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Rupert Everett claims he knows identity of woman Harry lost his virginity to

Rupert Everett claims he knows identity of woman Harry lost his virginity to

In his new memoir, Harry wrote that the event took place in a field behind a ‘busy pub’.

Rail strikes could last until 2026, union boss warns

Rail strikes could last until 2026, union boss warns

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan spoke as the majority of Britain’s train services were cancelled on Friday due to industrial action.

NatWest boss U-turns on decision not to face MPs in bank probe

NatWest boss U-turns on decision not to face MPs in bank probe

Dame Alison Rose, NatWest’s chief executive, came under pressure from the Treasury Committee after saying she was too busy to attend the meeting.

Bank’s chief economist cautions over raising rates ‘too much’

Bank’s chief economist cautions over raising rates ‘too much’

The warning comes a day after the central bank hiked interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 4%.

Bride’s dream wedding saved by robotic surgery to remove liver tumour

Bride’s dream wedding saved by robotic surgery to remove liver tumour

Beyza Ucar had suffered nausea, sickness and reflux after eating meals but did not know she had a tumour.

Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two police officers

Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two police officers

One of the male officers suffered a serious stab wound to the neck.

Women ‘fearful of going out’ in village where Nicola Bulley vanished

Women ‘fearful of going out’ in village where Nicola Bulley vanished

The 45-year-old mother-of-two disappeared last Friday while walking her dog near the River Wyre in Lancashire.

Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain agrees £7.7m sale to rival

Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain agrees £7.7m sale to rival

Social and digital media group Brave Bison announced on Friday that it had struck a deal to buy Social Chain.

Openreach’s fibre broadband discounts do not raise competition concerns – Ofcom

Openreach’s fibre broadband discounts do not raise competition concerns – Ofcom

Network rivals argued that Openreach was using its dominant market position to price out smaller infrastructure companies.

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

Train driver members of Aslef and the RMT unions are walking out in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

India Willoughby: Toxic transgender debate is driven by media misinformation

India Willoughby: Toxic transgender debate is driven by media misinformation

The Loose Women host said it was ‘just horrible’ to be painted as ‘dangerous to society and unwanted’ by non-trans commentators.

What the papers say – February 3

What the papers say – February 3

The heartache of a missing mum’s family features among the front pages.

Fraudulent travel agent who pretended to have cancer jailed for nine years

Fraudulent travel agent who pretended to have cancer jailed for nine years

Lyne Barlow admitted a string of charges involving hundreds of victims.

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Steve Barclay sat down with researchers, charities and patients.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex among those present as Ellen DeGeneres renews vows

Duke and Duchess of Sussex among those present as Ellen DeGeneres renews vows

The TV talk show host was surprised with the gesture by de Rossi on Tuesday, as part of an event to celebrate her 50th birthday party.

Trains between Scotland and England to be severely disrupted in latest strike

Trains between Scotland and England to be severely disrupted in latest strike

Just two operators will run services between Scotland and England on Friday as Aslef and RMT members walk out for another day of strike action.

British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers

British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers

Energy minister Graham Stuart has asked Centrica to explain how it will ‘redress’ customers, while Ofgem has called for ‘action, not warm words’.

Raab faces new bully claim over ‘abusive attack’ on anti-Brexit activist

Raab faces new bully claim over ‘abusive attack’ on anti-Brexit activist

Gina Miller alleges the deputy PM ‘was aggressive and intimidating, and I was bullied and demeaned’.

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition from Dominic Raab

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition from Dominic Raab

Andrew Barlow, formerly known as Andrew Longmire, is due to be released from jail despite an appeal against this by the Justice Secretary.

Humza Yousaf: Recovery of Scotland’s NHS will take ‘years’

Humza Yousaf: Recovery of Scotland’s NHS will take ‘years’

Scotland’s health secretary has said it would take “years” for the NHS to recover from the impact of Covid, but said progress had been made.

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