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Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on in face of fallout from local elections losses

Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on in face of fallout from local elections losses

Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on in face of fallout from local elections losses

06 May 2024

The Prime Minister could face more calls to change political course as Parliament returns following the Tories’ poor set of local results.


Jewish students must not suffer amid campus protests, Education Secretary says

Jewish students must not suffer amid campus protests, Education Secretary says

Jewish students must not suffer amid campus protests, Education Secretary says

06 May 2024

Oxford and Cambridge students set up Gaza protest camps while encampments have been established at UK universities in recent days.


Brighter week ahead after bank holiday thunderstorms

Brighter week ahead after bank holiday thunderstorms

Brighter week ahead after bank holiday thunderstorms

06 May 2024

Tuesday will see sunny spells develop across the day for many parts of the UK, the Met Office said.


Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack

Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack

Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack

06 May 2024

Initial investigations have not shown any data was taken, but affected personnel will be alerted and provided with support.


Trinity announces steps after talks with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters

Trinity announces steps after talks with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters

Trinity announces steps after talks with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters

06 May 2024

Students have been blockading access to the Book of Kells.


Winner of £10,000-per-month lottery prize urged to come forward

Winner of £10,000-per-month lottery prize urged to come forward

Winner of £10,000-per-month lottery prize urged to come forward

06 May 2024

Players should check their tickets for the Set For Life draw-based game.


Manchester Arena victim’s mother begins walk to Downing Street to demand new law

Manchester Arena victim’s mother begins walk to Downing Street to demand new law

Manchester Arena victim’s mother begins walk to Downing Street to demand new law

06 May 2024

Figen Murray, Martyn Hett’s mother, has long campaigned for the introduction of Martyn’s Law – which has yet to get beyond draft stage.


King feeling very good and pleased to return to public duties, Mordaunt says

King feeling very good and pleased to return to public duties, Mordaunt says

King feeling very good and pleased to return to public duties, Mordaunt says

06 May 2024

The Lord President of the Privy Council said Charles is ‘a delight to work with’.


CoppaFeel! charity founder remembered for making the world a ‘better place’

CoppaFeel! charity founder remembered for making the world a ‘better place’

CoppaFeel! charity founder remembered for making the world a ‘better place’

06 May 2024

Ms Hallenga died at the age of 38, having lived with breast cancer for 15 years.


Martin Freeman describes ‘privilege’ of sharing Bernard Hill’s last performance

Martin Freeman describes ‘privilege’ of sharing Bernard Hill’s last performance

Martin Freeman describes ‘privilege’ of sharing Bernard Hill’s last performance

06 May 2024

The actor died in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Oxford and Cambridge students set up Gaza protest camps

Oxford and Cambridge students set up Gaza protest camps

Oxford and Cambridge students set up Gaza protest camps

06 May 2024

Other encampments have been established at UK universities in recent days.


Rishi Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah

Rishi Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah

Rishi Sunak ‘deeply concerned’ about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah

06 May 2024

Israel’s plan to attack the Gazan city has raised fears over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there.


Sylvester Stallone to auction watches including model from Expendables 2

Sylvester Stallone to auction watches including model from Expendables 2

Sylvester Stallone to auction watches including model from Expendables 2

06 May 2024

The Rocky star said it was ‘bittersweet’ to put 11 of his timepieces up for sale.


Key points from John Swinney’s SNP leadership acceptance speech

Key points from John Swinney’s SNP leadership acceptance speech

Key points from John Swinney’s SNP leadership acceptance speech

06 May 2024

The new leader of the SNP pledged to end factional divisions and ‘listen’ to clinicians on trans issues.


Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion

Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion

Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion

06 May 2024

The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.


Irish voters urged to consider positions on abortions by pro-life rally

Irish voters urged to consider positions on abortions by pro-life rally

Irish voters urged to consider positions on abortions by pro-life rally

06 May 2024

The rally in Dublin on Monday comes ahead of both local and European elections this year.


Princess Beatrice shares update on Sarah’s health in first live TV interview

Princess Beatrice shares update on Sarah’s health in first live TV interview

Princess Beatrice shares update on Sarah’s health in first live TV interview

06 May 2024

Beatrice appeared on This Morning from the top of the Empire State Building in New York where she was launching a campaign with Outward Bound.


John Swinney promises ‘new chapter’ for the SNP and Scotland

John Swinney promises ‘new chapter’ for the SNP and Scotland

John Swinney promises ‘new chapter’ for the SNP and Scotland

06 May 2024

Mr Swinney has been named as the new SNP leader – and is now likely to become Scotland’s next first minister after a vote in Holyrood later this week.


Work and health support scheme to help chronic sick back to work to be piloted

Work and health support scheme to help chronic sick back to work to be piloted

Work and health support scheme to help chronic sick back to work to be piloted

06 May 2024

The WorkWell trial is part of the Government’s sweeping reforms to the welfare system.


How latest strike by train drivers affects rail services

How latest strike by train drivers affects rail services

How latest strike by train drivers affects rail services

06 May 2024

No Gatwick Express or Great Northern trains will run.


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