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Laurence Fox to appear in court over ‘compromising photo’ of Narinder Kaur
The 46 year-old actor-turned-politician is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday
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Running can help bridge Westminster divide, say MPs ahead of London Marathon
Sixteen MPs and one peer will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon on Sunday.
Local elections 2025: Guide to every council and mayoral contest
A total of 1,641 council seats are up for grabs across 23 local authorities.
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Local elections 2025: Hour-by-hour guide to results
The final results are due to be declared around 7pm on Friday May 2.
Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Anzac Day commemorations in the capital
Anzac Day has been commemorated in the capital since the first anniversary of the First World War Anzac landings at Gallipoli, Turkey.
Opinion polls suggest unsettled public mood ahead of May 1 elections
An average of polls completed in the seven days to April 20 puts Reform on 25%, Labour on 23% and the Tories on 21%.
Reeves to hold trade talks with US counterpart in Washington
Rachel Reeves will conclude her trip to the IMF’s spring meetings with talks on a potential US-UK trade deal.
Temperatures could reach up to 10C above average in England and Wales next week
London Marathon runners could enjoy highs of 22C in the capital on Sunday.
King pays special tribute to Australian and New Zealand forces on Anzac Day
The Princess Royal will attend a dawn service for the Australian and New Zealand troops who fell in Gallipoli in north-west Turkey in 1915.
UK cardinal says Pope’s funeral to be ‘masterpiece’ in managing ‘big egos’
Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world will attend the late pontiff’s requiem mass.
Attending funeral of Pope an ‘honour’, says Swinney
The Scottish First Minister will be part of the UK delegation at the ceremony in Rome on Saturday.
Irish president to attend lying in state of Pope Francis
The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins has said.
Tories should stop ‘obsessing’ about Reform, says Cleverly
His intervention comes as Conservative frontbenchers continue to debate the party’s response to the rise of Reform.
Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’
The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.
Weedkiller ban could help swifts, starlings and toads thrive, says MP
Sian Berry warned that the Government had shown ‘worrying attitudes’ to nature ahead of a debate about banning toxic weedkillers.
Businesses ‘crying out’ for Scottish visas to boost workforce, says SNP MP
Stephen Gethins argued the UK’s current ‘one-size fits all’ approach to immigration is not working.
Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans
A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
King and Queen to host palace tea party to celebrate VE Day anniversary
Charles and Camilla will also watch a military procession and flypast with veterans and attend a celebratory concert.
Gerwyn Price claims Premier League victory as Luke Littler booed in Liverpool
World number one Luke Humphries closed the gap on league leader Littler, despite losing 6-4 to Price in the final.
Effects of smoking, drinking and not exercising enough ‘felt by the age of 36’
If people had all three unhealthy habits, their mental and physical health were much worse than if they had none, researchers found.