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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:57:17 GMTQueue to see Queen’s coffin paused for six hours as capacity reached
The line is now almost five miles long
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:55:58 GMTQueue to see Queen’s coffin paused for six hours as capacity reached
The line is now almost five miles long
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:53:57 GMTLiz Truss trying to distract from ‘rubbish’ leadership by picking on Treasury, says ex-civil service chief
Political decision making ‘very, very poor’ over past 12 years of Tory government, says Lord Turnbull
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:53:06 GMTTwo police officers stabbed in Leicester Square with one ‘seriously hurt’
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:50:57 GMTCriminal who killed man in crash jailed thanks to uncanny witness sketch
Danny Smith smashed into a Yamaha motorcycle being ridden by Saleem Ahmed in east London last December 17 last year.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:47:24 GMTProtest planned in Cardiff for King Charles III’s visit to Wales
The silent demonstration will begin from 1pm at Cardiff Castle, organisers have said.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:46:31 GMTAnti-monarchists to protest in Cardiff during King Charles’s visit to Wales
Silent demonstration to begin from 1pm at Cardiff Castle
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:39:11 GMTDid Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:38:44 GMTDid Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:32:03 GMTBan on aircraft flying below set level in London extended for Queen’s funeral
The Civil Aviation Authority said the restriction is part of wider security arrangements.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:31:26 GMTWatch the live queue tracker for Queen’s lying in state
Visitors face airport-style security and police may search public
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:29:32 GMTMore than 100 Heathrow flights cancelled ‘to avoid noise’ during Queen’s funeral
The airport said it wants to ensure the skies over London will be quiet during the two-minute national silence.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:21:56 GMTTherese Coffey under fire over instructions regarding Oxford comma
Workers have reacted angrily to an email from the office of the new health secretary.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:21:33 GMTTherese Coffey under fire after telling staff to stop using Oxford commas
Workers react angrily to email from office of new health secretary
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:21:07 GMTSt Andrews takes first place in Scotland in latest university rankings
The Fife-based university was second in the UK-wide table, behind Oxford.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:16:08 GMTQueen queue — latest: Harry to wear uniform at vigil as coffin line nears capacity
Lines stretch five miles across London
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:15:55 GMTKatherine Jenkins: Music helps bring out emotions at Queen’s memorial events
The classical singer performed for the Queen on many occasions and was recently selected to record a new version of God Save The King for BBC Radio 4.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:06:59 GMTChina delegation ‘banned from viewing Queen’s coffin in parliament’
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said to have refused access due to sanctions against MPs and peers
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:06:12 GMTPrince Harry ‘will be permitted to wear military uniform’ for Queen’s vigil in Palace reversal
Duke of Sussex served in army for a decade
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:05:42 GMTHarry set to wear Army uniform as Queen’s grandchildren hold vigil at coffin
The duke will reportedly join brother William and cousins Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall in mounting a vigil on Saturday
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:04:36 GMTKing Charles III to return to Wales for first visit since becoming monarch
People invited to line streets of Cardiff to greet new King and Queen Consort
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:02:24 GMTCollapse, stagger or thrive? The Commonwealth searches for a role after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Born from the ashes of empire, the Commonwealth has a new head but can it find a new role?, asks Race Correspondent Nadine White
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:02:15 GMTCollapse, stagger or thrive? The Commonwealth searches for a role after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Born from the ashes of empire, the Commonwealth has a new head but can it find a new role?, asks Race Correspondent Nadine White
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:57:18 GMTTwo police officers in hospital after being stabbed in central London
The Metropolitan Police said a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:53:56 GMTThree Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding
Transport for London announced that passengers will be prevented from using Westminster, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner stations.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:49:50 GMTQueen Consort Camilla carrying out duties 'despite nursing broken toe'
Camilla said to have suffered injury prior to Queen’s death
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:49:27 GMTQueen Consort has been performing royal duties ‘with broken toe’
Camilla is said to have suffered the injury prior to the Queen’s death.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:38:44 GMTWikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys to Mexico City’
Assange’s brother says the move has reinvigorated the campaign to free the controversial figure.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:23:54 GMTTory peer Zac Goldsmith sacked as environment minister
The close ally of Boris Johnson keeps his role at the Foreign Office.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:23:03 GMTSandra Oh to form part of Canadian delegation for Queen’s funeral
The actress, known for her roles in Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy, will participate in the service on Monday.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:21:57 GMTChinese officials ‘to be prevented from attending Queen’s lying in state’
Sir Lindsay Hoyle reportedly declined a request for the delegation to be allowed access to Westminster Hall.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:19:50 GMTHighgrove: The King’s beloved country retreat
The Gloucestershire estate is something of a sanctuary for Charles.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:19:37 GMTA message to Liz Truss? Macron praises France’s ‘unbreakable tie’ with UK after call with King Charles III
The French president said the two nations will ‘follow the path laid by Queen Elizabeth II’
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:16:40 GMTNearly 300 given medical assistance in queue to see Queen lying in state
Seventeen taken to hospital by paramedics
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:15:19 GMTWilliam and Kate greet well-wishers as they visit Sandringham to view floral tributes left for Queen
Thousands gather at Norfolk estate for couple’s first solo engagement as Prince and Princess of Wales
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:15:01 GMTThe full procession route for the Queen’s funeral
Here is the full procession route for the Queen’s coffin on Monday, September 19.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:03:54 GMTPrince and Princess of Wales visit sea of tributes to Queen at Sandringham
William and Kate took time to read messages and chatted to well-wishers.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:52:23 GMTThe Queen is dead: The face that launched a thousand likenesses
For millions, Her Majesty’s features were as familiar as their own mothers’, writes John Walsh
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:43:52 GMTBarrister who raped woman he met on Tinder jailed for four years
Court finds Robin Jacobs guilty by majority verdict
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:42:53 GMTThe four new driving laws coming into force in UK this month
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:42:44 GMTThe four new driving laws coming into force in UK this month
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:40:50 GMTNew Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to meet Charles, William and Liz Truss
About 500 dignitaries from around the world will head to London for the state funeral.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:24:52 GMTKing to visit Wales on Owain Glyndwr Day
Some have taken offence to the monarch’s decision to visit on a day celebrating the ‘rebel’ Prince of Wales.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:12:13 GMTKing Charles III returns to Wales for first visit since becoming monarch
People have been invited to line the streets of Cardiff to greet the new King and the Queen Consort.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:44:34 GMTMourners say long queue to see the Queen lying in state is ‘worth it’
Thousands of people, ranging from the elderly to babies in arms, made up the growing crowd.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:01:00 GMTResearch finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty
Exposure to blue light from use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels in young children, scientists say.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:29:54 GMTQueen used to watch The Crown on a projector on Sunday nights, says Matt Smith
The 39-year-old revealed the rumour while speaking to an American television programme.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:14:06 GMTWhat the papers say – September 16
The Prince of Wales’ reflections from walking behind the Queen’s coffin lead several of the front pages.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:10:06 GMTQueen funeral — latest: Queue continues to grow with eight-hour wait to see coffin
The Prince and Princess of Wales looked at flowers and tributes at Sandringham estate on Thursday
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:20:29 GMTWhat happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen
The King and Queen Consort are expected to travel to Wales on Friday while the lying in state continues, accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:19:29 GMTWhat will happen today following the death of the Queen?
Here is the timeline of events expected to take place over the next 24 hours.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:10:00 GMTPM urged to scrap ‘truly catastrophic’ benefit cap
Households whose benefits are capped will be left on average £65 a week worse off from April than they would be without a cap, campaigners said.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:57 GMTKing to lead siblings in poignant vigil over Queen’s coffin after Wales trip
Charles will visit Wales to meet First Minister Mark Drakeford and receive condolences before later leading a family vigil over the Queen’s coffin.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:25 GMTShowers forecast for mourners waiting to see Queen’s coffin in London
The Government has warned people to dress for all weather.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMTKirk minister’s great-grandfather made shoes for the Queen as a child
Rev Shuna Dicks shared her memories of staying at Balmoral, where the Queen said she had a pair of shoes made by Mrs Dicks’s great-grandfather.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMTMore shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt
The gritty detective drama saw audiences discover DCI Tom Brannick’s shocking secret while the characters remained in the dark.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT‘Low-paid workers facing worst-ever financial crisis’
Increasing numbers are using food banks, while some are skipping meals altogether, research suggests.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMTThree in five people do not support a delay to junk food ban – poll
The Government is reviewing its anti-obesity strategy for England.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:42:12 GMTFirst meteorite spotted over Scotland in 100 years could be named after Queen
UK Meteor Network says they received almost 800 reports of mysterious fireball on Wednesday
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:33:24 GMTPolice launch investigation into abuse claims at Nicky Campbell’s old school
Police Scotland has confirmed it will investigate claims of abuse at Edinburgh Academy, which BBC presenter Nicky Campbell attended in the 1970s.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:05:05 GMTTwo gibbons escape zoo enclosure as visitors evacuated during ‘amber alert’
Paignton Zoo had only just reopened after a two week closure due to avian flu
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:57:17 GMTPrince William tells mourners walking behind Queen’s coffin ‘brought back memories’ of Diana’s funeral
Wednesday’s procession was ‘challenging’, says Prince of Wales
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:14:39 GMTYogurt manufacturer tearfully speaks of regret at inquest into woman’s death
Bethany Eaton, managing director of Planet Coconut, broke down in tears as she gave evidence at the inquest of mother-of-five Celia Marsh.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:53:52 GMTSex Pistols respond to John Lydon claims over ‘tasteless Queen cash-ins’
The punk band said nothing new relating to God Save The Queen is ‘being promoted or released in any way’.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:52:54 GMTJustin Trudeau’s tribute to Queen he first met when he was a child
Mr Trudeau said he has known the Queen throughout his life and he admired her sense of humour.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:47:27 GMTBrexit: UK tells EU it will extend grace periods on Northern Ireland border checks
EU expected to hold off on further escalation in row, despite unilateral move by Liz Truss government
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:46:08 GMTCAA imposes London and Windsor flying restrictions during Queen’s funeral
Exceptions include aircrafts flying from London City Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Royal Air Force Northolt and London Heliport.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:25 GMTServing Met Police officer charged over ‘racist’ WhatsApp messages
Exclusive: PC Thomas Phillips has been suspended with full pay
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:22:19 GMTZac Goldsmith axed as environment minister by Liz Truss
Boris Johnson ally loses brief overseeing animal welfare and will no longer attend cabinet
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:13:45 GMTQueen funeral — latest: William says coffin procession ‘brought back memories’ of Diana’s death
The Prince and Princess of Wales looked at flowers and tributes at Sandringham estate on Thursday
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:09:07 GMTLiz Truss hope for meeting with Joe Biden ahead of Queen’s funeral
Political ‘issues’ likely to come up as PM hosts world leaders this weekend, says No 10
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:08:36 GMTJubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen
The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative has already seen more than a million trees planted.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:05:37 GMTTwo-minute silence across the United Kingdom to conclude Queen’s funeral
The state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday at Westminster Abbey
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:04:37 GMTFirst mourner says paying respects to Queen ‘helped with loss of late husband’
Vanessa Nanthakumaran queued for more than 50 hours on Albert Embankment to see the Queen lying in state.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:01:56 GMTPlan to axe banker bonus cap condemned as ‘obscene’ amid pay cuts and ‘huge risk’ to economy
’Nurses given real-terms pay cuts. City executives given unlimited bonuses,’ TUC chief says
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:00:00 GMTScottish Album of the Year longlist revealed after record number of submissions
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Stirling next month.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:59:12 GMTJohn Lydon: It’s disrespectful for Sex Pistols to benefit from the Queen’s death
The singer wrote the lyrics to the punk band’s 1977 hit God Save The Queen.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:08:27 GMTChancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to deliver emergency mini-budget on 23 September
Fiscal event setting out fresh details on energy bills set to happen next Friday
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:58:12 GMTBBC suspends live footage of Westminster Hall after royal guard collapses next to Queen’s coffin
The black-clad guard was holding a ceremonial staff as he collapsed and fell to the floor
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:29:03 GMTKing Charles to mount vigil over coffin of Queen Elizabeth II
King to be joined by brothers Andrew and Edward and sister Anne for 15-minute tribute
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:25:52 GMTActivists accused of breaching oil terminal injunction remanded in custody
Demonstrators, aged 24 to 78, appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice on Thursday afternoon following a protest at the Kingsbury Oil Terminal.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:23:56 GMTNavy staff ‘honoured and privileged’ to take part in Queen’s funeral procession
Up to 1,500 sailors will be involved in the state funeral, which will include representatives from all three armed forces.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:50:02 GMTWhat are the rules on bankers’ bonuses as chancellor wants to scrap cap?
Current limit means bankers can’t get a bonus of more than 200 per cent of their salary
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:20:51 GMTReach for the sky: Brain cancer patient completes microlight flight for charity
Jamie Fairweather was diagnosed with a type of brain cancer which results in an average life expectancy of 12 months.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:14:23 GMTCancelling hospital appointments for Queen’s funeral ‘abhorrent’, say patients
NHS hospitals in England have been urged to contact all patients with appointments on Monday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:03:20 GMTEverything you need to know about the Queen’s state funeral
The funeral service, which will be attended by 2,000 people including heads of state and foreign royalty, will take place at Westminster Abbey.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:51 GMTQueen to be buried with Prince Philip at Windsor
National two-minute silence to be held after late monarch’s state funeral
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:59:00 GMTTherese Coffey under fire for telling staff not to use Oxford comma
Workers have reacted angrily to an email from the office of the new health secretary.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:51:20 GMTQueen’s funeral to be ‘fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign’
The Queen will be interred alongside the Duke of Edinburgh in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:37:13 GMTMourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall
People have travelled from all over the country and waited since 1am to view the Queen lying in state.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:29:44 GMTQueen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day
State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:11:57 GMTCrown to be removed and white staff broken at Queen’s committal service
Some 800 guests will gather in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the service on Monday afternoon after the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:10:07 GMTQueen to be reunited with Philip in tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel
The late monarch will be interred alongside her husband the Duke of Edinburgh in the chapel which sits inside St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:45:52 GMTSenior barristers don mourning bands to pay tribute to Queen’s public service
More than 50 King’s Counsel and junior barristers made a rare out-of-court appearance in their black gowns and wigs.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:01:24 GMTUK Covid-19 inquiry delayed by two weeks to respect national mourning period
The first hearing has been postponed from September 20 until October 4.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:59:39 GMTLiz Truss hopes for meeting with Joe Biden ahead of Queen’s funeral
It would be their first meeting since she became Prime Minister.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:58:33 GMTAlmost 300 given medical assistance around route of queue to see the Queen
Seventeen needed hospital treatment, London Ambulance Service said.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:51:17 GMTFireball which lit up night sky was space debris, experts conclude
The blazing orb was spotted over parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland on Wednesday night.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:49:55 GMTLondon hotel prices continue to soar as Queen’s funeral nears
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the capital during the funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:46:46 GMTSilent crowds file past the coffin of the only British monarch most have known
Emotional moment for those who have queued for hours along the Thames to pay their final respects to the Queen.