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Starmer criticises Tory record on mortgages and housing ahead of local elections

Starmer criticises Tory record on mortgages and housing ahead of local elections

Starmer criticises Tory record on mortgages and housing ahead of local elections

03 May 2023

The Labour leader said Conservative councillors ‘simply don’t want to build the houses local people need’.


Trivago boss cautions over strike hit to travel sector amid summer chaos fears

Trivago boss cautions over strike hit to travel sector amid summer chaos fears

Trivago boss cautions over strike hit to travel sector amid summer chaos fears

03 May 2023

Trivago chief executive Axel Hefer said passengers ‘need predictability’.


George, Charlotte and Louis join the King for coronation rehearsal

George, Charlotte and Louis join the King for coronation rehearsal

George, Charlotte and Louis join the King for coronation rehearsal

03 May 2023

The Wales family visited Westminster Abbey with Charles and Camilla in preparation for the big day.


Russian racing driver in High Court bid to get sanctions lifted

Russian racing driver in High Court bid to get sanctions lifted

Russian racing driver in High Court bid to get sanctions lifted

03 May 2023

Nikita Mazepin, who used to drive for the Haas Formula 1 team, was taking legal action against Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.


AI could affect jobs as much as the industrial revolution – Patrick Vallance

AI could affect jobs as much as the industrial revolution – Patrick Vallance

AI could affect jobs as much as the industrial revolution – Patrick Vallance

03 May 2023

Sir Patrick told MPs that AI brings great opportunity but the Government needed to think about the wider impact on society.


Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

03 May 2023

Searches for coronation-themed recipes are soaring and supermarkets are stocking up on Champagne, scones, jam and clotted cream.


Main Westminster parties offer no hope to young people, says SNP’s Flynn

Main Westminster parties offer no hope to young people, says SNP’s Flynn

Main Westminster parties offer no hope to young people, says SNP’s Flynn

03 May 2023

Stephen Flynn, the party’s leader in Westminster, criticised Labour’s decision to drop its commitment to abolish tuition fees.


Man appears in court charged with fatal stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

Man appears in court charged with fatal stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

Man appears in court charged with fatal stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

03 May 2023

Jake Hill, 24, is accused of murdering Michael Allen in Bodmin.


Child killer’s sentencing to be broadcast in legal first after media victory

Child killer’s sentencing to be broadcast in legal first after media victory

Child killer’s sentencing to be broadcast in legal first after media victory

03 May 2023

Marques Walker, 17, will be sentenced for the murder of Jermaine Cools in south London.


Train given ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ makeover ahead of Eurovision

Train given ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ makeover ahead of Eurovision

Train given ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ makeover ahead of Eurovision

03 May 2023

TransPennine Express unveiled the new livery for one of its Nova 2 trains.


Chris Packham ‘does not expect long life free from intimidation’, court told

Chris Packham ‘does not expect long life free from intimidation’, court told

Chris Packham ‘does not expect long life free from intimidation’, court told

03 May 2023

The TV naturalist is suing three men for libel.


Yousaf welcomes appointment of new SNP auditors as deadlines for accounts loom

Yousaf welcomes appointment of new SNP auditors as deadlines for accounts loom

Yousaf welcomes appointment of new SNP auditors as deadlines for accounts loom

03 May 2023

The Scottish First Minister said there is ‘hard work ahead’ for the party and AMS Accountants Group.


Mirror publisher Reach sees online revenues hit by Facebook changes

Mirror publisher Reach sees online revenues hit by Facebook changes

Mirror publisher Reach sees online revenues hit by Facebook changes

03 May 2023

Overall revenues fell 5.9% in the four months to April 23, with digital revenues down 14.5%, the group said.


Price of fish and chips jumps a fifth as new tool shows surge in shopping bills

Price of fish and chips jumps a fifth as new tool shows surge in shopping bills

Price of fish and chips jumps a fifth as new tool shows surge in shopping bills

03 May 2023

The ONS said the new tool will allow Britons to select from more than 450 items, ranging from cheddar cheese to MOTs, to track their own inflation.


Madeleine McCann’s parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance

Madeleine McCann’s parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance

03 May 2023

The couple said public support had helped them as they said Madeleine was ‘still very much missed.’


Keir Starmer should ask Sue Gray to co-operate with probe, says minister

Keir Starmer should ask Sue Gray to co-operate with probe, says minister

Keir Starmer should ask Sue Gray to co-operate with probe, says minister

03 May 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the Government of pursuing a ‘vendetta’ against the former senior civil servant.


Barclays’ shareholder meeting disrupted by protesters

Barclays’ shareholder meeting disrupted by protesters

Barclays’ shareholder meeting disrupted by protesters

03 May 2023

Chairman Nigel Higgins was interrupted by a chorus of singers chanting a version of the Spice Girls’ Thank You Very Much.


Man admits keeping dead body in freezer for nearly two years

Man admits keeping dead body in freezer for nearly two years

Man admits keeping dead body in freezer for nearly two years

03 May 2023

John Wainwright’s body was discovered in August 2020.


Care home resident fulfils dream of watching male striptease show at 92

Care home resident fulfils dream of watching male striptease show at 92

Care home resident fulfils dream of watching male striptease show at 92

03 May 2023

‘Well I’m not going to forget that in a hurry. Was that a dream or was I really there?’ said 92-year-old Betty Richardson.


Grenfell bereaved face ‘even longer road ahead’ with report not due until 2024

Grenfell bereaved face ‘even longer road ahead’ with report not due until 2024

Grenfell bereaved face ‘even longer road ahead’ with report not due until 2024

03 May 2023

A campaign group said history is repeating itself after the inquiry team confirmed the final report is unlikely to be ready before next year.


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