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Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

02 May 2024

The Commons Leader made the remarks in response to a request for a debate on ‘antisemitism at UK universities’.


John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

02 May 2024

The former deputy first minister has said he wants to be Scotland’s next first minister.


Conservative MP forgets photo ID needed to vote in local elections

Conservative MP forgets photo ID needed to vote in local elections

Conservative MP forgets photo ID needed to vote in local elections

02 May 2024

Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to misplace his photo ID and warned people against ‘persecuting’ him online.


Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on the leadership last year and is due to make a statement later on whether or not she will run again.


Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

02 May 2024

The Danish company warned over supply constraints as it said it was seeing strong demand for its obesity treatments around the world.


Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

02 May 2024

In the Commons on Thursday, Kevin Hollinrake urged Royal Mail to abandon its plans to reduce the service.


Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

02 May 2024

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, allegedly killed Daniel Anjorin, 14, in Hainault on Tuesday and injured four other people.


Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

02 May 2024

The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5.


George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

02 May 2024

The Rochdale MP said in an interview that he didn’t think gay relationships were ‘as normal as a mum, a dad and kids’.


Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

02 May 2024

The youths deny murdering Shawn Seesahai, who died at the scene after being attacked while ‘utterly defenceless’ in Wolverhampton.


Doubts raised over demand for pints of wine ahead of September launch

Doubts raised over demand for pints of wine ahead of September launch

Doubts raised over demand for pints of wine ahead of September launch

02 May 2024

The SNP’s Patrick Grady said the Government should admit there is ‘little to no demand or interest for this supposedly glorious Brexit benefit’.


John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party

John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party

John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party

02 May 2024

The Perthshire North MSP has announced his bid to be Scotland’s next first minister.


Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

02 May 2024

Reach said page views plunged by a third year-on-year in the first quarter, with overall digital revenues down by 8.5%.


Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

02 May 2024

The Home Office said 711 people made the journey in 14 boats on Wednesday, suggesting an average of 51 people per boat.


John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

02 May 2024

He was deputy first minister under Nicola Sturgeon, but has been on the backbenches since Humza Yousaf replaced her.


Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

02 May 2024

Charlotte’s big day comes as the Waleses navigate Kate’s cancer treatment.


Tories wrong to withdraw whip from Lee Anderson, says Kwarteng

Tories wrong to withdraw whip from Lee Anderson, says Kwarteng

Tories wrong to withdraw whip from Lee Anderson, says Kwarteng

02 May 2024

The former chancellor said the Conservatives were ‘shielded’ from the threat of Reform UK by the first past the post system.


Third man to appear in court over Channel crossing tragedy

Third man to appear in court over Channel crossing tragedy

Third man to appear in court over Channel crossing tragedy

02 May 2024

The National Crime Agency said Mohammed Jibril, 23, from Sudan, will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Voters cast ballots from back of car as usual polling station was shut

Voters cast ballots from back of car as usual polling station was shut

Voters cast ballots from back of car as usual polling station was shut

02 May 2024

Officials posted a photograph of a grey car with its boot open, with a polling station sign hung from its door handles.


Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions

Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions

Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions

02 May 2024

John Swinney and Kate Forbes are on Thursday expected to set out whether they wish to run for the top job.


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