Man, 26, charged with murder after death of woman in Manchester
Lawrence Johnson is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday
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Royals to visit Aberfan to mark 60 years since disaster
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RSPCA struggling with capacity crisis as number of unwanted and homeless cats hits all-time high
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Man, 26, charged with woman's murder
Lawrence Johnson has been charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels who died on Thursday.
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters
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King Charles heaps praise on Prince William after bombshell Prince Harry interview
The King spoke proudly about William as he hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at the start of his state visit
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
Labour MP suspended after questions over Covid bounceback loan
Perran Moon MP said that he fully intended to repay the loan but that his business ceased trading due to ‘external market pressures’
Schools in England must recognise antisemitism as distinct category of harm, report says
Government expected to accept recommendations of review, which found three in five Jewish students had experienced prejudice
Man charged after woman stabbed to death in Manchester
A 26-year-old man has been charged after a woman was stabbed to death in Manchester.
Draft law to deal with Troubles legacy backed by MPs
MPs voted 330 to 178 in favour of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Tuesday.
Man ordered to pay more than £2,000 after throwing parking ticket
A man was ordered to pay £2,270 in fines and costs after he threw a parking fine notice on the ground in Cornwall .
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis
Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.
Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72m
MPs back Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to deal with legacy of conflict
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said veterans and those who lost loved ones in the conflict ‘deserve answers’
Andy Burnham faces climate revolt after approval of North Sea gas drilling
Jackdaw gasfield announcement signals UK’s commitment to North Sea industry but undermines green credentials
Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home was one of most painful experiences of her life
Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
‘Boulder’ mansion set to be built in famous Yorkshire beauty spot
The ultra-modern home has been compared to a Bond villain’s lair and has been designed to fit into its natural surroundings
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police say 24 and 25-year-old from central London detained under 2023 National Security Act
Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19
UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
‘I’ll make you famous’: court hears recording of Tommy Robinson threat to Daily Mail editor
Jurors in harassment trial told reporters who had written about far-right activist feared ‘vigilante attack’
Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran after RAF Fairford incident
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
Prince Harry says he would like to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry has spoken of how he would like to "reconcile" with his family.
Channels to close as BBC announces details of cuts
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
Neglect in hospital contributed to baby's meningitis death, jury rules
Neglect contributed to the death of a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis after opportunities were missed in hospital to save or prolong her life, an inquest jury has found.
Man to stand trial over murder of woman in Scotland in 1994
A man is to stand trial over the murder of a woman in North Ayrshire more than 30 years ago.
Britain's first storm of the season named
Britain's first named storm of the season is due to hit large parts of the country later this week.