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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:57:29 GMT‘I cried’: Wimbledon fans react to Boulter win after death of her grandmother
Katie Boulter dedicated her day four Wimbledon win to her grandmother, who died two days ago.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:45:59 GMTMichelle O’Neill lays wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary
While Sinn Fein mayors in Belfast have laid a laurel wreath in previous years, this was the first time the party leadership took part.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:43:41 GMTLogan Mwangi: Murdered five year-old boy’s father wakes up screaming as son ‘visits his dreams’
Ben Mwangi says he is ‘devastated’ he could not protect his son after five-year-old murdered by mother, stepfather and stepbrother
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:43:25 GMTBoris Johnson news - live: Chris Pincher could lose whip today over ‘groping’ claims
Tory deputy chief whip quit post following allegations
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:41:28 GMTCabinet minister hints Chris Pincher who resigned over ‘groping’ claims could lose Tory whip today
Labour and other Tory MPs have called on the party to expel MP
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:38:38 GMTTory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster
Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:44:48 GMT‘Third-class citizens’: The EU nationals in UK waiting on settlement decisions a year on from deadline
Warnings of ‘serious consequences’ of persisiting delays for people’s job prospects, travel and housing
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:09 GMT‘We’ve been forgotten’: Mother and daughter born in UK unable to travel due to Home Office delay
Nine-year-old Jina Santos, who has lived in UK all her life, waiting months for EU settlement outcome
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:17:03 GMTBBC journalist and wheelchair user Frank Gardner stranded on plane at Gatwick
The security correspondent was left on the aircraft after flying to the West Sussex airport with Iberia Express on Thursday night.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:50:12 GMTMan unable to work after Home Office mistook him for murderer brother
Exclusive: Hussen Mohamed, Somali-Dutch national who has lived in UK since age of 10, left in limbo for nearly three years because government confused him for twin brother who is serving life sentence
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:46:50 GMT‘I drank far too much’: Read Chris Pincher’s resignation letter in full after Tory MP ‘groped two men’
Deputy Chief Whip has written to Boris Johnson following an incident at a Tory Party private members’ club in London’s Piccadilly
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:28:31 GMTOfcom considers longer and more frequent TV ad breaks
The regulator said it would look at changing advertising regulations due to market developments.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:10:21 GMTTeachers reject 9% pay rise for new starters and warn offer would not be enough to stop strikes
Teachers’ leaders have immediately rejected a reported 9 per cent pay rise proposed for new starters as ministers try to head off a series of strikes across the UK.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:09:32 GMT‘I cried’ – Wimbledon fans react to Katie Boulter win after death of her grandmother
Katie Boulter dedicated her day four Wimbledon win to her grandmother, who died two days ago
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:04:22 GMTKnee ops dropped after NHS policies on patient weight introduced, study finds
Researchers suggest the introduction of limits on access to knee replacement surgery based on a patient’s weight or BMI has seen a cut in operations.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:01:02 GMTBulb boss to leave collapsed energy supplier
Hayden Wood stayed on at the bust supplier on a £250,000 salary after it collapsed last autumn and was propped up by the taxpayer.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:51:45 GMTUK weather: Ten-hour thunderstorm warning with risk of lightning strikes today
Properties could experience flooding and damage from lightning, Met Office warns
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:51:40 GMTCouple tie the knot in Mary Poppins wedding ceremony
Emilie Knight and Kerrie Smith dressed as Mary and Bert respectively for their big day in Norwich.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:25:02 GMTPolice officer sacked for turning ‘blind eye’ to criminal husband
The Met Police has dismissed Pc Inga Gherghel after she failed to report £10,000 and police body armour that was stashed at her home
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:11:05 GMTPoorer students could miss out on university places as private schools ‘more generous with GCSEs’
Private schools awarded higher grades than grammar schools during the pandemic, new analysis has found.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:07:44 GMTTheresa May urges Boris Johnson to ban transgender conversion therapy
The Government has said transgender conversion therapy will not be banned under proposed legislation.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:40:10 GMTWhat the papers say – July 1
The nation’s papers focus on the Tory whip’s resignation.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 02:04:03 GMTTV advert breaks could get longer and more frequent under review of rules
Ofcom says the rise of ‘American streaming platforms’ requires a review of British TV advert rules
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:53:46 GMTVAT cut ‘proposed by Downing Street to ease cost of living squeeze’
No 10’s chief of staff reportedly referred to the move as ‘de-inflationary’
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:40:34 GMTTory deputy chief whip Chris Pincher resigns over ‘groping’ claims
‘I’ve embarrassed myself and other people, which is the last thing I want to do,’ the MP said
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:42:18 GMTPM ‘confident rules will not be changed to give MPs another chance to oust him’
The rules of the Tory 1922 Committee mean there cannot be another confidence vote within 12 months.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:40:29 GMTJohnson faces calls to expel ex-Tory deputy chief whip from the party
Chris Pincher quit after he ’embarrassed myself and other people’ in a reported drunken incident at the Carlton Club.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:13:07 GMTFatal gas blast caused by ‘accidental’ gas leak in home, say investigators
A woman died in the explosion in Kingstanding, Birmingham, on Sunday.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTCost-of-living crisis puts domestic abuse refuges under strain
Families are spending longer in refuges as the cost of moving on has risen by £5,000 since 2020.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTBritish Army launches recruitment campaign featuring robots
The campaign is called Nothing Can Do What A Soldier Can Do.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTDisabled students need earlier support to reach university, says Ucas
A Ucas report has found disabled students are much more likely to defer or delay their course if they do not get timely support.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTBlood pressure checks in betting shops as a result of NHS shake-up
A total of 42 new integrated care systems come into force on Friday.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTUK Infrastructure Bank has £5bn pipeline after investments kick off
National Audit Office chief Gareth Davies said ‘there is more work to do before it is fully operational’.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTChanges to fit notes come into force
Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify fit notes as well as doctors.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTEnergy firms’ customer service standards fall to record low – Citizens Advice
The charity is calling for an urgent improvement before the winter, when bills are expected to be hiked yet again.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTReplica turf and creel house gives glimpse of life in 17th-century Glencoe
The house was built using traditional methods.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:00 GMTGovernment pledges university advert revamp to crack down on ‘dead-end’ courses
Higher and further education minister Michelle Donelan says the move will particularly help students who are the first in their family to do a degree.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:48:49 GMTJohn Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave
The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:43:01 GMTTruss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of the ex-British colony.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:36:05 GMTLewis Hamilton: Bernie Ecclestone’s comments on Putin will ‘put us back decades’
Mr Ecclestone, speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, described the Russian president as a ‘first-class person’.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:31:27 GMTTory plotters against Boris Johnson urged not to ‘put gun to PM’s head’
Downing Street pushes back against bid to force fresh vote of no confidence in leader
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:30:00 GMTRural primary schools to get broadband upgrade in £82 million scheme
A new programme has been launched to bring gigabit broadband to up to 3,000 rural schools.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:05:15 GMTChris Pincher ‘groping’ resignation shows Tories are ‘mired in sleaze’, says Angela Rayner
PM ‘has serious questions to answer about why he was given role in first place,’ the deputy Labour leader said
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:37:37 GMTUK ‘underspend’ on climate crisis to be used to bolster military aid for Ukraine
Britain has failed to deliver £250m of projects designed to help hit net zero emissions
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:05:09 GMTBoris Johnson’s 2030 military spending pledge ‘feeble’, say senior Tories
PM commits to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of decade
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:48:03 GMTTory deputy chief whip quits after drunken incident
Chris Pincher apologised to the PM for his conduct after he ’embarrassed’ himself and others.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:10:24 GMTHome Office ‘undermining immigration watchdog’s legitimacy’ by failing to implement recommendations
David Neal says the publication of a report on small boat crossings has been delayed without explanation
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:54:48 GMTSenior Tory warns PM against snap election to duck ‘partygate’ probe
Steve Baker said the only reason to go to the polls early was to circumvent an inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:46:15 GMTTens of thousands face ‘devastation’ if government fails to tackle rogue housing providers, charity warns
Ministers urged to act to stop ‘eye-watering’ sums of public money going to unscrupulous providers
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:33:23 GMTRacism and ‘colonial legacies’ rife at world’s leading sexual health organisation, leaked report reveals
Exclusive: A probe into the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) uncovered damning results
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:30:31 GMTMarcus Rashford backs Aldi reading campaign to donate 100,000 books to children
The footballer said he began reading books as a teenager but the “escapism and joy” of reading could have benefitted him significantly as a child.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:24:44 GMTRelations have never been as bad with UK government ministers: Varadkar
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said he believes the UK is not being ‘even handed’ over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:23:32 GMTTeenager, 14, who murdered Logan Mwangi, 5, named as Craig Mulligan
The boy suffered 56 ‘catastrophic’ external injuries similar to those found in victims of a high-speed crash
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:17:34 GMTPutin can hold onto power in Russia if he backs down over Ukraine, Boris Johnson says
Russian president has sufficient support at home to tell his people that he is halting conflict ‘in the interests of peace’
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:15:39 GMTPutin can hold onto power in Russia if he backs down over Ukraine, Boris Johnson says
Russian president has sufficient support at home to tell his people that he is halting conflict ‘in the interests of peace’
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:12:28 GMTDerry Girls writer Lisa McGee to receive freedom of her home city
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council voted unanimously to give Ms McGee the honour at a meeting on Thursday.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:11:51 GMTBoris Johnson news – live: Prime minister pledges £55bn extra military spending
A victory for Putin in Ukraine would ‘drive further global uncertainty,’ he said
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:10:34 GMTUK scientists lose European funding in row over Brexit deal
Nineteen researchers to move to EU institutions while 115 forfeit grants as they stay in Britain
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:01:37 GMTPublic health doctor urges those with monkeypox symptoms to avoid London Pride
Professor Kevin Fenton has urged people with monkeypox symptoms to stay home and not attend Pride events this weekend.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:00:09 GMTBarristers vow to continue strike action despite 15% pay increase offer
Action took place earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:56:38 GMTTeenager and step-parents sentenced over Logan Mwangi’s murder
Craig Mulligan, 14, John Cole, 40, and Angharad Williamson, 31, received life sentences after being convicted of the five-year-old boy’s murder.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:18:20 GMTLittle Simz and It’s A Sin among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate a variety of artistic genres and will take place in July.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:16:47 GMTLabour can ‘seal deal’ at next election with clear policy agenda, says Blair
The former Labour prime minister was speaking at the Future Of Britain conference in central London.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:15:34 GMT‘Openly proud lesbian’ MP recalls being abused for holding hands with partner
Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans also took part in the debate.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:14:41 GMTEngineer, 27, died from blood clot on brain days after first Covid jab, inquest hears
Jack Last began suffering headaches and vomiting a week after vaccine and died two weeks later
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:12:34 GMTBoris Johnson tells Britons that ‘cost of freedom worth paying’ amid Ukraine ‘fatigue’ fears
Prime minister says only Russian defeat can avoid ‘more economic distress’ – as inflation soars at home
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:10:36 GMTBritain ‘at war with America over Ireland and Brexit’, says Gordon Brown
Former prime minister declares that trade deal is off the table until problems are solved
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:08:29 GMTDowning Street disowns claim that inquiry into Partygate ‘lies’ will be ‘kangaroo court’
Allies of prime minister have mounted whispering campaign against probe – but foreign secretary calls for ‘trust’
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:06:54 GMTAt least 700 court cases disrupted in first two days of barristers’ strike as action set to escalate
Three days of action are due to take place next week, as some trials delayed until 2023
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:05:39 GMTRishi Sunak’s ‘stealth tax’ creates 2 million new higher rate payers in just 3 years
Freeze in allowances means higher income tax rates no longer ‘reserved for very wealthiest’
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:57:13 GMTExtreme hoarder who left immobile sister to die on bedroom floor jailed
Philip Burdett, 59, to spend three years behind bars for gross negligence manslaughter, while his father Ralph, 93, handed suspended prison term
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:52:42 GMTBT workers vote overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay
Strikes will be planned unless BT offers a ‘significantly improved’ pay rise by next week, the union said
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:48:47 GMTTory MP criticises ‘extreme’ sex education material in schools
Miriam Cates says Government guidance has unwittingly ‘opened the floodgates’ to extreme materials.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:41:42 GMTTory minister ditches parliamentary scrutiny session after committee criticises her
Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan was due to attend a meeting on Wednesday morning
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:39:11 GMTPublic now support rail strikes after Mick Lynch TV studio tour, poll finds
Pollsters see net 12 point shift in favour of striking workers
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:32:16 GMTRefugee charities refuse to help Home Office with ‘immoral scare campaign’ against Channel crossings
Government asked for interviews to help social media campaign hoping to persuade refugees against Channel crossings
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:29:27 GMT16% of public still believe Brexit is going well, poll finds
Small minority of public still looking on the bright side
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:18:24 GMTMore than £130m in public money handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator
Investigation: Simon Murphy and May Bulman uncover huge sums in housing benefit for vulnerable people paid to firms whose bosses are cashing in through a loophole in regulation
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:32:06 GMTHome Office dragged to High Court by Brexit deal watchdog over ‘unlawful’ treatment of EU citizens
Judge says case ‘plainly arguable’ and resolution of issues is matter of public interest
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:12:22 GMTAnger as partying council boss keeps job after breaking lockdown laws
Former council leader says Kate Josephs showed ‘complete lack of personal integrity’
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:11:08 GMT£170m EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs
Recent months have seen a series of major EuroMillions wins, with a record £184 million taken home in May.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:09:09 GMTKiller on loose after boy, 16, stabbed to death in Wolverhampton
Police launch manhunt after teenager stabbed to death on Wednesday night
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:57:30 GMTPiers Corbyn fined for breaching Covid-19 rules during anti-lockdown protests
The 75-year-old participated in four different gatherings of more than 30 people last year
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:55:49 GMTThe Queen jokes with Duke of Buccleuch at Reddendo parade in Scotland
The Queen was presented with a glass sculpture by Colin Reid at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Thursday.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:49:44 GMTLogan Mwangi: Mother and stepfather jailed for murdering boy, 5, found dead in river
Primary school pupil suffered 56 ‘catastrophic’ injuries similar to victims of high-speed crashes or a fall from height
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:48:10 GMTGlastonbury clean-up: Grandfather clock and person ‘asleep under pile of clothes’ among strangest things found
‘We often find people’s underwear,’ charity involved in clean-up says
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:17:13 GMTTeenage ‘monster’ who murdered five-year-old Logan Mwangi named
Craig Mulligan was just 13 when he took part in fatal assaults on Logan and assisted John Cole, 40, in dumping the boy’s body in a river.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:43:28 GMTNick Kyrgios hopes for more ‘rowdiness and loudness’ from Wimbledon crowd
Australia’s number two Kyrgios has encouraged more boisterous support as long as it remains respectful
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:39:10 GMTBayoh family ‘will not rest till there is justice’ as inquiry stage concludes
Sheku Bayoh’s family said they had been ‘filled with rage and torment’ during parts of the inquiry.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:27:08 GMTNorthern Ireland health department misses cancer treatment targets
Cancer Research UK said January 2022 was the worst month on record for patients starting treatment for cancer.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:21:32 GMTAston Martin ‘reviews funding options’ amid reports of Saudi investment talks
The luxury car manufacturer saw shares slide again on Thursday due to the speculation.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:15:08 GMTMan arrested after Polish man assaulted on arrival in London
Police say incident not being treated as hate crime after 33-year-old voluntarily attends police station
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:13:10 GMTNadine Dorries to get a lesson in rugby league after code clanger
The Culture Secretary stunned a rugby league audience in St Helens by mentioning her favourite rugby union moment.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:12:46 GMTBarristers offered 15 per cent hike in fees, but strikes will go ahead
Criminal barristers are to receive a 15 per cent fee rise from the end of September, the government announced just days after they closed courts by going on strike.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:08:22 GMTSmiling Queen takes part in third event during royal week in Scotland
The monarch watched the Reddendo parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:01:21 GMTWildlife lovers hail ‘perfect’ pair of ospreys
A duo in Northumberland has already raised 22 chicks, with another four ringed and ready to fledge.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:59:33 GMTJohnson pledges £55bn more defence cash for 2020s amid Russia threat
The PM committed Britain to increasing spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade and urged Nato allies to boost their own military budgets.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:59:02 GMTBritish government ‘destroying trust’ with Irish government over protocol
Former Downing Street chief of staff Jonathan Powell said the relationship between the two governments was ‘terrible’.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:45:03 GMTLabour shadow minister quits Starmer top team to ‘put constituents first’
Shadow local government minister Mike Amesbury announced he would quit the Labour leader’s top team.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:45:00 GMTBoris Johnson news – live: ‘Cost of freedom worth paying’ says PM as inflation soars
A victory for Putin in Ukraine would ‘drive further global uncertainty,’ he said