13 h. ago Repeat of Grenfell Tower fire warning issued as ministers 'left marking own homework'

MPs said it is 'completely unacceptable' that survivors and bereaved families of the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster 'are still awaiting justice for that terrible day'

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23 h. ago Starmer doubles down on ‘island of strangers’ immigration row amid growing Labour revolt

Downing Street has rejected comparisons to former rightwing Tory MP Enoch Powell and insisted the prime minister will ‘not shy away’ from the issue of immigration

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29 h. ago Beyond the runs: Virat Kohli’s obsessive intensity left indelible mark on Test cricket | Jonathan Liew

The retiree’s final innings may have been unremarkable but his entire career was a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence which helped redefine Indian cricketAt dawn on a pale pastel morning in late January, thousands of fans started queueing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Before long the queues turned chaotic. Scuffles broke out. Three people were injured and a police motorcycle was damaged. Armed security personnel were deployed inside and outside the venue, occasionally stepping in front of the sightscreen and causing play to be stopped.But the consequences of Virat Kohli playing his first domestic red-ball game for Delhi in 12 years are less interesting than why he was there in the first place. Kohli rolled up in his Porsche two days before the game, arriving early to beat the crowds and so he could fit in a full gym session before team fitness drills and net practice. Desperately short of form, and yet a desperate romantic, Kohli had come to wor...

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6 d. ago Controversial snooker ace removed from role immediately as Mark Allen left unhappy

Matthew Selt has been removed from his position as vice-chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association with immediate effect - and Mark Allen isn't happy

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer told Labour faces 'existential threat' as top minister issues Reform warning

Anger at last year's decision to axe the winter fuel payment for around 10 million pensioners has spooked MPs, who have been urging Keir Starmer to change course

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7 d. ago Downing Street says grooming gangs scandal is being 'weaponised' as Labour minister faces calls to resign after branding it a 'dog whistle' issue

One of the victims of the Rotherham grooming gangs abuse today told MailOnline of her dismay at the remarks by Commons Leader Lucy Powell.

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7 d. ago Swinney seeks to ‘bring people together’ following debate over gender rights

The Scottish First Minister said the issue had caused a ‘tremendous amount of difficulty and hurt’.

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7 d. ago Iranian minister issues statement following Greater Manchester terror raids

Three Iranian nationals have been arrested in the region, with five others arrested in England over recent days

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9 d. ago Rape victims says Labour minister should resign after calling grooming gangs 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell under mounting pressure over comments on the grooming gangs scandal made on national radio

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9 d. ago Rape survivors call for Labour minister to resign after she branded grooming gangs a 'dog whistle' issue

Commons Leader Lucy Powell is under pressure to resign amid criticism that she 'belittled' victims.

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1 week ago Labour's Wes Streeting dismisses calls for fellow Cabinet minister Lucy Powell to resign after she claimed grooming gangs is a 'dog whistle' issue

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Lucy Powell, the Leader of the House of Commons, was 'mortified' about her comments and was 'right' to apologise for them.

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1 week ago 'We have no words' Family of alleged murder victim give emotional interview

'Every person who had the pleasure of meeting her were impacted by her in some way, shape or form. She left her mark'

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1 week ago Labour minister faces backlash after dismissing grooming gangs as 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell’s remarks have been condemned as a ‘disgusting betrayal of the victims’

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1 week ago Olivia Attwood's husband posts gushing tribute on her birthday

Olivia Attwood was praised by her husband, Bradley Dack, as "my beautiful wife" as he marked her latest birthday - but he also shared a warning that left her concerned

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1 week ago Planned City skyscraper is threat to ancient burial ground and Tower of London, warn heritage groups

Historic England has objected to the proposed redevelopment at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London

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1 week ago Starmer plans to finally get tough on Channel crisis in bid to neuter Reform's appeal

Labour sources said the Prime Minister plans a series of interventions on the issue in the coming weeks.

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1 week ago Federal election 2025 live: Australia polls open, voting begins; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on election day campaign for Labor and Coalition – latest news

Labor and Coalition make last pitches as final polls suggest Albanese set to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked how much Donald Trump and international politics has influenced the Australian election, Albanese said: “this has overwhelmingly been about Australian issues”.The prime minister said the opposition has made an attempt at running “American style politics here of division”:Meanwhile, the opposition thought that they could just run on grievance and try to divide Australians. We’ve seen them try to start culture wars, including against Indigenous people, targeting them. Australians aren’t obsessed by those issues. We’ve seen an attempt to run American style politics here of division and pitting ...

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1 week ago Stephen Hendry thinks Mark Williams' claim about Ronnie O'Sullivan is 'nonsense'

Former snooker star Stephen Hendry will once again be left feeling Mark Williams is talking "nonsense" after the Welshman claimed he wasn't as talented as Ronnie O'Sullivan or John Higgins

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1 week ago People baffled over teacher's response to simple maths question for 10

A student was left confused when her teacher marked her correct answers on her maths worksheet wrong - and then gave a bizarre explanation.

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1 week ago Fans distraught over 'shortage' of one of UK's most beloved sweets after Marks & Spencer cyber attack

The cyber attacks, which have been linked to notorious teenage hacking gang Scattered Spider, has left Marks & Spencer reeling.

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