Sextortion cases reported to revenge porn helpline double in a year
Cases of sextortion reported to the UK’s revenge porn helpline have almost doubled within a year, new figures show. Sextortion...
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Police end partygate probe with 126 fines – and no further action against PM
The investigation into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and around Whitehall has concluded, the Met Police has announced.In all, police...
Queen (not that one!) to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace
Rock band Queen will open the Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday 4 June.The iconic British rock band...
Conservative MP arrested over rape and sexual assault allegations spanning seven-year period
A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning a seven-year period.Scotland Yard confirmed...
Smiling Queen uses oyster card as she makes surprise appearance to see new Elizabeth line in London
The Queen has made a surprise visit to see the new Elizabeth line at London's Paddington Station, Buckingham Palace has...
Inflation hits 40-year high of 9% as cost of living crisis deepens
Inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years amid the deteriorating cost of living crisis.The rate shot up to...
UK govt to bring forward legislation on the legacy of the Troubles
The government is set to bring forward legislation on the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.Last year,...
Work more hours or get a better job to cope with price rises, minister urges
A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living should take on more hours or move...
Boris Johnson to hold talks in Northern Ireland to try to break Stormont deadlock
The prime minister is expected in Northern Ireland on Monday as efforts to break the political deadlock at Stormont intensify.Boris...
‘Up to a third’ of fish and chips shops face closure due to food shortages
Business leaders in the fish and chip industry are calling on the government to offer a "long-term strategy" to their...
Deborah James’ thanks public for ‘most surreal’ days of her life as she says she is ‘getting weaker and more tired’
Cancer campaigner Deborah James has said she's had the "most surreal, mind-blowing, humbling five days" of her life after being...
Two people diagnosed with monkeypox in London
Two people have been diagnosed with monkeypox in London, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.The pair live in...
‘Prince William came to our house!’: Duke personally delivers damehood to Deborah James
Prince William has personally given bowel cancer awareness champion Deborah James her damehood.The Duke of Cambridge visited her family home...
Beaming Queen pictured at Windsor horse show – days after missing opening of parliament
The Queen has been pictured smiling at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, days after missing the State Opening of Parliament...
Cancer campaigner Deborah James made a dame after raising over £3m as PM calls her ‘an inspiration’
Cancer campaigner and podcast host Deborah James has been awarded a damehood, the government has announced. The presenter of the...
At least 50 more fines for Downing St and Whitehall lockdown breaches
At least 50 more fines have been issued as a result of the police investigation into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing...
Tax cuts could be announced before end of July, Sky News understands
Tax cuts could now be announced before the summer recess, Sky News understands.Ministers have been forced to rethink plans after...
PM’s cost of living hint has been ‘over interpreted’, says Gove – and no emergency budget
The government will not be bringing forward an emergency budget in light of the cost of living crisis, but "will...
PM vows to ‘ease cost of living’ as Prince of Wales reads Queen’s Speech
Boris Johnson has promised to "grow and strengthen the economy and help ease the cost of living for families" through...
Every major announcement in this year’s Queen’s Speech
The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the Queen's Speech.Laying out what new...