1 hour ago Readers letters: Actually, the UK should emulate Canada in its response to Trump

Sir Keir Starmer should take a leaf out of Mark Carney’s book – and maybe Hugh Grant’s too – a reader says

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2 h. ago Fury erupts in Tenerife as major tourist hotspot issues urgent ban on cars

In yet another blow to Brits, Tenerife has introduced a strict ban on cars in a popular area frequently touted as Spain's answer to 'Machu Picchu'

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer 'hopes to win over Donald Trump in tariffs row with trip to Scotland to meet the King

Although the trip is not directly linked to diplomatic efforts to improve tariffs between the UK and the US, some Whitehall officials are hoping that the royal itinerary makes way for constructive talks.

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6 h. ago Wordle today: Answer and hints for popular word game on Saturday April 5, 2025

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to the Wordle edition of Thursday April 3, 2025 - the popular word game was played some 4.8 billion times in 2023 alone

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6 h. ago Channel small boat migrants top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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7 h. ago Sir David Attenborough shares emotional message as he prepares to celebrate huge milestone

A new trailer shows Sir David Attenborough reflecting on the most important place on Earth, as he prepares to turn 99 in a new documentary on the ocean

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7 h. ago Sir Elton John reveals heartbreaking toll 'distressing' sight loss has on family

Sir Elton John has shared an update on his eyesight after announcing last year that he had lost vision in one of his eyes after having an infection months prior

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9 h. ago Rod Stewart's family 'heartbroken' as beloved relative dies aged 38

Sir Rod Stewart's daughter-in-law Nicole has shared the devastating news that her older sister Christina has passed away, leading to an outpouring of support from the family

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9 h. ago Sir Elton John reveals he 'can't read, watch TV or see his boys play sports' as he opens up on 'distressing' battle with blindness

The legendary musician, 78, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.

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9 h. ago Ed Sheeran reveals very 'awkward' run in with Sir Elton John over unexpected reason

Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John have been friends for years - but the Shape Of You singer has admitted that he had to have an "awkward" conversation with the older music icon

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10 h. ago 7 VIP Rangers next manager candidates reveal availability and love for Ibrox as explosive Steven Gerrard answer tells all

There is genuine optimism about the future at Ibrox for the first time in a while

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12 h. ago ‘I can’t see TV, I can’t read’: Elton John shares extent of sight loss after eye infection

Sir Elton contracted an eye infection in the south of France last year, which has led to severe vision issues

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer to mount diplomatic blitz as Donald Trump's tariff war triggers meltdown

The global economy has been rocked by Donald Trump slapping tariffs on countries around the world - with the UK FTSE 100 suffering its worst day of trading since Covid

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer to mount diplomatic blitz as Donald Trump's tariff war triggers mayhem

The global economy has been rocked by Donald Trump slapping tariffs on countries around the world - with the UK FTSE 100 suffering its worst day of trading since Covid

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12 h. ago FTSE latest: UK stock markets plunge in biggest daily fall since Covid after Trump tariffs

The stock markets in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Australia were all falling for a second day

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13 h. ago Hillsborough families told Keir Starmer will miss own deadline to bring in law

Keir Starmer vowed to bring in Hillsborough Law before the next anniversary of the 1989 disaster to ensure justice would never again be blocked by public officials trying to conceal wrongdoing

Society

14 h. ago Lib Dem leader Davey condemns ‘populist playbook’ of Reform and SNP

Sir Ed Davey also welcomed his party’s newest MSP after Jamie Greene joined them the day after quitting the Scottish Tories.

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14 h. ago Sir David Attenborough reflects on almost being 99 in new documentary trailer

The film will be screened in cinemas from May 8 – the day the veteran broadcaster turns 99.

Culture

14 h. ago Westminster council offers staff chance to take ‘privilege’ quiz

Local authority says questionnaire did not form part of training or recruitment process

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14 h. ago Trump administration will head to London energy summit and into a row

Trump administration will head to London energy summit and into a row  politico.eu

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