20 m. ago Farage says Starmer ‘learning a great deal from Reform’ as PM defends immigration speech – UK politics live

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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25 m. ago Kim Kardashian reduced to tears during Paris courtroom testimony as she publicly FORGAVE alleged gang ringleader who masterminded 2016 jewellery heist

Ms Kardashian, 44, was in court on Tuesday to give evidence in the trial of the alleged 'grandpa gang' of robbers who targeted her in her luxury hotel suite during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.

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31 m. ago India and Pakistan exchange captured soldiers after ceasefire deal

Soldiers detained for inadvertently crossing over to other side before outbreak of military conflict last week

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40 m. ago Power Suit Princess! Kate's tailored triumphs come in every colour

The Princess of Wales has developed a strong preference for trouser suits, choosing professional looks that align with her role as Queen-in-waiting.

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42 m. ago Transfer window to close for six days this summer as break from business explained

This summer's transfer window will open on June 1 but close 10 days later before re-opening again within a week as the Club World Cup motivates the change in dates

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45 m. ago Brits 'shouldn't be cutting their garden grass this week' – according to expert

Many Brits may be keen to given their garden grass a trim as the sun comes out. However, ex-Royal gardener Jack Stooks has explained why you should avoid doing that

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82 m. ago PMQs live: Starmer defends immigration speech as Farage claims Labour ‘learning from Reform’

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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85 m. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Alison Hammond reveals why she shunned weight loss jabs after shedding 11 stone

The This Morning star, 50, made it clear she has no judgement towards anyone who does choose to use them

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92 m. ago He told me he'd never been on a date and didn't know how to talk to girls... I wasn't sure how to respond: Read our excruciating and VERY awkward blind date

Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from their blind date. Today it's Tyler, 24, and Jay, 24, who share all the juicy details of their lunch.

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94 m. ago Four injured Man Utd stars absent from training a week before Europa League final

Manchester United may be forced to field a depleted defence against Tottenham in the Europa League final next week, with Ruben Amorim currently missing four defenders

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1 hour ago Manage diabetes by eating this one food at least twice a week

If you're living with diabetes, there are certain foods you should be eating as part of a healthy diet

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1 hour ago Revealed: Sum left by veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd to his wife upon his death from leukaemia at the age of 73

The Rochdale MP revealed he was suffering from an 'untreatable' form of leukaemia in January last year and left hospital to 'spend the time I have left with my family'. He died a week later.

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1 hour ago Race Across the World series 5: who was eliminated on the BBC show last week? Explained

Race Across the World eliminated a team last week - but who was it? 🏃 ♂️

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1 hour ago Readers reply: If you were prepping, what would your top five items be?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. This week’s followed the Spain/Portugal outagesIf you were prepping, what should be your top five things to hoard in light of the recent power outages in Spain and Portugal? Alina Ahmad, JohannesburgSend new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How Manchester United fans can watch Europa League final vs Tottenham for free

TNT Sports has announced how the Europa League final next week between Man United and Tottenham Hotspur can be watched for free.

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2 h. ago Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party is introducing a bill that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, and penalize organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty

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2 h. ago Germany arrests three Ukrainians over alleged Russian parcel bomb plot

Prosecutors say men intended to attack German cargo transport by sending packages that would explode in transitThree Ukrainian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of plotting parcel bomb attacks in Germany on behalf of the Russian state, prosecutors said.The German federal prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that the men, identified only as Vladyslav T, Daniil B and Yevhen B, in line with German privacy rules, had been detained in recent days in Germany and Switzerland. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago UK cannot afford ‘ostrich strategy’ as US withdraws from European defence – MP

Matt Western urged the Government on Wednesday to reassess the UK’s reliance on the US as it prepares to publish a new national security strategy.

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2 h. ago Simply Be's dress 'perfect for spring and summer events' now nearly 50% off

According to Simply Be, the dress is 'in demand' and has been purchased 16 times in the last week

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