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Trade war in no-one's interest, says PM in face of Trump threats

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:43
Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

Jury selection begins for Noah Donohoe inquest

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:12
The 14-year-old's body was found in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he went missing.

Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:07
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:07
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

Coroner rules Labour politician took his own life

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:59
The 47-year-old was found unresponsive at a property in Nelson, Caerphilly county, last August.

Coroner rules Labour politician took his own life

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:59
The 47-year-old was found unresponsive at a property in Nelson, Caerphilly county, last August.

Volunteers clear washed-up bags of chips from beach

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:57
Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:48
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:26
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

NHS trust used charity funds for leaving party

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 11:38
Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 11:26
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

Teachers in Scotland on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 09:49
Scottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.

Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 08:21
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 08:06
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:31
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".

Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:15
Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.

Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:15
Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.

Facial recognition pilot cuts crime, says Met

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:02
A pilot scheme in Croydon leads to 100 arrests, but concerns are raised over privacy and bias.

A letter from Sir David Attenborough started my wildlife filming career

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:01
Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.

A letter from Sir David Attenborough started my wildlife filming career

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 06:01
Christian Marot was 19 when he sent his short film to Sir David and to his surprise he got a reply.