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Legislation to rip up parts of Northern Ireland Protocol to be laid within weeks
Legislation to rip up parts of Northern Ireland Protocol to be laid within weeks
17 May 2022
The Bill will propose separate ‘green’ and ‘red’ lanes for goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Boy, 16, arrested after teenage brothers die in bridge crash
Boy, 16, arrested after teenage brothers die in bridge crash
17 May 2022
Luke Smith, 17, and his 13-year-old brother Lewis, from Peterborough, died in hospital from their injuries.
Police name three-year-old boy killed in dog attack
Police name three-year-old boy killed in dog attack
17 May 2022
Daniel John Twigg was taken to hospital after ambulance staff were called to a property in Milnrow, Rochdale, but died a short time later.
Nurse ‘scared’ by Sheku Bayoh fought to save his life in hospital, probe hears
Nurse ‘scared’ by Sheku Bayoh fought to save his life in hospital, probe hears
17 May 2022
Sheku Bayoh died on Sunday May 3 2015 after he was detained by officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Wayne Rooney spoke to Jamie Vardy about Rebekah Vardy during Euro 2016
Wayne Rooney spoke to Jamie Vardy about Rebekah Vardy during Euro 2016
17 May 2022
The former England player and captain said he was asked by a member of the Football Association staff to speak to Jamie Vardy.
National Action founder convicted of continuing to be a member after ban
National Action founder convicted of continuing to be a member after ban
17 May 2022
Alex Davies had set up a ‘continuity group’ after the fascist organisation was banned in 2016.
It is ‘crucial’ to keep people safe amid Taser rollout, Boris Johnson says
It is ‘crucial’ to keep people safe amid Taser rollout, Boris Johnson says
17 May 2022
The move has been criticised by Amnesty International UK, which said the move to arm volunteer officers will lead to more deaths.
Northern Ireland cannot be caught in game of chicken, Michelle O’Neill warns
Northern Ireland cannot be caught in game of chicken, Michelle O’Neill warns
17 May 2022
The DUP has refused to restore a powersharing government at Stormont until the protocol is radically altered.
Tech giants must be more transparent on online harms, campaigners say
Tech giants must be more transparent on online harms, campaigners say
17 May 2022
An open letter from a group of charities has called for the Government to amend the Online Safety Bill to compel more data sharing by tech firms.
Treasury ministers suggest no imminent new help to ease cost-of-living pressures
Treasury ministers suggest no imminent new help to ease cost-of-living pressures
17 May 2022
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke said the Chancellor will bring forward measures ‘in a targeted way’.
‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord
‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord
17 May 2022
Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.
UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine
UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine
17 May 2022
Frontline aid charity UK-Med has just received £600,000 from the UK Government to provide humanitarian support to the war-torn country.
Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn
Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn
17 May 2022
The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.
Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told
Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told
17 May 2022
An inquiry is taking place into the death of Mr Bayoh after he was detained by police in May 2015.
Woman, 21, stabbed to death in west London alleyway
Woman, 21, stabbed to death in west London alleyway
17 May 2022
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in South Ealing, police said.
‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor
‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor
17 May 2022
The screenwriter has died aged 71.
NI’s ‘unique’ protocol benefit of dual market access should be retained, Lewis
NI’s ‘unique’ protocol benefit of dual market access should be retained, Lewis
17 May 2022
The Northern Ireland Secretary said the region could have an unrivalled global position under a reformed protocol.
Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
17 May 2022
The monarch was shown how to use an Oyster card on a ticket machine when she joined the Earl of Wessex at Paddington Station.
UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far
UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far
17 May 2022
Parts of the country will be warmer than some Greek islands such as Santorini, Crete and Mykonos, and will even top Los Angeles in California.
Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station
Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station
17 May 2022
The monarch is joining the Earl of Wessex at the official engagement on Tuesday despite facing ongoing mobility problems.