58 m. ago Asylum seeker freed in error from prison seen taking train to London

Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu had been jailed for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Events

95 m. ago Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after Trump sanctions

Sir Keir Starmer said the coalition of the willing has agreed on a ‘clear plan for the rest of the year’ in supporting Kyiv

Politics

97 m. ago Ukraine's allies turn screws as Putin 'running out of money, troops and ideas'

Keir Starmer said Ukraine allies would 'go further than ever' to pile pressure on Russia by turning the screws on its economy and bolstering Kyiv's arsenal with long-range missiles

Politics

1 hour ago Britain leads allies' bid to 'choke off funding' for Russia's war machine

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to 'choke funding for Russia's war machine' - but Ukraine is to miss out on much needed long-range missiles. The UK, US and EU are combining to block Kremlin oil and gas.

Events

2 h. ago Keir Starmer urges allies to 'finish the job' on using frozen Russian assets to strengthen Ukraine's defences

The Prime Minister also labelled Vladimir Putin's 'ludicrous demands' for Ukrainian land as 'a non-starter' as he led a meeting of the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' in London today.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live

Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conferenceA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Zelensky warns Putin is creating a 'humanitarian disaster' in Ukraine as he meets Starmer and other leaders in London to discuss supplying long

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the Ukrainian president to Downing Street on Friday ahead of talks on how to increase pressure on Moscow and boost Ukraine's defences.

Events

5 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Two men charged with arson over attack on mosque remanded in custody

Ricky Ryder, 38, and Jack Slowey, 34, are accused of arson with intent to endanger life over the incident in East Sussex earlier this month.

Events

6 h. ago Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of talks with allies to boost Ukraine’s defences

The Ukrainian president joined the Prime Minister at Number 10 on Friday.

Politics

7 h. ago Key witness removed word ‘enemy’ from evidence over China spy case as spotlight turns on Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak was the only politician to be sent the final draft of Collins’ statement, according to letter from national security adviser

Politics

7 h. ago Zelenskyy at Downing Street for talks with Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ after meeting King Charles – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to press case for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer issues update on new digital ID cards after backlash

Protests against the proposed scheme took place in London last weekend

Politics

8 h. ago Zelenskyy meets King Charles before discussion with Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ over military support – Europe live

King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Ukraine's President Zelensky gets ceremonial welcome as he meets King Charles at Windsor Castle

The visit came ahead of a meeting between the Ukrainian president, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders

Politics

9 h. ago King Charles welcomes Volodymyr Zelensky for private audience at Windsor Castle in show of support for Ukraine

King Charles invited Ukraine's President for a private audience at Windsor Castle, before Volodymyr Zelensky joins a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer .

Events

10 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party secures three Scots councillors after defections from Greens

Your Party is running to the Left of Keir Starmer's Labour.

Politics

11 h. ago Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet European leaders in London on Friday

Events

17 h. ago Keir Starmer humiliated as Reform surge hands key seat to Welsh nationalists

Labour come third with just 11% of vote in a seat that has long been one of its strongholds

Politics

21 h. ago Ministry of Defence forecast to exceed budget by £2bn in summer estimate

The department’s financial position has improved since then, it is understood.

Economics