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Queen’s funeral to be ‘fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign’

Queen’s funeral to be ‘fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign’

Queen’s funeral to be ‘fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign’

15 September 2022

The Queen will be interred alongside the Duke of Edinburgh in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor.


Chinese artist Ai Weiwei awarded global arts prize valued at more than £90,000

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei awarded global arts prize valued at more than £90,000

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei awarded global arts prize valued at more than £90,000

15 September 2022

Previous British winners include David Hockney, Sir Anish Kapoor and Dame Judi Dench.


New drug therapy ‘highly effective’ for young children with severe eczema

New drug therapy ‘highly effective’ for young children with severe eczema

New drug therapy ‘highly effective’ for young children with severe eczema

15 September 2022

Dupilumab was shown to improve the severity of the skin condition within two weeks in patients aged six months to six years.


Kirk minister’s great-grandfather made shoes for the Queen as a child

Kirk minister’s great-grandfather made shoes for the Queen as a child

Kirk minister’s great-grandfather made shoes for the Queen as a child

15 September 2022

Rev Shuna Dicks shared her memories of staying at Balmoral, where the Queen said she had a pair of shoes made by Mrs Dicks’s great-grandfather.


Two Cabinet ministers take part in vigil at Queen’s coffin

Two Cabinet ministers take part in vigil at Queen’s coffin

Two Cabinet ministers take part in vigil at Queen’s coffin

15 September 2022

Alister Jack and Ben Wallace guarded the Queen’s coffin as it lies in state as part of their duties as members of the Royal Company of Archers.


Queen’s funeral to be screened in park on ‘doorstep’ of Palace of Holyroodhouse

Queen’s funeral to be screened in park on ‘doorstep’ of Palace of Holyroodhouse

Queen’s funeral to be screened in park on ‘doorstep’ of Palace of Holyroodhouse

15 September 2022

Edinburgh council bosses said the event in Holyrood Park will see the city ‘come together and pay our final respects’.


Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral

Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral

Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral

15 September 2022

Tim Loughton and Sir Iain Duncan Smith wrote this week to the Commons Speaker and Lord Speaker to express their concern.


UK risks angering EU further with response to post-Brexit legal threats

UK risks angering EU further with response to post-Brexit legal threats

UK risks angering EU further with response to post-Brexit legal threats

15 September 2022

The Government is understood to have told Brussels it will continue with the grace periods relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Olivia’s mother bids her ‘goodnight’ at funeral service

Olivia’s mother bids her ‘goodnight’ at funeral service

Olivia’s mother bids her ‘goodnight’ at funeral service

15 September 2022

The nine-year-old was shot dead at her home in Liverpool on August 22.


Migrants rescued from the sea as Channel crossings continue

Migrants rescued from the sea as Channel crossings continue

Migrants rescued from the sea as Channel crossings continue

15 September 2022

The Coastguard said it co-ordinated a search and rescue operation on Thursday morning, working with the Navy, Border Force and police.


Artists around the world create tributes to the Queen

Artists around the world create tributes to the Queen

Artists around the world create tributes to the Queen

15 September 2022

Images of Queen Elizabeth II have been produced in various media, including ballpoint pen, pencils and paints.


Therese Coffey under fire over instructions regarding Oxford comma

Therese Coffey under fire over instructions regarding Oxford comma

Therese Coffey under fire over instructions regarding Oxford comma

15 September 2022

Workers have reacted angrily to an email from the office of the new health secretary.


Speaker says Commons recess should be cut short following political pause

Speaker says Commons recess should be cut short following political pause

Speaker says Commons recess should be cut short following political pause

15 September 2022

However Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he does not want to ‘hold anybody to ransom’, as nothing has been decided yet.


Thousands queuing to pay respects to Queen ‘most moving part of week’ – Welby

Thousands queuing to pay respects to Queen ‘most moving part of week’ – Welby

Thousands queuing to pay respects to Queen ‘most moving part of week’ – Welby

15 September 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby shook hands and posed for selfies with dozens of people who were waiting to view the Queen lying in state.


EU receives UK’s response to legal threats over Northern Ireland Protocol row

EU receives UK’s response to legal threats over Northern Ireland Protocol row

EU receives UK’s response to legal threats over Northern Ireland Protocol row

15 September 2022

The bloc had requested a response to its raft of infringement proceedings over the UK’s failure to comply with the rules before the end of the day.


Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty

Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty

Research finds smartphone screen exposure may lead to earlier onset of puberty

15 September 2022

Exposure to blue light from use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels in young children, scientists say.


Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

Jubilee scheme extended for people to plant trees in memory of the Queen

15 September 2022

The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative has already seen more than a million trees planted.


Mourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall

Mourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall

Mourners who queued overnight describe ‘serenity’ in Westminster Hall

15 September 2022

People have travelled from all over the country and waited since 1am to view the Queen lying in state.


Uefa awaits report from Ibrox before considering action over national anthem

Uefa awaits report from Ibrox before considering action over national anthem

Uefa awaits report from Ibrox before considering action over national anthem

15 September 2022

Football’s governing body had rejected requests from some clubs to play the anthem.


More shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt

More shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt

More shocks in store as Bloodlands returns to TV, promises James Nesbitt

15 September 2022

The gritty detective drama saw audiences discover DCI Tom Brannick’s shocking secret while the characters remained in the dark.


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