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Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates

Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates

Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates

20 May 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid.


Rayner ‘sent suggestions to Reeves on raising taxes ahead of spring statement’

Rayner ‘sent suggestions to Reeves on raising taxes ahead of spring statement’

Rayner ‘sent suggestions to Reeves on raising taxes ahead of spring statement’

20 May 2025

The Chancellor has been adamant she will not turn to tax rises as part of the Government’s efforts to fund its policies.


Google in ‘tough position’ as it balances AI advances and advertising revenue

Google in ‘tough position’ as it balances AI advances and advertising revenue

Google in ‘tough position’ as it balances AI advances and advertising revenue

20 May 2025

The tech giant used its annual developer conference to announce new AI tools, but one expert said this could affect traditional revenue streams.


The key announcements from Google I/O

The key announcements from Google I/O

The key announcements from Google I/O

20 May 2025

The tech giant’s annual developer conference saw a wide range of new products and services unveiled.


Police assessing whether investigation needed into Lineker social media post

Police assessing whether investigation needed into Lineker social media post

Police assessing whether investigation needed into Lineker social media post

20 May 2025

The presenter had shared, then deleted, a post on his Instagram account about Zionism that featured a picture of a rat.


Father of girl drowned in waterpark calls on PM to ‘overhaul safety regulations’

Father of girl drowned in waterpark calls on PM to ‘overhaul safety regulations’

Father of girl drowned in waterpark calls on PM to ‘overhaul safety regulations’

20 May 2025

Senior coroner Heidi Connor concluded Kyra Hill had been unlawfully killed following gross health and safety breaches at Liquid Leisure near Windsor.


Labour postpones women’s conference over Supreme Court transgender ruling

Labour postpones women’s conference over Supreme Court transgender ruling

Labour postpones women’s conference over Supreme Court transgender ruling

20 May 2025

A Labour Party spokesperson said the party must make sure all its procedures ‘comply with the Supreme Court’s clear ruling’.


Charles and Camilla hope Canadian trip will be ‘impactful’

Charles and Camilla hope Canadian trip will be ‘impactful’

Charles and Camilla hope Canadian trip will be ‘impactful’

20 May 2025

The King and Queen are travelling to the country for a two-day visit from Monday.


Google launches fully AI-powered search engine in ‘reimagining’ of web tool

Google launches fully AI-powered search engine in ‘reimagining’ of web tool

Google launches fully AI-powered search engine in ‘reimagining’ of web tool

20 May 2025

The tech giant made the announcement amid a flurry of new AI-powered product updates.


Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured’ to win garden of the year award

Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured’ to win garden of the year award

Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured’ to win garden of the year award

20 May 2025

Kazuyuki Ishihara appeared jubilant at winning the gong.


Words of heartbroken mother read out in Parliament in emotional speech by MP

Words of heartbroken mother read out in Parliament in emotional speech by MP

Words of heartbroken mother read out in Parliament in emotional speech by MP

20 May 2025

As Cheryl Korbel watched tearfully from the public gallery, the Labour MP for Knowsley praised her for her campaigning on Olivia’s law.


New laws should improve ‘everyday experience’ for those in need of legal help

New laws should improve ‘everyday experience’ for those in need of legal help

New laws should improve ‘everyday experience’ for those in need of legal help

20 May 2025

Holyrood announced it had passed the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday.


Government urged to empower police with more force to bring offenders to court

Government urged to empower police with more force to bring offenders to court

Government urged to empower police with more force to bring offenders to court

20 May 2025

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said guilty defendants avoiding court was a ‘final insult to victims and their families’.


Kate says Jellycat toys remind her of teenage photographer who died of cancer

Kate says Jellycat toys remind her of teenage photographer who died of cancer

Kate says Jellycat toys remind her of teenage photographer who died of cancer

20 May 2025

Tuesday was the first time Kate has attended a royal garden party in two years.


Thames Water drops bonuses due for bosses after Government criticism

Thames Water drops bonuses due for bosses after Government criticism

Thames Water drops bonuses due for bosses after Government criticism

20 May 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the proposals had been dropped during an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session with MPs.


Ryanair demands cabin crew staff return pay rises amid Spanish union dispute

Ryanair demands cabin crew staff return pay rises amid Spanish union dispute

Ryanair demands cabin crew staff return pay rises amid Spanish union dispute

20 May 2025

Flight attendants in Spain have been told to hand back five months’ worth of salary increases after a row between the airline and a union.


William and Kate named among Time’s 100 most influential philanthropists

William and Kate named among Time’s 100 most influential philanthropists

William and Kate named among Time’s 100 most influential philanthropists

20 May 2025

William and Kate were praised for modernising royal philanthropy and being attuned to social issues.


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