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Princess Charlotte arrives for first Wimbledon visit to see men’s singles final

Princess Charlotte arrives for first Wimbledon visit to see men’s singles final

She held the Princess of Wales’ hand and walked ahead of Prince George and the Prince of Wales to reach the Players’ Lawn upon first arriving in SW19.

Terror compensation system ‘broken’ and claims process ‘unfair’, say survivors

Terror compensation system ‘broken’ and claims process ‘unfair’, say survivors

More than 130 terror attack survivors were surveyed for a new report.

Firefighters continue to tackle Brighton hotel blaze amid ‘difficult conditions’

Firefighters continue to tackle Brighton hotel blaze amid ‘difficult conditions’

Fire engines remained outside the hotel on Sunday morning, with plumes of smoke billowing into the air.

NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

The former prime minister highlighted ‘terrible’ waiting times and post-pandemic pressures and urged more private sector involvement.

Prospects of UK-US free trade agreement ‘very low’, says Business Secretary

Prospects of UK-US free trade agreement ‘very low’, says Business Secretary

Conservative MPs have described an FTA with the US as the ‘greatest prize of all’.

Labour will always want to invest in public services, says Starmer

Labour will always want to invest in public services, says Starmer

The Labour leader reaffirmed his defence of the party’s focus on economic responsibility but said it will not hinder ‘bold and reforming’ policies.

Met Police ‘passed victims’ data to Facebook via online tracking tool’

Met Police ‘passed victims’ data to Facebook via online tracking tool’

The Observer reported that data was sent despite apparently being secure.

RMT boss Mick Lynch ‘has not met Government minister since January’

RMT boss Mick Lynch ‘has not met Government minister since January’

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will strike on July 20, 22 and 29.

Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

Guidance for schools in England is expected to be published this week.

New host to replace Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics show announced

New host to replace Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics show announced

The programme returns in September after summer recess.

Loveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take off

Loveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take off

The group said AI paved the way for its launch in Germany and will help it achieve its aim to become Europe’s biggest package holiday provider.

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Count Binface aims dig at Johnson’s honours list as he targets former PM’s seat

Comedian Jon Harvey will stand as Count Binface and plans to repeal Boris Johnson’s nominations if he is elected as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

Rayner says ‘pragmatism, not ideology’ key to Labour choices

The deputy opposition leader is ‘not for nationalising something that is going to cost us a load of money’.

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

A wide range of stories appear on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.

Trawlers to be fitted with cameras to monitor catch sizes

Trawlers to be fitted with cameras to monitor catch sizes

All those over 24 metres in English waters will be fitted with tracking and recording gear to ensure they are not overfishing.

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.

Uxbridge Tory candidate fears it will be ‘challenging’ to win by-election

Uxbridge Tory candidate fears it will be ‘challenging’ to win by-election

Conservative councillor Steve Tuckwell is keen to remind voters that his name, not Boris Johnson’s, will be on the ballot paper.

‘Hugely disappointing for top football clubs to have gambling logos on shirts’

‘Hugely disappointing for top football clubs to have gambling logos on shirts’

Seven Premier League clubs will have gambling companies as their main shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 season while two will have them on their sleeves.

BBC should ‘stand up for itself more,’ Blair says amid Huw Edwards furore

BBC should ‘stand up for itself more,’ Blair says amid Huw Edwards furore

The former prime minister expressed his support for the ‘important British institution’ in an interview with Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme.

Brothers launch replica boats to circumnavigate Antarctica in ‘world first’

Brothers launch replica boats to circumnavigate Antarctica in ‘world first’

The boats will collect scientific data during their trip which could take two years.

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