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Squatters vow to leave Gordon Ramsay pub after lawyers secure High Court order

Squatters vow to leave Gordon Ramsay pub after lawyers secure High Court order

Squatters vow to leave Gordon Ramsay pub after lawyers secure High Court order

18 April 2024

A group of people locked themselves inside the Grade II-listed York & Albany hotel and gastropub situated just outside Regent’s Park last week.


Woman who stalked Harry Styles is jailed and banned from seeing him perform

Woman who stalked Harry Styles is jailed and banned from seeing him perform

Woman who stalked Harry Styles is jailed and banned from seeing him perform

18 April 2024

Myra Carvalho, 35, was sentenced to 14 weeks in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of stalking, a court official said.


Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP finances probe

Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP finances probe

Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP finances probe

18 April 2024

The former SNP chief executive was initially arrested and released without charge in April 2023.


Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

18 April 2024

Eluned Morgan, the cabinet secretary for health in Wales, has called for the public to lead healthier lives to tackle growing NHS waiting lists.


UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says

18 April 2024

The first Challenger 3 tank prototypes have rolled off the production line.


More than two in three school leaders report teaching assistant cuts – poll

More than two in three school leaders report teaching assistant cuts – poll

More than two in three school leaders report teaching assistant cuts – poll

18 April 2024

Half of primary school leaders said public funding for poorer pupils was being used to plug gaps elsewhere in their school’s budget.


Two gang members jailed for life for machete murder caught on CCTV

Two gang members jailed for life for machete murder caught on CCTV

Two gang members jailed for life for machete murder caught on CCTV

18 April 2024

Tyrone Hollywood, 17, and Leighton Williams, 29, were jailed for murder, while two other men were sentenced for manslaughter and conspiracy to murder.


Stardust verdicts: ‘Cathartic’ release for families who sought justice

Stardust verdicts: ‘Cathartic’ release for families who sought justice

Stardust verdicts: ‘Cathartic’ release for families who sought justice

18 April 2024

Families gave a standing ovation to the jury which returned a verdict of unlawful killing for the 48 people who died in the Stardust fire.


Sunak to warn against ‘over-medicalising everyday worries’ in welfare speech

Sunak to warn against ‘over-medicalising everyday worries’ in welfare speech

Sunak to warn against ‘over-medicalising everyday worries’ in welfare speech

18 April 2024

The Prime Minister will set out his vision for a ‘new welfare settlement for Britain’.


Criminal review board ‘sorry’ for failing Andrew Malkinson

Criminal review board ‘sorry’ for failing Andrew Malkinson

Criminal review board ‘sorry’ for failing Andrew Malkinson

18 April 2024

Mr Malkinson finally had his 2003 conviction quashed last summer after years protesting his innocence.


Former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen links excess deaths to Covid vaccinations

Former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen links excess deaths to Covid vaccinations

Former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen links excess deaths to Covid vaccinations

18 April 2024

The Independent MP called it ‘the greatest medical scandal in this country in living memory, and possibly ever’.


Yousaf urges ‘current and future’ PMs to compensate Waspi campaigners

Yousaf urges ‘current and future’ PMs to compensate Waspi campaigners

Yousaf urges ‘current and future’ PMs to compensate Waspi campaigners

18 April 2024

Women affected by the changes to state pension age held a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday calling for a compensation scheme.


Charity watchdog investigates woman over possible pro-Hamas news network funding

Charity watchdog investigates woman over possible pro-Hamas news network funding

Charity watchdog investigates woman over possible pro-Hamas news network funding

18 April 2024

The Charity Commission said it had launched an inquiry into Aozma Sultana, who was sanctioned by the UK and US governments last month.


Axing 2030 climate target branded ‘worst environmental decision’ of devolution

Axing 2030 climate target branded ‘worst environmental decision’ of devolution

Axing 2030 climate target branded ‘worst environmental decision’ of devolution

18 April 2024

The Scottish Government confirmed it is ditching the goal to cut emissions by 75% by 2030.


Girl’s death in Birmingham collision leaves ‘irreplaceable void’, father says

Girl’s death in Birmingham collision leaves ‘irreplaceable void’, father says

Girl’s death in Birmingham collision leaves ‘irreplaceable void’, father says

18 April 2024

Mayar Yahia was killed when a car hit a group of pedestrians on Sunday night, West Midlands Police said.


Website using Meghan’s lifestyle brand name links to fundraiser for UK food bank

Website using Meghan’s lifestyle brand name links to fundraiser for UK food bank

Website using Meghan’s lifestyle brand name links to fundraiser for UK food bank

18 April 2024

A link to a donation page supporting the Trussell Trust also features a message backing the Princess of Wales.


European Commission seeks post-Brexit talks on youth mobility agreement

European Commission seeks post-Brexit talks on youth mobility agreement

European Commission seeks post-Brexit talks on youth mobility agreement

18 April 2024

The European Commission wants to see a scheme allowing 18 to 30-year-olds to study, live, and work across the English Channel and vice versa.


Return of renters Bill to Parliament ‘little cause for celebration’

Return of renters Bill to Parliament ‘little cause for celebration’

Return of renters Bill to Parliament ‘little cause for celebration’

18 April 2024

But a landlords’ organisation has urged MPs to ‘ensure swift passage’ of the Bill into law.


Timeline of events in 40-year campaign by Stardust families

Timeline of events in 40-year campaign by Stardust families

Timeline of events in 40-year campaign by Stardust families

18 April 2024

Forty-eight people died in the 1981 Dublin nightclub fire.


MP: Church of England believes women should not be criminalised for abortion

MP: Church of England believes women should not be criminalised for abortion

MP: Church of England believes women should not be criminalised for abortion

18 April 2024

The Commons was told the Church continues to support the prosecution of people who knowingly collude on late-term abortions.


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