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- Holyrood leaders 'childish' for excluding Reform, MSP saysHelen McDade, one of Reform's 17 new MSPs, has called for other parties to stop "posturing".
- Nearly 100 firefighters tackling recycling centre blazeThe blaze started on Sunday night and plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles.
- British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospitalThe passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
- Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.
- Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mountThe embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.
- BBC tours England and Argentina's World Cup training groundsWill Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.
- Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen nextSir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.
- Fourth person charged over Coventry murderMichael Ababio died after he was stabbed near Foleshill Library on 22 February.
- The Beatles will open a museum on the site of their last gigThe band will recreate their recording studio and share unseen memorabilia in London's Savile Row.
- Two men charged with murder after teens killed in crashJaydon Bowyer, 19, and 16-year-old Tashay Canoville, died on Aberthaw Road in Newport on Thursday.
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- Alan Brazil issues health update after former footballer underwent 'life-saving operation'Alan Brazil, the 66-year-old talkSPORT presenter and former Scottish football star, has revealed he is recuperating following what he described as a "life-saving" operation.The Glasgow-born broadcaster, who has been a fixture on the station's Breakfast Show for over a quarter of a century, had been noticeably absent from his regular presenting duties for several weeks.Brazil, […]
- State pensioners to receive automatic £200 payments as DWP confirms eligibility rulesState pensioners under the age of 80 in England and Wales are set to receive automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments later this year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the eligibility rules for 2026.The payments will be issued during November and December 2026 to help older households cover heating costs during the […]
- Soaring petrol and diesel costs prompt new taxi fare hike as Iran war crisis impacts BritonsBritons could see taxi fares hiked in the near future in a bid to offset high fuel prices caused by the Middle East crisis. North Yorkshire Council has proposed increasing the maximum cost of taking a taxi in the region by five per cent to help the trade sector. The council explained that maximum fares […]
- MoD accused of 'callous disregard' after Chinook families' personal information released in 'serious failure'The families of the 29 victims who died in the 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook disaster have lodged a formal complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), accusing the department of "callous disregard" for their privacy.The Chinook Justice Campaign, representing bereaved families, is demanding the MoD refer itself to the Information Commissioner's Office after sensitive […]
- Peter Phillips and fiancée Harriet Sperling loved up as they enjoy family outing ahead of wedding next monthPeter Phillips and his bride-to-be Harriet Sperling were spotted enjoying a romantic outing at the Badminton Horse Trials on Saturday, with their wedding now just weeks away.The 48-year-old grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II and his fiancee appeared thoroughly relaxed as they wandered through Badminton Park in Gloucestershire, around one month before they are […]
- Rachel Reeves could oversee Britain losing 163,000 jobs as 'fragile' economy faces employment disasterBritain could lose 163,000 jobs this year as the economic fallout from the Iran war spreads through the labour market.Economic forecasting group Item Club's latest regional outlook warned UK employment is expected to contract by 0.4 per cent during 2026.The projected decline would represent a significant setback for workers across the country as businesses face […]
- M4 chaos: Drivers face delays and congestion on major motorway as animals block trafficDrivers are being warned of delays on the M4 this morning after animals were caught on the carriageway.Traffic was held earlier this morning on the M4 in Gloucestershire in both directions between Junction 20 (M5/Almondsbury) and Junction 19 (Stoke Gifford).Writing on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, National Highways: South-West confirmed that its […]
- Arts chief branded 'crass moron' after 'comparing Reform voters to Nazi supporters'The chairman of the Southbank Centre has been branded a "crass moron" after he faced accusations of drawing parallels between Reform UK voters and supporters of the Nazi regime.Misan Harriman, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker who chairs London's largest arts venue, sparked controversy through an Instagram video posted in response to recent local election results.In the footage, […]
- Britons risk having driving licences revoked and issued £100 fine for failing to follow key road rulesLearner drivers have been warned they could face £100 fines and slapped with penalty points before they have even passed their practical test if they break strict legal rules.Motoring experts said many provisional driving licence holders may not realise there are official requirements for L plates, including their size, colour and placement on a vehicle.Drivers […]
- Rory McIlroy gives PGA Championship update after major injury scareRory McIlroy has moved to reassure supporters that a toe injury will not hamper his bid for glory at this week's PGA Championship after he was seen limping during Sunday's final round at the Truist Championship.The Masters champion revealed he has developed a blister beneath the nail of his right foot's smallest toe, but insisted […]
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- Fraud risk as World Cup frenzy begins, fans warnedFootball fans are being urged to be alert to fraud ahead of the World Cup, with victims of ticket scams losing £215 on average.
- Trouble brewing? Climate change puts tea drinkers in hot waterThere's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.
- How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?After Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors in England - as well as control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure.
- Police appeal for witnesses after man's body found in ditchPolice are investigating after a man's body was found in a ditch in a Gloucestershire village with several unexplained injuries.
- Adolescence dominates BAFTAs in final awards season haulIt was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.
- In full: Angela Rayner's stinging statement after devastating Labour election resultsAngela Rayner made her first public comments since the Labour Party's devastating local and devolved election results.
- Who is Catherine West? The MP threatening to oust StarmerLabour MP Catherine West has threatened to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
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