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UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far

UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far

UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far

17 May 2022

Parts of the country will be warmer than some Greek islands such as Santorini, Crete and Mykonos, and will even top Los Angeles in California.


Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station

Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station

Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station

17 May 2022

The monarch is joining the Earl of Wessex at the official engagement on Tuesday despite facing ongoing mobility problems.


Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing

17 May 2022

Mendy, 27, of Prestbury, Cheshire, is accused of nine charges – including seven counts of rape – involving six alleged victims.


Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment

Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment

Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment

17 May 2022

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, died in 2016 after she suffered a severe allergic reaction to sesame in a Pret baguette.


M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol

M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol

M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol

17 May 2022

Archie Norman has accused the EU of making ‘highly bureaucratic’ proposals over the Northern Ireland protocol.


Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations

Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations

Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations

17 May 2022

Fewer deaths were registered than would normally be the case.


Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers

Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers

Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers

17 May 2022

Shaista Gohir and Professor Katherine Willis will sit on the crossbenches, meaning they will not be affiliated with any party.


Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns

Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns

Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns

17 May 2022

Archie Norman, who has chaired M&S since 2017 and was previously the boss of Asda, said food prices would increase further during the rest of 2022.


Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act

Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act

Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act

17 May 2022

The Foreign Secretary is set to announce a domestic law that would overwrite elements of the Brexit treaty with the European Union.


Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit

Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit

Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit

17 May 2022

Nearly 40% of oil, gas and coal from existing and approved sites will need to stay in the ground to avoid dangerous warming, research says.


NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths

NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths

NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths

17 May 2022

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine if convicted of any of the offences.


Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people

Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people

Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people

17 May 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are beginning a three-day visit to the nation.


Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day

Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day

Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day

17 May 2022

More than 600 migrants have arrived in the UK since Saturday.


Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict

Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict

Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict

17 May 2022

Alex Davies, 27, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of belonging to a proscribed terrorist organisation.


New record diesel price as retailers accused of hiking profits after duty cut

New record diesel price as retailers accused of hiking profits after duty cut

New record diesel price as retailers accused of hiking profits after duty cut

17 May 2022

The average price of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts was 179.7p on Monday.


Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling

Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling

Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling

17 May 2022

Consumers will start to see the change on 1.5 litre bottles of Fanta, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke in Scotland this month.


Call to ban pavement parking as survey highlights ‘discriminatory’ impact

Call to ban pavement parking as survey highlights ‘discriminatory’ impact

Call to ban pavement parking as survey highlights ‘discriminatory’ impact

17 May 2022

Disabled residents and those on low incomes feel less comfortable walking in their neighbourhoods, a new poll suggests.


Ruth Jones leads tributes to Girlfriends and Band Of Gold writer Kay Mellor

Ruth Jones leads tributes to Girlfriends and Band Of Gold writer Kay Mellor

Ruth Jones leads tributes to Girlfriends and Band Of Gold writer Kay Mellor

17 May 2022

She was a leading TV writer of hits including Fat Friends and award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.


Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘cannot move forward’ without fake account details

Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘cannot move forward’ without fake account details

Elon Musk says Twitter deal ‘cannot move forward’ without fake account details

17 May 2022

Mr Musk has said he believes the company is underestimating the number of spam and bot accounts on the site.


Wayne Rooney expected to enter witness box in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

Wayne Rooney expected to enter witness box in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

Wayne Rooney expected to enter witness box in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

17 May 2022

Mr Rooney has attended court with his wife for the entire trial, sitting in the front row of Court 13 in the Royal Courts of Justice.


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