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Fri, 20 May 2022 08:48:28 GMT
‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister
Dominic Raab said he wanted to ‘manage expectations’ about the plan.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:48:22 GMT
Scotland Yard urged not to leave people ‘in the dark’ over partygate probe
Sue Gray’s inquiry into Downing Street lockdown breaches is expected early next week.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:13:47 GMT
First Tube map with Elizabeth line published
The new east-west railway has been added to the map ahead of its opening on May 24.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:27:59 GMT
Milton Keynes and Doncaster among eight new cities to mark Queen’s platinum jubilee
‘I am thrilled that we are able to recognise some of many places that make Britain great’

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:26:05 GMT
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty make Sunday Times Rich List with £730m fortune
Chancellor becomes first frontline politician to join the rich list

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:15:50 GMT
Energy price cap: What does it mean for you?
Rising global gas prices causing dramatic increase to household bills in 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:15:32 GMT
Energy price cap: What does it mean for you?
Rising global gas prices causing dramatic increase to household bills in 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:14:29 GMT
Why energy bills are increasing
Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world drives up household bills

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:14:10 GMT
Why energy bills are increasing
Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world drives up household bills

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:27:33 GMT
Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued
All the events under scrunity since scandal began

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:02:20 GMT
Eight places win city status as part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay said these are some of the places that ‘make Britain great’.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:15:50 GMT
Partygate: Full timeline of government gatherings and Covid fines
All the events under scrunity since scandal began

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:57:53 GMT
What Downing Street parties were the Met Police investigating?
PM’s birthday party, gathering in Downing Street flat and several Christmas celebrations were all part of Scotland Yard probe into lockdown rule-breaking

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:55:27 GMT
What Downing Street parties were the Met Police investigating?
PM’s birthday party, gathering in Downing Street flat and several Christmas celebrations were all part of Scotland Yard probe into lockdown rule-breaking

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:51:41 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: ‘A joke’ PM escaped more Partygate fines, No 10 staff say
Downing Street source brands prime minister ‘a man of little or no integrity’ over handling of scandal

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:31:58 GMT
Partygate: What laws did Boris Johnson break?
A reminder of the rules in place at the height of lockdown, a moment in which we now know the PM attended a party at Downing Street while the electorate pulled together to keep each other safe

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:31:32 GMT
Partygate: What laws did Boris Johnson break?
A reminder of the rules in place at the height of lockdown, a moment in which we now know the PM attended a party at Downing Street while the electorate pulled together to keep each other safe

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:30:12 GMT
Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser
Nimco Ali was appointed by Priti Patel to advise the Home Office in 2020.

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:18:44 GMT
Partygate: How did Boris Johnson react to being fined for breaking Covid laws?
PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:18:20 GMT
Partygate: How did Boris Johnson react to being fined for breaking Covid laws?
PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:14:49 GMT
Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties
Metropolitan Police concludes Partygate investigation after issuing 126 fines

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:14:23 GMT
Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties
Metropolitan Police concludes Partygate investigation after issuing 126 fines

Fri, 20 May 2022 04:52:36 GMT
Most nurseries oppose plans to increase childcare numbers – report
A petition against the proposed changes has reached almost 60,000 signatures.

Fri, 20 May 2022 04:24:50 GMT
Boris Johnson: Partygate probe questioned as PM escapes action while staff fined
Sue Gray report expected to be published soon as Metropolitan Police investigation ends

Fri, 20 May 2022 03:59:23 GMT
What the papers say – May 20
‘Partygate’ returns to dominate the front pages as the working week concludes.

Fri, 20 May 2022 02:21:07 GMT
Camilla laughs after being presented with stress ball made from beaver fur
The royal tour of the North American country concluded late on Thursday.

Fri, 20 May 2022 02:07:20 GMT
Prince of Wales shows off moves during traditional drum dance in Canada
One member of the community said the 73-year-old ‘really looked like he enjoyed himself’.

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:38:09 GMT
Charles urges nations to ‘learn from traditional knowledge’ to save the planet
The royal held up the example of ‘indigenous knowledge keepers’ as those with the skills to bring humanity back from the brink.

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:27:26 GMT
US won’t agree UK trade deal if Boris Johnson ‘discards’ protocol, says Speaker Pelosi
No 10’s unilateral plan for Northern Ireland ‘deeply concerning’, says House Speaker

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:00:30 GMT
Camilla says women fleeing abuse ‘have nothing to be ashamed of’ in refuge visit
The royal was visiting a YWCA transitional housing centre in Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:54:46 GMT
Charles test drives Canadian Rangers’ snowmobile
The royal met members of the organisation in Yellowknife.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:34:45 GMT
Boris Johnson overhauls No 10 as he awaits Sue Gray parties report
The Prime Minister was accused of ‘losing control’ of Downing Street after 126 fines were handed out by police investigating ‘partygate’.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:33:56 GMT
Charles and Camilla ‘feed the fire’ in a ceremony on final day of Canada tour
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall watched as offerings of tobacco were thrown into a fire pit.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:31:06 GMT
Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock
Micheal Martin will also meet business representatives to discuss the latest dispute over the Irish Sea trade border.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:08:30 GMT
Nancy Pelosi threatens to block trade deal over Northern Ireland Protocol plans
In a strongly-worded intervention, the congresswoman urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Sextortion now biggest issue reported to revenge porn helpline
The charity said it believes the reports are a fraction of the true number of sextortion cases.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
App could replace sleeping pills in NHS treatment for insomnia
A predicted 800,000 people could benefit, officials said.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
The numbers behind the UK’s new cities
Milton Keynes is the largest of the towns to be granted city status.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Bangor awarded city status to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The seaside town in Co Down is one of a record eight winners of a competition for civic honours.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Dunfermline awarded city status as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The Fife town is one of eight places granted the honour.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Children carrying weapons at most violent prison in England, inspectors warn
A report says there were 105 assaults among children and 82 on staff in just six months.

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Tourism hope for Outer Hebrides as new film showcases beauty of islands
The Road Dance based on the book by John MacKay is being released.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:04:32 GMT
Ewan McGregor ‘channelled Sir Alec Guinness’ when reprising Obi-Wan Kenobi role
The actor reprises his role more than 15 years after he starred in the three Star Wars prequels.

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:43:02 GMT
More than 50 buildings still have Grenfell-style cladding nearly five years on
Work has not yet begun on 31 towers at risk

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:22:31 GMT
William and Kate’s children ‘jealous’ of them attending Top Gun premiere
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge rubbed shoulders with a star-studded cast led by Tom Cruise.

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:12:10 GMT
Prime Minister shakes up No 10 operation after police conclude partygate probe
Boris Johnson has made changes to his top team as he awaits senior civil servant Sue Gray’s report into lockdown events held in Downing Street.

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:47:35 GMT
Nadine Dorries tackled on ‘sham’ BBC funding review by senior Tory MP
Culture secretary describes licence fee as ‘regressive tax’

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:40:50 GMT
National Grid’s profits rise to £3.4bn as cost of living crisis pushes bills higher
Energy network operator sees profits rise while households face big bill increases

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:38:14 GMT
Laurence Fox loses bid for High Court libel case to be heard in front of jury
Stonewall trustee Simon Blake, ‘Coronation Street’ actor Nicola Thorp and drag artist Crystal are suing the ‘Lewis’ star

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:23:24 GMT
Partygate: Legal expert questions ‘odd’ fines for junior No 10 staff while PM escapes
Staff entitled to feel ‘pretty peeved’ at inconsistency, says Adam Wagner

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:22:01 GMT
Fury among Downing Street staff as Johnson escapes further Partygate fines
Sue Gray’s long-awaited report expected as soon as next week

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:16:08 GMT
Legalising cannabis won’t tackle disproportionate policing outcomes for ethnic minorities, crime minister says
The policing and crime minister rejected Sadiq Khan’s cannabis review as a possible measure to reduce inequalities

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:14:56 GMT
Home Secretary to visit villagers affected by asylum centre proposal
Residents from Linton-on-Ouse told Home Office officials about their concerns over the plan.

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:12:01 GMT
Obese adults set to outnumber those at healthy weight in UK within five years, report warns
Experts warn of ‘tipping point’ in 2027 when one third of adults in Britin could be classed as obese

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:11:59 GMT
Obese adults set to outnumber those at healthy weight in UK within five years, report warns
Experts warn of ‘tipping point’ in 2027 when one third of adults in Britin could be classed as obese

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:03:42 GMT
Fireball meteorite that lit up sky may have landed in Wales, experts say
Fragment will be glossy black or brown in colour

Thu, 19 May 2022 19:47:15 GMT
Campaigners ‘relieved’ as Rwanda flights delayed until next month
The Prime Minister previously signalled plans to begin the controversial policy by the end of May.

Thu, 19 May 2022 19:37:25 GMT
Rebekah Vardy accepts agent could be source of leaks, lawyer says
Footballer’s wife and agent occasionally ‘used the language of leaking’, barrister tells libel hearing

Thu, 19 May 2022 19:06:51 GMT
Murdered woman’s family thank cold case police as ‘evil’ man jailed decades later
Donald Robertson, 66, was charged last year after a cold case team found new DNA evidence linking him to the death of Shani Warren in 1987.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:54:19 GMT
Nadine Dorries claims Channel 4 faked reality show by paying actors to play poor people
Culture secretaty also admits she shares Netflix password with four other households

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:39:54 GMT
Partygate: Why did some people escape fines for Downing Street lockdown parties?
Downing Street staff reportedly angry over police decision not to fine prime minister for some gatherings he attended

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:23:46 GMT
Tom Cruise expresses admiration for William at Top Gun: Maverick premiere
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will appear at the UK premiere.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:21:09 GMT
Cornish pub receives framed apology from Vogue magazine after name-change gaffe
Publishers Conde Nast had asked The Star Inn At Vogue to change its name – not realising it was named after the hamlet in which it stands.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:15:18 GMT
UK threat of unilateral action over Northern Ireland could ‘nix’ Brexit agreement, EU ambassador warns
EU member states firm in refusal to renegotiate Boris Johnson’s protocol

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:08:35 GMT
What is monkeypox and what are the risks?
To date, there are nine cases in the UK and no source of infection has been confirmed yet.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:00:22 GMT
Malthouse dismisses ‘soap opera’ over Tory misconduct allegations
Policing minister Kit Malthouse insisted the Tories remained the party of law and order despite partygate and an MP being investigated for rape.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:51:28 GMT
Everything we know about Bobbi-Anne McCleod’s ‘merciless’ murder
‘She was kind, funny, and loyal. She was the best daughter, the best sister, and the best friend to so many people. Everybody who knew Bobbi loved her,’ says family

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:51:25 GMT
What are the legal issues in the Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney libel battle?
The case revolves around a social media post made by Mrs Rooney.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:43:43 GMT
Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney face wait for ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial decision
The seven-day trial at the High Court in London finished on Thursday.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:38:15 GMT
BBC reports on MI5 spy who ‘used status to abuse girlfriend’ after ruling
The BBC has reported on the story for the first time since an unprecedented legal battle in which the Government sought an injunction.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:30:58 GMT
Furry mascot in attendance at final Trooping the Colour practice
Trooping the Colour – an annual event to commemorate Her Majesty’s birthday – is held on June 2.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:24:01 GMT
First World War soldiers’ graves rededicated more than 100 years after deaths
The services were held in Ypres following the discovery of the graves of the two soldiers who served with Irish regiments.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:15:10 GMT
Form Executive and Assembly while NI Protocol issues are being resolved: Murphy
Stormont Finance Minister also said he currently has £421m which he cannot spend because the devolved power-sharing institutions are not functioning.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:06:15 GMT
UK’s biggest-ever lottery winners have ‘time to dream’ after scooping £184m jackpot
Joe and Jess Thwaite are largest lottery jackpot winners in UK history

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:55:47 GMT
Preparations under way for Jubilee extravaganza
Buckingham Palace shared a photo of the work taking place to stage the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:52:30 GMT
Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in UK at lowest level since autumn
Levels have dropped to almost a third of the recent peak.

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT
National Action co-founder was a Ukip activist while forming neo-Nazi terrorist group, court hears
Alex Davies says he leafleted for political party during the period he started forming National Action

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:45:35 GMT
Wagatha Christie: Cast of characters in the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney trial
From pop star Peter Andre to television personality Danielle Lloyd - who’s who in the High Court libel trial?

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:27:17 GMT
Government advised to prepare autumn Covid booster programme
The move will help protect individuals and the health service against Covid-19 next winter, experts said.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:25:13 GMT
Dijon mustard stocks running out amid climate crisis and Ukraine war
French mustard manufacturers are struggling to get hold of seeds from Canada and Ukraine

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:39:03 GMT
REDIRECTED Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued
All the events under scrunity since scandal began

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:14:50 GMT
Wagatha Christie: The most important evidence in the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney libel trial
Footballer’s wives battle in the High Court over accusations Ms Vardy leaked stories to the media

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:14:33 GMT
Black mental health patient checked once in 14 hours before he died, inquest finds
Exclusive: Despite being detained, Rullson Warner was able to access and inhale heroin which led to an overdose, while hospital staff recorded observations of 45-year-old which never took place

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:14:04 GMT
Wagatha Christie: Top moments in the Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney trial
From Peter Andre’s chipolata, to Davy Jones and pigeon Coleen, all the blockbuster moments at the High Court

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:04:48 GMT
Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Serial killer-obsessed Cody Ackland jailed for life for murder of teenager
Court told 24-year-old killer led ‘double life’ and had ‘deep-rooted interest in macabre’

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:02:56 GMT
Bayoh in ‘zombie state’ and race played no part in police action, inquiry told
Pc Craig Walker has been giving evidence to the inquiry looking into the death of the 31-year-old in police custody in 2015.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:54:18 GMT
SNP MP ‘feels like he has won lottery’ after topping ballot to propose new laws
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MP Stuart McDonald won the private members’ Bill ballot.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:50:34 GMT
Actor Samuel West joins Sizewell protest over threat to nature
The proposals would see a breeding area the size of eight football pitches lost, as well as some three million fish, according to RSPB estimates.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:48:47 GMT
The Rupert Cornwell Award 2022: Applications open for The Independent’s annual foreign journalism competition
A bursary of £5,000 is being made available to one individual to fund a suitable journalistic project

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:44:13 GMT
Rebekah Vardy – live: Model ‘accepts’ her agent could be source of leaks, lawyer says
It comes after Wayne Rooney told court he was asked to speak to Jamie Vardy to ‘calm down’ wife

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:43:22 GMT
Ministers have ‘moral duty’ to resign over partygate fines, says bereaved son
Andy Mitchell, 63, from Dunblane, Scotland, said only five members of his family had attended his mother’s funeral in 2020.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:32:21 GMT
‘Action calls for reaction’ EU ambassador warns UK over Brexit protocol row
The EU’s ambassador to the UK Joao Vale de Almeida urged against taking unilateral action to rewrite the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:31:43 GMT
Boris Johnson faces no further action in 126-fine partygate investigation
Downing Street said the Met Police told the Prime Minister he will not get another fine as they closed the investigation.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:29:55 GMT
Some Ukrainians never made it out of besieged cities due to wait for UK visas, says Ukrainian MP
Britain accused of putting refugees at greater risk by failing to give accurate visa timeframes

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:29:44 GMT
Campaigners angry at Government over access to promised funding for MND research
Boris Johnson committed to providing £50 million to help find new therapies – and eventually a cure – for MND.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:28:24 GMT
Hundreds march against Sizewell C nuclear power station
The protest in Suffolk came days after ministers delayed a decision on plans for the new plant.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:18:56 GMT
Partygate investigation ends with 126 fines issued for at least eight events, Met Police say
Events where Covid laws were broken include ‘suitcase of wine’ party and BYOB garden event

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:11:14 GMT
Accused boy tells court he just wanted to frighten Ava away
The 14-year-old denies murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:05:07 GMT
Make Ukraine homes scheme permanent, says refugee minister
Frustrations continue to surround the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but the minister in charge hopes the plan could be used in other crises.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:00:19 GMT
Couple search for £7 million houses after landing UK’s biggest EuroMillions win
Joe and Jess Thwaite scooped a record-breaking £184,262,899 with a Lucky Dip ticket in the May 10 draw.



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