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The Salt Path author is dropped by health charity over claims she misled readers
The PSPA said it was ‘shocked and disappointed to learn of the allegations made about Raynor and Moth Winn’

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Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio after festival slot cancelled
The three members of Kneecap arrived at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Tuesday evening.


Raft of new claims against Gregg Wallace emerge as he is 'sacked' by BBC after sexual misconduct probe
50 people who encountered the former MasterChef presenter have approached the BBC with fresh allegations

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State banquet – including special cocktail – in spirit of Entente Cordiale
The King and Queen are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Windsor Castle.


New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing
The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons.


Classic F1 steering wheel stolen during spate of damage at British Grand Prix
A separate car reportedly sustained thousands of pounds worth of damage when someone tried to climb inside it.


Financial redress for LGBT veterans must be sped up, MPs to urge ministers
A group of MPs will call for the redress scheme for veterans who suffered under the so-called ‘gay ban” to be rolled out as quickly as possible.


Sport minister rejects calls to consult on alcohol ban in football stands
Stephanie Peacock said moves to reverse the ban, which has been in place since 1985, do not fall within the scope of the Football Governance Bill.

CCTV shows Wagner Group arson attack on London warehouse – video
CCTV footage released by the Metropolitan police shows arsonists setting fire to a warehouse in Leyton, east London, in March 2024. The attack on the building, which held supplies destined for Ukraine, was ordered by the Wagner Group, a Russian terrorist organisation. Five men have been convicted fo...

Post office inquiry: Key points from the report
The findings from the first report on the scandal have been published


Emmanuel Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on illegal migration in state visit speech to UK Parliament
The French President addressed MPs and peers ahead of talks on the small boats crisis with Sir Keir Starmer


Macron presses for recognition of Palestine as ‘only path to peace’
The French president said a two-state solution would bring security to the region.


Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser
Former Prime Minister set to advise leaders across the firm in his first major position since resigning as Tory leader


Man with ‘chainsaw and gas mask’ shot by police who ‘feared gun or bomb’
The man refused to leave a house and armed officers were deployed, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said.


Ayr United granted licence for alcohol sales pilot at Premier Sports Cup games
The William Hill Championship club has been granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council.


Foreign Office set to shrink by up to 25%, says top mandarin
The department, which employs around 17,000 people, faces real-terms cuts in its budget over the coming years following last month’s spending review.


Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation
NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.


Kate to attend first state banquet in two years
The Princess of Wales will join her husband as well as the King and Queen at Windsor Castle for the glittering event.


UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy
Speaking at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Foreign Secretary admitted the impact of previous measures was ‘not sufficient’.


Grieving family makes speed cameras plea after elderly cyclist dies following car collision
‘Fit and healthy’ 71-year-old fatally injured in crash on Wanstead Flats
