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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:06:11 GMT
Starmer calls for UK to get closer to EU after Trump criticism and warns coming weeks ‘won’t be easy’
Prime minister hits back at US president over threat to leave Nato as he says how Britain emerges from Iran war crisis will ‘define us for a generation’

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:23:04 GMT
‘Unprecedented’ UK fuel price rises surpass 2022 record
Costs are rising faster than after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, data shows

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:17:36 GMT
Starmer calls for Reform to sack housing spokesman after ‘sickeningly insensitive’ Grenfell comments
Simon Dudley is facing criticism after saying ‘everyone dies’ and claiming ‘the pendulum has swung too far’ on building safety regulations

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:20 GMT
Trump says King would have taken ‘different stand’ on Iran war in fresh dig at Starmer
President draws contrast between King and prime minister a day after Buckingham Palace confirmed plan for royal state visit to US

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:57:38 GMT
UK gathers more than 30 countries in bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the world
Thursday’s meeting is considered a first step, to be followed by ‘working-level meetings’ of officials to hammer out details

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:52:49 GMT
Three arrested after man injured when gun fired at car in Bristol
Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:13:50 GMT
Easter bank holiday weekend weather forecast revealed with yellow warnings issued across UK
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place on Saturday and Sunday with peak gusts of up to 90mph possible in certain exposed areas

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:37:17 GMT
Met Police vow to crack down on online trend as they say more arrests to come over Clapham unrest
‘Just because you have not yet been arrested does not mean you will not be,’ warns police chief

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:03:00 GMT
Teacher given six-figure payout after pupil threw a toaster at them, shock union report reveals
Teacher’s injuries severe enough to warrant surgery, union revealed

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war
The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts rose by 20p and 40p respectively in March

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:23:24 GMT
Resident doctors to ‘press ahead’ with strikes as no agreement reached after crunch talks
Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are set to stage a six-day walkout on Tuesday, immediately after the Easter weekend

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:16:18 GMT
Bristol shooting: Hunt launched for gunman after shots fired at car as schools locked down
Suspect flees on electric bike as firearms officers rush to scene in Speedwell where man suffered potentially life-changing injuries

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:46:38 GMT
Detectives investigating Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Epstein links getting CPS advice
King Charles has been urged to meet Epstein victims during his upcoming US visit

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:35:59 GMT
We are so close to eradicating polio – the UK cannot afford to let progress slip
The UK’s decision to withdraw funding from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative sends precisely the wrong signal to the world about the value we place on this crucial effort for the health of others and health security for all, writes Timothy Ha...

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:41 GMT
Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station
Dorothy Chiles, 87, suffered a broken hip and died six weeks later

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:19 GMT
State pension age rise to 67 starts today – here’s when you can retire
When a worker was born will decide if they can still retire at 66

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:56:57 GMT
Moment knifeman who left his victim for dead caught hiding under loft insulation
A knifeman who left his victim for dead was caught by police hiding under loft insulation.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:52:14 GMT
Terrified shoppers including pregnant woman shelter in stores while teenagers cause mayhem in Clapham
Videos on social media appear to show young people causing chaos in Clapham in recent days

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:53:45 GMT
EasyGroup loses High Court trademark dispute over ‘easy’ branding
The group ‘seems to be doing all it can to prevent the use of ‘easy’ signs without its licence’, says judge

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:13:03 GMT
Desperate buyer conned out of thousands in ‘ghost’ beach hut scam
Fraudsters have broken into huts and listed them for sale on eBay without the owners’ consent

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:53:23 GMT
Mayor resigns over social media posts about Golders Green arson
Dr Bharat Pankhania says the posts were ‘abhorrent’

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:41:24 GMT
Minimum wage increase comes into force – what it means for 2.7m workers
Younger workers get major pay rises from this week

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:32:40 GMT
King Charles invited to address US Congress during state visit this month
King Charles III is set to visit the US for a state visit later in April

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:23:27 GMT
Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to ‘improve fuel efficiency’ as prices rise amid Iran war
Motorists have also been advised to avoid “continuous harsh braking” by anticipating traffic lights, roundabouts and changing traffic flow

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:20:13 GMT
Man arrested over alleged racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby
Last month’s Tyne-Wear derby was briefly paused following a report of racist abuse

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:19:49 GMT
Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court
Four people have been discharged from hospital since the incident, Derbyshire Police have said

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:41:58 GMT
More than a million households face higher mortgages due to Iran war, warns Bank of England
The Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) said the UK economic outlook has ‘deteriorated’

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:16:09 GMT
Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation
The trio were arrested early on Wednesday morning

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:25:55 GMT
Teenagers wreak havoc in Clapham during Easter holiday ‘link up’
TikTok videos showed teenagers sprinting down the high street wearing masks

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:21:25 GMT
David Dimbleby laments ‘crazy’ BBC events broadcast team decision
BBC recently revealed plans to reduce the unit responsible for royal events, state funerals and Remembrance Sunday

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:17:58 GMT
Two migrants reported dead in English Channel crossing as new UK-France small boats deal stalls
An emergency helicopter could be seen searching the area

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:57:27 GMT
First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins says Royal Navy will not be war-ready until the end of this decade

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:44:13 GMT
13 family-approved things to do in Cornwall on a rainy day this Easter holidays
While Cornwall boasts some of the most striking landscapes in the UK, there are plenty of things to do indoors when the heavens open and rain pours down

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:27:53 GMT
Iranian ambassador suggests Tehran could strike British bases
Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran ‘will decide appropriately’ what course of action it will take

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:25:06 GMT
DWP gives new deadline for benefit claimants to make crucial switch
A key date has been moved back by at least several months

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:14:02 GMT
All the bills going up in April as households face over £200 in extra costs
Cost of living concerns have grown in the UK amid crisis in the Middle East

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:11:15 GMT
In The Room | Stockpiling fuel and panic buying loo roll – are we prepped for war?
As the war in the Middle East continues, there are fears there could be a global recession over oil prices.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:24 GMT
Food prices to soar by almost 10% due to Iran war, as fuel and energy bills bite
Grocery shopping bills rose sharply in 2022 and 2023 and are heading for another rise later this year

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:31:49 GMT
Voices: ‘An absolutely impossible situation’: Readers clash over King Charles’ US state visit
Our community is sharply divided over the King’s US visit. While some have called it an ‘embarrassment’ amid Donald Trump’s attacks on the UK, others have urged diplomacy to ‘calm the waters’

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:21:46 GMT
DWP payment dates for Easter 2026 universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:18:37 GMT
Scam warning as major bank reports surge in fake pet adverts – what to watch out for
Claims received by the bank have involved a range of animals, from desirable breeds of cats and dogs

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:56:12 GMT
Family feud over textiles empire ends in court as son-in-law fails to seize £10m business
Darren Hill claimed his in-laws promised him the business during a family holiday in Vietnam

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