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Starmer: Labour would ‘seize opportunity’ to revive British steel industry

Starmer: Labour would ‘seize opportunity’ to revive British steel industry

The Labour leader visited the British Steel site in Scunthorpe on Thursday as he pledged Labour support for the industry.

West Ham fan parties with players outside hotel to celebrate club’s victory

West Ham fan parties with players outside hotel to celebrate club’s victory

Jonathan Blakeley, from Croydon, was joined by the likes of Said Benrahma and Alphonse Areola to celebrate the club’s historic win.

Disposables vapes must be banned to protect children – commissioner

Disposables vapes must be banned to protect children – commissioner

Dame Rachel de Souza said it was ‘insidious these products are intentionally marketed and promoted to children’.

BT boss Jansen bags £1.8m bonus as group plans to slash workforce

BT boss Jansen bags £1.8m bonus as group plans to slash workforce

Philip Jansen secured the annual bonus despite the firm’s sweeping cost-cutting plans raising the alarm among unions.

Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed again

Holocaust denier’s extradition hearing delayed again

Vincent Reynouard was arrested in Anstruther, Fife, last year after going on the run from French authorities.

First person to swim from England to Isle of Man hoping for World Records spot

First person to swim from England to Isle of Man hoping for World Records spot

Adam Diver completed the 32-mile feat in three days.

Public trust in the police is hanging by a thread – watchdog

Public trust in the police is hanging by a thread – watchdog

Chief inspector of constabulary Andy Cooke has called for ‘definitive action’ so standards improve.

Ministers ‘using our time well’ Mordaunt says amid ‘thin’ Commons agenda claims

Ministers ‘using our time well’ Mordaunt says amid ‘thin’ Commons agenda claims

Peers debated the Illegal Migration Bill through the night into Thursday morning in the House of Lords.

Caroline Flack’s mother voices support for Duke of Sussex in case against Mirror

Caroline Flack’s mother voices support for Duke of Sussex in case against Mirror

An article about Harry leaving a party with the late TV presenter is one of 147 stories he alleges was obtained through unlawful means.

Sanctioned Russian racing driver in latest round of High Court fight

Sanctioned Russian racing driver in latest round of High Court fight

Nikita Mazepin, 24, who used to race in F1 for Haas, wants sanctions lifted and has taken legal action against Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.

Actor tells how he was scammed by ‘con queen of Hollywood’

Actor tells how he was scammed by ‘con queen of Hollywood’

Eoin O’Brien said he was left £12,000 out of pocket after being tricked by Hargobind Tahilramani who is facing extradition to the US.

What the latest NHS performance figures show

What the latest NHS performance figures show

Some 11,477 people had waited over 18 months to start treatment at the end of April, up from 10,737 in March.

Council probes traveller status of applicants in Martin Clunes planning row

Council probes traveller status of applicants in Martin Clunes planning row

Theo Langton and Ruth McGill have lived in a 45ft by 16ft mobile home close to the actor’s home in Dorset for 25 years.

Matt Hancock feared being pushed down escalator by protester, court told

Matt Hancock feared being pushed down escalator by protester, court told

Geza Tarjanyi, 62, of Leyland in Lancashire, has denied causing harassment without violence to the former health secretary.

Parts of UK given thunderstorm warning ahead of hottest weekend of the year

Parts of UK given thunderstorm warning ahead of hottest weekend of the year

The Met Office confirmed Wales and parts of England could see flooding over the weekend.

Medics launch £1.8m trial to identify heart patients for lifesaving devices

Medics launch £1.8m trial to identify heart patients for lifesaving devices

Researchers believe that those who have scarring on the heart could potentially benefit the most from having tiny defibrillators.

Covid inquiry announces first witnesses to give evidence in public

Covid inquiry announces first witnesses to give evidence in public

The first session will open on Tuesday with a statement from the chairwoman and a video featuring people bereaved during the pandemic.

M&S agrees settlement with Swizzels in Percy Pig court case

M&S agrees settlement with Swizzels in Percy Pig court case

M&S said it had reached an ‘amicable resolution’ with Swizzels who agreed to change the design of its Pigs Mugs treats.

Legal challenge over DRS glass decision ‘unlikely to be fruitful’, says Robison

Legal challenge over DRS glass decision ‘unlikely to be fruitful’, says Robison

The scheme in Scotland has now been delayed for the fourth time, until at least October 2025.

Ballistics expert shows murder trial jury how antique revolver works

Ballistics expert shows murder trial jury how antique revolver works

Louis De Zoysa, 25, is currently on trial accused of shooting dead Met police custody sergeant Matt Ratana.

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