London Police are under pressure to manage the increased security demands as world leaders flock to the UK from across the globe to attend the Queen's state funeral.

NHS bosses have warned that with schools closed on Monday for the Queen's funeral may staff won't be able to work due to childcare issues.

On Tuesday, the Queen's coffin was taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital.

King Charles III has been making preparations for the Queen's funeral, which is due to take place next Monday September 19.

Two people were arrested in Scotland for protesting against the monarchy as the Queen's coffin made the journey down Edinburgh's Royal Mile on Monday.

The two men absconded HMP Ford open prison on the Sussex coast between Worthing and Bognor Regis.

His mother said watching him die was "heartbreaking".

HOUSEHOLDS hit by the cost-of-living crisis also face a grim Christmas as another strike at the biggest container port will delay goods reaching shops.

THE life of Archie Battersbee, who was at the centre of a battle between his parents and a hospital, was celebrated at a funeral that reflected his "energetic" personality yesterday.

A policewoman repeatedly struck ex-Premier League star Dalian Atkinson with a baton after he was tasered to the ground, a court heard yesterday.