27 m. ago Labour unveils plans to build three new prisons and make criminals who reoffend serve just a month behind bars in latest soft justice reform to tackle overcrowding crisis

The Justice Secretary said prisons are currently 99 per cent full and Britain risks a 'total breakdown of the justice system' if the issue is not addressed.

Events

28 m. ago US and Qatar sign defense and aviation deal as Trump says of emir: ‘we just like each other’ – live

US president says $200bn Boeing order is ‘largest order of jets’ in its history and is full of praise for Qatar’s leader and country’s marble palacesThe meeting between Donald Trump and Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia was the culmination of months of diplomacy by the Syrians, as well as their Turkish and Saudi allies, who believed face time with Trump would help end Syria’s international isolation, writes William Christou.Damascus had prepared a pitch to Trump that included access to Syrian oil, reassurances of Israel’s security and a proposal to build a Trump tower in Damascus. Continue reading...

Politics

32 m. ago Former Royal Marine and wife found dead in suspected 'murder

An inquest was opened today into the deaths of retired commando John Perkins, 66, and his 67-year-old wife Kathryn, from Exmouth, Devon.

Events

53 m. ago Trump’s Qatar visit off to flying start with military jet escort

President Donald Trump's trip to Qatar got off to a flying start when eight fighter jets turned up to escort Air Force One into Doha on Wednesday, May 14.

Events

57 m. ago A husband and wife kiss in a doorway: Baldwin Lee’s best photograph

‘I wanted to create a dialogue between the couple kissing and the plaque showing two people in a similar pose. I didn’t ask about the hats. That wasn’t the kind of questioning I engaged in’When I began my project photographing in the southern states of the US, I’d only recently developed the confidence needed to take effective portraits. Speaking publicly or talking with people used to make me very nervous. But I was mainly photographing architecture – I knew I wanted to change and make people my subject. So I simply forced myself to endure the anxiety. I picked locations where people gathered in public, such as beaches or parks, and would make myself walk up to them and ask for permission to photograph them.If you do anything long enough, you start to get good at it, and eventually I turned myself into a very assertive photographer. I’m not an intimidating person – I’m small in stature – and generally speaking people like me. On any given day, if I were to ask 20 people to pose for...

Culture

63 m. ago Joey Essex teams up with Amazon to unveil exclusive house tour, showing that anyone can 'smartify' their home

In a bid to help Brits master their Alexa-enabled and Blink devices, Amazon has joined forces with British TV icon Joey Essex to prove you don’t need to be ‘well smart’ to reap the benefits of smart home technology. Through a ‘reem’ new short film, Joey showcases just how simple it is for anyone to ‘smartify’ their own home.

Society

66 m. ago Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

Economics

66 m. ago Foreign Office denies David Lammy refused to pay £600 fare to French taxi driver

The Foreign Office says the fare was paid in full and that Mr Lammy and his wife are named as victims in this matter.

Economics

92 m. ago US and Qatar sign defense and aviation deal as Trump say of emir: ‘we just like each other’ – live

US president says $200bn Boeing order is ‘largest order of jets’ in its history and is full of praise for Qatar’s leader and country’s marble palacesThe meeting between Donald Trump and Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia was the culmination of months of diplomacy by the Syrians, as well as their Turkish and Saudi allies, who believed face time with Trump would help end Syria’s international isolation, writes William Christou.Damascus had prepared a pitch to Trump that included access to Syrian oil, reassurances of Israel’s security and a proposal to build a Trump tower in Damascus. Continue reading...

Politics

97 m. ago Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan surprises DDLJ musical cast in London

Visit comes days after unveiling of statue of actor in Leicster Suqare postponed over the India-Pakistan conflict

Politics

98 m. ago BBC boss says disinformation ‘trust crisis’ putting social fabric of UK at risk

Tim Davie pitches BBC as unifying force as he announces plans to make more news content for YouTube and TikTokBritain’s status as a cohesive, democratic society is at risk for the first time in a generation as the rise of social media platforms and disinformation fuel a “trust crisis”, the BBC’s director general has said.In a wide-ranging address about the future of the corporation, Tim Davie said BBC News would start to make special content for platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, where disinformation can go unchecked, as he couched the broadcaster as a “precious national asset” preventing the UK from becoming a society in which there were no shared facts. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Andy Cohen hits back at Real Housewives cancellation rumors on his show

The cancellation rumors surfaced after Bravo unveiled its latest slate of programming and one ‘Real Housewives’ franchise was noticeably absent

Events

2 h. ago Google unveils huge Android 16 update with biggest redesign in years leaving tech users divided

Check out everything that has been announced for Android 16, the latest version due to be released to phones soon

Technology

2 h. ago William's cameo on Clarkson's Farm won't go down well with Harry and Meghan

Prince William is set to appear in an episode of Clarkson's Farm in a controversial move that is expected to upset his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle

Politics

2 h. ago East London 'canal push' incidents: Man charged after four alleged assaults in one day

A man has been charged with four counts of common assault after four people were allegedly 'slammed' on an East London canal path - Samuel Flowers, 38, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Events

2 h. ago Legendary tattooist’s fortune sparks inheritance fight between ‘secret’ daughter and widow

Dennis Cockel retired from tattooing in 2007 after taking on a second career as the Queen’s handyman

Politics

2 h. ago Youth bands battle it out for prestigious prizes at fun, family day in Haddington

East Lothian’s Battle of The Bands competition takes place at The Bridge Centre in Haddington on Sunday, May 25. This all-day event, 10am to 5pm, includes free dance, drama and vocals taster workshops for young people, delivered by Brunton Performing Arts Network tutors, as well as free performances for all ages to enjoy.

Events

2 h. ago Murder accused cut dressing gown belt so he could hold dead wife, court hears

Richard Satchwell told detectives investigating the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, that he wanted her arms around him after she died.

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump praises Syrian leader as ‘attractive guy, tough guy’ as trip continues in Qatar – US politics live

US president met Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia before heading to Doha amid growing controversy over Qatar luxury plane gift The meeting between Donald Trump and Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia was the culmination of months of diplomacy by the Syrians, as well as their Turkish and Saudi allies, who believed face time with Trump would help end Syria’s international isolation, writes William Christou.Damascus had prepared a pitch to Trump that included access to Syrian oil, reassurances of Israel’s security and a proposal to build a Trump tower in Damascus. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen faces critical restoration delay 'we have a problem'

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen was dealt a major setback on Tuesday night

Politics