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Migrant dies trying to cross English Channel

Migrant dies trying to cross English Channel

Migrant dies trying to cross English Channel

18 April 2025

The death comes after more than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel on Tuesday.


British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy

British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy

British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy

18 April 2025

The cable car crashed after a cable snapped in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, officials said.


Status orange rain weather warning issued

Status orange rain weather warning issued

Status orange rain weather warning issued

18 April 2025

A series of yellow weather warnings are also in place across the island.


Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’

Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’

Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’

18 April 2025

The US secretary of state said Washington may be ready to ‘move on’ if there is not progress on a peace deal in the coming days.


Harry ‘requested certain protection’ after al Qaida threat – court documents

Harry ‘requested certain protection’ after al Qaida threat – court documents

Harry ‘requested certain protection’ after al Qaida threat – court documents

18 April 2025

Harry has previously said he faces a greater risk than his late mother, with ‘additional layers of racism and extremism’.


Four-foot caiman among items seized in police search as two arrested

Four-foot caiman among items seized in police search as two arrested

Four-foot caiman among items seized in police search as two arrested

18 April 2025

The animal was found by officers executing a warrant at an address in Aveley, near Grays, on Thursday.


No-fly zone imposed over Charles’s Sandringham estate after security request

No-fly zone imposed over Charles’s Sandringham estate after security request

No-fly zone imposed over Charles’s Sandringham estate after security request

18 April 2025

The move reportedly came after drones flying over the estate sparked a security scare.


Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

18 April 2025

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement on the judgment at the Scottish Parliament next week.


Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague

Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague

Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague

18 April 2025

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains warned services will be disrupted during the one-day walkout.


Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections

Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections

Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections

18 April 2025

Polling day will see elections taking place in 23 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.


Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

17 April 2025

Organisers say there could be around 1,000 demonstrators gathering on Whitehall in central London on Friday.


Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

17 April 2025

More than 300 engineering projects will be carried out by Network Rail across Britain between Good Friday and Easter Monday.


Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

17 April 2025

The alert will be in place between 6pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.


Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

17 April 2025

US President Donald Trump said he was a ‘friend of Charles’ and had ‘great respect’ for him.


Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks

Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks

Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks

17 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary travelled to Paris for the first high-level discussions between British, French and White House officials since February.


Reeves to hold talks with US as Trump says ‘no rush’ to strike deals

Reeves to hold talks with US as Trump says ‘no rush’ to strike deals

Reeves to hold talks with US as Trump says ‘no rush’ to strike deals

17 April 2025

Britain is hoping a deal can help stave off the full brunt of the US president’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all goods imported to America.


Gender ruling ‘could lead to trans prisoners getting seriously hurt’

Gender ruling ‘could lead to trans prisoners getting seriously hurt’

Gender ruling ‘could lead to trans prisoners getting seriously hurt’

17 April 2025

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the definition of a woman in equality law is based on biological sex.


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