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Prince William recently made his TikTok debut during a visit to Belfast City Campus Centre, where he engaged with students pursuing careers in the arts. The visit was aimed at connecting with young creatives...

Daily Telegraph readers were shocked this week by headlines detailing an incident involving columnist Allison Pearson and Essex police, sparking a debate over free speech. Pearson was visited by two officers on Remembrance Sunday...

A roadshow is currently touring the UK to support small businesses and showcase independent businesses in preparation for Small Business Saturday. The tour began in the Scottish Highlands and has since travelled to Northern...

The purchase of an asbestos-ridden site for asylum accommodation in East Sussex has come under scrutiny by the National Audit Office (NAO). The report revealed that leading Tory politicians, including Robert Jenrick and Oliver...

Wilko will be reopening its store in Uxbridge at The Pavilions shopping centre on November 22nd at 9am. This marks the seventh opening for the chain since it was acquired by CDS Superstores. Excitement...

The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, emphasized the need for the UK to rebuild its relations following Brexit during a speech at the annual Mansion House dinner in the City of...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, will address the City tonight with a promise to relax banking regulations that were put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. She aims to rebuild trust with the financial...

King Charles, the monarch of the UK, recently celebrated his 76th birthday by visiting a food charity project aimed at ending food poverty. The King visited the first Coronation Food Hub at Deptford Trading...

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, recently announced her support for the assisted dying bill, becoming the first cabinet minister to do so since its publication. The bill, led by Labour's Kim Leadbeater,...

More than 250 unpaid carers in the UK are facing the threat of criminal prosecution due to overpayments in benefits over the past six months, according to official figures. Since April, when the carer's...

Hillingdon Council has initiated a Blue Badge amnesty to address the issue of disabled parking permit fraud. The amnesty, running from November 18 to December 2, allows residents to surrender any Blue Badges they...

Council tax bills could potentially increase by more than £100 on average next year as Labour has decided to maintain the cap, allowing for a maximum rise of 4.99 percent. This news comes as...

Britain experienced a significant increase in net migration last year, surpassing many other developed economies, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This news comes as a surprise to those who...

A significant number of NHS medical staff in England and Wales may choose to invoke a "conscience clause" if assisted dying is legalized by parliament. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's private member's bill states that...

Celebrity photographer Rankin has recently captured a special gathering to celebrate The National Lottery's 30th birthday. In this unique photoshoot, 30 millionaires from the past three decades came together to mark this milestone and...

Sir Keir Starmer has made a significant announcement regarding the UK's commitment to reducing emissions by 81% by 2035 during a speech at Cop29. Despite the ambitious target, he emphasized that he would not...

Gary Lineker, the well-known presenter of Match of the Day, will be stepping down from his role at the end of the season as confirmed by the BBC. Although he will continue to cover...

Kim Leadbeater, a prominent campaigner for assisted dying in the UK, recently shared her expectations regarding the usage of this law once it is implemented. She mentioned that based on evidence from other countries,...

Uninsured driving poses a significant risk to public safety, and recent data has identified the cities with the highest rates of uninsured drivers. The Midlands, particularly Birmingham, has emerged as a hotspot for uninsured...

Improving Passenger Experience Through Transparent Train Company RatingsFrustrated rail passengers in England will soon have access to performance data for their local train companies at every station, thanks to a new initiative announced by...

Legalizing Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill: A Controversial DebateA bill proposing the legalization of assisted dying for mentally competent adults with a life expectancy of six months or less has sparked a heated...

Gary Lineker, the iconic presenter of Match of the Day, has announced his departure from the show at the end of the season. This news comes after an illustrious 25-year career as the face...

Gas boilers will be banned in most new homes by 2027 as part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions. The UK government is introducing the Future Homes Standard, which will require developers to...

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has made an announcement regarding changes to pay arrangements for NHS trust chief executives. Streeting emphasized that pay will now be linked to performance, with no more rewards for...

Sir Keir Starmer has joined Emmanuel Macron for Armistice Day discussions in Paris, in a move seen as a significant step in building relationships with EU leaders post-Brexit. The two leaders are expected to...

Throughout the month of November, bright red poppies have been seen everywhere in the UK, from people's clothing to shops, train stations, cars, and more. This is all part of the country's observance of...

The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing increasing pressure to step down due to his failure to address allegations of child abuse by John Smyth, a prominent barrister who passed away in 2018....

The NSPCC and Newsquest have joined forces this Christmas to raise funds for children in need. As the festive season approaches, children are filled with excitement and wonder about Santa and presents. However, for...

Recently, Israel issued a warning about potential terror attacks targeting Israelis at large events in the UK and other European countries. The National Security Council of Israel advised its citizens to avoid events involving...

The Liberal Democrats are making a bold move to reshape the House of Lords by pushing for a completely elected upper chamber. They plan to amend the government's bill, which aims to ban hereditary...

Lidl has announced its own Christmas truck tour that will travel throughout the UK this winter. The supermarket chain is getting into the holiday spirit by sending out a 20-metre, 15-tonne red truck wrapped...

The UK is being encouraged to strengthen its ties with the European Union following the re-election of Donald Trump as the US president. Sandro Gozi, the new chair of the European delegation to the...

The government is considering providing financial assistance to hospices in the UK to help them stay open. The increase in national insurance payments by employers, along with higher wages, has put hospices at risk...

A man has died after three people were stabbed at a busy London market. The Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in his 60s following the knife attack at East Street Market, off Walworth...

Labour's ambitious plan to tackle homelessness is now facing a significant setback due to a tax increase outlined in the recent Budget. The new tax hike, amounting to a £25bn rise in employers' national...

Crowds across the country gathered at war memorials on Remembrance Sunday to honor lives lost in conflicts. King Charles and the Princess of Wales participated in the ceremony in Whitehall, where the King led...

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the global summit on climate change and the re-election of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, the UK is urged to intensify its efforts in renewable energy...

Kate Middleton joined Prince William on a rare second appearance at the Remembrance weekend ceremony. Prince William provided an update on Kate's health, stating that she has taken a significant step in her return...

The Princess of Wales, along with the Prince of Wales and King Charles, attended the Festival of Remembrance event organized by the Royal British Legion. This marks a significant step in her return to...

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A former Conservative cabinet minister has come under scrutiny for allegedly accepting donations from the owner of JCB, a digger company, and subsequently making decisions that benefited the billionaire's family business. Claire Coutinho, who...

The government has dropped its official opposition to a local council's proposal for a four-day work week, which could potentially set a precedent for other councils to follow suit. This move comes after the...

The NHS is facing a crisis, according to former Health Secretary Alan Milburn. He believes that the service needs more than just additional funding - it requires radical reform. Milburn criticizes the current culture...

Thousands of farmers are gearing up to gather in London to demonstrate against the government's decision to expand inheritance tax, a move that has sparked outrage within the farming community. The National Farmers' Union...

The Queen will not be attending the Remembrance events this weekend due to a chest infection, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. This decision was made to ensure a full recovery and to minimize the...

Keir Starmer is being urged to consider increasing funding for defense and speeding up the UK's military capability review before Donald Trump returns to the White House. The Strategic Defense Review (SDR) currently underway...

Undercover police officers in London recently made a swift move to capture a phone thief in action near Oxford Circus. The incident, which was caught on camera, showed Sofian Hadar, 23, attempting to steal...

The firearms officer responsible for shooting Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent Brazilian electrician, in a mistaken police operation after the London 7/7 bombings, has finally broken his silence. In a new documentary, the...

Jean Charles de Menezes was a 27-year-old Brazilian man who tragically lost his life in a case of mistaken identity and police shooting in London on July 22, 2005. Despite reassuring his mother that...

Members of Parliament in the UK are calling for the government to take action and introduce statutory regulation for all psychotherapists and counsellors. They argue that the current lack of regulation is putting vulnerable...