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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Andrea Leadsom resigns as Leader of the House of Commons
Andrea Leadsom resigns as Leader of the House of Commons
Andrea Leadsom has quit her role as Leader of the House of Commons over Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Philip Green's Arcadia Group announces closure of 23 stores
Philip Green's Arcadia Group announces closure of 23 stores
Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group has announced plans to shut 23 stores, putting 520 jobs at risk, as part of a rescue plan.
Comedian Joe Lycett criticises local MP over anti-LGBT voting record
Comedian Joe Lycett criticises local MP over anti-LGBT voting record
Comedian Joe Lycett has written to his local MP to call him out over his voting history on LGBT issues.
'Embarrassed' reader returns library book after 52 years
'Embarrassed' reader returns library book after 52 years
A Suffolk library has received a £100 cheque to cover an overdue fine for a book returned 52 years late.
Women are better with money than men, study finds
Women are better with money than men, study finds
Women are more financially responsible than men, a study has found.
Senior Tory Nigel Evans will 'push very hard' to overthrow May
Senior Tory Nigel Evans will 'push very hard' to overthrow May
The joint executive secretary of the 1922 Committee said he would be calling for a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister.
Alexa devices reinforce gender stereotypes, says UN report
Alexa devices reinforce gender stereotypes, says UN report
Virtual assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant reinforce gender stereotypes, including that women are "subservient", according to a UN report.
British Steel collapse 'bad news for Britain'
British Steel collapse 'bad news for Britain'
The company has been placed into insolvency, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Boris Johnson the 'only person' who can save the Tory Party
Boris Johnson the 'only person' who can save the Tory Party
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries announced she would be backing Boris Johnson in a leadership contest.
Owen Paterson: 'I hope there'll be a coup against the PM'
Owen Paterson: 'I hope there'll be a coup against the PM'
The Tory MP said it was time for a new Prime Minister and cabinet.
Brexit briefing: 'Back my deal' May urges Corbyn
Brexit briefing: 'Back my deal' May urges Corbyn
Theresa May has urged the Labour leader to compromise and back her Brexit deal after the proposals received a hostile response from critics on her own side.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Vandals deface university sign with ‘snowflakes’
Vandals deface university sign with ‘snowflakes’
University officials have condemned vandals after the word “snowflakes” was spray-painted in large letters across the front entrance of the University of Bath.
Protests against primary school’s LGBT lessons to continue
Protests against primary school’s LGBT lessons to continue
Protesters demonstrating against the teaching of LGBT relationships at a primary school have vowed to continue action despite calls from police to stop.
Theresa May's Brexit bill to include vote on second referendum
Theresa May's Brexit bill to include vote on second referendum
The Prime Minister has said that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will include “a requirement to vote on whether to hold a second referendum”.
University's campus cat given high-vis jacket after being hit by van
University's campus cat given high-vis jacket after being hit by van
A cat on Warwick University's campus has been given a high-vis jacket after recovering from being hit by a van in February.
Andrew Bridgen: ‘No one can find the off-button for the Maybot’
Andrew Bridgen: ‘No one can find the off-button for the Maybot’
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has said that “no one can find the off-button for the Maybot” as Theresa May is yet to set a date for her departure.
Stanley Johnson: 'The Chequers proposal united my family'
Stanley Johnson: 'The Chequers proposal united my family'
The father of Tory leadership hopeful Boris Johnson revealed his family was divided on the issue of Brexit.
Niki Lauda: Tributes for ‘irreplaceable’ F1 champion
Niki Lauda: Tributes for ‘irreplaceable’ F1 champion
Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has been hailed as "irreplaceable", following his death aged 70.
Jacob Rees-Mogg backs Boris Johnson for Tory leader
Jacob Rees-Mogg backs Boris Johnson for Tory leader
The chairman of the European Research Group has said that he will back Boris Johnson in any upcoming Conservative leadership bid.
Jamie Oliver 'devastated' as restaurant chains collapse
Jamie Oliver 'devastated' as restaurant chains collapse
The celebrity chef said he is "devastated" that his restaurant group has gone into administration.
Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant charged with terrorism
Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant charged with terrorism
New Zealand police have filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.
Nigel Farage milkshake attack: 'When it's me no-one cares'
Nigel Farage milkshake attack: 'When it's me no-one cares'
The Brexit Party leader responds to having a milkshake thrown over him during a vist to Newcastle.
Priti Patel: 'Not acceptable' for chancellor to rule out no-deal
Priti Patel: 'Not acceptable' for chancellor to rule out no-deal
The Conservative MP slapped down Philip Hammond's claims that a no-deal Brexit would be "damaging".
Brexit briefing: Hammond warns leadership hopefuls against no-deal
Brexit briefing: Hammond warns leadership hopefuls against no-deal
The chancellor is to warn Tory leadership hopefuls against advocating for a "damaging" no-deal Brexit.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Monday, May 20, 2019
London Bridge victim ‘used skateboard to fight terrorist’
London Bridge victim ‘used skateboard to fight terrorist’
A Spanish banker used his skateboard to fight off a London Bridge terrorist who looked “like the devil”, an inquest has heard.
One in four young people feel unsafe where they live, study finds
One in four young people feel unsafe where they live, study finds
Almost one in four (24 per cent) of young people say they feel at risk because of violence in their community, according to the Prince's Trust.
Labour MP Jess Phillips confronts parents protesting LGBT lessons
Labour MP Jess Phillips confronts parents protesting LGBT lessons
Labour MP Jess Phillips has confronted protesters outside a school in Birmingham after they took their children out of school to continue campaigning against the teaching of LGBT lessons.
Half of Britons not aware worldwide web a UK invention, study finds
Half of Britons not aware worldwide web a UK invention, study finds
Half of Britons do not know that the worldwide web was a British invention, a study has found.
Nigel Farage hit by milkshake during EU election campaign
Nigel Farage hit by milkshake during EU election campaign
Nigel Farage has been hit by a milkshake during European election campaigning in Newcastle.
Lancashire County Council bans bunting over safety concerns
Lancashire County Council bans bunting over safety concerns
A festival organiser has shared her frustration after the local council banned bunting because of health and safety concerns.
Master forger claims to be behind car boot 'Picasso' painting
Master forger claims to be behind car boot 'Picasso' painting
A professional forger has claimed he is the artist behind a car boot sale find, which was thought to be a genuine Picasso painting worth £1 million.
Police hunting culprits behind disorder at Tommy Robinson event
Police hunting culprits behind disorder at Tommy Robinson event
Greater Manchester Police say they are determined to find those responsible for disorder at a Tommy Robinson political campaign event in Oldham at the weekend.
Matt Hancock: My 'time hasn't come yet' to run for Tory leader
Matt Hancock: My 'time hasn't come yet' to run for Tory leader
The health secretary refused to rule out running for leadership of the Conservatives in the future.
Lord Heseltine: 'Tories are entitled to eject me from the party'
Lord Heseltine: 'Tories are entitled to eject me from the party'
The Conservative peer said his party would be "entitled" to kick him out after he pledged his support to the Liberal Democrats.
Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement is a 'surrender document'
Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement is a 'surrender document'
Andrew Bridgen has insisted the Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement Bill will fail to win the support of MPs.
Brexit briefing: PM promises 'bold' Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Brexit briefing: PM promises 'bold' Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Theresa May is set to begin discussions with senior ministers on her proposed new "bold offer" to MPs in a final attempt to get her Brexit deal through Parliament.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Friday, May 17, 2019
Andrew Bridgen brands Theresa May ‘isolated beleaguered PM’
Andrew Bridgen brands Theresa May ‘isolated beleaguered PM’
Theresa May has been described as an “isolated beleaguered Prime Minister” by Brexiteer MP Andrew Bridgen.
Rugby player Israel Folau sacked over homophobic social media posts
Rugby player Israel Folau sacked over homophobic social media posts
Israel Folau has had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts.
Acne ‘causing a great deal of disability’
Acne ‘causing a great deal of disability’
Acne is “causing a great deal of disability” for many people who have it, Dr Clare Gerada MBE has said.
First raven chicks born at Tower of London in 30 years
First raven chicks born at Tower of London in 30 years
Raven chicks have been born at the Tower of London for the first time in 30 years.
Grumpy Cat: Internet’s most famous cat dies aged seven
Grumpy Cat: Internet’s most famous cat dies aged seven
Grumpy Cat, the feline that was famous for permanently frowning, has died aged seven, her owners have said.
Neo-Nazi Jack Renshaw jailed for life over MP murder plot
Neo-Nazi Jack Renshaw jailed for life over MP murder plot
A neo-Nazi who plotted to kill Labour MP Rosie Cooper has been jailed for at least 20 years.
‘Condemnation’ of Khashoggi murder not enough to stop arms trade
‘Condemnation’ of Khashoggi murder not enough to stop arms trade
The British government has prioritised arms deals with Saudi Arabia over human rights, according to a spokesman for the Campaign Against Arms Trade.
Louvre architect dies aged 102
Louvre architect dies aged 102
The architect behind the Louvre’s iconic glass triangle has died.
Anna Soubry: Brexit Party is 'Mr Farage's ego trip'
Anna Soubry: Brexit Party is 'Mr Farage's ego trip'
The Change UK member said she didn't think the politician represented the UK "at all".
Memorial to Victoria Wood to be unveiled in Bury
Memorial to Victoria Wood to be unveiled in Bury
A statue of Victoria Wood will be unveiled in her home town of Bury today.
Mark Francois 'certain that a Brexiteer' will become Tory leader
Mark Francois 'certain that a Brexiteer' will become Tory leader
The Conservative MP said he would be voting "for a Brexiteer" to take over the party.
Dominic Grieve: I will 'stand on my own' if deselected
Dominic Grieve: I will 'stand on my own' if deselected
The Conservative MP revealed he would be willing to stand as an independent MP in the next general election.
Brexit briefing: Cross-party Brexit talks to close with no deal
Brexit briefing: Cross-party Brexit talks to close with no deal
Cross-party Brexit talks are set to close with no agreement reached, it has been reported.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Thursday, May 16, 2019
The Vamps’ James McVey shares his struggles with body image
The Vamps’ James McVey shares his struggles with body image
James McVey from The Vamps has described how he struggled with his body image after coming out the I’m A Celebrity jungle.
Theresa May agrees to set departure date after Brexit vote
Theresa May agrees to set departure date after Brexit vote
Theresa May has agreed to set a timetable for the election of her successor as Tory leader, the chairman of the 1922 Committee has said.
Alabama’s abortion ban ‘cruel’ not to include rape clause
Alabama’s abortion ban ‘cruel’ not to include rape clause
Alabama's near-total ban on abortion has been described as “cruel” by the owner of a women’s centre for not including a clause to exclude women who have been raped.
‘Failing’ system leaves millions of drivers with parking fines
‘Failing’ system leaves millions of drivers with parking fines
The number of parking tickets handed to British drivers soared by more than one million in just 12 months, new figures show.
Britons worst in world for binge-drinking, study finds
Britons worst in world for binge-drinking, study finds
Drinkers in the UK get drunk more often than anywhere else in the world, findings from a global survey suggests.
Strangers' compliments big confidence boost for women, study finds
Strangers' compliments big confidence boost for women, study finds
Getting a compliment from a stranger has been named among the biggest confidence boosters for women, a study has found.
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