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The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 06:13
Foreign Secretary David Lammy's rare condemnation of Israel's bombing of Gaza dominates Tuesday's papers.

Evidence lost after fire deaths, says investigator

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 05:46
A door was thrown in a skip while other items were not properly packaged, fire investigators claim.

New brain tumour test a game changer, experts say

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 02:34
Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks.

Universities must do more to prevent suicides, ministers say

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:52
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:58
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

UK's oldest polar bear put down as health fails

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:02
Victoria had been receiving specialist care at the Highland Wildlife Park since late last year.

Wales 'vulnerable to environmental damage' due to cuts

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:58
Natural Resources Wales said it has gone through a "significant period of change and challenge".

Experts propose new Scottish climate change targets

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:54
Ministers are expected to adopt the recommendations after abandoning repeatedly-missed targets last year.

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:24
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

Millions of consumers could get £70 after Mastercard ruling

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:41
It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim following a tribunal ruling.

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:03
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.

Factory unit almost destroyed as fire takes hold

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:29
People are urged to keep their windows closed after a fire breaks out in a three-storey building.

Teenagers admit torturing and killing kittens

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:43
A boy, 17, and girl, 16, plead guilty to killing the animals found in a field on 3 May.

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:27
Those convicted of child sexual offences may not be banned from contact with their own offspring.

Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:15
A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday

Woman jailed for taking fraudulent citizen tests

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:19
Josephine Maurice took citizenships tests at various centres while disguised as both men and women.

British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in Gaza

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:12
Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.

Doubts over whether Brits can use EU e-gates this summer

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:01
It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

Lorraine's ITV show cut to 30 minutes as job cuts loom

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:14
The daytime show will be cut by half an hour as

Woman jailed for race hate post on X loses appeal

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:10
Lucy Connolly called for migrant hotels to be "set on fire" on the day of the Southport attacks.