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Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:54:27 GMT
Liz Truss to cut taxes in certain parts of the country picked by the government
‘Investment zones’ will see the government choose some areas for tax cuts

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:47:52 GMT
Queen funeral - latest: Biden arrives in UK as queue to see coffin enters last full day
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch for miles across London on another chilly night for mourners

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:22:45 GMT
Queen funeral - latest: Biden arrives in UK as queue to see coffin enters last full day
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch for miles across London on another chilly night for mourners

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:21:30 GMT
Police call for calm after ‘serious disorder’ in Leicester
Leicestershire Police said large crowds formed when groups of young men gathered for an unplanned protest.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:53:23 GMT
Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds
Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:53:21 GMT
Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds
Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:34:35 GMT
Truss to meet Irish counterpart as talks with world leaders enter second day
The PM’s meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin comes against a backdrop of political tensions over post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:38 GMT
Cyclists complete Glasgow to Athens challenge and raise close to £100,000
The cycle began in Glasgow on July 16.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:38:35 GMT
Labour MP Clive Lewis breaks ranks to criticise monarchist ‘lies’
Clive Lewis says royal family in fact risks little for its privileged position

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:34:39 GMT
Prince William and Harry lead Queen’s grandchildren in silent vigil by her coffin
Late monarch’s children held separate vigil for mother on Friday

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:16:38 GMT
The Queen had a great affection for Australians, says PM Anthony Albanese
Mr Albanese visited the Queen’s coffin lying in state in Westminster Hall on Saturday, calling it a moment he will ‘never forget’.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:15:31 GMT
Final day of Queen’s lying in state with national minute’s silence held later
The late monarch’s coffin will remain in Westminster Hall for the public to view until 6.30am on Monday, ahead of the state funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:47:31 GMT
‘I will always remember her smile’: Camilla’s tribute to the Queen to be televised on eve of funeral
The Queen Consort’s pre-recorded words about the late monarch will be shown on television on Sunday evening

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:45:45 GMT
Major transport operation as one million mourners expected in London for funeral
Transport for London is preparing for one of the busiest days in its history.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:45:30 GMT
Northern Ireland honours recipients speak of pride at invites to Queen’s funeral
Around 200 people names in June’s Birthday Honours list have been invited to Monday’s state funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:40:33 GMT
What the papers say – September 18
The Queen’s grandchildren holding a coffin vigil at Westminster Hall dominates the front pages.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:37:21 GMT
Camilla’s tribute to the Queen: I will always remember her smile - OLD
The Queen Consort’s pre-recorded words about the late monarch will be shown on television on Sunday evening.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:11:13 GMT
US president Joe Biden touches down in UK on Air Force One ahead of Queen’s funeral
Air Force One arrived at Stansted Aiport just before 10pm

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:10:26 GMT
Man charged with public order offence after ‘disturbance’ by Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall
Muhammad Khan is due to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:48 GMT
Westminster Abbey: The site of the Queen’s funeral and where she was crowned
The late Queen’s most defining milestones took place at the Abbey, both in terms of her personal happiness and her public duty.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:36 GMT
What will happen today following the death of the Queen?
Sunday marks D-Day +9, or D+9, in the plans marking the Queen’s death.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:35 GMT
What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen
The Queen’s funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:14 GMT
Rain unlikely to fall during Queen’s funeral as large crowds gather
Forecasters say temperatures will drop as low as 10C overnight into Sunday, as mourners continue queuing for the lying in state.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:04 GMT
Queen’s coffin to be carried to Westminster Abbey on historic gun carriage
The gun carriage will be towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Charity chief executive ‘hugely honoured’ to be attending Queen’s funeral
Jane-Claire Judson will be part of the 2,000-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Sue Barker: I left Wimbledon on my own terms instead of being pushed out
The 66-year-old said she wished her exit from A Question Of Sport was handled ‘a little better’.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Queen showed ‘power to lift everybody’ in wake of arena attack, NHS chief says
Hospital staff and patients have shared memories of meeting the Queen during her visits to Manchester.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Final service before the Queen’s private burial to be at St George’s Chapel
The chapel is steeped in royal history.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:48:46 GMT
Man charged with attempted murder over knife attack on two police officers
Mohammed Rahman, 24, was charged with several offences on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:47:57 GMT
Man charged with public order offence after approaching Queen’s coffin
The incident occurred around 10pm on Friday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:29:05 GMT
Man charged with attempted murder of policeman after two officers stabbed in Leicester Square
Mohammed Rahman, 24, also faces grievous bodily harm with intent charge

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:05:52 GMT
‘Small section’ of fans fail to observe minute’s silence for Queen
Boos and chanting could be heard from the section of the Ibrox ground in Glasgow where Dundee United fans were seated.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:53:19 GMT
Chinese representatives free to attend Queen’s lying in state
It was expected the Chinese delegation would be barred by Commons Speaker from entering Westminster Hall to view the late monarch’s coffin.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:43:38 GMT
Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:43:28 GMT
Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:31:05 GMT
When is the Queen’s funeral?
Bank holiday declared across UK for funeral on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:30:57 GMT
When is the Queen’s funeral?
Bank holiday declared across UK for funeral on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:00:31 GMT
Queen’s funeral – live: William and Harry lead coffin vigil as queue wait is 13 hours
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch for miles across London with another chilly night ahead for mourners

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT
Big screens at public parks and venues across UK to show Queen’s funeral
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the historic event will also be shown at 125 cinemas across the UK.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:00:10 GMT
Jeremy Vine criticises social media giants after conclusion of stalking case
Alex Belfield was jailed on Friday for five years and 26 weeks.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:58:22 GMT
Who is Viscount Severn? Queen’s 14 year old grandson who stood vigil by coffin
James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:22:41 GMT
This Morning denies Holly and Phillip ‘skipped queue’ to Queen’s lying in state
The show said the pair were there ‘in a professional capacity as part of the world’s media’.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:21:09 GMT
King says ‘encouraging’ policing plans for Operation London Bridge are working
Charles and the Prince of Wales met police officers during at visit to Lambeth, south London.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:11:06 GMT
Boy, 7, receives posthumous letter from Queen posted on the day she died
Charlie’s mother said the note from the late monarch ‘was so emotional and truly special to receive’

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:39:45 GMT
William and Harry lead Queen’s eight grandchildren in emotional coffin vigil
Eight royals including Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and 14-year-old Viscount Severn took part in the 15-minute tribute at the lying in state.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:10:51 GMT
Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex hold vigil at grandmother’s coffin
The vigil comes the day after the Queen’s four children stood in silent contemplation at her coffin.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:31:05 GMT
Windrush compensation scheme ‘not fit for purpose’ as only 1% of appeals successful
Exclusive: Just 42 of the 3,479 appeals last year were successful, new figures show

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:21:49 GMT
Liz Truss hosts world leaders ahead of Queen’s funeral but Biden meeting cancelled
Informal talks held with Australian and New Zealand prime ministers

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:01:30 GMT
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s tribute to the Queen in full
The princesses said they ‘thought you’d be here forever’.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:55:43 GMT
Chris Kaba: Protests held across UK after unarmed black man shot dead by police
Crowd of more than 1,000 demonstrators brandished ‘fight racism’ signs following the death of unarmed 24-year-old

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:49:30 GMT
‘Goodbye dear Grannie’: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie pay tribute to Queen they were ‘very proud of’
‘We, like many, thought you’d be here forever,’ they said in a statement

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:35:29 GMT
Toddler dies after being hit by car on Leeds driveway
One-year-old girl died of her injuries

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:28:50 GMT
Beatrice and Eugenie express grief in goodbye message to their ‘dear Grannie’
The sisters said they missed the Queen terribly and thanked her for being ‘the loving hand on our backs leading us through this world’.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:19:52 GMT
Kwasi Kwarteng expected to announce £30 billion in tax cuts this week
National Insurance and Corporation Tax rises on the block

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:11:43 GMT
PM’s Biden talks cancelled as ‘full bilateral meeting’ planned on Wednesday
The PM will still meet Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Polish president Andrzej Duda in Downing Street on Sunday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT
Queen’s funeral will be ‘wonderful’ mixture of great ceremony and profound words
The Dean of Westminster said the service would remember the Queen’s place in history, but at its heart was the personal sorrow of a grieving family.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:54:12 GMT
One of two police officers stabbed in Leicester Square discharged from hospital
The Metropolitan Police said the female officer has been discharged.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:46:09 GMT
Missing London teenager who travelled to Aberdeen found safe and well
Police Scotland confirmed 15 year old Deandre Thompson had been traced.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:40:57 GMT
Roller-skater causes panic after almost crashing into King Charles’s car
Eight police officers floored roller-skater near Parliament Square

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:40:48 GMT
Mourners in queue remain undeterred by low temperatures and lengthy waits
The public was at one point advised not to attempt joining the queue to see the Queen lying in state.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:19:28 GMT
King and Prince of Wales greet mourners in queue for Queen’s lying in state
Hundreds of people in line at Lambeth, south London, cheered and applauded as Charles and William greeted them on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:14:37 GMT
Man arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Westminster Hall as mourners viewed coffin
Queen Elizabeth II has been lying in state in the hall with mourners waiting for hours overnight to see her coffin

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:12:27 GMT
How can you attend the Queen’s lying-in-state ahead of her funeral?
Doors of Westminster Hall are open 24 hours a day as thousands file past coffin

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:59:21 GMT
Have funerals been cancelled? Concerns over services held on day Queen is laid to rest
Families have had their funerals postponed or rescheduled to avoiding clashing with the monarch’s farewell, writes Thomas Kingsley

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:58:57 GMT
Artist captures ‘solemn cheerfulness’ of the queue to see Queen’s coffin
Gracie Dahl was on her way home when she was struck by the ‘impressive yet mundane sight’ of the queue.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:58:53 GMT
Have funerals been cancelled? Concerns over services held on day Queen is laid to rest
Families have had their funerals postponed or rescheduled to avoiding clashing with the monarch’s farewell, writes Thomas Kingsley

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:55:35 GMT
Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal
State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:55:19 GMT
Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal
State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:49:54 GMT
Russia ‘may not have sufficient reserves’ to withstand further Ukraine assault
British defence intelligence analysts believe Moscow has established a defensive line between the Oskil river and the town of Svatove

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:46:03 GMT
Mourners squeal, cheer and break down in tears on meeting Charles and William
Hundreds of people who had been queueing for more than 10 hours to see the Queen lying in state were greeted by Charles and William.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:45:09 GMT
Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:40:40 GMT
Queen queue – live: King Charles greets well-wishers as paramedics treat 700 mourners
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch for miles across London amid 16.5-hour wait

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:35:40 GMT
When is the Queen’s funeral?
Bank holiday declared across UK for funeral on Monday 19 September

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:35:11 GMT
Kate joins King, Queen Consort and William at palace lunch for governors-general
The quartet of royals took part in the key diplomatic engagement on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:26:44 GMT
Man jailed after stabbing landlady to death when she told him to move out
‘Penny was a kind, giving, loving , respected and wonderful individual,’ her family said in tribute

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:19:05 GMT
China delegation ‘banned from viewing Queen’s coffin in parliament’
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said to have refused access due to sanctions against MPs and peers

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:14:46 GMT
‘Sorry for the wait:’ Prince William and King Charles apologise to mourners in surprise visit to Queen queue
Visitors shouted ‘God save the King’ as new monarch moved down queue

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:08:27 GMT
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to deliver emergency mini-budget on 23 September
Fiscal event setting out fresh details on energy bills set to happen next Friday

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:10:17 GMT
Truss concludes meetings with leaders of Australia and New Zealand
The PM spoke with Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern at the Government’s Chevening country residence on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:58:12 GMT
Avoid grand ceremony for new Prince of Wales, first minister says, after protests
More than 27,000 people sign petition demanding ancient title – born out of English conquest – is ditched

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:51:37 GMT
What to expect from Queen’s funeral, from firm that organised Queen Victoria’s
While certain aspects of Queen Elizbeth II’s state funeral will have been set out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:30:23 GMT
Fights, freezing and fainting: What it was like queuing through the night to see the Queen’s coffin
Police forced to intervene when drunken hecklers began disturbing mourners

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:52:30 GMT
More than 700 people treated by paramedics in queue to see Queen’s coffin
People standing waiting warned of plunging temperatures

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:35:25 GMT
Irish president and premier to attend royal reception ahead of Queen’s funeral
The King will host foreign dignitaries at Buckingham Palace on Sunday night.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:19:59 GMT
Queen’s face ‘lit up’ recalling Paddington sketch – church minister
The Queen discussed her sketch for the Platinum Jubilee with the former Church of Scotland moderator weeks before her death.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:13:44 GMT
King thanks emergency service staff for work ahead of funeral
Charles met Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:08:41 GMT
Queen queue – live: King Charles and Prince William make surprise visit to greet mourners
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch for miles across London amid 14-hour wait

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:01:06 GMT
In Pictures: Blast from the past as young and old enjoy Goodwood Revival
The heritage motor-racing meeting attracted thousands to the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:18:33 GMT
King Charles given pen by well-wishers after ink mishaps
New monarch laughs over gift

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:26:11 GMT
Hundreds of soldiers rehearse procession in Windsor ahead of Queen’s funeral
After Monday’s service at Westminster Abbey, the Queen’s coffin will be driven from London to the Berkshire town in the state hearse.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:23:55 GMT
Missing London teenager last seen in Aberdeen – police
The 15-year-old left his home in Croydon on August 24 and travelled to the Scottish city.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:23:09 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day
State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:22:52 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day
State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:21:44 GMT
Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?
Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:21:30 GMT
Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?
Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:53:53 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Route coffin will take from Hyde Park to Windsor Castle and where to watch
Councils installing large outdoor screens to show funeral, and some pubs and cinemas will also screen event

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:51:23 GMT
Vulcan bomber ploughs into field after overshooting runway
Veteran aircraft narrowly avoids shooting into busy road



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