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Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer

Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer

Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer

09 May 2025

Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January for the murders of three girls.


Head of Royal Navy ‘told to step back’ amid reports of ‘affair with subordinate’

Head of Royal Navy ‘told to step back’ amid reports of ‘affair with subordinate’

Head of Royal Navy ‘told to step back’ amid reports of ‘affair with subordinate’

09 May 2025

Married father-of-three Sir Benjamin Key, who has served in the Navy for 40 years, has been First Sea Lord since 2021.


Starmer says he is ‘ambitious’ on what can be achieved with EU

Starmer says he is ‘ambitious’ on what can be achieved with EU

Starmer says he is ‘ambitious’ on what can be achieved with EU

09 May 2025

It comes less than a fortnight before the Prime Minister will host EU chiefs at a major summit as he works on relations with Brussels.


Man, 87, who died after being robbed ‘would do anything for anyone’

Man, 87, who died after being robbed ‘would do anything for anyone’

Man, 87, who died after being robbed ‘would do anything for anyone’

09 May 2025

Police said the man died on Thursday in Manor House, north London, and his family have been informed.


Trump ‘committed’ to 10% tariff rate despite deal, says White House

Trump ‘committed’ to 10% tariff rate despite deal, says White House

Trump ‘committed’ to 10% tariff rate despite deal, says White House

09 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to rule out the possibility of changes to tech taxes in any future agreement.


Iranian man, 31, fourth to be arrested in ‘foreign power threat’ terror probe

Iranian man, 31, fourth to be arrested in ‘foreign power threat’ terror probe

Iranian man, 31, fourth to be arrested in ‘foreign power threat’ terror probe

09 May 2025

The investigation is not linked to the arrest of five Iranians reportedly suspected of targeting the Israeli embassy in London.


Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

Starmer declines to rule out tech tax changes as part of future trade deal

09 May 2025

The Prime Minister said discussions are ‘ongoing’, but that the agreement announced on Thursday ‘doesn’t cover’ the digital services tax.


Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

Real conclave was nothing like the film, says cardinal

09 May 2025

The film stars British actor Ralph Fiennes as well as Hollywood actors Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci.


Tory leader Kemi Badenoch speaks with patients and staff on visit to hospice

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch speaks with patients and staff on visit to hospice

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch speaks with patients and staff on visit to hospice

09 May 2025

Mrs Badenoch was told Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford needed additional funds of £250,000 after the increase in national insurance contributions.


New Pope Leo is gentle, calm and unifying, says UK cardinal

New Pope Leo is gentle, calm and unifying, says UK cardinal

New Pope Leo is gentle, calm and unifying, says UK cardinal

09 May 2025

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was one of 133 cardinals who took part in the conclave to elect the new pontiff.


Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

09 May 2025

It comes after US President Donald Trump called for ‘ideally’ a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.


Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

09 May 2025

The HMS Tyne kept a check on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it travelled back to Russia.


Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

Fact check: US trade deal and Indian air strikes

09 May 2025

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’

09 May 2025

Former Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over accusations contained in a broadcast of the Spotlight documentary series.


Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

Murder trial jury shown photos of ‘gravesite’ in Satchwell home

09 May 2025

A Garda photographer described photographing the site in Tina Satchwell’s home where her remains were found.


Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

09 May 2025

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry were the first on the scene of the attack on July 29.


Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

Davey urges Lib Dem councils to ‘speak with one voice’ on social care

09 May 2025

The party leader addressed councillors following last week’s local elections.


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