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King Charles showcases his musical talents on final day in Northern Ireland
The King has tried his hand at playing a ukulele and baking cakes during royal engagements with the Queen on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:04:00 +0100
The King has tried his hand at playing a ukulele and baking cakes during royal engagements with the Queen on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:04:00 +0100
Record-breaking temperatures predicted over bank holiday
Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C (91F) May highs in parts of the UK.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C (91F) May highs in parts of the UK.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Southampton 'deplorable' for pressuring junior staff member to spy, EFL says
The English Football League (EFL) has labelled Southampton "deplorable" for pressuring a junior member of staff to spy on Middlesbrough – blaming manager Tonda Eckert for "spygate".
Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:00 +0100
The English Football League (EFL) has labelled Southampton "deplorable" for pressuring a junior member of staff to spy on Middlesbrough – blaming manager Tonda Eckert for "spygate".
Thu, 21 May 2026 21:35:00 +0100
Sam Fender, Lily Allen and CMAT among top songwriting award winners
Sam Fender, CMAT and Lily Allen were among the big winners at this year's Ivor Novello Awards - as George Michael was also remembered and celebrated with one of songwriting's highest honours.
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:19:00 +0100
Sam Fender, CMAT and Lily Allen were among the big winners at this year's Ivor Novello Awards - as George Michael was also remembered and celebrated with one of songwriting's highest honours.
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:19:00 +0100
Eleven NHS staff sacked for accessing medical records of Nottingham attack victims
Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:00 +0100
Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:00 +0100
Tui ends sponsorship of Married At First Sight after rape allegations
Tui Group has ended its sponsorship of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK and its Australian spin-off, after contestants on the show made allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100
Tui Group has ended its sponsorship of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK and its Australian spin-off, after contestants on the show made allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100
Rachel Reeves fires up summer spending reminiscent of Rishi Sunak's COVID scheme
Rachel Reeves' Great British Summer Savings, a family-friendly bundle of VAT cuts for kids' meals and leisure attractions, and free bus travel to get to there, is reminiscent of a previous Treasury wheeze intended to lift spirits in a troubled summer - think Eat Out To Help Out, without social distancing or gnawing anxiety.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:20:00 +0100
Rachel Reeves' Great British Summer Savings, a family-friendly bundle of VAT cuts for kids' meals and leisure attractions, and free bus travel to get to there, is reminiscent of a previous Treasury wheeze intended to lift spirits in a troubled summer - think Eat Out To Help Out, without social distancing or gnawing anxiety.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:20:00 +0100
Government publishes single-sex spaces guidance - as MP criticises 'damaging' year-long wait
The government has published its long-awaited guidance on how the Equality Act should be implemented in relation to single-sex spaces.
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:24:00 +0100
The government has published its long-awaited guidance on how the Equality Act should be implemented in relation to single-sex spaces.
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:24:00 +0100
Civil service union votes to double strike fund to prepare for Reform government
The largest union representing civil servants has voted to double its financial reserves to fund industrial action in the event of a Reform UK government.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:23:00 +0100
The largest union representing civil servants has voted to double its financial reserves to fund industrial action in the event of a Reform UK government.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:23:00 +0100
Three boys avoid jail after rape of two teenage girls
Three teenagers have avoided jail after the rape of two girls in Hampshire.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:19:00 +0100
Three teenagers have avoided jail after the rape of two girls in Hampshire.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:19:00 +0100
