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'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 22:43
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 22:41
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.

Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 22:06
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:36
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:36
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:33
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:25
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.

French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:19
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:19
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Four in court for throwing custard at Crown Jewels

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 17:05
Four people thought to belong to the political campaign group Take Back Power admit criminal damage.

Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:47
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.

Deal 'within sight' to end Birmingham bin strike

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:47
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.

Land speed record car Babs returns to beach for centenary

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:20
The car took to the sands of Pendine, 100 years after a Welsh racing driver set a World land speed record.

Land speed record car Babs returns to beach for centenary

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:20
The car took to the sands of Pendine, 100 years after a Welsh racing driver set a World land speed record.

Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:54
Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.

Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:49
The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.

Showers set to give way to sunshine and 24C temperatures in the UK this week

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:38
Showers are bringing rain to some parts of the UK that have not seen much so far this April but sunshine and warmth will return as Ben Rich explains.

Man breaks knitting record while running London Marathon

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:43
Simon Fannon beat the previous world best by knitting a scarf measuring 5.59m whilst competing.

Two brothers, one fridge, and £500,000 for charity

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:37
The FTD Brothers, of Redditch, are now running 32 marathons in 32 days for Alzheimer's research.

How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:49
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.