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Johnson wanted to stop lockdown leak inquiry, claims Cummings

Johnson wanted to stop lockdown leak inquiry, claims Cummings

Johnson wanted to stop lockdown leak inquiry, claims Cummings

23 April 2021

The PM was said to be ‘very upset’ the investigation could implicate a close friend of his fiancee, Carrie Symonds.


Murder probe launched after boy, 14, knifed to death in east London

Murder probe launched after boy, 14, knifed to death in east London

Murder probe launched after boy, 14, knifed to death in east London

23 April 2021

The 14-year-old boy was killed in East Ham, Newham, on Friday afternoon.


What is the Post Office’s Horizon scandal and what happens next?

What is the Post Office’s Horizon scandal and what happens next?

What is the Post Office’s Horizon scandal and what happens next?

23 April 2021

The PA news agency looks at the decades-long scandal and what happens next.


UK plans support for India as Covid-striken nation added to travel red list

UK plans support for India as Covid-striken nation added to travel red list

UK plans support for India as Covid-striken nation added to travel red list

23 April 2021

Boris Johnson said the Government is looking at sending ventilators and drugs to the country as it struggles with a growing wave of coronavirus cases.


Former subpostmasters celebrate after finally clearing their names

Former subpostmasters celebrate after finally clearing their names

Former subpostmasters celebrate after finally clearing their names

23 April 2021

Some of the former subpostmasters recounted their stories after being cleared of any wrongdoing by the Court of Appeal on Friday.


The former subpostmasters who went to prison for crimes they did not commit

The former subpostmasters who went to prison for crimes they did not commit

The former subpostmasters who went to prison for crimes they did not commit

23 April 2021

Some of the former subpostmasters who were cleared by the Court of Appeal on Friday served time in jail for crimes they were innocent of.


Cummings told PM flat revamp plans were unethical, foolish and possibly illegal

Cummings told PM flat revamp plans were unethical, foolish and possibly illegal

Cummings told PM flat revamp plans were unethical, foolish and possibly illegal

23 April 2021

Boris Johnson’s former aide said he would be ‘happy’ to tell the Cabinet Secretary or Electoral Commission what he knows about the matter.


TV doctor tells court he did not want to cause Arlene Foster ‘distress’

TV doctor tells court he did not want to cause Arlene Foster ‘distress’

TV doctor tells court he did not want to cause Arlene Foster ‘distress’

23 April 2021

Dr Jessen sent the tweet on December 23 2019.


Northern Ireland takes a stride out of lockdown

Northern Ireland takes a stride out of lockdown

Northern Ireland takes a stride out of lockdown

23 April 2021

Hairdressers reopened and driving lessons resumed on Friday.


Cleared subpostmasters say the fight will continue after Court of Appeal ruling

Cleared subpostmasters say the fight will continue after Court of Appeal ruling

Cleared subpostmasters say the fight will continue after Court of Appeal ruling

23 April 2021

One former subpostmasters whose conviction was overturned on Friday said: ‘We are not finished, not by a long way.’


‘Good character’ test for Windrush passport applications unlawful, judge rules

‘Good character’ test for Windrush passport applications unlawful, judge rules

‘Good character’ test for Windrush passport applications unlawful, judge rules

23 April 2021

Hubert Howard has posthumously won his case against the Home Office for refusing him citizenship based on his past convictions.


Cummings lashes out at Johnson over leak allegations

Cummings lashes out at Johnson over leak allegations

Cummings lashes out at Johnson over leak allegations

23 April 2021

The ex-No 10 adviser accused the Prime Minister of being responsible for false allegations about him in the media.


Baby fox named Sticky after being rescued from glue trap in Edinburgh

Baby fox named Sticky after being rescued from glue trap in Edinburgh

Baby fox named Sticky after being rescued from glue trap in Edinburgh

23 April 2021

Sticky the fox is now ‘happy and playful’ after being freed from a glue trap.


Turkey lifts ban on direct flights from UK in boost to holiday hopes

Turkey lifts ban on direct flights from UK in boost to holiday hopes

Turkey lifts ban on direct flights from UK in boost to holiday hopes

23 April 2021

Popular areas for visitors include Istanbul, Bodrum, Dalaman and Izmir.


Boris Johnson paid for Downing Street flat revamp out of his own pocket

Boris Johnson paid for Downing Street flat revamp out of his own pocket

Boris Johnson paid for Downing Street flat revamp out of his own pocket

23 April 2021

Normally, prime ministers receive an annual allowance of up to £30,000 to contribute to the costs of maintaining and furnishing the residency.


‘AstraZeneca jab gives significant benefit against hospital admission’

‘AstraZeneca jab gives significant benefit against hospital admission’

‘AstraZeneca jab gives significant benefit against hospital admission’

23 April 2021

Research suggests the benefits are spread across all age groups.


Trainspotting 2 actor asked for friend’s SIM card to be removed, court told

Trainspotting 2 actor asked for friend’s SIM card to be removed, court told

Trainspotting 2 actor asked for friend’s SIM card to be removed, court told

23 April 2021

Bradley Welsh, 48, was fatally shot at his flat in the west end of Edinburgh on April 17 2019.


Ponies detained at Belfast port due to Brexit paperwork errors released

Ponies detained at Belfast port due to Brexit paperwork errors released

Ponies detained at Belfast port due to Brexit paperwork errors released

23 April 2021

Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots criticised the NI Protocol as he visited the animals at their new home at a Co Down family farm.


Police name 49-year-old man killed after BMW driven at him

Police name 49-year-old man killed after BMW driven at him

Police name 49-year-old man killed after BMW driven at him

23 April 2021

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.


Magnet fishing allowed on Scottish canals in UK first

Magnet fishing allowed on Scottish canals in UK first

Magnet fishing allowed on Scottish canals in UK first

23 April 2021

The initial area covered by the agreement is for Edinburgh with further consent applications being submitted for Inverness and Glasgow.


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