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MPs support football governance reforms amid Tory ‘crony’ warning over regulator

MPs support football governance reforms amid Tory ‘crony’ warning over regulator

MPs support football governance reforms amid Tory ‘crony’ warning over regulator

28 April 2025

The Football Governance Bill aims to introduce an independent regulator for the top five tiers of the men’s game.


‘XL bully’ destroyed by police arresting ‘men with machetes’

‘XL bully’ destroyed by police arresting ‘men with machetes’

‘XL bully’ destroyed by police arresting ‘men with machetes’

28 April 2025

The incident happened as Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers arrested two 16-year-old boys.


UK records hottest day of year so far

UK records hottest day of year so far

UK records hottest day of year so far

28 April 2025

The Met Office said the highest temperature recorded on Monday was 24.5C in St James’s Park, London.


Sugar tax to be extended to milkshakes and dairy substitute drinks

Sugar tax to be extended to milkshakes and dairy substitute drinks

Sugar tax to be extended to milkshakes and dairy substitute drinks

28 April 2025

The Treasury confirmed plans to press ahead with the changes on Monday.


Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told

Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told

Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told

28 April 2025

The company is hoping to finalise terms of a possible deal.


Jess Phillips ‘more than happy’ to talk about co-operation on grooming inquiry

Jess Phillips ‘more than happy’ to talk about co-operation on grooming inquiry

Jess Phillips ‘more than happy’ to talk about co-operation on grooming inquiry

28 April 2025

Independent MP Rupert Lowe said he was ‘pleased that Government is willing to engage’ with his inquiry.


Meghan enjoying ‘honeymoon period’ with Harry since step back from royal duties

Meghan enjoying ‘honeymoon period’ with Harry since step back from royal duties

Meghan enjoying ‘honeymoon period’ with Harry since step back from royal duties

28 April 2025

Speaking on a podcast, Meghan said that she has been able to better appreciate her relationship with Harry.


William and Kate’s wedding anniversary trip begins with community halls funding

William and Kate’s wedding anniversary trip begins with community halls funding

William and Kate’s wedding anniversary trip begins with community halls funding

28 April 2025

The couple were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29 2011.


Man jailed after abuse of schoolgirl in ‘den of iniquity’

Man jailed after abuse of schoolgirl in ‘den of iniquity’

Man jailed after abuse of schoolgirl in ‘den of iniquity’

28 April 2025

Ashley Darbyshire, 28, targeted his victim from the age of 13 with sexualised messages on Facebook.


Local grooming gang inquiries will ‘go further’ than five towns, says Phillips

Local grooming gang inquiries will ‘go further’ than five towns, says Phillips

Local grooming gang inquiries will ‘go further’ than five towns, says Phillips

28 April 2025

The Government has faced pressure to act on grooming gangs and child sex abuse.


Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils £101m in support

Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils £101m in support

Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils £101m in support

28 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary and Mohammad Mustafa signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their commitment to advancing Palestinian statehood.


Kneecap is a ‘hate fest’ promoting division, says DUP leader

Kneecap is a ‘hate fest’ promoting division, says DUP leader

Kneecap is a ‘hate fest’ promoting division, says DUP leader

28 April 2025

Gavin Robinson accused the band of performing in ‘a grotesque way’ and called them ‘totally inappropriate’.


Festival urged to reconsider inclusion of rap group after ‘dead Tory’ comments

Festival urged to reconsider inclusion of rap group after ‘dead Tory’ comments

Festival urged to reconsider inclusion of rap group after ‘dead Tory’ comments

28 April 2025

The Irish rap band Kneecap are due to perform at the Trnsmt festival in Glasgow in July.


Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales

Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales

Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales

28 April 2025

Ministers want to amend the Crime and Policing Bill to strengthen age verification controls.


Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

28 April 2025

Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.


Channel crossings by migrants near 10,000 as warm spell begins

Channel crossings by migrants near 10,000 as warm spell begins

Channel crossings by migrants near 10,000 as warm spell begins

28 April 2025

Some 9,885 people had been logged as making the journey from France as of Sunday, according to provisional Home Office figures for 2025.


Seventh person charged following damage at Trump golf resort

Seventh person charged following damage at Trump golf resort

Seventh person charged following damage at Trump golf resort

28 April 2025

The 27-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday.


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