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Meghan ‘allowed individual to speak to authors to prevent misinformation’

Meghan ‘allowed individual to speak to authors to prevent misinformation’

Meghan ‘allowed individual to speak to authors to prevent misinformation’

18 November 2020

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over the publication of parts of a handwritten letter sent to her father Thomas Markle.


Seventy-two arrested in anti-people smuggling operation

Seventy-two arrested in anti-people smuggling operation

Seventy-two arrested in anti-people smuggling operation

18 November 2020

A fishing boat containing 69 suspected Albanian migrants and three crew members was intercepted off the coast of Great Yarmouth on Tuesday evening.


Judge’s fears for missing boy thought to be in Europe with German mother

Judge’s fears for missing boy thought to be in Europe with German mother

Judge’s fears for missing boy thought to be in Europe with German mother

18 November 2020

Emmanuel Biendarra is thought to have been taken abroad by 34-year-old Kristina Nobis.


Each day of greater Christmas freedom ‘could mean five days of tighter measures’

Each day of greater Christmas freedom ‘could mean five days of tighter measures’

Each day of greater Christmas freedom ‘could mean five days of tighter measures’

18 November 2020

Public Health England director Dr Susan Hopkins said people will have to be ‘very responsible’ and reduce contacts again after Christmas.


Activist lawyers have ‘undermined’ legal profession’s reputation – Buckland

Activist lawyers have ‘undermined’ legal profession’s reputation – Buckland

Activist lawyers have ‘undermined’ legal profession’s reputation – Buckland

18 November 2020

The Lord Chancellor made the comments after refusing to reprimand the Prime Minister for using the term ‘lefty lawyers’.


Meghan was advised to write letter to father by two senior royals

Meghan was advised to write letter to father by two senior royals

Meghan was advised to write letter to father by two senior royals

18 November 2020

The duchess was also given feedback and general ideas on the letter by Kensington Palace’s then communications secretary.


Sturgeon hands over WhatsApp exchanges with Salmond to inquiry

Sturgeon hands over WhatsApp exchanges with Salmond to inquiry

Sturgeon hands over WhatsApp exchanges with Salmond to inquiry

18 November 2020

The messages show two requests from the current First Minister asking if her predecessor was available for phone calls.


Scottish minister compares Westminster’s devolution approach to 1543 war

Scottish minister compares Westminster’s devolution approach to 1543 war

Scottish minister compares Westminster’s devolution approach to 1543 war

18 November 2020

Mike Russell’s comments come after the Prime Minister was reported to have described devolution as a ‘disaster’.


Meghan’s father’s thoughts and feelings ‘relatively minor’ in privacy case

Meghan’s father’s thoughts and feelings ‘relatively minor’ in privacy case

Meghan’s father’s thoughts and feelings ‘relatively minor’ in privacy case

18 November 2020

The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.


Hope for elderly as vaccine shows 94% protection

Hope for elderly as vaccine shows 94% protection

Hope for elderly as vaccine shows 94% protection

18 November 2020

Scientists have said the news is ‘excellent’.


Two-week rent reduction for Manchester students is a ‘slap in the face’ – union

Two-week rent reduction for Manchester students is a ‘slap in the face’ – union

Two-week rent reduction for Manchester students is a ‘slap in the face’ – union

18 November 2020

The University of Manchester has pledged a rent cut for all students in their accommodation following protests.


How does the PlayStation 5 compare to the Xbox Series X?

How does the PlayStation 5 compare to the Xbox Series X?

How does the PlayStation 5 compare to the Xbox Series X?

18 November 2020

The next-generation games consoles face off.


Spotify and Epic Games lambast ‘calculated’ Apple fee cut for small developers

Spotify and Epic Games lambast ‘calculated’ Apple fee cut for small developers

Spotify and Epic Games lambast ‘calculated’ Apple fee cut for small developers

18 November 2020

Apple plans to cut fee paid by developers to 15% if they earn below one million dollars per year through the App Store.


It will take more than one election to reverse US division, says Barack Obama

It will take more than one election to reverse US division, says Barack Obama

It will take more than one election to reverse US division, says Barack Obama

18 November 2020

The former US president spoke to historian and presenter David Olusoga.


Lorry driver accused of 39 migrant deaths denies knowing they were in trailer

Lorry driver accused of 39 migrant deaths denies knowing they were in trailer

Lorry driver accused of 39 migrant deaths denies knowing they were in trailer

18 November 2020

Eamonn Harrison has denied all 39 counts of manslaughter.


Local authorities ‘braced for second wave of homelessness’

Local authorities ‘braced for second wave of homelessness’

Local authorities ‘braced for second wave of homelessness’

18 November 2020

Councils and charities in England are ‘concerned about the sustainability of funding emergency accommodation over winter’, Crisis said.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

18 November 2020

Swale, Boston and East Lindsey have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.


Harry says military ‘made me who I am’ as he committed to a life of service

Harry says military ‘made me who I am’ as he committed to a life of service

Harry says military ‘made me who I am’ as he committed to a life of service

18 November 2020

The duke delivered a special message at the Stand Up For Heroes event in the US.


Johnson promises biggest investment in the military since Cold War

Johnson promises biggest investment in the military since Cold War

Johnson promises biggest investment in the military since Cold War

18 November 2020

The Prime Minister is promising £16.5 billion over four years to invest in cutting-edge capabilities including space and cyber.


In Video: Behind the scenes at Sea Life Centre during lockdown

In Video: Behind the scenes at Sea Life Centre during lockdown

In Video: Behind the scenes at Sea Life Centre during lockdown

18 November 2020

There’s still plenty of work to do while the centre is closed.


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