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Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

Badenoch ‘not worried’ donor announcing £1m for Reform could be first of many

27 April 2025

It has been reported that Bassim Haidar has announced he is giving £1 million to Reform.


Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

Second Kneecap gig footage assessed by police over alleged ‘kill MP’ call

27 April 2025

Earlier in the week, footage emerged of another gig last year in November, which counter-terrorism police are assessing.


Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

Gender ruling will not result in ‘toilet police’, senior minister says

27 April 2025

The Supreme Court has declared that the words ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex.


Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

Tens of thousands set off on London Marathon

27 April 2025

More than 56,000 people are expected to run the 26.2 mile course on what is forecast to be a warm day with temperatures of up to 22C.


Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds: We weren’t kidding about making history at Wrexham

27 April 2025

The Welsh club have earned a place in the Championship after securing their third promotion in a row.


Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

Trump’s apparent change of heart on Russia ‘welcome’, says senior minister

27 April 2025

The US president turned his criticism towards Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday after meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.


New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

New safeguards for ‘diversion from prosecution’ decisions in rape cases

27 April 2025

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC announced a review of the practice in July 2023.


Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

Badenoch backs medical supervision over transgender self-identification

27 April 2025

The Conservative leader said doctors should verify ‘real gender dysphoria’.


More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

More than 56,000 people, including celebrities and MPs, to run London Marathon

27 April 2025

London could set a new record for the world’s biggest marathon, currently held by the New York Marathon in November when there were 55,646 finishers.


A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

A third of Britons say financial anxiety keeps them awake at night

27 April 2025

Some 24% of Britons admit to spending money on items they do not need when tired, with 15% saying they are more likely to buy food or takeaways.


Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

26 April 2025

Trans women ‘should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities’ in workplaces and some services, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.


Counter terror police leading probe after two women seriously injured in Leeds

Counter terror police leading probe after two women seriously injured in Leeds

Counter terror police leading probe after two women seriously injured in Leeds

26 April 2025

Officers were called to Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday and two women were found with serious injuries, West Yorkshire Police said.


Ryan Reynolds shares kiss with Blake Lively as Wrexham earn third promotion

Ryan Reynolds shares kiss with Blake Lively as Wrexham earn third promotion

Ryan Reynolds shares kiss with Blake Lively as Wrexham earn third promotion

26 April 2025

As the Welsh club took their first goal, Deadpool star Reynolds kissed his wife, the Gossip Girl star Lively in celebration.


Titanic survivor’s letter sells for record-breaking £300,000 at auction

Titanic survivor’s letter sells for record-breaking £300,000 at auction

Titanic survivor’s letter sells for record-breaking £300,000 at auction

26 April 2025

Colonel Archibald Gracie wrote The Truth About The Titanic and is one of the most well-known survivors of the disaster that claimed 1,500 lives.


Scottish Government keen to work with equalities watchdog after gender ruling

Scottish Government keen to work with equalities watchdog after gender ruling

Scottish Government keen to work with equalities watchdog after gender ruling

26 April 2025

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published updated guidance.


Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

26 April 2025

The writer is due to face the charges on May 12 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.


Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

26 April 2025

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday.


Three injured after reports of serious incident involving man with weapons

Three injured after reports of serious incident involving man with weapons

Three injured after reports of serious incident involving man with weapons

26 April 2025

Officers were called to Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday and found three people with injuries, West Yorkshire Police said.


Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel

Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel

Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel

26 April 2025

55,000 tonnes of blast furnace coke have arrived in the UK to fuel the furnaces, and shipments of iron ore are soon to arrive.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

26 April 2025

A photo of Julian Assange and his family was shared on X along with a message from his wife Stella.


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