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Six-year-old ‘eco warrior’ gets warm reception in Parliament as he waves at PM

Six-year-old ‘eco warrior’ gets warm reception in Parliament as he waves at PM

Six-year-old ‘eco warrior’ gets warm reception in Parliament as he waves at PM

21 May 2025

The boy could be seen sitting on his mother’s lap as Conservative MP Paul Holmes told the Commons of the youngster’s ‘mission to change the world’.


Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match

Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match

Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match

21 May 2025

Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie suffered a facial injury in the incident at Dundee United’s Tannadice Park on Saturday.


Channel 4 boss urges Ofcom to be ‘brave’ and back public service broadcasters

Channel 4 boss urges Ofcom to be ‘brave’ and back public service broadcasters

Channel 4 boss urges Ofcom to be ‘brave’ and back public service broadcasters

21 May 2025

Alex Mahon also urged the Government to reconsider copyright proposals to ensure they ‘don’t harm British creativity’.


Cabinet in ‘open warfare’ over tax and MPs can’t trust Starmer, says Badenoch

Cabinet in ‘open warfare’ over tax and MPs can’t trust Starmer, says Badenoch

Cabinet in ‘open warfare’ over tax and MPs can’t trust Starmer, says Badenoch

21 May 2025

The Tory leader said deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is ‘on manoeuvres’ and asked how MPs could ever trust Sir Keir after a U-turn on fuel cuts.


Slow recovery ‘appropriate’ to ensure M&S is secure after cyber attack – experts

Slow recovery ‘appropriate’ to ensure M&S is secure after cyber attack – experts

Slow recovery ‘appropriate’ to ensure M&S is secure after cyber attack – experts

21 May 2025

The retailer has said online shopping could be disrupted until July after the attack over Easter.


No evidence of fall in Covid rules compliance after Storey funeral, O’Neill says

No evidence of fall in Covid rules compliance after Storey funeral, O’Neill says

No evidence of fall in Covid rules compliance after Storey funeral, O’Neill says

21 May 2025

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill were asked about Stormont decisions on test, trace and isolate at the Covid inquiry.


Adams had reputation of being in IRA Army Council, ex-attorney general says

Adams had reputation of being in IRA Army Council, ex-attorney general says

Adams had reputation of being in IRA Army Council, ex-attorney general says

21 May 2025

Gerry Adams was ‘reputed to have become a member of the Army Council of the IRA’, a former attorney general has told his libel trial against the BBC.


Jay Slater had drugs in his system before dying from head injury, inquest told

Jay Slater had drugs in his system before dying from head injury, inquest told

Jay Slater had drugs in his system before dying from head injury, inquest told

21 May 2025

The 19-year-old went missing last summer in Tenerife, sparking a huge manhunt.


Starmer defends prison sentence given to Lucy Connolly over hate tweet

Starmer defends prison sentence given to Lucy Connolly over hate tweet

Starmer defends prison sentence given to Lucy Connolly over hate tweet

21 May 2025

The Prime Minister told MPs he is against ‘incitement to violence’ when pressed on the issue, and says he supports courts and police.


Marks & Spencer hack: When will the retailer be back to normal?

Marks & Spencer hack: When will the retailer be back to normal?

Marks & Spencer hack: When will the retailer be back to normal?

21 May 2025

The retailer has said a recent cyber attack will cost the firm around £300 million.


Charity staff ‘gobsmacked’ after significant donation from Duke of Sussex

Charity staff ‘gobsmacked’ after significant donation from Duke of Sussex

Charity staff ‘gobsmacked’ after significant donation from Duke of Sussex

21 May 2025

Nottingham-based Himmah, which provides food bank and other community services, said the undisclosed sum will help vulnerable people in need.


Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown freed on bail by judge after ‘bottle attack’ charge

21 May 2025

The US singer did not appear at the bail hearing at Southwark Crown Court.


Severn Trent enjoys bumper profits as water bills soar

Severn Trent enjoys bumper profits as water bills soar

Severn Trent enjoys bumper profits as water bills soar

21 May 2025

The water firm, which hiked customer bills by an average of 21% in April, saw profits rise by more than half to £320 million last year.


Starmer to look at making more pensioners eligible for winter fuel allowance

Starmer to look at making more pensioners eligible for winter fuel allowance

Starmer to look at making more pensioners eligible for winter fuel allowance

21 May 2025

The Prime Minister has faced pressure to change course over the squeeze on benefits.


Dundee Museum of Transport among 24 projects funded to revitalise derelict sites

Dundee Museum of Transport among 24 projects funded to revitalise derelict sites

Dundee Museum of Transport among 24 projects funded to revitalise derelict sites

21 May 2025

Other projects to receive support include a plan to revive the slate quarry on the island on Luing.


Communities could get cash for hosting solar farms and offshore wind schemes

Communities could get cash for hosting solar farms and offshore wind schemes

Communities could get cash for hosting solar farms and offshore wind schemes

21 May 2025

Under Government plans rural and coastal communities could get tens of thousands, or even millions, of pounds a year for clean energy infrastructure.


Government approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

Government approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

Government approach to Omagh bomb hearing ‘risks undermining public confidence’

21 May 2025

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry, chaired by Lord Turnbull, is holding procedural hearings in Belfast.


Why has inflation jumped higher and what does it mean for households?

Why has inflation jumped higher and what does it mean for households?

Why has inflation jumped higher and what does it mean for households?

21 May 2025

Official figures showed inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.


Firefighter killed in Bicester blaze ‘true definition of a hero’, family says

Firefighter killed in Bicester blaze ‘true definition of a hero’, family says

Firefighter killed in Bicester blaze ‘true definition of a hero’, family says

21 May 2025

Martyn Sadler died alongside fellow firefighter Jennie Logan and member of the public David Chester following a fire at a former RAF base.


Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping

Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping

Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping

21 May 2025

Five justices ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the public does have the right to wild camp in the national park in Devon.


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