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Heathrow ups full-year passenger growth outlook after record start to 2024

Heathrow ups full-year passenger growth outlook after record start to 2024

Heathrow ups full-year passenger growth outlook after record start to 2024

24 April 2024

The airport posted pre-tax profits of £189 million for the three months to March 31 against losses of £60 million a year ago.


Artist who covered a car with a doily up for Turner Prize

Artist who covered a car with a doily up for Turner Prize

Artist who covered a car with a doily up for Turner Prize

24 April 2024

The artists are competing for £25,000, while those shortlisted will be awarded £10,000.


Police charge second teenager with murdering 17-year-old in city centre

Police charge second teenager with murdering 17-year-old in city centre

Police charge second teenager with murdering 17-year-old in city centre

24 April 2024

Another youth is already facing trial accused of killing Muhammad Hassam Ali, who was stabbed in Birmingham’s Victoria Square.


Share of electricity from gas and coal hits hour-long record low of 2.4%

Share of electricity from gas and coal hits hour-long record low of 2.4%

Share of electricity from gas and coal hits hour-long record low of 2.4%

24 April 2024

The new low for fossil fuels’ contribution to British grid lasted for an hour at lunchtime on April 15, Carbon Brief analysis shows.


Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election

Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election

Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election

24 April 2024

The regulator said breaches could result in sanctions.


Lloyds quarterly profit drops 28% from bumper 2023 earnings

Lloyds quarterly profit drops 28% from bumper 2023 earnings

Lloyds quarterly profit drops 28% from bumper 2023 earnings

24 April 2024

The lender said its statutory pre-tax profit for the first three months of the year hit £1.6 billion.


Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies aged 81

Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies aged 81

Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies aged 81

24 April 2024

Lord Field of Birkenhead died in a London care home on Tuesday night following a period of illness.


England tops global chart for child alcohol use – study

England tops global chart for child alcohol use – study

England tops global chart for child alcohol use – study

24 April 2024

In one of the largest studies of its kind, the World Health Organisation examined data for 280,000 children from 44 countries.


Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

24 April 2024

Ministers are braced for legal challenges to the Rwanda plan and the judiciary has made 25 courtrooms available to deal with cases.


UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

24 April 2024

US-based security awareness training firm KnowBe4 has agreed a deal to buy the London-based organisation.


Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

24 April 2024

The former DUP leader, 61, was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March.


Ed Sheeran and Olivia Colman among stars donating items to War Child fundraiser

Ed Sheeran and Olivia Colman among stars donating items to War Child fundraiser

Ed Sheeran and Olivia Colman among stars donating items to War Child fundraiser

24 April 2024

More than 70 people from music and film have donated signed items for the charity, which cares for children in places including Gaza and Ukraine.


Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

24 April 2024

Public satisfaction with social care services dropped to a new low last year, according to a survey.


Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

24 April 2024

The inaugural event was held at the Albert Hall in Manchester.


Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

24 April 2024

The actor ‘died peacefully’ at his New York home on Tuesday.


What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

23 April 2024

A range of stories features on the front page of the nation’s newspapers.


Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

23 April 2024

Even where there are concerns about selling weapons, the Government may not halt exports, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron suggested.


Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

23 April 2024

Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday.


Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

23 April 2024

A filing to the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court was made by News Group Newspapers Limited on Monday.


Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

23 April 2024

The incident is said to have happened shortly after Leonard Farruku, an Albanian asylum seeker, died while living on board the barge in December.


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