38 h. ago Dawn French apologises after 'mocking tone' in Gaza video sparks fury

The Vicar of Dibley actress has issued a statement after sparking backlash with a video about Gaza

Politics

45 h. ago Road closed and man arrested after violent incident in city street

Police have issued a statement following the incident in Swansea

Events

46 h. ago Police issue statement as they reveal what was found during house raid

'We will not stop until we get these offenders off our streets'

Events

46 h. ago Mum's heartbreaking tribute to teenager who died in bike crash horror

Kailem Robinson's mum Jill has issued a statement following his death

Events

58 h. ago Tottenham players 'are left FURIOUS' by Ange Postecoglou sacking

Postecoglou returned from a holiday in Greece to learn his fate and Spurs issued a statement to explain the decision had been taken after a review of performances and 'significant reflection'.

Sport

65 h. ago Police now say they are investigating shooting of actor Jonathan Joss as possible hate crime

King of the Hill actor’s husband claimed killing was due to his sexual orientation, which police initially dismissedInvestigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said on Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive.Joss’s husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire outside his home in San Antonio on Sunday night. A day after the shooting, San Antonio police issued a statement saying they had found “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation”. Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago NatWest issues statement as online banking app down for customers

The bank has told customers they are experiencing technical difficulties

Economics

67 h. ago Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer takes twist as new Bayer Leverkusen statement issued

Florian Wirtz's impending move to Liverpool looks set to be at the centre of a dispute between Bayer Leverkusen and Koln following comments from Koln president Werner Wolf

Politics

69 h. ago Liverpool release seven players now available for transfer as statement issued

Liverpool have confirmed that seven players have left the club following the expiration of their contracts, with the Reds also offering new deals to eight prospects

Sport

2 d. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester Airport LIVE as travellers hit by 'crazy' queues with statement issued

The 'technical issue' is affecting two terminals at the airport

Society

3 d. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on future of Bee Network £2 bus fare cap

The mayor said investment announced this week would ensure and 'expanded but still low fare system'

Economics

3 d. ago Milos Kerkez to Liverpool: Manager issues statement as transfer moves step closer

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who has now been omitted from Hungary's squad to face Sweden on Friday

Society

3 d. ago Cardiff Bus issue update over Oasis Principality Stadium gigs

Cardiff Bus have issued a statement about Oasis performing at the Principality Stadium

Politics

3 d. ago Fans issue British Soap Awards 2025 statement as they ask 'what's the point'

The ceremony, hosted by singer Jane McDonald, saw stars from Corrie, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and EastEnders go head to head

Events

4 d. ago Why Viktor Gyokeres has pulled out of Sweden squad amid Arsenal transfer question and Manchester United links

Sweden have issued a statement regarding the Sporting striker

Sport

4 d. ago Footballer, 35, collapses and dies on pitch after sending now chilling message to fans

Enzo Pittau collapsed on the pitch before suffering a fatal cardiac arrest just before half-time, with his club issuing a statement on the death of the father of a young daughter

Events

5 d. ago Fire engines spotted at Belfast’s SSE Arena as statement issued after people evacuated

Two crews from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been pictured at the SSE Arena complex, home to ice hockey team Belfast Giants

Events

5 d. ago Greece earthquake tourist update as TUI issues statement after 6.2 tremor 'shakes' island

A huge earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has struck the Greek island of Rhodes, with damage reported in the city of Mandraki including the collapse of the wall of a medieval castle

Politics

6 d. ago UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn

Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aidGovernment issues statement over recovery of moneyThe government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea.In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Economics