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Mon, 30 May 2022 08:54:13 GMT
Mother of man killed in Vietnam targeted by scammer asking for £10,000 to fly body home
She described the ordeal, in which she was sent grpahic photos, as a “awful nightmare” .

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:12:55 GMT
Six million UK homes ‘could face winter power cuts and rationing’ if Russia cuts supplies
Business secretary has asked coal-fired stations to delay closures

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:09:58 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: New questions for PM over second No 10 Partygate gathering
Boris Johnson faces mounting pressure over Sue Gray’s findings, with dozens of Tory MPs calling for him to quit

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:51:42 GMT
Six million UK homes ‘could face winter power cuts and rationing’ if Russia cuts supplies
Threats to security of supply have prompted Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to ask Britain’s coal-fired power stations to delay their closures.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:36:12 GMT
Imperial measurements will bring ‘British culture’ back to shops, claims minister
Government accused of ‘weaponising nostalgia’ with post-Brexit plan

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:55:14 GMT
Rail strikes could last ‘very, very long time’, union boss warns
‘There is no sign at the moment anybody is backing down on their side of the table,’ Mick Lynch says

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:50:30 GMT
Boris Johnson faces new questions over Partygate scandal amid drip-feed of resignation calls
Labour has demanded an investigation into suggestions of a second gathering in the No 10 flat

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:41:52 GMT
Ministers warned of ‘millions’ of winter power cuts and rationed supply – OLD
Threats to security of supply have prompted Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to ask Britain’s coal-fired power stations to delay their closures.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:17:55 GMT
Holidaymakers hit by weekend of travel chaos after airports see hundreds of cancellations and delays
A number of budget airlines grounded flights while Dover saw hours-long delays

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:13:44 GMT
Police forces ‘taking longer to respond to serious offences’
The BBC said responses from 19 forces suggested they were 44% slower to arrive at emergency incidents after 999 calls than in 2013.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:09:21 GMT
Kevin Spacey: House of Cards actor faces formal extradition to UK over sexual assault charges
Experts say US police officials maybe sent to detain Spacey and produce him in federal court

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:17:12 GMT
Johnny Depp stuns Sheffield concert-goers with surprise performance
‘I thought he was in court but turns out he’s in Sheffield with Jeff Beck,’ one attendee said.

Mon, 30 May 2022 03:31:35 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: Cabinet Office rejects claims Sue Gray report tampered with
Boris Johnson faces mounting pressure over Sue Gray’s findings, with dozens of Tory MPs calling for him to quit

Mon, 30 May 2022 02:14:43 GMT
What the papers say – May 30
Reported modelling predicting major power shortages in winter is featured among Monday’s front pages.

Mon, 30 May 2022 01:45:43 GMT
Old Bailey Choir to use ‘The Force’ for good
The choir, made up of judges, lawyers and others associated with the world’s most famous criminal court, will perform Carmina Burana on June 15.

Mon, 30 May 2022 01:45:01 GMT
Stormont Assembly to sit in fresh bid to elect speaker
The Democratic Unionist Party has labelled the move a ‘stunt’ by Sinn Fein.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:17:59 GMT
Queen’s favourite corgi breed now ‘beloved’ nationwide, says The Kennel Club
The Queen’s ownership and recent starring roles in The Crown TV series have raised the profile of the dogs.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:58:07 GMT
PM looking to shore up support as partygate controversy refuses to subside
More Tories in recent days have publicly announced they want a confidence vote in the future of Boris Johnson’s leadership.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:46:07 GMT
Boy thrown from Tate Modern balcony able to celebrate birthday with friends
The French youngster was six years old when he was seriously injured in the attack by autistic teenager Jonty Bravery in August 2019.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:05:00 GMT
Renewed calls for abortion clinic buffer zones to protect women from abuse
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare said patients should be able to access services free from intimidation and harassment.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Victoria Derbyshire reassures cancer sufferers of NHS ‘expertise and compassion’
The 53-year-old broadcaster was diagnosed in July 2015.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
How a hat box inspired the Jodrell Bank Observatory telescope
The story of the inspiration behind the landmark Lovell telescope has been shared as a new visitor centre prepares to open on the site.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Convictions for motoring offences up 22% last year
Analysis of Home Office data by the AA found 565,000 drivers were successfully prosecuted in 2021.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Drivers warned to expect delays as 19.5m Jubilee getaway trips planned
Motorists are being advised to set off either before 6am or after 3pm to avoid the worst of the traffic.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Royal family to share friendship, food and fun at jubilee lunches
More than 85,000 people have signed up to host Big Jubilee Lunches, the official community celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Over one million journeys made on new central section of the Elizabeth line
The delayed and overbudget line will boost capacity and cut journey times for east-west travel across the capital.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Ukraine war is between evil and good, says London pastor delivering aid to Bucha
Yevgen Yakushev, from the International Christian Church of Faith in Barnet, has joined a scheme to deliver supplies and 100 cars to the front line.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Marine mammals in UK at risk due to inconsistent assessments, research finds
Research from Heriot-Watt University experts assessed how differing approaches to environmental assessments impact Britain’s whales and dolphins.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
New visa for graduates from top 50 non-UK universities launched
The Government’s new short-term ‘high potential individual’ visa scheme is aimed at attracting top-quality candidates to the UK workforce.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Alfie Boe responds to Platinum Jubilee chart battle with Sex Pistols
Both are releasing songs to mark the occasion.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Youth charity secures over £4 million in funding
Merseyside Youth Association says money will be used to deliver its jobs support programme.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Homeless ‘trapped’ in situation by ‘crippling’ shortage of affordable homes
Councils are increasingly having to rely on expensive temporary accommodation or direct people towards the private rented sector, Crisis said.

Sun, 29 May 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Coronation maid of honour gown and pageboy outfit go on display in Co Fermanagh
The garments were rediscovered from careful storage by the families of Lady Moyra Campbell and Lord Erne in time for the Diamond Jubilee.

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:36:57 GMT
Britons face more holiday chaos as Tory cuts could see 8,000 fewer passports processed every day
Downing Street’s decision to slash civil service jobs will cause ‘huge delays’ for people accessing service, Angela Rayner warns

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:16:15 GMT
Silk hanging used at Queen’s coronation to be auctioned
The piece is a portion of a decorative panel which served as the backdrop to the 1953 ceremony.

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:05:30 GMT
Windrush scandal caused by ‘decades of racist immigration laws’, leaked report says
The report focused on immigration law during the period 1950-1981

Sun, 29 May 2022 20:52:01 GMT
Boy thrown from Tate Modern balcony celebrates with first birthday party since attack
The young boy was also able to get back in a swimming pool

Sun, 29 May 2022 20:19:22 GMT
Teenager named first ever Scottish Young Musician Solo Performer of the Year
Dunblane High School pupil Juliet Robertson wowed judges at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with her performance of Debussy’s Claire De Lune.

Sun, 29 May 2022 20:08:21 GMT
Scottish aid worker tells of devastating food poverty in Zimbabwe
The Ukrainian conflict and climate change have exacerbated food security concerns around the world, according to aid worker Peter McGeachie.

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:15:49 GMT
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street over ‘culture of disrespect’
Exclusive: This follows revelations in Sue Gray’s partygate report of multiple examples of “unacceptable” treatment of security and cleaning staff.

Sun, 29 May 2022 19:04:50 GMT
Labour demands PM ‘comes clean’ over fresh allegations of second flat gathering
Carrie Johnson was reportedly in the Downing Street flat with ‘several friends’ on the evening of Boris Johnson’s 56th birthday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 18:09:03 GMT
Charles praises ‘courage and heroism’ of RUC as commemoration service held
The Prince of Wales sent a message to mark 100 years since the RUC was formed, which was marked with a commemoration service at St Anne’s Cathedral.

Sun, 29 May 2022 18:04:10 GMT
Mother forgives Satan worshipper who murdered her two daughters – but it’s ‘too late’ for police apology
‘You’re not letting your loved one down by letting go,’ says Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman’s mother

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:49:58 GMT
Ministers ‘deeply unhappy’ over scenes at Dublin Airport
Officials pledged to try to compensate all passengers who have missed flights or had plans disrupted, if additional costs are incurred.

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:43:41 GMT
Partygate: Labour demands publication of messages suggesting second No 10 flat gathering
‘There are new questions the prime minister must answer for his involvement,’ Angela Rayner says

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:38:05 GMT
Up to 200 celebrities to sing national anthem to the Queen in pageant finale
The monarch’s 70-year reign is being celebrated during a special four-day bank holiday weekend, starting on Thursday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:09:53 GMT
Truss belligerence will prolong conflict in Ukraine – Russian ambassador to UK
Andrei Kelin said the UK’s decision to supply Kyiv with weapons would delay peace in Europe.

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:51:29 GMT
Football fans left queuing at Nottingham railway station ahead of play-off final
Fans took to Twitter to criticise East Midlands Railway after many people missed their train due to the queues.

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:35:00 GMT
Aliens ‘could be common’ on planets orbiting stars similar to our sun, new study says
Discovery is based on observations of a young binary star 1,000 light years from Earth

Sun, 29 May 2022 15:38:12 GMT
Thomas Markle ‘feels lucky to be alive’ as he leaves hospital after suffering stroke
Meghan Markle’s father is reported to have suffered a fall days before his stroke

Sun, 29 May 2022 07:31:17 GMT
Afghan man who came to UK as child tried to take his own life after being threatened with removal to Rwanda
Exclusive: Hakim Khan says he ‘just wants to be human’ as criticism of the Home Office Rwanda scheme continues

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:47:03 GMT
Hundreds of swimming pools face closure as soaring energy bills make it ‘too expensive’ to heat water
The rise in energy bills has led to operators taking cost-cutting measures

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:15:10 GMT
Journalist in UK for 18 years ‘traumatised’ over Home Office delay that stopped her working
‘It’s like being othered to the nth degree’ says Dahaba Ali, who was told she couldn’t work due to a lengthy delay on her EU settlement application

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:45:21 GMT
Major clean-up in marina after fire on superyacht carrying tonnes of fuel
The environment agency says contractors are trying to contain fuel aboard the sunken vessel at the marina in Torquay.

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:41:05 GMT
In Pictures: Costumed capers for fans at Comic Con
Enthusiasts dressed up as their favourite characters from the worlds of film and animation for the three-day celebration of all things pop culture.

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:28:39 GMT
Gray would not have issued probe she was not comfortable with – Cabinet minister
Reports have claimed Boris Johnson’s chief of staff edited Sue Gray’s lockdown parties report before its publication Wednesday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:16:42 GMT
Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate
Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:14:19 GMT
Ed Sheeran to sing Perfect in tribute to Queen and Philip’s lifelong love
The star will appear in the finale of the Jubilee Pageant next Sunday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:53:38 GMT
Porridge actress Patricia Brake dies aged 79 after ‘long battle with cancer’
She also appeared in ITV’s Manhunt, The Glums, and Midsomer Murders.

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:44:45 GMT
Lewis: PM’s critics have spread misinformation about ministerial code changes
The update means ministers found to have committed minor breaches of the standards rules will no longer have to resign.

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:42:40 GMT
Young British terror offenders being inspired by US school shootings, police counterterror lead warns
Exclusive: Senior counterterror officer warns of ‘trend’ in UK cases, particularly those involving young neo-Nazis

Sun, 29 May 2022 12:37:10 GMT
Second arrest after man stabbed to death in Oldham
Police detained a 31-year-old Rochdale man in Suffolk overnight following the fatal incident in Greater Manchester on Saturday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:42:26 GMT
Public and traders ‘want to go back’ to using imperial measures, says minister
The move to open the door to wider use of imperial measures and weights has been labelled ‘a nonsense’ by one Tory MP.

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:33:20 GMT
RAF and Royal Navy will help keep fans safe at Qatar World Cup, says MoD
They will target terrorism and other threats to the tournament which is due to take place from November 21 to December 18.

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:26:36 GMT
Queen to miss Epsom Derby as she paces herself for Jubilee
The monarch, 96, has episodic mobility problems and is gearing up to mark her milestone reign.

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:58:08 GMT
Passengers may miss flights due to ‘significant queues’, warns Dublin Airport
Around 50,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport on Sunday.

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:51:18 GMT
Brandon Lewis plays down threat of no confidence vote in Boris Johnson: ‘I don’t think we will see that’
Cabinet minister also suggests PM would survive a confidence vote

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:41:16 GMT
Government ‘dragged kicking and screaming’ to act on cost of living – Labour
Labour’s chairwoman Anneliese Dodds criticised the ‘frustrating’ lack of measures to tackle the causes of the crunch and not just the symptoms.

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:37:54 GMT
Why energy bills are increasing
Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:37:42 GMT
Why energy bills are increasing
Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:33:33 GMT
Boy finds live First World War Mills bomb grenade on beach ‘capable of exploding’
Device was confirmed as live WW1 hand grenade by army technical officer

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:31:14 GMT
Minister accused of ‘half-hearted denial’ over claims No 10 officials tried to dilute Sue Gray report
Brandon Lewis says he doesn’t ‘recognise’ reports that officials tried to edit the Partygate report over Covid rule breaking

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:17:28 GMT
UK monkeypox cases: Where have infections been reported?
Latest figures see the total number of infections of monkeypox continuing to rise across the country

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:16:58 GMT
UK monkeypox cases: Where have infections been reported?
Latest figures see the total number of infections of monkeypox continuing to rise across the country

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:59:28 GMT
Friends break record for cycling length of UK and raise thousands for charity
The team, nicknamed ‘Magnificent Seven’, rode from John O’Groats to Land’s End on a seven-seater conference bike.



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