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Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Christina McAnea wants to succeed Dave Prentis as general secretary.

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

According to initial findings by Yumpingo, 96% of people who have returned to restaurants were satisfied by measures in place.

BAME figures to feature on UK coins for first time

BAME figures to feature on UK coins for first time

Plans have been submitted to the Royal Mint, which has been encouraged by the Treasury to draft proposals and designs for potential coins.

Meghan felt her father was a victim of the media, book claims

Meghan felt her father was a victim of the media, book claims

The Duchess wanted her father at her wedding despite his deceit over a photo-shoot, the authors allege.

Ex-paratrooper to jump from helicopter without parachute in bid to break records

Ex-paratrooper to jump from helicopter without parachute in bid to break records

John Bream is hoping to break the records for highest free jump from a helicopter and highest jump into water.

Lockdown helped restore happiness, research suggests

Lockdown helped restore happiness, research suggests

The wellbeing inequality gap between wealthy professionals and the unemployed even began to narrow during lockdown, according to a study.

Closing submissions to begin at Johnny Depp’s libel trial

Closing submissions to begin at Johnny Depp’s libel trial

Mr Depp is suing NGN and Mr Wootton over an April 27 2018 article.

Johnny Depp libel trial: The surprises and revelations

Johnny Depp libel trial: The surprises and revelations

A look at the trial’s most memorable, and unexpected, moments.

Amber Heard’s key quotes from libel trial

Amber Heard’s key quotes from libel trial

‘I haven’t made anything up, I haven’t needed to’.

Key quotes from Johnny Depp during libel trial

Key quotes from Johnny Depp during libel trial

The actor was supported by a number of witnesses, including his ex-partners Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis.

Hollywood transfixed by Johnny Depp’s blockbuster trial across the Atlantic

Hollywood transfixed by Johnny Depp’s blockbuster trial across the Atlantic

The blockbuster trial provided an almost unprecedented glimpse into the private life of a superstar.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A Hollywood love story that ended in acrimony

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A Hollywood love story that ended in acrimony

They met when they worked on a film together and tied the knot in 2015, but there was no happily ever after.

Depp libel trial: Amber Heard denies Elon Musk and James Franco relationships

Depp libel trial: Amber Heard denies Elon Musk and James Franco relationships

The actress was asked about her links with the two men as she gave evidence in Johnny Depp’s libel action against News Group Newspapers.

What the papers say – July 26

What the papers say – July 26

Holiday turmoil for Britons planning on visiting Spain and more revelations from a book on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dominate the front pages.

Spain quarantine timing angers travel providers and consumer groups

Spain quarantine timing angers travel providers and consumer groups

The decision was taken so swiftly that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will be among the thousands forced to self-isolate on returning to the UK.

Meghan and Kate were not duelling duchesses, book claims

Meghan and Kate were not duelling duchesses, book claims

The Duchess of Sussex and Duchess of Cambridge had nothing in common, but did not cause a rift between their husbands, commentators write.

Mick Fleetwood pays emotional tribute to ‘dearest friend’ Peter Green

Mick Fleetwood pays emotional tribute to ‘dearest friend’ Peter Green

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Green has died at the age of 73.

Harry angered by William’s unwanted advice about Meghan, book claims

Harry angered by William’s unwanted advice about Meghan, book claims

The Duke of Cambridge’s concerns over the speed of Harry and Meghan’s romance is said the start of a rift between the two brothers.

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

People returning to the UK from Spain will have to self-isolate for two weeks.

Holidaymakers ‘shocked and confused’ at Spain’s removal from safe countries list

Holidaymakers ‘shocked and confused’ at Spain’s removal from safe countries list

The plans mean anyone returning from Spain from tomorrow will have to self-isolate for 14 days.

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