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Starmer and Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

Starmer and Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

Starmer and Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

15 September 2024

The event marked the 84th anniversary of the Second World War victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew.


Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

Zelensky urges West to overcome ‘fear’ of ‘strong’ decisions to defend Ukraine

15 September 2024

Ukraine wants to use UK and US long-range missiles to hit targets in Russia but the transatlantic allies have yet to agree.


Tribute paid to ‘beautiful soul’ who was one of three found dead in flat

Tribute paid to ‘beautiful soul’ who was one of three found dead in flat

Tribute paid to ‘beautiful soul’ who was one of three found dead in flat

15 September 2024

Giselle Prosper, 13, was found in a property in Luton alongside Juliana Prosper, 48, and Kyle Prosper, 16.


Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

Warm weather forecast for week to come despite fog warning

15 September 2024

The Met Office has said next week will be ‘welcome relief’ after cool temperatures last week.


Ballot process ‘discriminatory’ say Oasis fans seeking accessible tickets

Ballot process ‘discriminatory’ say Oasis fans seeking accessible tickets

Ballot process ‘discriminatory’ say Oasis fans seeking accessible tickets

15 September 2024

Sales ended on Saturday for the two dates of the invitation-only ballot.


Jay Blades quits King’s Foundation after coercive control charges

Jay Blades quits King’s Foundation after coercive control charges

Jay Blades quits King’s Foundation after coercive control charges

15 September 2024

Blades will appear at Worcester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on October 11.


James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

James Cleverly declines to rule out accepting future donations from Frank Hester

15 September 2024

The Conservative leadership hopeful said the businessman had apologised for saying Labour MP Diane Abbot made him ‘want to hate all black women’.


Scottish Lib Dems prepared to ‘walk away’ from budget talks if demands not met

Scottish Lib Dems prepared to ‘walk away’ from budget talks if demands not met

Scottish Lib Dems prepared to ‘walk away’ from budget talks if demands not met

15 September 2024

Ministers will have to secure the support of opposition parties to pass their spending plans early next year.


At least 39 people have died in Channel crossings this year

At least 39 people have died in Channel crossings this year

At least 39 people have died in Channel crossings this year

15 September 2024

The latest incident saw eight people die after their boat got into difficulty trying to cross the sea between France and England.


William and Kate wish Harry happy birthday in message on social media

William and Kate wish Harry happy birthday in message on social media

William and Kate wish Harry happy birthday in message on social media

15 September 2024

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared an earlier message from the royal family, adding: ‘Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!’


Energy Secretary ‘wary’ of talk about a potential Grangemouth buyer

Energy Secretary ‘wary’ of talk about a potential Grangemouth buyer

Energy Secretary ‘wary’ of talk about a potential Grangemouth buyer

15 September 2024

Gillian Martin said the Scottish Government had ‘no idea’ who the potential buyer was.


Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk

15 September 2024

SpaceX’s capsule returned to the US with the crew of four on Sunday morning.


Lammy declines to condemn Trump over pet-eating migrants claim

Lammy declines to condemn Trump over pet-eating migrants claim

Lammy declines to condemn Trump over pet-eating migrants claim

15 September 2024

The Foreign Secretary said: ‘I will work with whomever the Americans produce as their leader.’


Veteran returns to scene where he was shot in IRA ambush during Troubles

Veteran returns to scene where he was shot in IRA ambush during Troubles

Veteran returns to scene where he was shot in IRA ambush during Troubles

15 September 2024

Rob Hughes has urged other veterans wounded while serving in the region to return as part of the healing process.


Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

Davey voices concern at Starmer ‘talking about reform before investment’ in NHS

15 September 2024

The Lib Dem leader said his party believes reform and investment should come side-by-side.


Clothes donations help Starmers ‘look their best’ for the UK – Lammy

Clothes donations help Starmers ‘look their best’ for the UK – Lammy

Clothes donations help Starmers ‘look their best’ for the UK – Lammy

15 September 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the late declaration of a donation of clothes for his wife Victoria.


Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight

15 September 2024

French authorities said 53 migrants were on board a boat which got into difficulty off northern France.


Labour to go ahead with study into headlight glare

Labour to go ahead with study into headlight glare

Labour to go ahead with study into headlight glare

15 September 2024

Concerns have been raised about drivers being dazzled.


Lammy: West will not be bullied by Putin as talks continue on long-range strikes

Lammy: West will not be bullied by Putin as talks continue on long-range strikes

Lammy: West will not be bullied by Putin as talks continue on long-range strikes

15 September 2024

The Foreign Secretary accused the Russian president of ‘bluster’ over the threat of war with Nato if Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russia.


Several migrants die trying to cross Channel, reports say

Several migrants die trying to cross Channel, reports say

Several migrants die trying to cross Channel, reports say

15 September 2024

It comes less than two weeks after 12 migrants died trying to make the crossing.


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