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Angela Rayner aims ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe at Rishi Sunak during PMQs

Angela Rayner aims ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe at Rishi Sunak during PMQs

Angela Rayner aims ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe at Rishi Sunak during PMQs

24 April 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden countered the criticism by mocking the Labour deputy over her housing arrangements.


Spooked Army horses cause ‘total mayhem’ in central London

Spooked Army horses cause ‘total mayhem’ in central London

Spooked Army horses cause ‘total mayhem’ in central London

24 April 2024

A number of people were hurt after the animals bolted during an exercise by the Household Cavalry on Wednesday.


British adventurer sets three female airship records in the US

British adventurer sets three female airship records in the US

British adventurer sets three female airship records in the US

24 April 2024

Alicia Hempleman-Adams has previously achieved world records in hot air balloons.


Culture committee chair says she feels ‘sorry’ for Huw Edwards and his family

Culture committee chair says she feels ‘sorry’ for Huw Edwards and his family

Culture committee chair says she feels ‘sorry’ for Huw Edwards and his family

24 April 2024

The BBC newsreader resigned from the corporation following allegations he paid a young person for sexually explicit photos.


Safari Park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years

Safari Park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years

Safari Park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years

24 April 2024

Peter the chimp was transferred from a zoo in Leicestershire.


Channel crossings: 402 migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting journey

Channel crossings: 402 migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting journey

Channel crossings: 402 migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting journey

24 April 2024

Three men, a woman and a girl were killed, according to the French coastguard.


Jet2 points to softening in holiday prices ahead of summer season

Jet2 points to softening in holiday prices ahead of summer season

Jet2 points to softening in holiday prices ahead of summer season

24 April 2024

The tour operator said both package holidays and flights are selling faster than last year, but that pricing is getting more competitive.


Death of Frank Field ‘a profound loss to our politics’

Death of Frank Field ‘a profound loss to our politics’

Death of Frank Field ‘a profound loss to our politics’

24 April 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer led tributes to the independent-minded veteran politician.


Wildlife and climate campaigners to take to streets to call for action on nature

Wildlife and climate campaigners to take to streets to call for action on nature

Wildlife and climate campaigners to take to streets to call for action on nature

24 April 2024

Groups including National Trust and RSPB will be joined by Extinction Rebellion for the family-friendly, legal protest in London in June.


Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in court on rape and other sex charges

24 April 2024

His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces charges of aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences.


What next for TikTok as US ban moves step closer?

What next for TikTok as US ban moves step closer?

What next for TikTok as US ban moves step closer?

24 April 2024

The Senate has passed a Bill which would require TikTok’s parent company to sell its US business, or face the app being banned.


Post Office lawyers had ‘unhealthy view of subpostmasters’

Post Office lawyers had ‘unhealthy view of subpostmasters’

Post Office lawyers had ‘unhealthy view of subpostmasters’

24 April 2024

Their attitude was ‘this is public money, we have to protect it, that’s our job’, the inquiry was told.


Four people taken to hospital after military horses bolt through central London

Four people taken to hospital after military horses bolt through central London

Four people taken to hospital after military horses bolt through central London

24 April 2024

The drama erupted after a serviceman was thrown from his horse in Buckingham Palace Road on Wednesday.


British Army Apache helicopters fly to Finland for Nato training exercise

British Army Apache helicopters fly to Finland for Nato training exercise

British Army Apache helicopters fly to Finland for Nato training exercise

24 April 2024

Some 20,000 British personnel are involved, among 90,000 troops from all 32 members of the alliance.


Ukrainian soldier who ran London Marathon to gift medal to help fundraiser

Ukrainian soldier who ran London Marathon to gift medal to help fundraiser

Ukrainian soldier who ran London Marathon to gift medal to help fundraiser

24 April 2024

Two amputee Ukrainian soldiers, Heorhii Roshka and Oleksii Rudenko, took part in the London Marathon on Sunday.


Ship traffic through Suez Canal plunges by two thirds after Red Sea attacks

Ship traffic through Suez Canal plunges by two thirds after Red Sea attacks

Ship traffic through Suez Canal plunges by two thirds after Red Sea attacks

24 April 2024

Ships crossing through the waterway dropped by 66% in the first week of April, compared with the same period last year, official figures showed.


Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sex charges

24 April 2024

During a brief court hearing, the charges were read to the Lagan Valley MP and his wife as they stood in the dock.


Migration and trauma explored in shortlisted Women’s Prize For Fiction novels

Migration and trauma explored in shortlisted Women’s Prize For Fiction novels

Migration and trauma explored in shortlisted Women’s Prize For Fiction novels

24 April 2024

Now in its 29th year, the prestigious prize is open to original fiction written in English by women from anywhere in the world.


Army horses on the loose bolt through central London

Army horses on the loose bolt through central London

Army horses on the loose bolt through central London

24 April 2024

A number of soldiers and horses were hurt in the incident on Wednesday morning.


Ex-police officer to face court accused of forming relationships with victims

Ex-police officer to face court accused of forming relationships with victims

Ex-police officer to face court accused of forming relationships with victims

24 April 2024

Jason Catton, who worked for Sussex Police, faces eight counts of misconduct in public office.


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