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Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders

27 April 2024

The London mayor is urging ministers to give leaseholders stronger rights in law, upping the pressure on Housing Secretary Michael Gove.


Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

27 April 2024

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with other Scottish parties as he fights for his political future.


TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex

TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex

TV cosmetic doctor struck off for giving free botox in return for sex

27 April 2024

Dr Tijion Esho has featured on ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live and E4’s Body Fixers.


Man dies and four arrested after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

Man dies and four arrested after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

Man dies and four arrested after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

27 April 2024

A further eight people have been treated in hospital after police became aware the drug was circulating locally on Friday.


British tourist in ‘intensive care’ after shark attack off Caribbean Island

British tourist in ‘intensive care’ after shark attack off Caribbean Island

British tourist in ‘intensive care’ after shark attack off Caribbean Island

27 April 2024

He sustained injuries to his left hand, left thigh, and stomach following the attack involving a bull shark.


Former rival Kate Forbes backs Yousaf’s leadership as FM seeks way forward

Former rival Kate Forbes backs Yousaf’s leadership as FM seeks way forward

Former rival Kate Forbes backs Yousaf’s leadership as FM seeks way forward

27 April 2024

The First Minister has said he is not resigning and is writing to other parties in the Scottish Parliament.


Four Vietnamese nationals held in Facebook people smugglers probe

Four Vietnamese nationals held in Facebook people smugglers probe

Four Vietnamese nationals held in Facebook people smugglers probe

27 April 2024

The joint UK-French investigation alleges the group shared posts charged migrants thousands of pounds to make the crossing.


Beachcomber, 13, finds ‘holy grail’ Lego octopus washed ashore from 1997 spill

Beachcomber, 13, finds ‘holy grail’ Lego octopus washed ashore from 1997 spill

Beachcomber, 13, finds ‘holy grail’ Lego octopus washed ashore from 1997 spill

27 April 2024

Nearly five million pieces of Lego spilled into the sea in 1997 when a cargo ship encountered a storm.


ITV News presenter ‘receiving medical care’ after becoming ‘unwell’ live on-air

ITV News presenter ‘receiving medical care’ after becoming ‘unwell’ live on-air

ITV News presenter ‘receiving medical care’ after becoming ‘unwell’ live on-air

27 April 2024

The broadcaster appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins while presenting ITV News At Ten on Friday.


What the papers say – April 27

What the papers say – April 27

What the papers say – April 27

27 April 2024

Images of a smiling King and Queen adorn most of Saturday’s front pages.


Wellwishers welcome King’s return to public-facing royal duties

Wellwishers welcome King’s return to public-facing royal duties

Wellwishers welcome King’s return to public-facing royal duties

26 April 2024

Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February.


Grant Shapps: Not the time or place for Tory leadership battle

Grant Shapps: Not the time or place for Tory leadership battle

Grant Shapps: Not the time or place for Tory leadership battle

26 April 2024

The Cabinet minister warned restive Conservative MPs off moving against Rishi Sunak before an election.


Sadiq Khan tells young Londoners to vote or ‘wake up shocked’ to Tory victory

Sadiq Khan tells young Londoners to vote or ‘wake up shocked’ to Tory victory

Sadiq Khan tells young Londoners to vote or ‘wake up shocked’ to Tory victory

26 April 2024

The Labour politician warned that the May 2 mayoral election ‘is on a knife-edge’.


‘Hundreds of thousands’ expected at pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday

‘Hundreds of thousands’ expected at pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday

‘Hundreds of thousands’ expected at pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday

26 April 2024

Protesters will assemble at Parliament Square at midday before marching to Hyde Park.


Reform UK deputy leader Habib ‘saddened by split within political unionism’

Reform UK deputy leader Habib ‘saddened by split within political unionism’

Reform UK deputy leader Habib ‘saddened by split within political unionism’

26 April 2024

Ben Habib was speaking at an event in Co Down alongside Ann Widdecombe and Baroness Hoey.


Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’

Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’

Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’

26 April 2024

The Assistant Chief Constable was speaking after the conclusion of the Reading terror attack inquest.


Teaching assistants ‘increasingly leading lessons amid teacher shortage’ – union

Teaching assistants ‘increasingly leading lessons amid teacher shortage’ – union

Teaching assistants ‘increasingly leading lessons amid teacher shortage’ – union

26 April 2024

Unison’s report, Teaching on the Cheap?, is based on a survey of almost 6,000 teaching assistants in England and Wales.


Green MSP bursts into tears on BBC radio at Yousaf ending Bute House agreement

Green MSP bursts into tears on BBC radio at Yousaf ending Bute House agreement

Green MSP bursts into tears on BBC radio at Yousaf ending Bute House agreement

26 April 2024

Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland said Mr Yousaf’s decision is ‘one of the worst pieces of political judgment’ she has ever witnessed.


Reading terror attack families ‘disgusted’ by catastrophic state failures

Reading terror attack families ‘disgusted’ by catastrophic state failures

Reading terror attack families ‘disgusted’ by catastrophic state failures

26 April 2024

Judge Coroner Sir Adrian Fulford concluded the deaths of James Furlong, Dr David Wails and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett were ‘probably avoidable’.


Two males appear in court over Channel crossing deaths tragedy

Two males appear in court over Channel crossing deaths tragedy

Two males appear in court over Channel crossing deaths tragedy

26 April 2024

At Folkestone Youth Court on Friday, district judge William Nelson said there was ‘real doubt’ over the defendants’ ages.


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