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Conservatives are polling lower than under Liz Truss, YouGov finds

Conservatives are polling lower than under Liz Truss, YouGov finds

Conservatives are polling lower than under Liz Truss, YouGov finds

02 May 2024

The latest YouGov/Times voting intention poll finds the Tories on 18%, down -2 since April 24.


New art exhibition on demise of coal mining

New art exhibition on demise of coal mining

New art exhibition on demise of coal mining

02 May 2024

The exhibition coincides with the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 miners’ strike.


Boys, 12, searched online for news articles about machete murder, court told

Boys, 12, searched online for news articles about machete murder, court told

Boys, 12, searched online for news articles about machete murder, court told

02 May 2024

Jurors were told Shawn Seesahai was killed near a park bench as his friend ran for help.


Immune cell discovery ‘could lead to personalised treatment for breast cancer’

Immune cell discovery ‘could lead to personalised treatment for breast cancer’

Immune cell discovery ‘could lead to personalised treatment for breast cancer’

02 May 2024

Researchers identified features of immune B cells which make them successful at targeting tumours.


King and Queen view historic Coronation Roll

King and Queen view historic Coronation Roll

King and Queen view historic Coronation Roll

02 May 2024

The document follows a centuries-old tradition of creating a handwritten record of a monarch’s coronation.


Warning of thunderstorms after thousands of lightning strikes across the UK

Warning of thunderstorms after thousands of lightning strikes across the UK

Warning of thunderstorms after thousands of lightning strikes across the UK

02 May 2024

The Met Office warned that thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening.


Forcing Ireland’s equal education system on NI middle class would be ‘unpopular’

Forcing Ireland’s equal education system on NI middle class would be ‘unpopular’

Forcing Ireland’s equal education system on NI middle class would be ‘unpopular’

02 May 2024

The findings were published by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA).


‘Pints with Penny’ as Mordaunt pledges support to Sunak after local elections

‘Pints with Penny’ as Mordaunt pledges support to Sunak after local elections

‘Pints with Penny’ as Mordaunt pledges support to Sunak after local elections

02 May 2024

Penny Mordaunt also told MPs she thinks something will ‘crop up’ before a general election to turn the tide of public opinion.


Jeremy Vine stalker to pay damages to police officer in charge of investigation

Jeremy Vine stalker to pay damages to police officer in charge of investigation

Jeremy Vine stalker to pay damages to police officer in charge of investigation

02 May 2024

Detective Constable Janet Percival brought a libel claim against former BBC radio presenter Alex Belfield over allegations made in a number of videos.


May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

02 May 2024

Every voter in England and Wales will be able to cast a ballot in at least one type of election.


Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

Mordaunt: Strict response needed if UK campus Gaza protests replicate US

02 May 2024

The Commons Leader made the remarks in response to a request for a debate on ‘antisemitism at UK universities’.


John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

John Swinney declares ‘I’m no caretaker’ as he launches bid for SNP leadership

02 May 2024

The former deputy first minister has said he wants to be Scotland’s next first minister.


Conservative MP misplaces photo ID needed to vote in local elections

Conservative MP misplaces photo ID needed to vote in local elections

Conservative MP misplaces photo ID needed to vote in local elections

02 May 2024

Tom Hunt said his dyspraxia caused him to misplace his photo ID and warned people against ‘persecuting’ him online.


Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender who could make a second bid

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on the leadership last year and is due to make a statement later on whether or not she will run again.


Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Growing demand for weight loss treatments drives sales at drugmaker Novo Nordisk

02 May 2024

The Danish company warned over supply constraints as it said it was seeing strong demand for its obesity treatments around the world.


Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister

02 May 2024

In the Commons on Thursday, Kevin Hollinrake urged Royal Mail to abandon its plans to reduce the service.


Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

Samurai sword attack suspect appears in court accused of murder

02 May 2024

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, allegedly killed Daniel Anjorin, 14, in Hainault on Tuesday and injured four other people.


Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

02 May 2024

The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5.


George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

George Galloway criticised for ‘blatant homophobia’

02 May 2024

The Rochdale MP said in an interview that he didn’t think gay relationships were ‘as normal as a mum, a dad and kids’.


Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

Two 12-year-olds killed man with machete blows to the skull and heart, jury told

02 May 2024

The youths deny murdering Shawn Seesahai, who died at the scene after being attacked while ‘utterly defenceless’ in Wolverhampton.


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