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Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

22 May 2025

Simon Harris said it was now ‘clear’ that Israel wanted to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.


Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

22 May 2025

Shortly after being released from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour.


Poundland expected to be sold by owner Pepco by September

Poundland expected to be sold by owner Pepco by September

Poundland expected to be sold by owner Pepco by September

22 May 2025

It is understood that a number of investment firms and private equity groups are among those to have tabled proposals to buy the business.


Kneecap say terror charge is ‘carnival of distraction’ and ‘political policing’

Kneecap say terror charge is ‘carnival of distraction’ and ‘political policing’

Kneecap say terror charge is ‘carnival of distraction’ and ‘political policing’

22 May 2025

A member of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said.


Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

22 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer had been expected to attend a virtual ceremony alongside representatives from the Mauritian government to sign off on the deal.


M&S website back up for browsing after being taken down overnight

M&S website back up for browsing after being taken down overnight

M&S website back up for browsing after being taken down overnight

22 May 2025

The group is working to restore its website to take online orders following a damaging cyber attack.


Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

22 May 2025

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


EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results

EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results

EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results

22 May 2025

Seasonal demand for air travel means airlines often record losses in the winter followed by profits in the summer.


Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

22 May 2025

A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.


M&S website down as retailer endures lengthy recovery from cyber attack

M&S website down as retailer endures lengthy recovery from cyber attack

M&S website down as retailer endures lengthy recovery from cyber attack

22 May 2025

The store halted orders on its website and saw empty shelves after being targeted by hackers around the Easter weekend.


Oil and gas workers face ‘unjust transition’ with no plan, commission warns

Oil and gas workers face ‘unjust transition’ with no plan, commission warns

Oil and gas workers face ‘unjust transition’ with no plan, commission warns

22 May 2025

The Just Transition Commission said urgent action is needed to ensure the transition from fossil fuels happens fairly.


Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

21 May 2025

The Princess of Wales was named the sponsor of the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate in June 2021.


Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring by watchdog

Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring by watchdog

Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring by watchdog

21 May 2025

Last March, the force was told to “urgently produce an improvement plan” by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.


Keir Starmer asked if more pensioners will get fuel payments next winter

Keir Starmer asked if more pensioners will get fuel payments next winter

Keir Starmer asked if more pensioners will get fuel payments next winter

21 May 2025

The Prime Minister said further details will come at a ‘fiscal event’, likely to be the next budget in the autumn.


Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’

Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’

Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’

21 May 2025

The Office for National Statistics will give its first estimate of net migration for the 12 months to December 2024.


Fewer criminals to serve jail time under proposals to end prison overcrowding

Fewer criminals to serve jail time under proposals to end prison overcrowding

Fewer criminals to serve jail time under proposals to end prison overcrowding

21 May 2025

Five key proposals put forward by the independent sentencing review are expected to cut the prison population by around 9,800.


Starmer due to sign off Chagos Islands deal

Starmer due to sign off Chagos Islands deal

Starmer due to sign off Chagos Islands deal

21 May 2025

The Prime Minister is due to attend a virtual handover ceremony with Mauritian officials on Thursday, news reports suggest.


Prominent Brexiteer declares he is a French farmer as takes sideswipe at EU

Prominent Brexiteer declares he is a French farmer as takes sideswipe at EU

Prominent Brexiteer declares he is a French farmer as takes sideswipe at EU

21 May 2025

A Tory former Cabinet minister presses the Government in Parliament over its ‘reset’ deal with the bloc.


Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting

Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting

Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting

21 May 2025

Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 20 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin.


Star of rap group Kneecap charged with terrorism offence over Hezbollah flag

Star of rap group Kneecap charged with terrorism offence over Hezbollah flag

Star of rap group Kneecap charged with terrorism offence over Hezbollah flag

21 May 2025

The 27-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18.


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