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Briton killed in Israel stampede a ‘wonderful’ husband, son and brother – family

Briton killed in Israel stampede a ‘wonderful’ husband, son and brother – family

Some 45 people were killed and 150 were injured in the crush in northern Israel.

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze on island in River Thames

Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze on island in River Thames

Crews had to carry their equipment by hand due to the limited access to the island.

UK received ‘good consultation’ on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Raab

UK received ‘good consultation’ on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says Raab

Joe Biden announced that the remaining 2,500 US troops in Afghanistan would leave by September 11.

Shortlists announced for £10,000 book prizes

Shortlists announced for £10,000 book prizes

The winners will be announced in August at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Prime Minister scoops ice cream as he visits wet and windy Wales

Prime Minister scoops ice cream as he visits wet and windy Wales

His visit coincided with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across Wales.

Raab speaks of ‘likeminded countries’ after G7 meeting with US counterpart

Raab speaks of ‘likeminded countries’ after G7 meeting with US counterpart

Dominic Raab held talks with his American counterpart Antony Blinken on Monday.

US has no closer ally or partner than the UK – Secretary of State

US has no closer ally or partner than the UK – Secretary of State

Antony Blinken described the relationship as enduring, effective and close to the hearts of the American people.

Man arrested after police officers injured at Manchester United protest

Man arrested after police officers injured at Manchester United protest

Greater Manchester Police said the behaviour of some fans at the Old Trafford protest was ‘absolutely atrocious’.

UK announces £1 billion of trade with India

UK announces £1 billion of trade with India

The Prime Minister will attend a virtual meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Officer ‘lucky not to have lost sight in one eye’ amid Old Trafford violence

Officer ‘lucky not to have lost sight in one eye’ amid Old Trafford violence

The man, with around 20 years’ service, suffered a significant slash wound to his face, Greater Manchester Police Federation said.

PM says questions on Downing Street flat are ‘trivia’ ahead of elections

PM says questions on Downing Street flat are ‘trivia’ ahead of elections

The Prime Minister said that the public were ‘overwhelmingly’ focused on issues such as crime and the coronavirus crisis.

Queen extends good wishes as NI centenary passes off quietly

Queen extends good wishes as NI centenary passes off quietly

Northern Ireland was created on May 3 1921 when the Government of Ireland Act came into effect and partitioned the island of Ireland.

Tributes to ‘ambitious and inquisitive’ teenager fatally stabbed in shop

Tributes to ‘ambitious and inquisitive’ teenager fatally stabbed in shop

Cam-Ron Dunn, 18, from Smethwick, has been charged with murder.

Scheme launched to support people struggling with debt

Scheme launched to support people struggling with debt

They will also receive professional debt advice to design a plan which helps to get their finances back on track, the Treasury said.

Man taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

Man taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

Buildings surrounding the flat have been evacuated as a precaution.

Both parents’ names to be included on marriage certificate

Both parents’ names to be included on marriage certificate

A new electronic system – which goes live on May 4 – will be introduced to modernise and speed up the process helping to support the backlog.

In Pictures: Britons brave the elements in bank holiday washout

In Pictures: Britons brave the elements in bank holiday washout

The rain couldn’t deter these hardy souls…

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson endorses Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson endorses Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The Lagan Valley MP confirmed his bid for the leadership of the DUP on Monday against MLA Edwin Poots.

3D heart scans to give 100,000 patients faster treatment on NHS

3D heart scans to give 100,000 patients faster treatment on NHS

Patients will be treated five times faster than usual using the new technology.

PM insists UK doing ‘everything we can’ for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

PM insists UK doing ‘everything we can’ for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

The Prime Minister said on Monday there were ‘two entirely separate issues’ when asked about reports from Iranian state TV.

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