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Tue, 10 May 2022 08:54:56 GMT
Rebekah Vardy trial – live: Coleen Rooney ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel case starts
Follow live updates as trial set to begin today

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:50:01 GMT
Queen’s Speech — live: Prince Charles to open parliament as monarch pulls out
Queen misses today’s speech as she continues to suffer ‘episodic mobility problems’

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:47:16 GMT
Home Office admits LGBT refugees sent to Rwanda could face sexual persecution
The Home Office has admitted that LGB refugees who are deported to Rwanda could be persecuted on the basis of their sexual orientation – but it plans to send them there anyway.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:44:25 GMT
Monkeypox: Seven symptoms of virus confirmed in UK
Monkeypox is a viral infection that shares similarities with smallpox

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:44:08 GMT
Monkeypox: Seven symptoms of virus confirmed in UK
Monkeypox is a viral infection that shares similarities with smallpox

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:41:19 GMT
New measures to ‘dynamise’ the economy in Queen’s Speech, says Government
The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech for the first time as the monarch misses the State Opening of Parliament.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:24:19 GMT
Northern Ireland leaders speak with Prime Minister
Michelle O’Neill pressed Boris Johnson on the importance of an Executive being formed, while Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urged action on the protocol.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:22:26 GMT
Starmer resignation would not mean Johnson should follow suit – minister
Labour has sought to contrast Sir Keir Starmer’s actions with those of Boris Johnson, who has refused to quit after being fined by the Met Police.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:19:43 GMT
Plans to raise maximum jail sentence for animal cruelty to five years
Most serious offences currently punishable by maximum of six months behind bars

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:09:48 GMT
Queen’s Speech — live: Prince Charles to open parliament as monarch pulls out
Queen misses today’s speech as she continues to suffer ‘episodic mobility problems’

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:09:13 GMT
Wagatha Christie timeline: How the Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy row unfolded
The build-up to the High Court libel trial.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:09:05 GMT
Wagatha Christie timeline: How the Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy row unfolded
Here’s how the public row between the footballers’ wives erupted over the past two and a half years

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Shortlist announced for Art Fund museum of the year
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in July.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:53:38 GMT
‘Wagatha Christie’ trial involving Rooney and Vardy set to begin
The case had its first hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in November 2020.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:46:06 GMT
Man, 51, arrested after boy, 14, raped in public toilets on Bournemouth Pier
Emergency services were called to the popular tourist destination on Saturday at 8.30am

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:32:04 GMT
‘Above my paygrade’: Emergency budget to tackle cost-of-living crisis not ruled out by minister
Kit Malthouse says decision ‘above my pay grade’

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:14:49 GMT
The Queen’s Speech to Parliament – what to expect
The speech will set out forthcoming priorities for the Government.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:14:25 GMT
The Queen’s Speech to Parliament – what to expect and what bills will be discussed
The speech will set out forthcoming priorities for the Government.

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:04:42 GMT
UK Parliament opens with pomp, problems for Boris Johnson
Britain’s Parliament is opening a new year-long session with Prime Minister Boris Johnson trying to re-energize his scandal-tarnished administration and address the U.K.’s worsening cost-of-living crisis

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:02:01 GMT
Coleen Rooney news – live: Rebekah Vardy accused of having ‘history of leaking people’s private information’
The ‘Wagatha Christie’ case has been brought to the Royal Courts of Justice ahead of a trial in May

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:22:08 GMT
Sheku Bayoh is ‘Scotland’s George Floyd’ say family as inquiry gets underway
The public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh begins in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:20:56 GMT
Sheku Bayoh: Man’s death in custody is ‘Scotland’s George Floyd’, says family as inquiry starts
Sheku Bayoh died in May 2015 after he was restrained by officers responding to a call in Fife

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:16:53 GMT
Sadiq Khan practises pitching baseball in Central Park ahead of MLB appearance
The politician has said he hopes to use the trip, which will also include visits to California, to attract investment to London.

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:39:48 GMT
Cows kept in cruel conditions outlawed in UK included in Australia trade deal
Exclusive: Cattle transported for up to 48 hours without eating and drinking included in post-Brexit deal hailed by Boris Johnson

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:04:52 GMT
Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn sells for £158 million at auction
The famous image of Marilyn Monroe was created in 1964.

Tue, 10 May 2022 05:27:44 GMT
British couples separated by visa backlog ‘being kept in the dark over delays’
Numerous couples have turned to the media over the issue.

Tue, 10 May 2022 04:45:52 GMT
Liz Truss ‘will scrap parts of Northern Ireland Protocol as soon as next week’
The protocol effectively creates checks on goods flowing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to allow an open border with Ireland.

Tue, 10 May 2022 04:24:16 GMT
Starmer news – live: Labour leader should probe Beergate media leaks, McDonnell says
Labour leader ‘absolutely clear’ that he has not broken any rules

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:50:33 GMT
What the papers say – May 10
The papers carry stories on the Queen’s absence and the potential resignation of Labour’s leader.

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:45:39 GMT
Charles to read Queen’s Speech in historic development
The Queen last missed a state opening of parliament in 1959 and 1963, when she was pregnant with Prince Andrew and then Prince Edward.

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:45:25 GMT
Conservative MP to appear in court over motoring incident
Bridgend representative Jamie Wallis, the first openly transgender MP, is facing several charges linked to an alleged car crash in November 2021.

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:08:49 GMT
Who’s who in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case
The seven-day trial is due to begin on Tuesday.

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:31:59 GMT
Macron calls for ‘new European political community’ that could include Britain
Emmanuel Macron suggests new European political community based on core values in areas such as security and energy

Tue, 10 May 2022 01:23:37 GMT
Sophie dances up a storm with Rob Rinder at Liberation Day tea in Guernsey
The royals visited Guernsey and Jersey as the Channel Islands marked their Liberation Day.

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:12:59 GMT
First group of migrants to be told this week they could be deported to Rwanda
First flights to east African nation are expected to take place in coming months

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:15:31 GMT
Priti Patel insists Rwanda deal will send ‘clear signal’ as Channel crossings hit new record
Home secretary launches fresh attack on lawyers over ‘hurdles’ to removals despite safety warnings

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:52 GMT
Labour believes Starmer can prove he did not break lockdown rules
The Labour leader has said he will quit if he issued issued with a fine by Durham Police.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:07 GMT
Charles to deliver Queen’s Speech as the monarch misses State Opening
The Speech will include 38 bills for the new parliamentary session including a crackdown on ‘guerrilla’ protest tactics.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
New easyJet recruitment campaign tackles job stereotypes
Parents say there are misconceptions that being a pilot is a job for men, a survey shows.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Academy schools get lower Ofsted ratings, research suggests
Fewer than half of academy schools improved their Ofsted rating from ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ over four years.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Phillip Schofield: The loyalty the monarchy provides to the nation is remarkable
Schofield will host The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration on May 15 alongside Julie Etchingham.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
GCHQ deputy directors on new list highlighting successful part-time workers
Part-time workers come from a skilled and vital pool of talent, a report says.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Parents’ fear post-Covid mental health epidemic
Nearly half of parents say their child has experienced mental health challenges, with 48% reporting their child has friendship problems post-lockdown.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
British designers showcase unique looks in honour of Queen’s Jubilee
Harper’s Bazaar magazine revealed the designs with a fashion shoot at the Tower of London.

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Shoppers ‘put brakes’ on spending due to surge in cost of living
The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor has revealed that sales dipped in April after a sharp downturn in consumer confidence.

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:30:00 GMT
Fourth booster ‘significantly’ increases protection
Academics have been monitoring the levels of protection post-vaccination.

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:10:05 GMT
First migrants to be told they could be sent to Rwanda
Migrants who crossed the Channel are among those who will be informed this week, the Home Office has confirmed.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:46:44 GMT
Sadiq Khan meets Hillary Clinton and New York Mayor during US trip
The Mayor of London attended a meeting with the former US presidential hopeful at the Clinton Foundation offices in Manhattan on Monday.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:34:56 GMT
Queen’s Speech: Government attempts to introduce ‘draconian’ protest laws for second time
Proposals initially defeated by House of Lords are being resurrected in new Public Order Bill

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:30:30 GMT
Pub-goers enjoy free drinks around UK and Ireland thanks to musician Paul Heaton
The former Housemartins and Beautiful South frontman put money behind 60 bars in lieu of his intended tour.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:30:00 GMT
Rwanda plan ‘sends clear signal but will take time’, says Patel
Home Secretary said she would use ‘every tool and every piece of legislation at our disposal’ to remove migrants who arrive in the UK ‘illegally’.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:30:00 GMT
Ministers in new crackdown on ‘guerrilla’ protest tactics
A new Public Order Bill is among 38 measures to be set out in the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:26:27 GMT
Biffy Clyro ‘devasted’ to cancel last date of US tour due to band illness
The Scottish rock band said they had been ‘really looking forward’ to playing the show in Los Angeles and promised fans they would make it up to them.

Mon, 09 May 2022 21:09:38 GMT
Ian Murray: Keir Starmer has ‘done the right thing’ after lockdown accusation
Shadow Scotland secretary Ian Murray has accused Boris Johnson of ‘pulling everyone into the gutter’ amid accusations Sir Keir broke lockdown rules.

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:50:20 GMT
Beergate: Labour ‘to present evidence to police proving Starmer didn’t break rules’
Time-stamped WhatsApp conversations could be lifeline for Labour leader, report says

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:33:18 GMT
Charles to read Queen’s Speech for first time as monarch misses State Opening
The Queen, who is facing ‘episodic mobility problems’, has not been absent from the ceremonial occasion for nearly 60 years.

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:19:05 GMT
Charles likely to be ‘honoured’ to read Queen’s Speech at parliament opening
The Duke of Cambridge, also a future monarch, will attend the State Opening, the first time William has done so.

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:13:26 GMT
Sick Ukrainian woman unable to join son in UK despite having a visa due to ‘bureaucratic nightmare’
Exclusive: Rodion Lyashko is desperate to bring his parents to join him in Britain, but ‘no one wants to take responsibility’ for arranging the transfer of his bedbound mother

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:08:46 GMT
Five measles symptoms to watch out for as experts warn of ‘epidemic’ in children
The rate of under-twos that have had both MMR vaccine doses has fallen to 85 per cent

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:55:36 GMT
Charles ‘teetering on edge of becoming a de facto prince regent’ – royal expert
The prince, along with his eldest son the Duke of Cambridge, will open Parliament after the Queen delegated powers to the pair.

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:11:59 GMT
Car crashes into garden of Boris Johnson’s £1.3m south London townhouse
Boris Johnson bought four-bedroom property with wife Carrie Johnson

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:02:51 GMT
Queen to miss state opening of parliament over mobility issues
Monarch continues to stay away from in-person events

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:52:42 GMT
Next Oxford University vice-chancellor state educated and second female in role
Irene Tracey says Oxford’s commitment to attract the brightest regardless of background will remain ‘steadfast’.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:50:45 GMT
The Queen’s mobility issues as she misses State Opening of Parliament
She will be absent for the first time since 1963, with the Prince of Wales reading the Queen’s Speech.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:48:52 GMT
Keir Starmer vows to resign if fined by Durham Police over possible Covid breach
Labour leaders announce high-stakes gamble after police launch investigation

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:48:13 GMT
Brexit: Boris Johnson warned he risks EU sanctions with assault on Human Rights Act
Measures are at heart of Queen’s Speech designed to show the UK is shaking off Brussels ‘fetters’ following Brexit

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:15:33 GMT
EU tells UK to dial down the rhetoric over NI protocol after Sinn Fein result
DUP warns ‘long shadow’ of Northern Ireland protocol hangs over attempts to restart power sharing

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:14:27 GMT
Queen to miss State Opening with Charles to read Speech for first time
The monarch is facing ‘episodic mobility problems’ and royal doctors advised her against attending.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:45:39 GMT
No return to executive unless protocol issues resolved, insists Sir Jeffrey
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said that the DUP and British Government must accept and respect the democratic result of the election.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:25:38 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon accuses Tories of ‘massive operation’ to distract from Partygate with Starmer claims
Cabinet ministers piled pressure on police to look at beer-and-curry gathering – despite normal practice to respect operational independence

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:34:48 GMT
Car crashes into garden of Prime Minister’s south London townhouse
The PM bought the four-bedroom property with wife Carrie Johnson for £1.2 million in July 2019, according to Land Registry documents.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:23:18 GMT
Plans to stop students with lower grades going to university might be dropped, minister says
’We might not do it,’ Michelle Donelan says – after criticism that poor and minority ethnic youngsters will miss out

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:19:08 GMT
Julia James: Apple Watch showed spike in police officer’s heart rate ‘as she tried to escape her killer’
Callum Wheeler, 22, admits killing 53-year-old mother found dead near woodland in Kent but denies murder

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:15:32 GMT
Final year medical students ‘struggle to afford food’ on NHS bursary ‘no longer fit for purpose’
The British Medical Association says it is ‘deeply worrying’ that students are facing financial hardship while completing their degree

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:05:14 GMT
Reference to Irish language legislation expected in Queen’s Speech – McDonald
Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party pressed NI Secretary Brandon Lewis on promised language legislation on Monday.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:01:02 GMT
Rishi Sunak urged to announce emergency budget as living costs spiral
British Chambers of Commerce salls for VAT cut and reversal of National Insurance hike

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:56:12 GMT
Bomb squad carries out controlled explosions in Westminster as police investigate suspicious vehicle
No arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:57:06 GMT
Murder accused’s DNA on bra of woman found in lake 35 years ago, court hears
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Mon, 09 May 2022 16:44:09 GMT
Who’s who in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case
The seven day trial is due to begin on Tuesday.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:34:36 GMT
Beergate explained – what Sir Keir Starmer did, and what could happen next
The Labour leader has promised to resign if he is given a fixed-penalty notice.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:39:26 GMT
Keir Starmer commits to do the ‘right thing’ and resign if fined by police
The Labour leader said he would quit if police issue him with a fixed penalty notice over an alleged breach of Covid laws.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:20:13 GMT
Julia James: Man admits killing PCSO walking dog in ‘brutal attack’ but denies murder
Callum Wheeler, 22, accused of murdering 53-year-old mother found dead near woods close to home in Snowdown

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:16:30 GMT
Smart watch ‘captured PCSO’s final moments as she saw killer in woods’
Canterbury Crown Court heard that Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham in Kent, accepts that he killed Julia James, but denies murder.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:07:05 GMT
Allison Bailey tells tribunal her chambers tried to crush her spirit
The lesbian lawyer claims she lost work and income due to the involvement of her chambers with Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:47:55 GMT
McGarry transferred fundraiser cash into bank before paying her rent, court told
The Glasgow East MP is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:46:29 GMT
Keir Starmer considers pledge to resign if police find he broke Covid laws
Labour leader will make a statement at 4pm on Monday

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:43:32 GMT
Ava White: Boy laughed after stabbing to death 12-year-old girl in Snapchat video row, court told
Defendant, 14, and victim met by ‘chance encounter’ at Liverpool Christmas lights switch-on

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:32:51 GMT
Hundreds of florists prepare for jubilee flower festival at Salisbury Cathedral
The theme of the week-long event is ‘Celebration’.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:31:25 GMT
Levelling up funding bids rejected in 28 of England’s most deprived councils
Blackpool and Knowsley had all bids for funding rejected

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:27:43 GMT
Most teachers suffering from depression – survey
On average, teachers’ scores indicate probable clinical depression, survey finds.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:21:29 GMT
Two fatally stabbed by housemate ‘paranoid’ over Covid risk, court told
Prosecutor Tom Little QC told jurors at the Old Bailey that what was found at the property can only be properly described as a bloodbath.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:21:19 GMT
Soldier said he wanted to ‘waste somebody’ before teenager died, inquest hears
Leo Norney, 17, was killed in the Turf Lodge area of west Belfast in September 1975.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:06:48 GMT
New treatment available on NHS to ulcerative colitis sufferers in Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved the new tablet called filgotinib.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:57:45 GMT
Covid cases are down but how will we live with the virus long term?
Vaccines will play a big role in protecting people against the virus

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:44:23 GMT
Keir Starmer will commit to resigning if police find he broke Covid laws
Sir Keir was set to give a televised address about his intentions.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:43:44 GMT
DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:35:10 GMT
Cornish holiday lets face compulsory registration proposal
The emergence of online marketing platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo has created an explosion in additional holiday accommodation across Cornwall

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:31:38 GMT
No 10 does not rule out energy bill hike of nearly £1,000 for most customers
A ScottishPower boss has urged the Government to take urgent action and help the poorest households months before costs are expected to rise again.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:27:46 GMT
Co-founder of neo-Nazi terrorist group compares non-white repatriation plan to government’s Rwanda deal
Alex Davies says he wanted to create an ‘overwhelmingly white Britain’ apart from ‘essential jobs’

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:27:39 GMT
Wagatha Christie timeline: How the Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy row unfolded
The build-up to the High Court libel trial.



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