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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:52:54 GMT
Stay in France if you don’t want to go to Rwanda, minister tells asylum seekers
Rwanda plan will help stop traffickers ‘feeding on misery’, says business minister

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:46:06 GMT
Ex-hotel worker charged by police investigating Michaela McAreavey case
Sandeep Mooneea, who was acquitted of the teacher’s murder in a 2012 trial, has been provisionally charged with ‘conspiracy’, police said.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:36:50 GMT
Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees
Around 600 pets with 485 owners have travelled to the country since the war began.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:59:06 GMT
When will self-driving cars arrive on our roads?
The PA news agency answers key questions about the technology.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:56:29 GMT
Church of England accuses Boris Johnson of ‘disgraceful slur’ against Archbishop of Canterbury
The prime minister on Tuesday tried to delegitimise Justin Welby’s criticism of the government’s deportation policy

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:44:34 GMT
Family of captured Briton claim ‘propaganda’ video breached Geneva Convention
Relatives of Aiden Aslin also denounced Russian claims that the 28-year-old is a ‘volunteer, a mercenary, or a spy’.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:32:46 GMT
Boy, 2, suffered horrific facial injuries after dog attack by ‘best friend’ Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Romy Griffiths left with deep lacerations across his nose and face, a fractured jaw and missing teeth

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:31:00 GMT
Johnson accused of ‘disgraceful’ attack on Welby over Rwanda policy criticism
Boris Johnson accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of being ‘less vociferous’ in criticising Vladimir Putin than the Government’s asylum policy.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:27:59 GMT
English Channel crossings: The proposed solutions Priti Patel was offered before striking Rwanda deal
Priti Patel accused critics of failing to ‘offer solutions’ but ministers have rebuffed numerous official recommendations since 2019

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:21:23 GMT
Boris Johnson birthday party ‘respite from hard work’, says minister as Tory MPs told to block inquiry
Media ‘didn’t think he broke the law’ and viewed birthday bash as ‘positive story’, says ally

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:14:22 GMT
Advert for burger van banned for joking about Madeleine McCann
Yorkshire takeaway warned over potential for ‘widespread offence and distress’

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:30:36 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: PM to leave for India as MPs prepare for Partygate vote
Boris Johnson and and India’s prime minister Narendra Modi will hold “in-depth talks” in Delhi on Friday

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:45:34 GMT
Wakefield by-election: Labour gears up for make-or-break battle in former heartland
This Yorkshire city will be first constituency to vote since Partygate scandal, writes Colin Drury in West Yorkshire city

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:14:15 GMT
Boris Johnson fails to win over Partygate critics with apology to Commons
‘Not worthy of great office he holds’: Senior Conservative backbencher calls for PM to go

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:13:45 GMT
Boris Johnson hits back at archbishop for criticism of Rwanda asylum plan
PM accused Justin Welby and BBC of being harsher on policy than on Putin

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:59:47 GMT
Jacob Rees-Mogg says ‘get perspective’ after Andrew Marr talks about father’s death in lockdown
Minister refused to apologise for saying Partygate was ‘fluff’

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:52:31 GMT
Motorists in self-driving cars can watch TV and films behind wheel in Highway Code change
There are currently no vehicles approved for self-driving on roads in the UK, but the first could be given the green light this year

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:45:16 GMT
Julian Assange’s extradition to the US expected to move a step closer today
The WikiLeaks founder is accused of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, something he denies.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:50:39 GMT
What the papers say – April 20
The papers react to the PM’s appearance in the Commons as MPs prepare to vote on whether he misled Parliament.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:12:56 GMT
Duke of Sussex says the Queen was ‘on great form’ during their recent meeting
Harry said it was ‘really nice to catch up’ with his 95-year-old grandmother en route to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:37:23 GMT
UK economic growth will slow to weakest in G7, warns IMF
The projected growth for Britain next year is lower than for any other major advanced economy

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:12:42 GMT
Boris Johnson off to India despite MPs voting on Covid law breach investigation
The Prime Minister is set to leave on Wednesday ahead of talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:05:00 GMT
New tool could help doctors spot early signs of sepsis
A new diagnostic tool has been developed to help GPs spot signs of the potentially deadly condition.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Highway Code to be updated for self-driving cars
The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Backlog in diabetes care putting lives at risk, charity warns
One in six diabetes-sufferers have had no contact with healthcare professionals since before the pandemic, according to Diabetes UK.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Report looks at how much it pays to get top university grades
The Institute for Fiscal Studies examined the financial benefits associated with different degree classifications.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
More than half of disabled people ‘depressed or hopeless’ about finances
Charity Leonard Cheshire warned the pressure on disabled people’s budgets will be “seismic” as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:54:30 GMT
Duke of Sussex ‘can’t wait’ to take his children to future Invictus Games
Harry said becoming a parent had added ‘another emotional layer’ to his view of the games.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:47:01 GMT
Theresa May questions legality and ethics of plan to send migrants to Rwanda
Home Secretary Priti Patel faced a barrage of criticism in the Commons on the plans to send some asylum seekers 4,000 miles to East Africa.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:16:10 GMT
Anti-anxiety drug ‘may increase risk of birth defects if taken while pregnant’
Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:56:10 GMT
Boris Johnson accuses Justin Welby of ‘misconstruing’ Rwanda policy
Sources said the Prime Minister made the attack in a speech to Tory MPs after apologising over his coronavirus fine.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:16:40 GMT
Peace needed urgently in Ukraine amid new Russian offensive – Coveney
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:50:47 GMT
British soldiers captured in Ukraine ‘should not have been there’, UK minister says
Shaun Pinner, 48, and Aiden Aslin, 28, have been taken captive by Russia

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:20:45 GMT
Police to reform death probes approach following Stephen Port victims’ inquest
The Metropolitan Police and the National Police Chiefs’ Council have responded to Sarah Munro QC’s recommendations.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:58:28 GMT
Bereaved relatives on Johnson’s apology: He’s a charlatan debasing office of PM
Fran Hall, whose husband died with Covid-19 three weeks after their wedding in 2020, said Boris Johnson’s ‘endless apologies’ mean ‘nothing’ to her.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:56:21 GMT
Johnson calls for more weapons for Ukraine in response to Donbas offensive
The Prime Minister told European and north American leaders that sanctions and arms are needed as Vladimir Putin launches a ‘major Russian offensive’.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:38:23 GMT
Johnson wants to push on with India trip despite vote on ‘lying’ about parties
Government sources insisted the trip is ‘definitely happening’ despite it clashing with Thursday’s vote.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:33:31 GMT
Senior Tory tells Johnson he is not ‘worthy’ to be PM over Covid breach
Former chief whip Mark Harper called for the Prime Minister to resign over the coronavirus fine.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:29:21 GMT
Full text of Boris Johnson’s apology to MPs and Keir Starmer’s response
Sir Keir Starmer describes PM’s apology as ‘insulting’ and ‘nonsense’

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:26:22 GMT
Theresa May leads barrage of criticism for Rwanda asylum deal
Tory former PM questions ‘legality, practicality and efficacy’ of asylum deal

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:21:27 GMT
Boris Johnson ‘no longer worthy’ of being PM says senior Tory MP calling for resignation
PM broke rules and ‘hasn’t been straightforward’, says Mark Harper – who shares letter of no-confidence

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:20:39 GMT
Police issue appeal over two missing girls not seen for a week
The two teenage girls have been missing for almost one week

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:05:25 GMT
Harry shows off table tennis skills at Invictus Games
One of Harry’s opponents, Valentin Baus, said he thought the duke played tennis, as he could see a technique.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:01:35 GMT
Overview: what has Boris Johnson said about Downing Street parties?
In the latest development in partygate, Boris Johnson has been told to resign by senior Conservative MP Mark Harper for breaking coronavirus laws.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:58:47 GMT
Russian assault on eastern Ukraine ‘could last several months’, Boris Johnson warned
PM to speak to world leaders including Joe Biden as UK offers more military help to Kyiv

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:46:43 GMT
Boris Johnson’s House of Commons statement – the key quotes
The Prime Minister received a fixed penalty notice from the Metropolitan Police.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:34:18 GMT
Pregnant women should be tested for Group B Strep to save babies’ lives, say campaigners
‘Watching Teddy covered in tubes and fighting for his life in intensive care was by far the worst experience of my life,’ says Olympic athlete

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:16:49 GMT
Former hotel worker rearrested in Michaela McAreavey investigation, lawyers say
Sandeep Mooneea was arrested by police in Mauritius on Tuesday, his lawyers said.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:59:19 GMT
Man to appear in court charged with woman’s murder
Alyson Nelson was found stabbed at a property in the Victoria Avenue area of Whitehead on Saturday.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:02:06 GMT
Full text of Boris Johnson’s apology to MPs
His comments formed part of a longer Commons statement, which also covered the war in Ukraine.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:52:44 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: Senior Tory says PM unfit for office after Partygate fine
He called Mr Johnson’s apology ‘indefensible’

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:52:13 GMT
Should Boris Johnson be investigated further over Partygate? Have your say
The PM was fined by the Met Police over his birthday bash. Tell us what you think should happen now

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:38:13 GMT
Three Rottweilers seized after toddler was mauled to death destroyed by police as inquiry continues
The three dogs were ‘put to sleep’ by police

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:33:26 GMT
Theresa May refuses to support Rwanda asylum policy after questioning legality
Former prime minister raises concerns over ‘legality, practicality and efficacy’ as Priti Patel defends scheme

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:32:51 GMT
More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in UK since Patel announced Rwanda plan
Minister insists controversial plan will act as ‘significant deterrent’ for people smugglers and those considering dangerous journey

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:21:58 GMT
Boris Johnson apologises to MPs but says he didn’t know he was breaking the law
The Prime Minister said his apology is ‘wholehearted’.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:06:51 GMT
Fewer pupils starting primary school this year as more get first choice – survey
Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out what primary school they will be joining this autumn.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:01:14 GMT
McGarry trial hears pro-independence group employee ‘was lied to over finances’
Kathleen Caskie described a WFI finance report written by McGarry as ‘gobbledygook’.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:53:58 GMT
Father and son jailed for murder after family friend driven over in Iceland car park four times
Both Bobby Ternent and his father Gary Ternent, have been given life sentences

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:51:01 GMT
‘Kind and courageous’ teenager who died after internet cafe ‘assault’ was weeks away from becoming a father
Witnesses on the city’s London Road at the time of the incident have been urged to come forward

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:46:28 GMT
Boris Johnson wrong to use Brexit to justify ‘morally delinquent’ Rwanda plan, says senior Tory
‘We are better than this – or at least, we used to be’, says David Davis

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:23:40 GMT
Cooking oil spillage causes traffic chaos on M25
The Met said officers were called to reports of a collision on the motorway in Enfield at 11.15am.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:36:47 GMT
New arrest after Easter Rising parade in Londonderry
A 44-year-old was detained on Tuesday under the Terrorism Act and remains in custody.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:14:33 GMT
MPs to vote on whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over partygate
The Prime Minister has been fined by police despite giving assurances that Covid regulations were followed in No 10.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:08:44 GMT
Appeal for help to find two teenage girls who have been missing for six days
Alliyah Montaque, 15, and Lina Bennacef, 16, from Walthamstow, east London, were last seen on Wednesday April 13.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:54:21 GMT
UK should put clocks forward extra hour to save on energy bills, Lib Dem peer says
Extending daylight hours could potentially save households 152 hours’ worth of electricity annually

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:52:05 GMT
Canoe man: Five more of the most bizarre disappearances of all time
John Darwin’s vanishment had nothing on this little lot...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:47:55 GMT
Boris Johnson said ‘what he believed to be the truth’ when he denied the No 10 parties, minister claims
Brandon Lewis insists it is possible for a ’lawmaker to be a lawbreaker’ – because Tony Blair got a parking ticket

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:46:03 GMT
MPs to vote on inquiry into how Boris Johnson misled parliament about No 10 parties
The ministerial code requires any minister who deliberately misleads parliament to resign

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:40:36 GMT
Johnson to face Commons vote on Thursday over partygate – what you need to know
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle granted Sir Keir Starmer the opportunity to table a motion for a debate and vote over the partygate row.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:40:27 GMT
UK’s anti-slavery commissioner slams ‘lack of humanity’ in Rwanda asylum deal
Exclusive: Dame Sara Thornton expresses ‘significant concern’ about plans to ship asylum seekers to Africa

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:37:23 GMT
Ministers criticised for slow delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Commons International Development Committee chair said she was ‘shocked and disappointed’ that less than £60 million has been sent.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:32:48 GMT
Boris Johnson boasted about ignoring parking fines: ‘What did I care?’
‘I let them pile in drifts’, Johnson wrote in unearthed passage – as minister compares Partygate fine to parking offence

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:13:03 GMT
New hepatitis not related to Covid vaccine, says minister
The new strain has resulted in 13 children between the ages of one and 10 being taken to hospital.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:02:16 GMT
Misleading the country: Boris Johnson and ministers have made dozens of false statements to parliament
Exclusive investigation : Labour accuses government of ‘litany of lies and falsehoods’ as calls for corrections are ignored

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:01:47 GMT
NHS social distancing requirement scrapped in England
Officials have changed infection control guidance.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:00:22 GMT
Every misleading statement Boris Johnson has made to parliament since the general election
Misleading the country: The prime minister has failed formally to correct at least 17 false statements since the 2019 general election

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:00:11 GMT
Protesters target Jemima Goldsmith and elderly mother over opposition to ex-husband Imran Khan
‘If Jemima and her children don’t come down here, then we will enter her bedroom,’ one demonstrator threatened

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:44:18 GMT
UK has shown ‘pure support’ for Ukraine – Ukrainian deputy minister
Inna Drahanchuk is in The Hague with the Ukrainian team for the Invictus Games.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:47:37 GMT
Ukrainian refugee leads Gillingham on to pitch just days after arriving in UK
Daniel Lysak, 11, was warmly welcomed by the club and its fans during the League One fixture.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:29:14 GMT
PM Covid-breach fine comparable to speeding ticket, Cabinet minister suggests
The Northern Ireland Secretary also said Boris Johnson had not misled MPs when saying coronavirus rules were followed in No 10.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:28:15 GMT
Family pays tribute to 18-year-old father-to-be who died after assault
Michael Toohey died of multiple injuries following the incident on London Road in the city centre on Saturday.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:26:31 GMT
‘Shameful’: Only a quarter of UK aid pledged to Ukraine has been delivered, Liz Truss admits
‘Up to £60m’ of £220m is likely to have arrived at last count, MPs told – and package was swiped from shrunken aid budget

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:21:51 GMT
Trial of Extinction Rebellion co-founder delayed pending High Court judgment
Gail Bradbrook, 49, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday accused of causing £27,500 in damage to the Department for Transport building.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:20:35 GMT
Former EastEnders actor Katie Jarvis admits racially aggravated harassment and assault
Jarvis had previously denied two offences after incident in Southend-on-Sea

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:12:12 GMT
Boy stabbed at children’s birthday party as neighbours hear ‘screaming’ after ‘row’
Teenager in hospital with serious knife wound following incident in Sale, Greater Manchester

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:08:33 GMT
What time is Boris Johnson speaking today? All we know as PM due to address Parliament on Partygate
Prime Minister is expected to stop short of going into detail about lockdown-busting gatherings in Downing Street

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:42:53 GMT
Mobile phone app could ‘transform’ outcomes for gout sufferers
Researchers at Edinburgh University carried out a small study, where some patients were given advice after inputting results into a phone app.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:40:45 GMT
Ukraine in ‘perilous’ position, says Johnson, as Russia opens new offensive
Ministers were warned that the conflict is entering an ‘attritional’ phase which could last ‘several months’.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:28:03 GMT
Johnson will not ‘lecture’ India about ties with Russia, No 10 says
The Prime Minister will hold talks with Narendra Modi during a two-day visit this week.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:25:27 GMT
William Clarke missing: Body found in search for boy, 16, who disappeared on Isle of Skye
The 16-year-old disappeared on the Isle of Skye on Sunday night

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:06:40 GMT
Tory and Brexit supporters back far-right Marine Le Pen to become French president, poll reveals
Conservative voters want National Rally candidate to defeat Emmanuel Macron by 13-point margin

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:39:31 GMT
Pub chain pleads not guilty to health and safety breaches after student death
Durham University student Olivia Burt, 20, was fatally injured when a barrier collapsed outside Missoula bar in Durham in February 2018.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:29:32 GMT
Slight rise in children getting first choice of primary school compared to 2021
Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out which primary school their child will be joining this autumn.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:23:01 GMT
Experts warn UK could face ‘a year and a half of struggle and high costs’
Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee heard evidence on soaring energy prices from a panel of experts on Tuesday.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:21:18 GMT
Concerns over survival craft among 31 safety failures on P&O Ferries boat
P&O Ferries was widely condemned after sacking nearly 800 seafarers without notice on March 17.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:17:54 GMT
Man denies pitch encroachment and trespass at Everton match
Louis McKechnie tied himself to the goalposts during a game in March.



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