiefs on Thursday night about…

3 years ago

Ukraine conflict: UK to impose sanctions on Russia’s President Putin

The UK will introduce sanctions against Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov "imminently", Boris Johnson has said.…

3 years ago

The Ukraine crisis is a major challenge for China

Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine, the US accused Moscow and Beijing of…

3 years ago

US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington

The US is to deploy hundreds of unarmed National Guard troops to Washington ahead of the arrival of trucker convoys…

3 years ago

Ukraine invasion: Kyiv residents seek shelter as blasts hit

Residents of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, woke to the sound of explosions and sirens, with many now either trying to seek…

3 years ago

Ukraine conflict: Putin tells Russians security is non-negotiable

President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia's interests and security are non-negotiable, amid reports of more Russian troops moving closer…

3 years ago

Ukraine conflict: Boris Johnson defends UK sanctions measures against Russia

Boris Johnson has defended his sanctions against Russia, saying the UK is "out in front" when it comes to global…

3 years ago

Storm Eunice leaves thousands of homes without power

Energy companies are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes after one of the worst storms to…

3 years ago

Storm Eunice: Record wind gust amid disruption

Millions of people have been told to stay at home as Storm Eunice brings disruption and record gusts to the…

3 years ago

Simon Nellist: Sydney shark victim named locally as British man

A 35-year-old British man has been named as the victim of Sydney's first fatal shark attack in nearly 60 years.…

3 years ago

Ottawa police chief resigns amid anti-mandate protests

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has resigned after weeks of criticism for his handling of anti-vaccine mandate protests that have…

3 years ago

Ukraine crisis: Putin says he does not want war in Europe

Vladimir Putin has said that "of course" Russia does not want war in Europe, but that his security concerns must…

3 years ago

Mixed signals from Russia over Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has said there are "mixed signals" from Russia, after it said it was pulling back some of its…

3 years ago

Prince Andrew settles US civil sex assault case

Prince Andrew has settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre, court documents…

3 years ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK won’t be able to fly people out – minister

The UK will not be able to fly British nationals out of Ukraine if Russia invades, Armed Forces Minister James…

3 years ago

UK economy rebounds with fastest growth since WW2

The UK economy rebounded last year with growth of 7.5% despite falling back in December due to Omicron restrictions, official…

3 years ago

Spain relaxes Covid restrictions for UK teenagers

Unvaccinated British teenagers will be allowed into Spain from Monday with a negative PCR test, Spanish tourism minister Fernando Valdés…

3 years ago

Cressida Dick: New Met chief must tackle policing culture, says Priti Patel

The new Metropolitan Police commissioner must tackle police culture and conduct, Priti Patel has said. Writing in the Evening Standard,…

3 years ago

Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 will end if Russia invades – Biden

US President Joe Biden has vowed to shut down a key Russian gas pipeline to Germany if Moscow invades Ukraine.…

3 years ago

Police Ombudsman finds ‘collusive behaviour’ by police in 11 loyalist murders

The Police Ombudsman has found "collusive behaviour" by police in 11 loyalist murders, including the 1992 attack at the Sean Graham…

3 years ago

Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader

Two people have been arrested amid clashes as protesters surrounded Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir was safeguarded by…

3 years ago

Justin Welby: Queen set example at Philip’s funeral

The Queen's commitment to "doing the right thing" in sitting alone at Prince Philip's funeral has been praised by the…

3 years ago

Four senior aides to Boris Johnson resign from No 10

Four senior aides to Boris Johnson have resigned from Downing Street within hours of each other amid growing pressure on…

3 years ago

DUP: NI First Minister Paul Givan ‘intends to resign’

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan intends to announce his resignation later on Thursday. The move is important for the…

3 years ago

‘Levelling up’ plan for UK will give workers control of lives – Gove

The government has unveiled its levelling up plan for the UK, saying it will mean working people can "take back…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson visits Ukraine for talks as Russian invasion fears rise

Boris Johnson will travel to Ukraine later for talks with the country's president, amid rising concerns over a possible Russian…

3 years ago

Sue Gray: No 10 pledges updated report after police inquiry finishes

An updated report on lockdown parties in No 10 will be published by Sue Gray once police finish their inquiries,…

3 years ago

Storm Corrie moves in after boy and woman die in Storm Malik

A nine-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have died after being hit by falling trees during Storm Malik. The kid…

3 years ago

Ukraine: Boris Johnson to call Vladimir Putin and visit region

Boris Johnson will telephone Russian President Vladimir Putin and visit Eastern Europe in the coming days as the UK steps…

3 years ago

UK warned to bolster defences against cyber attacks as Russia threatens Ukraine

UK organisations are being urged to bolster their defences amid fears cyber attacks linked to the conflict in Ukraine could…

3 years ago

Sue Gray’s No 10 parties report will be published in full, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has promised that the official report into parties held in Downing Street during lockdown will be published "in…

3 years ago

Two-thirds with Omicron say they have had Covid before

Two-thirds of people recently infected with the Omicron variant say they had already had Covid previously. The discoveries come from…

3 years ago

Birthday celebration for PM sparks new party row

Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure after Downing Street admitted staff gathered inside No 10 during the first Covid lockdown…

3 years ago

Nusrat Ghani: PM orders Cabinet Office to investigate ‘Muslimness’ claim

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a Cabinet Office inquiry into claims made by a Muslim MP who says her…

3 years ago

Nusrat Ghani: Muslimness a reason for my sacking, says ex-minister

A Muslim MP says her faith was raised by a government whip as a reason why she was sacked as…

3 years ago

UN condemns deadly air strike on Yemen prison

The UN has condemned an air strike on a Yemen detention centre that has killed more than 70 people. The…

3 years ago

Police response to £25,000 fraud branded woeful

"It just seems like you're put in a heap, you're just one of a number." After having £25,000 stolen by…

3 years ago

MP blackmail claims: Tory William Wragg to meet police

A Conservative backbencher who accused Downing Street of trying to "blackmail" MPs seeking to oust Boris Johnson is to meet…

3 years ago

Downing Street party: Boris Johnson to face MPs as leadership threat grows

Boris Johnson is expected to face more questions about his leadership at Prime Minister's Questions, as the row over lockdown…

3 years ago

PM who lied to Parliament would normally resign – Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab has said a prime minister found to have deliberately lied to Parliament would "normally" resign. The remarks come…

3 years ago

Boris Johnson not in danger over parties, says Nadhim Zahawi

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has denied the prime minister is in danger over his handling of No 10 parties, amid…

3 years ago

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK as Briton named as hostage-taker

Two teenagers have been arrested in England as part of the investigation into a hostage-taking incident at a synagogue in…

3 years ago

Tsunami hits Tonga after giant volcano eruption

Tsunami waves caused by a giant underwater volcanic eruption have hit the Pacific country of Tonga. Online media film showed…

3 years ago

Downing Street party: Minister who lost babies in pandemic criticises Boris Johnson

A minister whose baby twins died during the pandemic says Boris Johnson "needs to change his ways", following a string…

3 years ago

Covid coma pregnancy: Wolverhampton mum ‘devastated’ to lose son

A woman has spoken of her "devastation" after losing a baby delivered while she was in an induced coma with…

3 years ago

World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook

The global economy faces a "grim outlook", World Bank president David Malpass has warned, as the aftershocks of the pandemic…

3 years ago

100 invited to Downing Street garden lockdown drinks

As many as 100 people were invited to a "bring-your-own-booze" drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the first…

3 years ago

Climate change: The US state taking on an oil giant for greenwashing

The question of responsibility for the effects of global warming is - slowly - being tested in court. One case…

3 years ago

Crook teacher banned over terrorist funding

A woman who supported terrorism has been banned from teaching for life. Miriam Sebbagh, who worked at Hunwick Primary School…

3 years ago

Covid-19: Cutting self-isolation to five days would be helpful says Nadhim Zahawi

Cutting the self-isolation period to five days would be "helpful", the UK's former vaccines minister has said. Individuals who test…

3 years ago

Ladbrokes claimed £102m furlough despite online boost

Bookmaker Ladbrokes claimed £102m from the furlough scheme, despite rapid growth in online betting making up for all losses from…

3 years ago

British farmers unhappy as Asda retracts beef promise

Asda has backed out of a commitment it made in October to stock exclusively British beef, angering farmers. Public Beef…

3 years ago

Ministry of Defence ‘failing taxpayers’ by wasting £13bn, Labour says

Labour has accused the Ministry of Defence of "wasting" £13bn of taxpayers' money since 2010. The party utilized autonomously examined…

3 years ago

Covid: Boris Johnson plans to ‘ride out’ Omicron wave with no more curbs

Boris Johnson says he hopes England can "ride out" the current wave of Covid-19 without further restrictions. In any case,…

3 years ago

Coronavirus: Nothing in current data to support new curbs in England – ministers

There is nothing in the current Covid data to suggest new curbs are needed in England at this stage, ministers…

3 years ago

Covid: Pupils to wear face masks in class to tackle Omicron

Face masks are to be worn in secondary classrooms in England's schools to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant,…

3 years ago

Covid: More restrictions a last resort, Sajid Javid says

Further Covid restrictions in England must be an "absolute last resort", Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said, despite rising case…

3 years ago

Blair becomes ‘Sir Tony’ and joins top royal order

Tony Blair, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Baroness Amos are to be appointed as members of the Order of the…

3 years ago

New Year Honours: Whitty, Van-Tam and Blair knighted, Lumley and Redgrave made dames

Prof Chris Whitty and Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, who became household names during the Covid-19 pandemic, have been knighted in the…

3 years ago

Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls

Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of recruiting and trafficking young girls to be sexually abused by the late American…

3 years ago

Smoking: Children of parents who smoke are four times more likely to take up habit, study says

Teenagers whose parents smoke are four times more likely to take up smoking, according to a new government campaign. Specialists…

3 years ago

Dalian Atkinson: Police apologise for killing black ex-footballer

Police have sent a written apology to the family of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, six months after an officer who Tasered…

3 years ago

No new Covid rules to be announced in England on Monday

No further Covid restrictions will be announced in England on Monday, the BBC understands. State head Boris Johnson is being…

3 years ago

Covid: Volunteers ensure Christmas Day booster jabs push

Volunteers are working at Covid vaccination sites in England today as the push to offer every adult a booster by…

3 years ago

Queen’s Christmas message expected to be personal

The Queen is expected to give a very personal Christmas message this year, in her first Christmas since the death…

3 years ago

Energy bills to soar 50% unless government intervenes, industry warns

Energy bills will soar another 50% next year unless the government intervenes, the industry has warned. Provider EDF said the…

3 years ago

Covid: Ministers watch data as studies say Omicron risk lower

The UK government says it is monitoring Covid data after early studies found the Omicron variant may cause milder illness…

3 years ago

Covid: Scotland considering whether to cancel major events

The Scottish government is considering whether to cancel large events such as Hogmanay street parties, concerts and major sporting fixtures.…

3 years ago

Covid: No guarantees over Christmas lockdown, says Dominic Raab

The government "can't make hard, fast guarantees" that there will not be a Christmas lockdown, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab…

3 years ago

Lord Frost resigns as Brexit minister

Brexit minister Lord Frost has resigned from Boris Johnson's government. He drove the UK's dealings over the EU Withdrawal Agreement…

3 years ago

Top civil servant Simon Case quits No 10 party probe amid rule breach claims

The UK's top civil servant has stepped aside from his role leading an inquiry into Downing Street lockdown parties, after…

3 years ago

Sutton house fire: Woman arrested after four boys die in house blaze

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after two sets of young twins were killed in…

3 years ago

Queen cancels pre-Christmas family lunch as Omicron surges

The Queen has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas lunch for extended family as a precautionary measure following the UK's surge in…

3 years ago

Covid pass starts in England despite biggest rebellion of Johnson era

Adults in England must now show a Covid pass to enter nightclubs, big sports matches and other large events -…

3 years ago

Covid: PM faces big rebellion as MPs vote on new restrictions

MPs will vote on new Covid rules for England later with around 70 Conservatives expected to rebel against Boris Johnson.…

3 years ago

Covid: First UK death recorded with Omicron variant

At least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant, the prime minister has said. Boris…

3 years ago

PM Boris Johnson took part in No 10 Christmas quiz last year

Boris Johnson took part in a Christmas quiz sitting between two colleagues in No 10 last year - while indoor…

3 years ago

Russia faces consequences if Ukraine invaded – Truss

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned Russia it will face "severe economic consequences" if it invades Ukraine. She said G7…

3 years ago

Mexico truck crash: At least 54 people killed as trailer overturns

At least 54 people have been killed and scores more injured after the truck they were being transported in crashed…

3 years ago

Epstein and Maxwell pictured at Queen’s residence at Balmoral

A picture of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell relaxing at what appears to be the Queen's Balmoral residence has…

3 years ago

Ethiopia war: UN halts food aid in two towns after warehouses looted

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Priti Patel promises overhaul of asylum seeker rules

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Covid vaccine lowers cases in Scotland’s healthcare worker families

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak vows to ‘protect jobs and livelihoods’

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

All UK adults to be offered jab by 31 July

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4 years ago

Covid in Wales: Primary schools could reopen fully from 15 March

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Covid: Virus cases are going down across the UK

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4 years ago

Covid-19: UK ‘not learning lessons of Australia quarantine’

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers as Senate trial nears

WASHINGTON – About seven days before his Senate preliminary, previous President Donald Trump has no reported legitimate group and in…

4 years ago

Biden administration readies battle plan as Covid variants reach the U.S.

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4 years ago

Biden allows US aid for abortion providers and expands Obama care

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Kim Jong-un pledges to expand North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

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Covid: Schools closed in Wales until ‘significant’ case fall

Schools and colleges in Wales will stay closed to most pupils until the February half term unless there is a…

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Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook

Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting to supporters who attacked the US Capitol. In a…

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England’s third national lockdown legally comes into force

England's third national lockdown has legally come into force, with MPs set to vote retrospectively on it later. The measures,…

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Joe Biden’s New Year resolution, An fresh approach to China tech

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Covid vaccine: When will you be eligible?

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Hospitals across the UK are being told to prepare to face the same Covid pressures as the NHS in London…

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Schools reopening: Call for closures as Covid cases rise

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

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Brexit: EU ambassadors approve EU-UK trade deal

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Nicola Sturgeon broke Covid rules at funeral

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New coronavirus variant: What do we know?

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One Web satellite company launches into new era

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Brexit: Trade talks to resume as sides warn ‘differences’ remain

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Covid: 11,000 positive tests missing from Welsh figures

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

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Covid-19: Greenwich Council ordered to keep schools open

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Covid-19: London council tells schools to teach online

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Brexit: EU offer ‘unacceptable’ as trade talks continue

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Climate change: UK to end aid for fossil fuel projects abroad

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Court finds UK war crimes but will not take action

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Biden picks ex-general as defense secretary:Lloyd Austin

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Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani admitted to hospital with Covid-19

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UK-EU trade talks to resume over ‘critical issues’: Brexit

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Chinese step up attempts to influence Biden team – US official

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US ends era of emotional support animals on planes

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UK got vaccine first because it’s ‘a better country’, says Gavin Williamson

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Elon Musk becomes world’s second richest person

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Turkey court jails hundreds for life for 2016 coup plot against Erdogan

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US election: Trump camp’s lawsuit struck down in Pennsylvania

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Nearly two dozen rockets rain on Afghanistan capital, at least 8 dead

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Chinese spacecraft sets off on Moon sample quest

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Trump says Biden won but again refuses to concede

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Corona virus deaths in Scotland pass 5,000 milestone

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US announces troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq

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Biden: Trump refusal to concede ‘an embarrassment’

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Coronavirus hospitalizations in US reach an all-time high with more than 60,000

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Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa, world’s longest serving prime minister, dies

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US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden have spent the final hours of the White House race…

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Markets rise after lockdowns prompt oil price plunge

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Vice-President Mike Pence to miss Trump Supreme Court vote

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Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement at UFC 254

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Turkey’s Erdogan urges French goods boycott amid Islam row

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Black man died after being restrained by police in Rochester, New York

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FBI raids Pennsylvania nursing home where hundreds caught corona virus, dozens died

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China Says Strongly Opposes India’s Latest Ban On 118 Mobile Apps

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Trump Called US Marines Killed In WWI Battle “Losers”

"In a discussion with ranking staff individuals on the morning of the planned visit, Trump stated, Trump said, 'Why should…

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