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Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:59:01 GMT‘I got it wrong for the right reason’: Rees-Mogg says he was wrong over delays in Dover caused by Brexit
Mr Rees-Mogg blamed Paris for the ‘French-created delays’
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:58:44 GMTArchie Battersbee: Doctors can switch off boy’s life support today after court rejects last-minute appeal
Options before court have ‘always been stark’, judge says
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:56:09 GMTCost of living crisis UK: How to get the government £650 payment
Millions of households will be eligible for the support measure to help with soaring inflation.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:55:49 GMTCost of living crisis UK: How to get the government £650 payment
Millions of households will be eligible for the support measure to help with soaring inflation.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:47:13 GMTTruss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon
Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:42:49 GMTArchie Battersbee’s parents vow to challenge court ruling as life support to be switched off today
Court of Appeal refuses to postpone withdrawal of life-preserving treatment for Archie
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:35:25 GMT Hebden Bridge fire: Homes evacuated as 80 fire fighters tackle town centre restaurant blaze
Around 80 firefighters were tackling the fire, which started at a restaurant shortly after 2am this morning
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:31:00 GMTTory leadership – live: Truss under fire over Sturgeon attack and pay cut plans
Unions warn Truss to expect ‘opposition every step of the way’ if she pursues plan to slash public sector wages
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:21:04 GMT'She's always moaning': Jacob Rees-Mogg doubles down on Liz Truss's attack on Nicola Sturgeon
Remarks come as Tory leadership contender told party members Scottish first minister should be ‘ignored’
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:51:14 GMTGreggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals
The bakery chain reported a 27.1% increase in sales in the 26 weeks to July 2 to a total of £694.5 million.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:49:11 GMTThree Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court
The trio are reportedly refusing to co-operate with investigators
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:14:00 GMTLegislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs
The House of Common’s Health and Social Care Committee said the impact of body image on mental and physical health is ‘wide-reaching’.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:57 GMTLaurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft
Lesley Haylett said she and her partner Peter Elliott were delighted at the discovery.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:08:40 GMTDetailed ‘spike maps’ show world’s population clusters like never before
Unlike other maps, ‘spike maps’ have no borders or boundaries, clearly showing population density across regions
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:56:06 GMTTory leadership - live: Rivals go head-to-head in hustings as Mordaunt endorses Truss
Final two candidates field questions from party faithful in second of 12 such events
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:26:53 GMTWhat the papers say – August 2
The front pages on Tuesday mix patriotism and politics with a pony punted from his local pub.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 02:42:57 GMTGeorge Takei shares personal stories about lifelong friend Nichelle Nichols
The Star Trek actress died on Saturday in New Mexico at the age of 89.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 02:10:44 GMTZoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’
The US actress, who also played Nichol’s famous role of Lt Uhura, praised the veteran performer as a ‘true star’ following her death aged 89.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:52:11 GMTCollection of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang memorabilia to go under the hammer
The sale, organised by Excalibur Auctions, will offer fans a chance to obtain a memento of the much loved family movie.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:37:50 GMTMordaunt makes return to Tory leadership contest to back ‘hope’ candidate Truss
Her endorsement came on stage at the latest hustings event as postal ballots began dropping on Conservative doormats.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:11:34 GMTSchool spending power to stay below 2010 levels as inflation drives up costs
New prime minister faces decision on new cash injection to avoid ‘stagnation’
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:47 GMTMLAs to gather in tribute to inaugural first minister Lord Trimble
Lord Trimble died last week at the age of 77 following an illness.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:38 GMTArchie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn
Judges refused to postpone the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment beyond midday on Tuesday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:24 GMTRefugee hopes to become a pro footballer through UK migrants team
Ussri Badawi, 21, came to the UK in 2018 and found solace in a migrant football team called Changing Lives FC.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:05 GMTForecasters predict tropical humid heat and rain after driest July on record
Temperature are likely to remain warm in northern parts of England and Scotland.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:00 GMTAnnual house price growth will slow to 5% by the end of 2022, Zoopla predicts
The average UK house price has increased by 8.3% annually, pushing the typical property value to £256,000.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:00 GMTDouglas Henshall on his decision to quit BBC murder mystery Shetland
The show is expected to return for an eighth series in 2023 with a new lead.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:00:08 GMTLiz Truss plan means lower pay for public service workers in poorer areas
Unions say favourite for PM’s job will face ‘opposition every step of the way’ if she pushes plans through
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:37:20 GMTBoris Johnson missing ‘open goal’ of Lioness victory to boost women’s sport, says Labour
Prime minister rejecting calls for celebratory bank holiday
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:30:00 GMTTruss promises to cut costs and end ‘stale groupthink’ in Whitehall
Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss wants to save £11 billion a year with her plans.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:30:00 GMTLionesses should be honoured for historic Euros victory – Labour
Sir Keir Starmer’s party has drawn up a game plan for ministers to ‘put the ball in the back of the net’ for women’s sport.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:17:47 GMTNicola Sturgeon is an ‘attention seeker’ best ignored, claims Liz Truss
The Conservative Party leadership candidate was speaking at a hustings event in Exeter.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:08:51 GMTTrains cancelled due to ‘very large’ tortoise on tracks in Norfolk
Injured reptile disrupts multiple trains running between Norwich and Cambridge
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:52:10 GMTPenny Mordaunt endorses ex-leadership rival Liz Truss to replace Boris Johnson
The Foreign Secretary is the ‘hope candidate’, according to Ms Mordaunt.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:54:08 GMTMajor boost for Truss’s PM campaign as Penny Mordaunt offers her backing
Foreign secretary is the ‘hope candidate’ in the race to succeed Boris Johnson, says third-placed candidate
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:26:33 GMTFans mass at Trafalgar Square to celebrate Lionesses’ Euro 2022 triumph: ‘Whatever my girl dreams is possible’
Girls and boys among thousands at London landmark on Monday to hail England women’s football team after their victory
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:24:41 GMTPiers Morgan jokes Russia is not on his ‘vacation to-do list’ after sanction
A number of journalists and political figures were sanctioned by Russia on Monday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:53:05 GMTTributes paid to ‘beautiful’ and ‘happy’ teenager who died in lake
Kyron Hibbert died after getting into difficulties in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:30:34 GMTCricket legends join family at service for ‘Mr Yorkshire’ Harry Gration
Former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu gave the sermon for his ‘dear friend and fellow traveller’ in York Minster
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:24:44 GMTLioness Williamson to get the first freedom of new city of Milton Keynes
Leah Williamson, 25, captained England to Euro 2022 glory with a 2-1 win over Germany after extra time at Wembley.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:24:43 GMTArchie Battersbee’s treatment to be withdrawn after Court of Appeal ruling
Sir Andrew McFarlane and two other judges concluded there should be no further postponement to the termination of his life-sustaining treatment.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:22:38 GMTBungling pair jailed after googling burglary tips
‘The evidence against them was overwhelming,’ detectives say
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:15:21 GMTBritish couple in their 80s found dead in swimming pool in south of France
The elderly couple’s cause of death has not been confirmed
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:10:11 GMTMurder charge after man fatally attacked at Reading station
A 24-year-old man was attacked at the station on Saturday following an altercation on a train
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:38:07 GMTEight in ten sexual violence victims seeking support diagnosed with psychiatric disorder
Exclusive: ‘It shifts the focus from the sexual trauma to being mentally ill. It shifts the focus from the perpetrator to the victim,’ Jessica Taylor, psychologist, says
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:37:11 GMTLisa Nandy pictured at picket line despite Labour’s ban on frontbenchers attending strikes
Shadow minister Sam Tarry sacked after appearance with striking workers last week
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:12:34 GMTNHS urged to routinely publish non-hospital waiting lists
It comes after a leak suggests more than one million people are waiting for NHS care outside of hospital.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:05:58 GMTBoris Johnson to take summer holiday as his time in No 10 nears end
The prime minister will be on holiday from Wednesday until the end of the week
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:52:35 GMTRussia ramps up sanctions by banning 39 UK politicians and journalists
David Cameron, Sir Keir Starmer and BBC presenter Huw Edwards are among the people banned from entering the country.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:35:33 GMTLord Trimble receives the respect in death he deserved in life, funeral told
Politicians from across the political divide gathered at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church for the service for the former Ulster Unionist leader.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:35:03 GMTScottish ministers among those barred from Russia in new wave of sanctions
The Russian foreign ministry released a list of people no longer allowed into the country.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:18:32 GMTSarina Wiegman salary: Lionesses manager paid only fraction of men’s boss Gareth Southgate’s wage
Female football fans are calling for less pay disparity following the Lionesses’ historic win
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:18:24 GMTLioness Millie Bright ‘still Killamarsh at heart’
The England defender began her football story with the under-12s at Killamarsh Dynamos.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:08:27 GMTJim Fitton: British geologist reunited with family after being freed from Iraqi jail
‘It was a nightmare, worse than a nightmare,’ says retired geologist’s daughter
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:59:08 GMTNumber of Covid-19 hospital patients in England down a quarter since latest peak
The fall could ease pressure on NHS staff attempting to clear a record backlog of treatment.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:52:07 GMTThousands of fans to celebrate with Lionesses in Trafalgar Square on Monday
Trafalgar Square will host a celebration of England’s historic win, with entry on a first-come first-served basis.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:39:37 GMTTommy Robinson fined £900 for contempt of court
The English Defence League founder appeared at the High Court in London on Monday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:38:19 GMTRussia blacklists Keir Starmer in latest list of sanctions targeting 39 Britons
Former PM David Cameron, Huw Edwards and Robert Peston are also on the list
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:37:46 GMTLord Trimble’s legacy is peace in Northern Ireland – Beattie
The current Ulster Unionist leader also urged that his predecessors concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol are addressed.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:46:26 GMTRefusing UN request in Archie case would breach international law, court told
Lawyers acting for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee’s parents argue a UN committee’s request to postpone withdrawal of his treatment should be honoured.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:26:19 GMTAround 100 firefighters tackle grass fire near Heathrow airport
Around six hectares of land are alight and producing a large amount of smoke, the London Fire Brigade said
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:23:50 GMTCalls for men’s football to learn from women after Lionesses’ success
The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:16:06 GMTTruss insists she wants ‘positive’ campaign after Dorries tweet
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries retweeted a doctored image of Boris Johnson as Julius Caesar with Rishi Sunak as a knife-wielding assassin.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:44:13 GMTPoliticians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble
The 77-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner died last week following an illness.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:55:15 GMTPresident reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after row over wife’s letter
Sabina Higgins wrote to the Irish Times last week to criticise one of the newspaper’s editorials on the conflict.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:44:55 GMTLilia Valutyte: Man appears in crown court charged with murdering girl, 9, who was stabbed in street
Deividas Skebas was remanded in custody after appearance at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:33:41 GMTCriminal courts face further disruption as barristers strike for fifth week
The Criminal Bar Association action is part of a dispute over conditions and Government-set fees for legal aid advocacy work.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:28:34 GMT‘Out-of-control’ killer ‘destroyed’ family with single punch
‘If you are not ashamed you really should be,’ judge tells Kyle Turton
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:34:34 GMTMet Police investigated over two more child strip searches
The Met was placed under special measures last month after a series of failures and scandals
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:24:22 GMTTommy Robinson fined £900 for contempt of court
English Defence League founder has 14 days to pay
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:22:08 GMTSunak accuses Truss of ‘blaming Brexit’ for farmers’ woes as battle for Downing Street intensifies
Campaign spokesman claims her ‘true Remainer colours are starting to show’
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:13:07 GMTEuro 2022: Police make only two arrests linked to women’s final at Wembley after men’s tournament chaos
Contrast with Euros men’s final in 2021 that saw drunkenness, drug-taking and disorder by ticketless England fans
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:45:04 GMTColombian cocaine worth £40 million found hidden in banana shipment at Essex port
More than half a tonne of class A drug discovered on boat heading for the Netherlands
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:11:54 GMTLast-minute hearing over Archie Battersbee treatment as life support set to end today
Court of Appeal grants hearing at 11am, hours before youngster’s life-support due to be withdrawn
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:11:22 GMTArchie Battersbee: Timeline of legal battle over 12-year-old’s life support
Case returns to High Court just hours before doctors plan to end treatment
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:05:51 GMTRoad-rage motorist drives with victim still on his bonnet
Video shows victim screaming ‘Stop!’ before police intervene
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:05:20 GMTTwo more child strip-search cases being investigated by watchdog
The cases both involve 16-year-old boys who were searched in custody without an appropriate adult present.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:00:28 GMTLabour frontbencher Lisa Nandy pictured visiting picket line
Ms Nandy was photographed meeting striking workers on a picket line in Wigan, her constituency, despite comments made by Sir Keir Starmer.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:59:25 GMTJuly migrant crossings hit highest monthly total for year
Some 3,683 made the crossing on 90 boats in the 31-day period.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:57:42 GMTCelebrations continue for partying England team after ‘spine-tingling’ Euros win
Fans hailed the victory as a ‘massive’ moment and the team has been credited with inspiring the nation.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:56:48 GMTTest flight ahead of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Thirty balloons took off from Vassells Park in the north east of the city.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:40:21 GMTSunak non-committal when asked if Chris Pincher should resign as an MP
Tory leadership contender did not say whether the disgraced former Tory whip should go.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:29:28 GMTMan in crown court charged with murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte
Deividas Skebas was remanded into custody following an appearance at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:14:34 GMTBoris Johnson to take summer holiday as his time in No 10 nears end
Boris Johnson to be on holiday from Wednesday until end of week
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:13:26 GMTMinister rejects calls for bank holiday to celebrate England Euros win
Therese Coffey says people will find their ‘own way’ to celebrate
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:06:56 GMTNo Downing Street reception for victorious Lionesses
The Prime Minister attended the men’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year but chose to tune into the Lionesses’ match against Germany from Chequers.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:56:08 GMTMan appears in court charged with murdering woman in Wembley
Leonidas Georgalla appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court, charged with the murder of Kathleen John, and will next appear at the Old Bailey.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:19:34 GMT‘A new Wembley scam’: Angry German media reacts to Euro 2022 loss to England
German media says team was cheated on a decision just like in 1966
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:17:47 GMTEngland win hailed as ‘massive moment’ as fans descend on central London
The event in Trafalgar Square comes after the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra time.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:55:46 GMTLilia Valutyte: Man appears in court charged with murder of girl, 9, stabbed as she played in street
Deividas Skebas, 22, spoke only to confirm his details at two-minute hearing
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:53:57 GMTMan appears in court charged with murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte
Deividas Skebas, 22, will appear at Lincoln Crown Court later on Monday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:36:29 GMTNo bank holiday to mark Lionesses’ Euro triumph
Boris Johnson backs honours for victorious women’s football squad, No 10 indicates
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:33:24 GMTMan remanded in custody charged with murder of young mother
Gary Bennett, 36, has been charged over missing Madison Wright, 30, who has not been seen since the morning of July 22.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:17:44 GMTLord Hague urges Tories to back ‘highly disciplined, rational’ Sunak for PM
The ex-Tory leader told the grassroots Rishi Sunak has his ‘full support’.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:39:01 GMTSouthampton-born Rishi Sunak claims he is Tory party’s ‘most northern chancellor in 70 years’
Leadership hopeful cites plan to move Treasury to ‘a place like Darlington’
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:09:20 GMTLilia Valutyte: Man, 22, arrested over fatal stabbing of nine-year-old
Police confirm they are now not looking for any other suspects
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:56:25 GMTCall for independent mediation to prevent court battles involving brain injuries
Baroness Finlay said she hopes independent mediators can be used in future as ‘adversarial conflict doesn’t help anybody’.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:53:09 GMTTruss vs Sunak: Where do the Tory leadership contenders stand on policy?
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are seeking to woo voters set to decide which of the two will take over from Boris Johnson as head of the Tory party.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:32:01 GMTLionesses ‘have changed how the country sees women’s football’
Up to 7,000 supporters will have the opportunity to join the team at an event in London on Monday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:31:14 GMTMan charged with murder after train passenger attacked at Reading station
Man in 20s attacked at station on Saturday