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May 19, 2026
Starmer chairs Cabinet as Burnham promises ‘new path’ for the country
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the Makerfield by-election was ‘the most consequential of our lives’.
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May 19, 2026
King’s visit to Ireland ‘good news’, Taoiseach says
The King’s mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, paid a state visit to Ireland in 2011.
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May 19, 2026
Irish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister
Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens from an aid flotilla mission detained by Israel.
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May 19, 2026
London set to sizzle in 29C heatwave over May Bank Holiday weekend
The capital will be hotter than Athens and Ibiza over the Bank Holiday weekend
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May 19, 2026
Reeves must go ‘much further’ to aid families in cost-of-living crisis, says SNP
Westminster economy spokeswoman Kirsty Blackman called on the Chancellor to act to help families – including those in the ‘squeezed middle’.
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May 19, 2026
HS2 trains to run slower than planned to save money
The Press Association understands Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will announce the maximum speed of the trains will be 320km/h (199mph)...-(1).png?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&crop=5:3,smart)
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May 19, 2026
Moment hero stops thugs fighting with machetes in south London park
A brave bystander who attempted to stop the violence in Burgess Park has been hailed a hero
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May 19, 2026
Report 'dodgy' London barber shops to police if they're a crime front
‘Where people see activity that they believe is criminal, they absolutely should report it,’ says Home Office minister Mr Jarvis
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May 19, 2026
London set to sizzle in 29C heatwave over Bank Holiday weekend
The capital will be hotter than Athens and Ibiza over the Bank Holiday weekend
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May 19, 2026
Man who killed partner and blew up their London home known for ‘unreasonable rage’
Clifton George, 45, is accused of murdering 46-year-old Annabel Rook during an argument at their home in Dumont Road
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May 19, 2026
Starmer to chair new-look Cabinet as Labour members back Burnham for leader
Polling by YouGov suggested Andy Burnham would be Labour members’ preferred candidate for leader.
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May 19, 2026
San Diego mosque shooting: Everything we know about the teenage suspects
Three men were killed in the shooting which was carried out by two teenagers who took their own lives
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May 18, 2026
Keir Starmer to chair first Cabinet meeting since Wes Streeting’s resignation
Polling by YouGov suggested Andy Burnham would be Labour members’ preferred candidate for leader.
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May 18, 2026
MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections
All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.
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May 18, 2026
Grandfather receives pioneering UK-first operation to treat brain issue
Andrew Wood said he was ‘shocked’ when he discovered that he had a brain aneurysm.
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May 18, 2026
SNP urges Reeves to go ‘much further’ to aid families amid cost-of-living crisis
New Westminster economy spokesperson Kirsty Blackman called on Rachel Reeves to act to help families – including those in the ‘squeezed midd...
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May 18, 2026
One in four children manipulated into online sexual interactions
The Childlight Global Child Safety Institute based at the University of Edinburgh said 38.6% of girls and 19% of boys are affected before tu...
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May 18, 2026
15 million across UK under-saving for retirement, warns Pensions Commission
Forces that are reshaping society ‘demand a renewed national settlement on pensions’, the Commission’s interim report said.
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May 18, 2026
Drug-drive repeat offending nearly five times more common than drink-driving
People caught drug-driving in Britain face a minimum one-year driving ban, an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.
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May 18, 2026
World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption
The disruption comes at a crucial time for world agriculture.
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May 18, 2026
‘Catastrophic rise’ in racial abuse against nursing staff
Calls to the Royal College of Nursing helpline from ethnic minority staff seeking advice after facing discrimination have risen by 70%.
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May 18, 2026
London journalist was stabbed by men working for Iran, court hears
Romanian nationals Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding with intent to cause grievou...
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May 18, 2026
Trump calls off strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies, amid ‘serious’ talks
The US president says he has instructed the military to prepare for strikes ‘on a moment’s notice’ in case of no agreement.
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May 18, 2026
Jewish man, 22, attacked by 'a group of five men' in Golders Green
Metropolitan Police is treating the attack as an antisemitic hate crime
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May 18, 2026
Trump says he has called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies
The US president says he has instructed the military to prepare for strikes ‘on a moment’s notice’ in case of no agreement.
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May 18, 2026
Sir David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show
Three blooms have been named after Charles, Sir David and Alan Titchmarsh.
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May 18, 2026
Man admits shouting racially abusive remarks at PC at Unite the Kingdom protest
There were 43 arrests at Saturday’s protests, including 11 for hate crime offences
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May 18, 2026
Golf champion Aaron Rai’s old form tutor remembers youngster’s ‘determination’
The 31-year-old became the first English winner of the US PGA in more than a century.
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May 18, 2026
Dawn Butler wins backing from GMB union to be Labour candidate for London Mayor
Exclusive: Both GMB regions which cover London are supporting Brent East MP Ms Butler in her City Hall ambitions
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May 18, 2026
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of MAFS UK after ‘serious allegations’
The broadcaster also announced that in April it commissioned an external review into contributor welfare.
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May 18, 2026
Halifax axed as banking giant set to disappear from UK high streets
A phased closure of Halifax branches could begin as early as this summer, according to reports
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May 18, 2026
King ‘graciously accepted’ invite to Ireland, Irish President says
Charles met Catherine Connolly on the first day of her three-day official visit to England.
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May 18, 2026
A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK
Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland.
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May 18, 2026
King hosts Irish president at Buckingham Palace
King Charles met Catherine Connolly on the first day of her three-day official visit to England.
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May 18, 2026
Tributes paid to 'exceptional' soldier who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Lance Bombardier Sullivan, 24, who was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, died after falling from her horse at around 7pm on F....jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&trim=50,0,50,0)
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May 18, 2026
Two charged after arrests at Nakba and Unite the Kingdom marches
There were 43 arrests at Saturday’s protests, including 11 for hate-crime related offences
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May 18, 2026
Tube strike chaos: Timeline of the row between RMT and TfL as walkouts are called off
The latest round of strikes have been cancelled by the RMT - but the bitter row between the union and TfL goes on
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May 18, 2026
Soldier who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show was ‘exceptional jockey’
Lance Bombardier Sullivan, 24, was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and fell at around 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena.
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May 18, 2026
Muir to seek support to end NI Water protection from environmental penalties
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he will bring the matter to the Executive next week.
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May 18, 2026
Starmer insists he wants to fight next election as Burnham vows to 'change Labour'
Sir Keir Starmer said he would not ‘walk away’ and intends to fight the next general election
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May 18, 2026
Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by-election
Sir Keir Starmer said he would not ‘walk away’ and intends to fight the next general election.
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May 18, 2026
Golf champion Aaron Rai’s old form tutor remember youngster’s ‘determination’
The 31-year-old became the first English winner of the US PGA in more than a century.
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May 18, 2026
Tube strikes OFF! RMT cancels planned 24-hour London Underground walkouts this week
But the rail union brings forward planned walkouts in June to now start on Tuesday the 2nd and Thursday the 4th
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May 18, 2026
When are the next Tube strikes? RMT announces new June walkout dates
More Tube and bus strikes are on the horizon
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May 18, 2026
Burnham on mission to ‘change Labour’ after Starmer’s party lost voters’ trust
Andy Burnham hopes to use the Makerfield by-election to return to Parliament where he could mount a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.
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May 18, 2026
London bus driver fighting for life after assault on Battersea Bridge
The driver was reportedly assaulted following a confrontation while parked at a bus stop on the bridge
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May 18, 2026
Lorry driver jailed for hiding cocaine in HGV carrying Kim Kardashian underwear
Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years for concealing 90kg of the drug, worth £7m, alongside a legitimate load of Skims...
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May 18, 2026
Two men 'burgled Spurs Stadium while Beyonce performed to sold-out crowd'
Alirza Dag, 22, and Murat Kodalakoglu, 23, have been charged after allegedly accessing a VIP rooftop terrace at the north London venue
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May 18, 2026
Starmer: I’ll back Labour Makerfield by-election choice 100%
The Prime Minister said he would support the contender ‘whoever they are’ to see off the threat from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
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May 18, 2026