French anti-riot police to patrol beaches to stop small boat crossings to UK
New data shows 50,000 UK crossing attempts stopped since 2024 election Fifty more riot officers will be deployed on French beaches to tackle small boats launching further along the coast…
Family pays tribute to ‘warm and engaging’ man killed in tiger attack
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger after he entered its enclosure at a wildlife park has paid tribute, describing him as “bright, warm and engaging”.…
Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms
Russia did try to interfere in the Brexit referendum through social media and television reports, the head of MI5 said on Tuesday, but he added that did not mean the…
£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798 The home of London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to the National…
Average child has spent over 53 school days on social media since ban announcement
Teachers continue to see harmful online content shaping students’ behaviour everyday, National Education Union chief warns The average child in the UK has spent almost 53 school days on social…
UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers and hospitality businesses, including Tesco, Costa Coffee and the Co-op, have met John Healey to urge him to cut the cost of employing young…
Lib Dems seek court order to evict former member with incurable cancer from her home
Jo Hayes, 71, lost her legal bid against being expelled by the party – and now it is pursuing costs The Lib Dems are attempting to evict a 71-year-old founding…
‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations
The parents of the victims of paedophile nursery worker Vincent Chan have reacted with fury to the news that he was cleared to return to work after “significant concerns” were…
Yorkshire tiger latest: Family pay tribute to ‘bright, warm’ child actor William Chapman killed at wildlife park
Chapman’s family say he ‘suffered from significant mental illness’ and had been prescribed ‘strong medication’ The family of a man who was fatally wounded by a tiger at a zoo…
Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
Andy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street on Wednesday as the UK seeks to further underline its support for the Ukrainian president, in contrast to his difficulties with…