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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:58:30 GMTMadeleine McCann: Timeline of key dates and developments
Portuguese police have formally identified German national Christian Brueckner as a murder suspect
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:51:10 GMTBoris Johnson set to use Queen’s Speech to pick Brexit fight with EU
The prime minister is expected to give ministers powers to override parts of the Northern Ireland protocol
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:48:27 GMTBoris Johnson news - live: No-confidence vote matter of ‘when not if’, says Tory MP
Tory MPs ‘must stop drinking Kool-Aid’ over PM’s leadership, Tobias Ellwood added
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:35:43 GMTUK Government in fresh warning it could suspend elements of protocol
Reports claim ministers are preparing legislation giving them sweeping powers to tear up the deal.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:28:26 GMTBoris Johnson refuses to travel in Russian-built helicopter for Indian factory trip
A US-built Chinook was flown from an Indian Air Force base six hours away to transport Boris Johnson
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:20:58 GMTRwanda plan ‘may push asylum seekers into hiding to avoid being deported’
Legal advisor says Rwanda plan is going to ‘backfire’ as terrified asylum seekers will go ‘underground’
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:08:42 GMTBoris Johnson will face no-confidence vote by July, says senior Tory MP
Former chief whip Mark Harper ‘very confident’ photos of parties will come out
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:07:21 GMTUK’s Rwanda asylum plan breaches international law, says UN refugee agency
The UNHCR ‘strongly condemns’ policy of sending migrants who arrive in Britain unlawfully more than 4,000 miles to Africa
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:03:34 GMTPortuguese authorities make German ‘formal suspect’ in Madeleine McCann probe
Christian Brueckner has been made an ‘arguido’ – which translates as ‘formal suspect’.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:32 GMTPartygate most closely examined event since World War II, claims minister
PM has ‘nothing to fear’ from new investigation, says close ally Conor Burns
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:38:37 GMTFormer child migrant lifts lid on UK’s ‘biggest sex abuse scandal’
Gordon Brown had called child migration ‘government-induced (human) trafficking’ which was a ‘bigger sex scandal’ than Jimmy Savile
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:11:39 GMTSunak refuses to say if he has benefited from wife’s non-dom status
Chancellor insists ‘all rules were followed’ in first public grilling over tax controversy
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:26 GMTUkraine evidence handed to Met War Crimes police ‘some of worst ever seen’
Detective Chief Superintendent Dominic Murphy urged people with first-hand accounts and footage of the conflict to come forward and ‘get justice’.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:53:41 GMTWhy just 7 per cent of Britain’s native woodland is in good shape
‘It’s important that it’s the right tree in the right place,’ says one expert
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:20:03 GMTInternational intelligence agency Five Eyes warns of Russian cyber attacks
The warning said Moscow is exploring options for potential online assaults against critical organisations such as the NHS
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:39:01 GMTWhat the papers say – April 22
Partygate’s latest developments dominate the papers ahead of the weekend.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:55:11 GMTBoris Johnson meets with Narendra Modi for talks on defence and trade
The Prime Minister was welcomed with a military ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential residence.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:42 GMTWhat were the child migration scheme and the Fairbridge Farm Schools?
Between 1912 and 1980, the UK sent around 130,000 children from largely impoverished backgrounds to its colonies including Australia and Canada.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:00:31 GMTJohnson dubs UK and India partnership ‘vital’ ahead of meeting with Modi
The Prime Minister will discuss defence and security collaboration while pushing for New Delhi to loosen its ties with Moscow.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:45:00 GMTBlair’s proposal for seven in 10 to go to university ‘beyond misguided’
Michelle Donelan said investigations into universities who have not returned to face-to-face learning will start in the summer.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:41:22 GMTMadeleine McCann: Portuguese authorities make German man ‘formal suspect’
Statement could mean that Christian Brueckner is transferred to Portugal for questioning
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:36:45 GMTWhat will happen next in the Partygate saga?
PM says he is ‘mortified’ by his breaching of Covid rules, just hours after he claimed public is disinterested in controversy
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:21:22 GMTCroydon stabbing: Police probe ‘suspicious death’ of man in south London
Man is yet to be identified
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:10:46 GMTJohnson’s Modi talks overshadowed by looming questions about third parties probe
The Prime Minister will face the media for the first time since MPs signed-off on a parliamentary probe into whether he lied to the Commons.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:06:56 GMTEating-disorders hospital ‘gave patients unsafe food and staff comments hampered recovery’
People were not always treated with compassion or respect amid ‘closed culture’ at York clinic, says Care Quality Commission
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT70ft living tree sculpture to stand outside Buckingham Palace for Jubilee
The 350 saplings that make up the structure will be given to people to plant across the UK as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMTCo-op to scrap use-by dates on own-brand yogurts
The supermarket giant said on-pack guidance will be replaced with ‘best before’ dates in a bid to reduce food waste.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMTDrivers see red when others take more than three seconds to pull away on green
An RAC poll of 2,498 drivers indicated that 46% think it should take no more than three seconds to get going when traffic lights turn green.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:05:32 GMTPrince Edward and Sophie Wessex to face demands for slavery reparations as royal Caribbean tour begins
Earl and Countess of Wessex set to visit three island nations in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:51:00 GMTWhat is the latest partygate investigation and what powers does it have?
A motion passed on Thursday saw Boris Johnson referred to the Privileges Committee for a probe into whether he misled MPs.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:37:43 GMTBoris Johnson offers to boost arms trade with India in talks with Narendra Modi
South Asian giant becomes first ally in Indo-Pacific region to enjoy a special licence for sales
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:30:27 GMTBoris Johnson to offer India defence support in bid to loosen ties with Russia
The Prime Minister wants New Delhi to reduce the amount of arms it buys from Moscow.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:28:37 GMTPolice name man stabbed to death in east London after attacker ‘forced entry into home’
Attacker yet to be tracked down as police reveal victim’s identity
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:08:29 GMTUnionists must unite to oppose NI Protocol, says Donaldson
The DUP leader was addressing a rally in Castlederg.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:05:17 GMTBoris Johnson signals he will protect green levies on energy bills despite Tory calls to scrap them
Backbench Tories pushing to scrap measures which add £153 a year to average bill
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:05:14 GMTUkrainian troops are being trained in the UK for first time
Fighters learning how to operate armoured vehicles being supplied to Volodymyr Zelensky
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:05:07 GMTBoris Johnson news - live: MPs to investigate PM over potential partygate Commons lies
PM accused of ‘running away’ from Commons drama with twice-delayed India trip
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:01:43 GMTNew natural history GCSE will educate next Sir David Attenborough, says Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi was joined by adventurer Bear Grylls at an event at the Natural History Museum on Thursday to launch the new subject.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:51 GMTBrexit: Boris Johnson suggests fourth delay to import checks after warning over trade ‘collapse’
PM speaks of hopes that technology will make inspections ‘obsolete’
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:41 GMTPM promises Rishi Sunak ‘will still be Chancellor in the autumn’
The Prime Minister did not rule out carrying out a reshuffle of his Cabinet in June.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:36 GMTUkrainian troops in UK being trained on armoured vehicle use
Further Ukrainian forces are expected to be making their way to the UK for training in the future.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:24 GMTBoris Johnson says Sunak will keep job in reshuffle despite row over wife’s non-dom tax status
PM did not rule out a shake-up of his top team in June, in the wake of difficult local elections for Tories
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:42:04 GMTSchool pays tribute to Logan Mwangi
The five-year-old boy had just completed his first year at Tondu Primary School in Bridgend, South Wales when he died in July last year.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:36:28 GMTInsulate Britain declares courts ‘site of civil resistance’, saying legal system not legitimate
Activists charged with total of 510 offences may disrupt hearings before judges or magistrates
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:51:32 GMTUkrainian visa delays are a ‘national embarrassment’, says British host
David Turner, from Surrey, said only one visa for the four refugees he is sponsoring has been approved in almost five weeks.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:35:03 GMTMPs to investigate Boris Johnson for potentially lying to Commons over No 10 parties
New crisis for prime minister after Tory MPs force him to abandon bid to block inquiry – and release of crucial photos
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:58:13 GMTTory refusal to vote down new PM probe shows he has lost support – Starmer
A Labour motion passed unopposed referring Boris Johnson for a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs over partygate statements.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:44:39 GMTSister of murdered six year-old says ‘little boys are safe’ as ‘fantasist’ killer convicted
‘I’ll always grieve for him,’ sister says as ‘fantasist’ James Watson found guilty of murder 28 years after naked body found in the woods
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:18:59 GMTSophie and Edward’s Grenada trip postponed but Caribbean tour continues
No details have been given about the reason for the delay.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:18:51 GMTVideos show murdering mother’s acting to cover up son’s death
Angharad Williamson, with John Cole and a teenager, has been found guilty of murdering Logan Mwangi.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:24:09 GMTPrince Edward and Sophie Wessex cancel part of Caribbean royal tour as country removed from itinerary
The royal couple had been due to visit Grenada as part of the trip
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:57:43 GMTFailure to end Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol ‘hampering Russian advance’
Western officials said President Putin may want to score a military success ahead of May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:43:01 GMTRussia claims captured Britons are being given any assistance they need
Moscow urged the UK to cease the delivery of weapons to Russia.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:39:52 GMTWoman, 53, charged with murder of 61-year-old man in Glastonbury
A post-mortem examination concluded that the victim died of multiple stab wounds.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:35:18 GMTNeo-Nazi terrorist group co-founder saw UK ban as ‘obstacle to overcome’, court hears
Alex Davies said it was ‘pretty cool’ to be put on same level as outlawed British Union of Fascists
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:33:54 GMTUK sanctions Putin’s ‘war leaders’ with ‘Ukrainian blood on their hands’
The move will target those ‘commanding the front line’ to commit ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine, the FCDO said.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:26:46 GMTHome Office staff tell bosses they feel ‘nothing but deepest shame’ over ‘ungodly’ Rwanda plan
Exclusive: Avalanche of questions and comments directed at permant secretary from employees raising alarm over ‘immoral’ policy
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:17:06 GMTLogan Mwangi: Mother, step-father and teenager guilty of murdering five-year-old found dead in river
Youngster suffered 56 injuries similar to those found in high-speed crash victims before his body was dumped ‘like fly-tipped rubbish’ near his home, trial told
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:16:24 GMTFamily’s plea for details on how engineer who died of asbestos cancer was exposed
Stuart Raggett’s family want to know more about his working conditions at Harrier bomber and Concord jet testing sites and hospitals
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:10:18 GMTFantasist facing life after being found guilty of the murder of Rikki Neave
James Watson was 13 when he lured six-year-old Rikki to woods near his home in Peterborough in 1994.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:06:18 GMTStephen Port victims’ families ‘sceptical’ of police reforms
In a statement on behalf of the families, solicitor Neil Hudgell said reforms to death probes “still leave the door open to interpretation”.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:29:48 GMTBourne End: Couple named as three found dead after ‘targeted attack’ at retirement complex
Residents react with shock as police launch murder probe following discovery of bodies of man and woman in their sixties and another man in his fifties
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:37:14 GMTThird of over-75s in England get ‘spring booster’ in campaign’s first month
Around five million people will be eligible for the booster.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:35:08 GMTMartin Lewis says you should check your savings account as soon as possible
Britons could be earning significantly more interest, finance guru says
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:30:58 GMTThree in five Covid-19 patients treated primarily for something else
It is the highest proportion since these figures were first published in June 2021, and is up from 26% at the start of December.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:20:43 GMTFather of killed Syria militants jailed after calling for ‘jihad by the sword’ at Brighton mosque
Two of Abubaker Deghayes’ teenage sons were killed while fighting for an al-Qaeda faction
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:13:19 GMTMet’s decision to pause updates on partygate fines comes under fire
Human rights barrister Adam Wagner said that ‘deciding not to release information will itself influence the election’.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:12:44 GMTUkraine families’ visas must be processed together, says peer offering home
The children of the family Baroness Finlay of Llandaff is helping received their visas days before their mother.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:11:29 GMTPartygate: The Tory MPs who have refused to back Boris Johnson to lead them into general election
More than a dozen Conservatives have openly questioned his future
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:06:43 GMTPM faces parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs about partygate
A Labour motion referring Boris Johnson to the Privileges Committee passed without objection.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:03:25 GMTKinahan gang has assets frozen by United Arab Emirates
The Irish Justice Minister said that the ‘net is tightening’ on the gang.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:02:34 GMTTwo-year-old covered in blood when found by mother, murder trial told
Lukasz Czapla denies murdering his son Julius in Edinburgh in November 2020.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:57:45 GMTRikki Neave’s mother describes son’s murderer as a ‘monster’
James Watson was 13 years old when he lured six-year-old Rikki to woods near his home in Peterborough in November 1994.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:55:09 GMTThe mother and stepfather who murdered Logan Mwangi
Angharad Williamson had claimed they had at once stage been the ‘perfect little family’.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:45:53 GMTPM’s India JCB visit condemned over use of diggers to destroy Muslim properties
Boris Johnson posed for pictures in a bulldozer in Gujarat.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:41:34 GMTThree in 10 Ukrainians granted visas have arrived in UK – Government figures
As of Monday, some 21,600 Ukrainians had arrived in the UK under the Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:35:36 GMTSome Ukrainian refugees face homelessness after arriving in Scotland, MSPs told
Holyrood’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee took evidence from local authority representatives on Thursday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:34:13 GMTTrio found guilty of murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi
The youngster was found dead in a river near his home in Bridgend, South Wales, on the morning of July 31, 2021.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:17:42 GMTJames Watson: The ‘dangerous fantasist and compulsive liar’ behind Rikki Neave murder
James Watson had a history of violence
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:13:45 GMTLogan Mwagni: Missed opportunities to save murdered boy found dead in river
Logan Mwagni was referred to social services months before he was murdered by his mother, stepfather and a teenager
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:05:53 GMTHow Weetabix held vital clue to Rikki Neave murder
Rikki died within two hours of his last meal
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:54:32 GMTWilliam and Harry face questions over Queen’s protection needs
The Duke of Sussex had raised eyebrows by saying the Queen needed ‘the right people around her’.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:52:17 GMTPartygate: Boris Johnson loses his cool with TV interviewer as he insists he has ‘nothing to hide’
‘Ask me questions relating to the trip’: PM lets frustration show in interviews during visit to India
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:36:56 GMTPCR Covid testing centres to close across Northern Ireland
From Friday, those with symptoms of the virus in the region will no longer be advised to take a PCR test.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:26:34 GMTLuton fire: One person killed and five police officers hospitalised after tower block blaze
One police officer was badly injured after attending the scene
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:23:45 GMTPicture of boxer Amir Khan’s stolen £70k watch released
The Metropolitan Police have asked the public for any information about the ‘easily’ recognisable custom-made Franck Muller timepiece.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:15:47 GMTMystery solved after 27 years as fantasist found guilty of Rikki Neave’s murder
Watson was 13 when he lured the six-year-old to woods near his home in Peterborough on November 28 1994.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:13:36 GMTWell-wishes for the Queen as she marks her 96th birthday privately
Gun salutes rang out across the capital in honour of her landmark.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:13:22 GMTJohnson faces investigation into whether he lied to MPs about partygate
One a senior Tory backbencher told the Prime Minister: ‘The gig’s up.’
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:11:10 GMTRikki Neave: Man guilty of murdering six-year-old boy 28 years after naked body found in the woods
The case was reopened in 2014, 20 years after the schoolboy’s body was found
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:59:39 GMTCovid-19 deaths registered in England and Wales continue to rise
A total of 960 deaths registered in the seven days to 8 April mentioned the virus on the death certificate
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:58:56 GMTFundraiser beats personal record in year-long marathon challenge
Gary McKee has covered more than 2,900 miles since January 1, when he began running 26.2 miles a day to raise funds for two charities.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:55:36 GMTMan dead and police officer in hospital after fire near top of tower block
Bedfordshire Police said the man, in his 50s, was declared dead at the scene in Green Court.