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Trans protest to be held in Birmingham following rallies in London and Edinburgh

Trans protest to be held in Birmingham following rallies in London and Edinburgh

Organisers said the aim of the rally is to show solidarity with transgender people.

Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode

Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has asked for a public apology from the BBC.

Inquest to be held for girl, 10, who died in mudslide on school trip

Inquest to be held for girl, 10, who died in mudslide on school trip

Leah Harrison, from Darlington, was on an organised residential trip when she died last May.

Princess Royal to remember fallen soldiers during Gallipoli visit

Princess Royal to remember fallen soldiers during Gallipoli visit

Anne will also deliver a message from the King during her visit to north-west Turkey on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated campaign.

Trump attacks Zelensky as Ukraine talks downgraded

Trump attacks Zelensky as Ukraine talks downgraded

Talks between the UK, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine were downgraded after US secretary of state Marco Rubio failed to attend.

US trade talks overshadow Reeves’s mission to Washington

US trade talks overshadow Reeves’s mission to Washington

The Chancellor has travelled to the US capital for the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s spring meetings.

Mourners queuing to see Pope Francis tell of ‘momentous’ occasion

Mourners queuing to see Pope Francis tell of ‘momentous’ occasion

Huge crowds are expected on Thursday and Friday for the lying-in-state.

Police hunt convicted killer missing from Scottish prison

Police hunt convicted killer missing from Scottish prison

Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly.

Meghan reveals Prince Archie’s first tooth is loose

Meghan reveals Prince Archie’s first tooth is loose

The Duchess of Sussex said she hoped she would get back home to her son before the tooth comes out.

Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, experts say

Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, experts say

The discovery on remains found in York highlight how humans fighting large cats was entertainment on the edge of the Roman empire.

Reform voters would be ‘revolted’ by Tory pact, says Farage

Reform voters would be ‘revolted’ by Tory pact, says Farage

In an audio recording, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick could be heard saying he wanted ‘the fight to be united’ against Labour.

Mother and daughter describe ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment seeing Pope’s remains

Mother and daughter describe ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment seeing Pope’s remains

Italian police manning crowd control and checking bags at various points en route to St Peter’s Square.

‘Never forget road to Holocaust began in a democracy’ – Home Secretary

‘Never forget road to Holocaust began in a democracy’ – Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper spoke at a ceremony for Yom HaShoah, an annual day for the Jewish community to reflect on the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.

Peer ‘stocking up’ on disposable vapes before summer ban

Peer ‘stocking up’ on disposable vapes before summer ban

Baroness Fox of Buckley said banana and strawberry vapes ‘worked a treat’ when she stopped ‘chain smoking’.

Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying-in-state

Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying-in-state

Throughout the day people filed past the coffin, some blessing themselves with the sign of the cross or pausing briefly in prayer.

UK must take impact of trade wars ‘very seriously’, says Bank governor

UK must take impact of trade wars ‘very seriously’, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey said the central bank is currently ‘working through’ the implications of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Introduce ‘practical solutions’ to make rivers clean and safe, Lib Dems urge

Introduce ‘practical solutions’ to make rivers clean and safe, Lib Dems urge

Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called for a new ‘Blue Flag status’ for rivers and chalk streams as part of a package to improve water quality.

Murder investigation launched after police responded to serious collision report

Murder investigation launched after police responded to serious collision report

A 22-year-old woman was seriously injured and, despite the efforts of paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

US ‘keen to do a deal’, says Chancellor ahead of trade talks

US ‘keen to do a deal’, says Chancellor ahead of trade talks

Rachel Reeves has travelled to the US capital for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings of G7 and G20 finance ministers.

‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is ‘no health benefit’ if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

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