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Pair jailed for life for murdering 26-year-old man in ‘pure evil’ arson attack

Pair jailed for life for murdering 26-year-old man in ‘pure evil’ arson attack

Pair jailed for life for murdering 26-year-old man in ‘pure evil’ arson attack

22 May 2025

Dale Francis and Daniel Tatters were caught out by CCTV after travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set the ‘catastrophic’ blaze.


Government ‘dragging its feet’ on single-sex space guidance, minister told

Government ‘dragging its feet’ on single-sex space guidance, minister told

Government ‘dragging its feet’ on single-sex space guidance, minister told

22 May 2025

But Shirley-Anne Somerville said ministers are awaiting the outcome of a consultation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.


Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel

Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel

Eritreans now most common nationality of migrants crossing Channel

22 May 2025

It is the first time Eritrea has accounted for the largest number of people making the journey per quarter.


New Reform-led council will remove Pride and Ukrainian flags

New Reform-led council will remove Pride and Ukrainian flags

New Reform-led council will remove Pride and Ukrainian flags

22 May 2025

Reform UK has officially taken control of Kent County Council following the party’s victory in May’s local elections.


Doctors and teachers to be awarded above-inflation 4% pay rise

Doctors and teachers to be awarded above-inflation 4% pay rise

Doctors and teachers to be awarded above-inflation 4% pay rise

22 May 2025

The increases were recommended by independent pay review bodies.


Kate names Royal Navy warship by smashing bottle of whisky against hull

Kate names Royal Navy warship by smashing bottle of whisky against hull

Kate names Royal Navy warship by smashing bottle of whisky against hull

22 May 2025

The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat.


Football fan jailed for five years after fatal pub fight

Football fan jailed for five years after fatal pub fight

Football fan jailed for five years after fatal pub fight

22 May 2025

Jake Balmforth punched Tony Johnson during trouble after Blackpool played Burnley in 2023.


Ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt and sugar delayed until 2026

Ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt and sugar delayed until 2026

Ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt and sugar delayed until 2026

22 May 2025

The delay comes amid concerns raised by retailers and broadcasters about the impact of the ban on adverts aimed at promoting brands only.


Three birds share a nest in osprey ‘love triangle’

Three birds share a nest in osprey ‘love triangle’

Three birds share a nest in osprey ‘love triangle’

22 May 2025

Their eggs are expected to hatch in the coming weeks.


Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

22 May 2025

The DUP MLA will attend a match after an invitation from the Ulster Council of the GAA.


Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction

Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction

Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal after injunction

22 May 2025

Mr Justice Chamberlain’s decision paves the way towards the deal being signed on Thursday.


Tax rises ‘feel inevitable’ after jump in Government borrowing

Tax rises ‘feel inevitable’ after jump in Government borrowing

Tax rises ‘feel inevitable’ after jump in Government borrowing

22 May 2025

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2 billion, its fourth-highest April figure on record.


End to asylum seekers in hotels ‘a fair way off’ despite latest fall

End to asylum seekers in hotels ‘a fair way off’ despite latest fall

End to asylum seekers in hotels ‘a fair way off’ despite latest fall

22 May 2025

Asylum seekers are housed in hotels if there is not enough space in accommodation provided by local authorities or other organisations.


Chagos Islands injunction should be discharged, High Court judge says

Chagos Islands injunction should be discharged, High Court judge says

Chagos Islands injunction should be discharged, High Court judge says

22 May 2025

The deal was due to be signed on Thursday morning but was temporarily blocked by an injunction hours before.


Welsh Tory calls for rap trio Kneecap to be dropped from festival line-up

Welsh Tory calls for rap trio Kneecap to be dropped from festival line-up

Welsh Tory calls for rap trio Kneecap to be dropped from festival line-up

22 May 2025

Darren Millar has called for the band to be removed from the Green Man Festival after a band member was charged with a terror offence.


Vaccines helped avert hospital flu crisis, figures suggest

Vaccines helped avert hospital flu crisis, figures suggest

Vaccines helped avert hospital flu crisis, figures suggest

22 May 2025

Estimates show vaccination protected as many as 120,200 from being admitted to hospital, experts said.


West End’s Seven Dials Playhouse to be investigated over financial concerns

West End’s Seven Dials Playhouse to be investigated over financial concerns

West End’s Seven Dials Playhouse to be investigated over financial concerns

22 May 2025

The creative hub decided last year to sell its central London property which prompted concerns around its finances and management.


Second teenager arrested over beach attack death of 16-year-old

Second teenager arrested over beach attack death of 16-year-old

Second teenager arrested over beach attack death of 16-year-old

22 May 2025

Kayden Moy, of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, died in hospital following the incident on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire.


Timothy West died ‘peacefully’ at care home after three-month hospital stay

Timothy West died ‘peacefully’ at care home after three-month hospital stay

Timothy West died ‘peacefully’ at care home after three-month hospital stay

22 May 2025

An inquest into the veteran actor’s death was heard at Westminster Coroner’s Court on Thursday.


Ofgem set to confirm latest energy price cap for household bills

Ofgem set to confirm latest energy price cap for household bills

Ofgem set to confirm latest energy price cap for household bills

22 May 2025

The typical bill is expected to fall by £129 – or 7% – to £1,720 per year from July 1, according to experts at Cornwall Insight.


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