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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:59:40 GMT
Four dead as migrant dinghy sinks in Channel as UK and France row over who should intercept small boats
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the Channel

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:50:18 GMT
Iran shouldn’t be allowed to ‘hijack’ Strait of Hormuz, Cooper warns
Foreign secretary says she is ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel’s continuing strikes on Lebanon as fragile US-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:19:23 GMT
British man charged with directing activities of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab
Jermaine Grant is also charged with attending a commando training camp and possessing an AK47

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:09:12 GMT
Oil prices rise as concerns grow over fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal
Israel launched strikes on Lebanon after the US-Iran ceasefire had been announced

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:40:58 GMT
Pioneering Blue Planet and Planet Earth cameraman dies in Nepal
Doug Allan collaborated closely with Sir David Attenborough during his career

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:25:51 GMT
Pippa Middleton and husband in row with locals over closed road on their estate
The Princess of Wales’ sister are at odds with a ramblers group

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:38:32 GMT
More than 250 dogs crammed into single property found in devastating rescue: ‘This photo is not AI’
RSPCA forced to deny image was created with AI to viewers shocked by conditions dogs were found in

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:22:21 GMT
Law change gives people ‘right to try’ work without losing benefits
Claimants can also volunteer without an automatic welfare reassessment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops
Rising borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting would-be buyers off

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:31:56 GMT
Starmer says UK will do ‘all we can’ to support US-Iran ceasefire as he heads to Gulf
Prime minister to discuss efforts to uphold ceasefire with Gulf allies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:50:02 GMT
More than 250 neglected dogs found in dirty home now unrecognisable after rescue
Hundreds of filthy dogs that were rescued from a breeder’s home are now looking much cleaner after being rescued by the RSPCA.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:56 GMT
How Sizewell C nuclear project can help UK ‘take back control of energy supply’ amid volatile market
Ministers say Sizewell C could supply six million homes with nuclear energy, reducing England’s reliance on foreign fossil fuel imports

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:46 GMT
Tories accuse Starmer of being ‘all mouth no trousers’ on defence spending
Ministers have declined to indicate when the defence investment plan will be published amid reports of a dispute between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:39:01 GMT
Pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns during baptism ceremony
Cheryl Bartley, 48, was charged with one count of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to her role as a pastor during the baptism

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:52:35 GMT
Parts of UK hotter than Ibiza and Rome as temperatures break 80-year record
Temperatures reached a high of 26.6C in Kew Gardens, southwest London, the Met Office said

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:49:59 GMT
US-Iran war will still hit energy bills despite ceasefire, experts warn
Gas prices are ‘likely to stay elevated’ for some time, one consultant said

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:20:52 GMT
Moment man blows up house by cutting gas pipe after partner kicked him out
A man blew up his house by deliberately cutting a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair after his partner kicked him out.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:34:10 GMT
The vans that help keep a teenage boy’s memory alive – and why one runner is taking on the London Marathon dressed as one
Dan Byam Shaw is taking on the London Marathon in a unique costume in honour of his late brother

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:01:56 GMT
Billionaire returning to UK from Hong Kong to donate millions to Reform
Ben Delo says he will return to so he can give millions more to fund the party’s ‘war chest’

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:23:46 GMT
JD Vance claims Britons pay too much for gas and electricity – after US started war that sent prices skyrocketing
US vice president claims middle-class Britons ‘can’t afford to transport themselves to work’

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:10:55 GMT
I’m an NHS consultant and British-Ghanaian – global partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite
From my experience working across both the NHS and alongside Ghana’s health system, the message is clear: Partnership is not optional, it is essential, writes Jacqueline Bamfo

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:11:38 GMT
US is no longer a reliable ally and the special relationship is over, former national security adviser warns Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer’s relationship with Donald Trump has grown increasingly strained since the outbreak of war in the Middle East

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:47:25 GMT
UK’s largest power-generating solar farm approved amid energy crisis
The Springwell Solar Farm, an 800-megawatt development in Lincolnshire, given green light

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:18 GMT
Arrest made over cold case murder of wealthy businessman 22 years ago
John Luper was attacked by a group of masked men outside his home

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:09:59 GMT
Royal Mail raises price of stamps again – despite failure to meet targets
The price of a first-class stamp has more than doubled in the past six years

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:53:10 GMT
Two dead after separate double stabbings just hours apart in London
Police are investigating two separate stabbing incidents that occurred in London on Tuesday

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:06:49 GMT
Former Channel 4 chair Sir Ian Cheshire chosen to steer Ofcom
Sir Ian Cheshire named as government's preferred candidate to lead communications watchdog

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:12 GMT
Gladiators star Barney Walsh banned from driving for speeding in Mercedes
The TV star did not attend the court hearing due to ‘work commitments’ which have ‘taken him out of England at the moment’

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:18:40 GMT
Attempted murder arrest after woman stabbed at crematorium in Blackpool
Police said a man in his 30s was arrested in nearby Low Moor Road shortly after the incident and remains in custody

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:13:59 GMT
Martin Lewis issues his ‘new year’ money tips for households this April
There are checks that individuals at every income level can benefit from

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:01:49 GMT
Diana’s lady-in-waiting handed ‘catastrophic’ driving ban despite plea over brother’s care
Anne Beckwith-Smith, 74, told magistrates it would be ‘catastrophic’ if she was stripped of her licence

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:25 GMT
What Iran ceasefire means for fuel prices, inflation and interest rates in the UK
Experts hope that UK inflation will fall, paving the way for cheaper mortgages

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:42 GMT
In The Room | Silent discos, kickabouts – can MPs catch a break?
While much of the country enjoys a long Easter weekend, it’s far harder for MPs to switch off. And when they do, they might just end up getting lampooned for it.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:26 GMT
Analysis: Why are some politicians cringeworthy online, while others get away with it?
British MPs have been busy on social media this week, though some more purposefully than others. While Keir Starmer was filmed playing five-a-side football, Walthamstow Labour MP Stella Creasy posted a controversial video of her at a silent disco.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:35:53 GMT
Diesel tops at 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire offers glimmer of hope
The average diesel price stood at 190.6p, marking a 34% increase since 28 February

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:34 GMT
Watch: Man pulls out fake gun and threatens to kill chicken shop worker over garlic sauce row
An 18-year-old man has been jailed after threatening a chicken shop worker with a fake gun over a missing garlic sauce order in south London.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:17:44 GMT
British Indian rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet put in boots
The actions were ‘clear sleights’ against his race, finds tribunal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:58 GMT
Radiographer at world-renowned children’s hospital pulled down patient’s shorts without permission
He resigned from the hospital after a number of incidents

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