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Sue Gray accused of not co-operating with inquiry over Labour role

Sue Gray accused of not co-operating with inquiry over Labour role

Sue Gray accused of not co-operating with inquiry over Labour role

02 May 2023

The Cabinet Office has paused its probe into the partygate investigator’s discussions with Labour about a senior party role.


King will reign ‘in his own way’, peer in charge of coronation says

King will reign ‘in his own way’, peer in charge of coronation says

King will reign ‘in his own way’, peer in charge of coronation says

02 May 2023

The Earl Marshal said the coronation was a chance to bring the UK, realms and the Commonwealth closer by ‘plugging into the power of the past’.


Minister wants to see social care workers rewarded despite funding pledge cut

Minister wants to see social care workers rewarded despite funding pledge cut

Minister wants to see social care workers rewarded despite funding pledge cut

02 May 2023

Helen Whately told the health and social care committee there was a ‘limited pot of taxpayers’ money’.


Royals to attend Big Lunch and Big Help Out events to celebrate coronation

Royals to attend Big Lunch and Big Help Out events to celebrate coronation

Royals to attend Big Lunch and Big Help Out events to celebrate coronation

02 May 2023

Thousands of street parties are expected to be held and people are also encouraged to get involved with volunteering.


Police investigate after Just Stop Oil activist ‘involved in collision’ with car

Police investigate after Just Stop Oil activist ‘involved in collision’ with car

Police investigate after Just Stop Oil activist ‘involved in collision’ with car

02 May 2023

Scotland Yard appealed for witnesses.


Ocado shareholders rebel over bumper pay and bonuses for bosses

Ocado shareholders rebel over bumper pay and bonuses for bosses

Ocado shareholders rebel over bumper pay and bonuses for bosses

02 May 2023

The group handed chief executive officer Tim Steiner a pay packet of around £2 million for 2022 despite Ocado’s losses ballooning.


Inquest opens into death of comedian Gareth Richards after motorway crash

Inquest opens into death of comedian Gareth Richards after motorway crash

Inquest opens into death of comedian Gareth Richards after motorway crash

02 May 2023

Richards died on April 7 after surviving a crash on March 27.


‘He brings a show’: Irish town of Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

‘He brings a show’: Irish town of Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

‘He brings a show’: Irish town of Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

02 May 2023

The 45th US president owns a golf resort outside the town of Doonbeg, Co Clare.


Scotland has an excellent advocate overseas: it’s me – Cleverly

Scotland has an excellent advocate overseas: it’s me – Cleverly

Scotland has an excellent advocate overseas: it’s me – Cleverly

02 May 2023

The SNP’s Drew Hendry suggested James Cleverly’s new guidance to heads of mission abroad is sabotaging ‘vital economic activity’ north of the border.


Yousaf should have ordered police to stop Stone of Destiny move, says Salmond

Yousaf should have ordered police to stop Stone of Destiny move, says Salmond

Yousaf should have ordered police to stop Stone of Destiny move, says Salmond

02 May 2023

The former first minister said he would be attending a pro-Scottish independence march in Glasgow at the time of the coronation.


King and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception

King and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception

King and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception

02 May 2023

Between 650 and 750 parliamentarians gathered in the hall for the reception.


Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections

Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections

Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections

02 May 2023

The Government ‘won’t know’ how many people are put off by the new ID requirement on May 4, a senior MP has said.


NHS ‘staffing crisis must be addressed’ in forthcoming workforce plan

NHS ‘staffing crisis must be addressed’ in forthcoming workforce plan

NHS ‘staffing crisis must be addressed’ in forthcoming workforce plan

02 May 2023

It comes after months of industrial action by health service unions.


Channel 4 launches permanent newsroom in Leeds with first programme set to air

Channel 4 launches permanent newsroom in Leeds with first programme set to air

Channel 4 launches permanent newsroom in Leeds with first programme set to air

02 May 2023

Channel 4 is the first prime time news programme to co-present from two locations, according to the broadcaster.


Ludicrous to say Ukraine’s Nato membership is provocative to Russia – Johnson

Ludicrous to say Ukraine’s Nato membership is provocative to Russia – Johnson

Ludicrous to say Ukraine’s Nato membership is provocative to Russia – Johnson

02 May 2023

Boris Johnson said Kyiv should be invited to make the necessary preparations to join as soon as possible.


Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

02 May 2023

The White House announced that its requirement for arrivals by air to prove their vaccination status will be dropped from May 12.


Co-op doubles paid leave for bereaved staff in ‘market-leading’ policy

Co-op doubles paid leave for bereaved staff in ‘market-leading’ policy

Co-op doubles paid leave for bereaved staff in ‘market-leading’ policy

02 May 2023

The convenience chain and funeral provider said its 57,000 employees can take up to 10 days paid leave when someone close to them dies.


Enormous amount of offensive material published about Chris Packham, court told

Enormous amount of offensive material published about Chris Packham, court told

Enormous amount of offensive material published about Chris Packham, court told

02 May 2023

The TV presenter is suing three men for libel over articles accusing him of defrauding the public into donating to a charity to rescue tigers.


Lib Dems warn of car theft ‘epidemic’ under Tories

Lib Dems warn of car theft ‘epidemic’ under Tories

Lib Dems warn of car theft ‘epidemic’ under Tories

02 May 2023

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said that criminals are being allowed to act with impunity.


Nurses to ballot for more strikes as Government imposes pay deal

Nurses to ballot for more strikes as Government imposes pay deal

Nurses to ballot for more strikes as Government imposes pay deal

02 May 2023

It comes as the Government announced a 5% pay rise and a one-off cash payment for more than a million NHS workers.


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