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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:29:41 GMTSt Paul’s jubilee service a ‘slightly terrifying gig’, says Archbishop of York
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell said he is sad the Queen is unable to be at the cathedral in person.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:24:37 GMTTory rebel ‘asks MPs to withdraw no-confidence letters’ as panic sets in over timing
Some backbenchers believe period after upcoming by-elections best chance to remove PM
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:30:44 GMTCostumes and coronation chicken as thousands toast jubilee in Trafalgar Square
Demand to see the Queen was so high that some missed out on getting close to the celebrations, writes Colin Drury
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:03:27 GMTDublin Airport running ‘very efficiently’ ahead of bank holiday weekend
New measures, including the installation of a marquee at Terminal 1 for any passengers forced to queue outside, have been deployed.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:57:15 GMTMan jailed for attacking woman abused others as police ‘failed to heed rape threats’
Police said the man would get a verbal warning for sending rape threats but he didn’t because he was later deemed ‘no longer a threat’
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:54:46 GMTAsylum seekers threatened with Rwanda deportation under Priti Patel scheme ‘go on hunger strike’
It’s the latest in a series of concerns raised about the wellbeing of asylum seekers, just weeks before the first flights are due to leave
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:28:06 GMTLancaster dog attack: Woman left with ‘life changing’ injuries after animal latched onto leg
The victim, in her 40s, was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary with ‘a very serious injury’
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:20:34 GMTHomeowner disputes ‘terrifying’ £40,000 electricity quote – and is told by supplier it should be £52,000
Couple projected to be spending more on electric than the Blackpool Illuminations
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:00:34 GMTOriginal Charlie Mackesy illustrations go on sale at Sotheby’s
Illustrations drawn in the making of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse have gone on sale.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:11:00 GMTWhat the papers say – June 3
Friday’s papers react to the ‘history maker’ that is the British monarch.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:54:20 GMTThe ‘lovely’ Jubilee and succession: How world’s media has covered the Jubilee
Images of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony and celebrations on The Mall were popular with the world’s media.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:07:46 GMTAustralia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under
The country appointed a new assistant minister for the republic on the eve of the Jubilee.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:01:00 GMTNew smartphone app identifying jaundice from babies’ eyes ‘could save lives’
The app could help identify severe cases in low and middle-income countries to prevent complications.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:27:40 GMTBoris Johnson news – live: PM denies he is ‘habitual liar’ in Mumsnet interview
‘People throw all sorts of accusations at me,’ Johnson says in his defence
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:54:39 GMTCalifornia pub ensures British expats are not left out over Jubilee weekend
Ye Olde King’s Head has provided bunting, afternoon tea and a Queen Elizabeth impersonator for its patrons.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 01:45:13 GMTPrincess Royal to see penguins at Edinburgh Zoo during Jubilee visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales and the Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Northern Ireland as part of Jubilee celebrations.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:40:24 GMTDelighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony
The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:26:46 GMTMoD told troubled military vehicle project poses risk to national security
Five years from original deployment date, army’s new wheels still in development hell
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:23:12 GMTAmber Heard’s lawyer says actress will ‘absolutely’ appeal defamation decision
The Aquaman star’s lawyer said she has ‘excellent grounds’ for the appeal as there was ‘so much’ evidence that was not included during the trial.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTEmmerdale’s Patrick Mower to join star-studded line-up at Jubilee Pageant
The spectacular carnival finale to the Jubilee weekend is taking place in central London on June 5.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTMoD told ‘fix or fail’ struggling Ajax programme or risk national security
The Ajax armoured vehicle programme has so far run for 12 years, cost £3.2 billion and delivered no deployable vehicles.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:22:05 GMTQueen pulls out of thanksgiving service in latest absence due to mobility
The monarch has had to cancel numerous appearances over the past few months.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:01:00 GMT‘Women must be told of risk common anaesthetic can pose to their birth control’
The drug sugammadex can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:59:13 GMTSenior Tory under fire for arguing UK should rejoin EU single market
Tobias Ellwood claims there is an ‘appetite’ in Britain to make ‘course corrections’ to the current Brexit model.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:49:29 GMTFirst Jubilee beacon sends a spark of light around the globe
The Duke of Cambridge watched as the Tree of Trees sculpture at Buckingham Palace was bathed in light.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:45:14 GMTWilliam hails ‘impressive’ Jubilee celebrations as a ‘big day’
The duke took part in a dual ceremony outside Buckingham Palace to watch the lighting of the principal beacon.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:33:35 GMTBeacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
More than 2,022 beacons were lit on Thursday evening.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:30:19 GMTIn Pictures: Beacons lit around the UK to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign
The monarch sent a river of light from her Windsor Castle home to Buckingham Palace and around the world.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:30:00 GMTKey workers, charity volunteers and teachers invited to thanksgiving service
Boris Johnson, who will give a New Testament reading, and members of his Cabinet are among the guests, along with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:30:00 GMTConsultation to review ‘overbearing EU rules’ on imperial measurements
Plans to revisit regulations on the use of imperial measurements in Britain will restore ‘common sense’ to the statute book, the Government said.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:02:06 GMTDelighted Queen leads Jubilee celebrations at beacon lighting and on balcony
The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:36:48 GMTBeacons light up skies across Northern Ireland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Beacons were lit in towns across the region, including at Titanic Belfast and the most westerly town, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.
Sun, 29 May 2022 07:31:17 GMTAfghan man who came to UK as child tried to take his own life after being threatened with removal to Rwanda
Exclusive: Asylum seeker says he ‘just wants to be human’ as criticism of the Home Office Rwanda scheme continues
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:58:21 GMTWorld leaders pay tribute to ‘unwavering’ Queen on Platinum Jubilee
The French and US presidents were among those sending congratulations to the monarch celebrating 70 years on the throne.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:50:46 GMTMan dies after being found on fire in London park as police probe ‘unexplained’ incident
Officers were called to Central Park in East Ham in the early hours of Thursday morning
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:46:57 GMTBrent stabbing: Man knifed to death in northwest London
Police are investigating after a man, believed to be in his mid-20s, was killed on Wednesday evening.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:19:27 GMTQueen to miss St Paul’s service after ‘some discomfort’ at Jubilee celebrations
The Queen will skip the event ‘with great reluctance’, Buckingham Palace said.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:00:00 GMTCamilla ties ribbon in nod to domestic abuse victims during EastEnders cameo
The royal couple filmed the Jubilee special episode in March.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:47:55 GMTAnti-monarchy group hopes jubilee is ‘last hurrah’ for big royal events
Republic said it hopes the monarchy will be abolished by the time Prince George is on the throne.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:36:05 GMTBenefit cap should be reconsidered - according to Tory architect behind the scheme
Tens of thousands to miss out as welfare payments soar by up to 10 per cent from April
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:31:19 GMTBrexit: Senior Tory MP calls for UK to rejoin EU single market to ease cost of living crisis
‘I’m daring to think outside the box’, says Tobias Ellwood
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:08:52 GMTBrexit means fall in crops and fewer British products in supermarkets, farmers tell MPs
Exclusive: Kent farming giant reports 8% fall in harvest due to lack of seasonal pickers – saying it’s easier to import fruit
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:00:00 GMTNoise pollution near schools harms pupils’ concentration and memory – study
The study reveals pupils’ working memory is affected by traffic noise inside and outside the classroom.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:32:07 GMTGreens accused of ‘petty politics’ after walking out of Holyrood debate on Queen’s Jubilee
Republican campaigners praise ‘extraordinary’ move
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:12:35 GMTRemoving Boris Johnson would be ‘exceptionally silly’, Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Tory MPs
Priti Patel tells rebels pushing for PM’s resignation to ‘forget it’
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:11:50 GMTBunting, beer and Blanco: In their own words – how Britons celebrated the Queen’s coronation
From lining Parliament Square as part of the procession to playing musical chairs at a street party, four people remember how they marked the start of this new era
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:10:40 GMTFootage of beagles bred for lab tests shows puppies ‘stressed and confined in cages’
Exclusive: Vet likens conditions filmed at MBR Acres to those in pig factory farms
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:07:30 GMTTory imperial measures plan ‘utter nonsense’ and will add costs, says Asda chair
Supermarket chief slams move aimed at pleasing ‘small minority who hark for the past’
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:06:48 GMTUK’s Nato envoy warns Royal Navy may have to battle Russia
‘High risk’ of death of UK personnel if Britain joins force to break Black Sea blockade, says Tory MP
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:50:32 GMTShapps ‘risking travel chaos by ruling out emergency visa for aviation workers’
Sources said the Transport Secretary has ruled out filling gaps in the sector by amending the Government’s Shortage Occupation List.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:49:27 GMTBritons celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee divided over Harry, Meghan and Andrew’s roles
The Queen limited those on the Buckingham House balcony for the flypast to working members of her family
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:46:13 GMTObama says Queen’s ‘generosity’ reminded him of his grandmother
The former US president said he likes to think the pair formed a ‘special relationship’ of their own over the years.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:15:43 GMTThunderstorms could hit London during Jubilee concert
The Met Office is considering a thunderstorm weather warning for Saturday night as crowds gather for the BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:51:52 GMT ‘It’s her swan song’: Queen’s Jubilee ‘is moment of unity’ for UK after turbulent times
Jubilee a ‘chance for everybody to forget’ after a series of ‘difficult years,’ say royal fans
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:47:59 GMTSummery shades for royal fashion on first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Pastel tones were the hues of choice for senior royals on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:46:31 GMTZara and Mike Tindall support royal portrait in aid of Great Ormond Street
The painting will have a limited edition print run of 70 in honour of the Queen’s reign.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:20:27 GMTAnimal Rebellion activists arrested after disruption at Jubilee parade
A group claimed to be Animal Rebellion activists have been arrested after getting onto The Mall ahead of the Trooping the Colour.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:13:53 GMTCrowds burst into cheers and tears as they celebrate ‘magical’ Jubilee spectacle
Thousands descended on The Mall to watch Trooping the Colour, catch a glimpse of the royal family, cheer on the parade and celebrate the Queen.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:12:29 GMTAndrew to miss Jubilee service after testing positive for Covid
The Duke of York was preparing to gather with the royal family at St Paul’s Cathedral in honour of the Queen on Friday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:52:12 GMTWho’s who in the royal line-up for the Queen’s balcony appearance?
Eighteen royals including the monarch watched the flypast on the first day of the Jubilee weekend.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:41:34 GMTExcited Prince Louis left in awe by Trooping the Colour flypast
The four-year-old royal chatted to the Queen and covered his ears during the flypast.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:08:02 GMTJohnny Depp confirmed to join Jeff Beck for the remainder of his UK tour
Depp was pictured greeting fans and relaxing with Sam Fender at a pub in Newcastle moments after the jury verdict.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:03:26 GMTRevellers celebrate ‘unifying’ Queen with corgis and Elvis impersonator
About 1,000 people turned out for Warwick’s civic celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:59:00 GMTFormer DUP first ministers welcome Sinn Fein letter to Queen on Platinum Jubilee
Dame Arlene Foster and Paul Givan praised the republican party for the gesture.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:33:17 GMTQueen’s joy at Jubilee celebrations as she joins royal family on balcony
The monarch appeared on the famous frontage of the Palace twice on the first day of the milestone bank holiday weekend.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:09:54 GMTGeorge, Charlotte and Louis perfect royal waves at Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The young royals watched Trooping the Colour and appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:07:44 GMT42-gun salute heralds start of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Northern Ireland
Hundreds of people attended the event at Hillsborough Castle.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:38:56 GMTCrowds on The Mall celebrate ‘once in a lifetime’ moment during Jubilee parade
Thousands have travelled from all over the country to join the festivities in central London on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:26:49 GMTPaul McCartney and David Beckham among stars celebrating ‘inspirational’ Queen
This weekend marks the official celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:04:35 GMTPrince Louis echoes father William in sailor-style outfit
The young prince joined his two older siblings on Thursday morning.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:01:53 GMTSeamus the Irish wolfhound ‘stealing the show’ at Trooping the Colour
As the regimental mascot of the Irish Guards, Seamus played a prominent role in the parade.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:53:53 GMTIn Pictures: Military pomp on show as Trooping the Colour starts celebrations
The event is the start of four days of festivities honouring the Queen as she marks her Platinum Jubilee.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:48:19 GMTSeveral arrests made after group attempts to enter Jubilee parade route
The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were for obstructing the highway.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:43:05 GMTJubilee Queen takes to Palace balcony for Trooping celebrations
The monarch inspected the troops as they returned from Horse Guards Parade as the Platinum Jubilee festivities got under way.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:39:51 GMTPublic need reassurance on Government standards, says ex-MI5 chief
Lord Evans of Weardale said ‘you’ve got to raise questions’ in light of recent events, including partygate.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:06:54 GMTJubilee celebrations begin as George, Charlotte and Louis join procession
The Queen’s 70 years on the throne are being marked with an extended bank holiday weekend of national commemorations.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:58:39 GMTFormer PM says he felt Queen would have made a good Cabinet member
Sir John Major says the monarch has ‘represented our better selves for over 70 years’.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:35:03 GMTKatherine Jenkins praises the Queen: ‘I think she’s a great role model’
She is among the famous faces taking part in the many celebrations over the next few days.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:17:39 GMTJubilee balcony line-ups reveal key players on the royal stage
From the Queen’s Silver Jubilee to this year’s Platinum Jubilee, these line-ups send a striking message about the primary players on the royal stage.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:17:20 GMTJubilee balcony line-ups reveal key players on the royal stage
From the Queen’s Silver Jubilee to this year’s Platinum Jubilee, these line-ups send a striking message about the primary players on the royal stage.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:10:18 GMTMost currencies appeared on and oldest monarch – all the records the Queen holds
Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, Guinness World Records has listed all the records the Queen currently holds.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:20:51 GMTThe aircraft taking part in the six-minute Platinum Jubilee flypast
The flypast will take place after Trooping the Colour.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:04:09 GMTEdinburgh’s floral clock set to mark Queen’s jubilee
The historic attraction in West Princes Street Gardens will mark the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:52:41 GMTHistoric Kynren show ‘a fitting tribute to Queen’
The historical re-enactment pageant is taking place this weekend to mark the Platinum Jubilee.