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Labour's Wes Streeting has vowed to back UNRWA

Labour vows to back UN refugee agency whose staff Israel accused of being involved in October 7 Hamas attack

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David Willetts said the triple-lock had outlived its purpose

Tory peer says pension triple-lock has 'outlived its purpose', as Keir Starmer vows to keep it for at least five years

The performer plunged from the Wheel of Death

Blackpool Tower circus performer plunges from 'Wheel of Death' as shocked crowd ordered to evacuate

The Holocaust memorial had to be covered up

Outrage after Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park covered up during pro-Palestine march through London

Huw Edwards

TV bosses 'warned Huw Edwards about online behaviour' two years before scandal

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David Willetts said the triple-lock had outlived its purpose

Tory peer says pension triple-lock has 'outlived its purpose', as Keir Starmer vows to keep it for at least five years

Warm weather is set to return

Exact date Brits' wind and rain misery to end, as sunshine and warm weather returns after cold snap

The performer plunged from the Wheel of Death

Blackpool Tower circus performer plunges from 'Wheel of Death' as shocked crowd ordered to evacuate

Chris Philp has said the UK is 'overwhelmed' by small boats arrivals

Minister says UK is 'overwhelmed' by small boats and Rwanda deterrent will allow more 'targeted' refugee schemes

Labour's Wes Streeting has vowed to back UNRWA

Labour vows to back UN refugee agency whose staff Israel accused of being involved in October 7 Hamas attack

Huw Edwards

TV bosses 'warned Huw Edwards about online behaviour' two years before scandal

The Holocaust memorial had to be covered up

Outrage after Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park covered up during pro-Palestine march through London

TRIDENT MISSILE First flight test of the D-5 LE subsystem in a Trident launched from the USS Tennessee on 22 February 2012.

UK to deploy high-tech hypersonic missile to catch up with Russia and China by 2030

Keir Starmer has vowed to keep the pensions triple lock if he becomes Prime MInister - in a ploy to secure the 'grey vote'.

Triple-lock stays under Starmer as Labour leader vows to keep pensions guarantee for at least 5 years

Rebel Tories are working on a 100-day masterplan to oust Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister and turn around party polling fortunes under Penny Mordaunt as leader.

Tory rebels planning to oust Sunak and make Mordaunt PM as part of 100-day masterplan to save party

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Rapist movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been taken to hospital in New York - days after his rape conviction in the state was overturned.

Rapist Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital from prison after New York conviction quashed

Prince Harry is being eased out of the Invictus Games fold by its CEO, royal author Angela Levin has suggested.

Prince Harry being 'eased out' by Invictus Games by CEO, royal author suggests

TikTok star Om Fahad has been shot dead outside her home in an apparent assassination.

TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead outside home in apparent assassination

Top Tory MP defects to Labour and blasts NHS 'chaos' - as Sir Kier Starmer welcomes him to 'changed' party

Top Tory MP and former health minister defects to Labour as he blasts NHS 'chaos'

King’s Cross St Pancras closed after ‘flare' sparks mass passenger evacuation

King’s Cross St Pancras closed after ‘flare' sparks mass passenger evacuation

Rishi Sunak has responded to claims the government's Rwanda plan is causing an influx of migrants into Ireland, noting such figures prove the deterrent effect is working.

Rishi Sunak claims migrant influx to Northern Ireland is 'proof' government's Rwanda plan is working

Peter Smith

Pictured: British victim of shark attack who is fighting for his life after being mauled in the Caribbean

Jacob Rees-Mogg was hounded by protesters

Jacob Rees-Mogg hounded from university by far-left protesters as Labour and Conservatives slam 'intimidation'

First Minister Humza Yousaf on Friday

Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as he urges MSPs to reconsider

Dr Tijon Esho

TV doctor struck off after giving free Botox to OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic

Two arrested as thousands of Palestine supporters march on London calling for Gaza ceasefire

Two arrested as thousands of Palestine supporters march on London calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Alexei Navalny died in February

'Putin did not order Alexei Navalny's death,' US intelligence agencies claim after Kremlin critic dies in Russian jail

Kate Forbes has backed Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf's leadership rival Kate Forbes backs beleaguered Scottish First Minister, as no confidence vote looms

Tourists are to be taxed to visit parts of Tenerife

Date revealed when Brits will have to pay tourist tax for popular Spanish holiday destination after locals protest

A march against anti-Semitism scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled

London march against anti-Semitism axed amid safety fears, with 'hundreds of thousands' to join Palestine protest

Britney Spears has been forced to pay for her father's legal fees for managing her own money

Britney Spears and father Jamie 'settle legal dispute', with pop star 'left to foot dad's $2m legal bill'

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Rafah

Israel and Hamas urged to show ‘more commitment’ to ceasefire talks

Pope on boat

Pope urges inmates to seek ‘rebirth’ during prison visit

Damaged building

Energy infrastructure and hotel damaged in Russian drone attacks

Joe Biden

Gaza protesters target White House dinner but Biden focuses on Trump

Tornado damage

Residents sift through rubble after tornadoes demolish homes

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Inflation now stands at its lowest level in two-and-a-half years

Inflation eases to 3.2% putting pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Many people are still struggling with bills

Number of people missing bill payments comes down, although millions still struggling financially

Michael Gove has slammed the water firm as a 'disgrace'.

Thames Water bosses branded a ‘disgrace’ as Michael Gove tells firm ‘not to punish consumers’ for its failings

Jeremy Hunt is "monitoring" the situation

Millions of Brits face 40% increase in bills after Thames Water shareholders refuse to give £500 million cash injection

Fights break out in Preston Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section amid cost of living crisis

Fights break out in Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section as security increased amid cost of living crisis

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Alexander Lukashenko has warned of 'apocalypse'

Belarus is hosting 'several dozen' Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says, as he warns of 'apocalypse'

US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays

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Rishi Sunak is visting Poland

Rishi Sunak defends British RAF planes shooting down drones over Israel but not Ukraine

Britain is to announce a fresh £500million funding package for Ukraine on Tuesday.

Britain gives £500m bumper aid package of drones, ammo and missiles to Ukraine ahead of ‘difficult summer’

Lord Nick Houghton speaks to LBC’s Andrew Marr.

Ukraine 'is fighting proxy war on behalf of Nato', says ex-military chief as he criticises 'incoherent' defence spending

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The Policing Minister left the audience shocked after he asked if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.

Policing minister Chris Philp asks if Rwanda and Congo are different countries leaving audience members in shock

Scottish First Minister faces a vote of no confidence after the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Greens collapsed.

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after power-sharing deal collapses

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf called an emergency meeting of his Cabinet on Thursday morning amid mounting tensions

Power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens in Scotland collapses

Labour will be 'more pro-business than Tony Blair', shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves vowes

Labour will be 'more pro-business than Tony Blair', shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves vows

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says he'd 'happily' offer Rwanda deportation flights

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Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the killing of Jill Dando - her murder has never been solved

Who killed Jill Dando? Hopefully the killer will finally be brought to justice

David Buik asks why the 21st century has been a disappointing period for business.

Why has the 21st century been such a disappointing period for business and UK stock markets?
I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and I vow to continue fight against institutional racism in the Met, writes Sadiq Khan

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and fight against institutional racism, writes Sadiq Khan
I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell

I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell
Why I’m running the London Marathon this weekend, writes Johnny Jenkins

From pandemic pondering to pavement pursuits my journey to the London Marathon finish line and why I'm running again
Iran's direct assault: Escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

Iran's direct assault and escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift
Sadiq Khan’s pay-per-mile would be a disaster for London, and that’s why I am determined to stop it, writes Susan Hall

Sadiq Khan’s ‘pay-per-mile’ is a threat to every family in London, writes Susan Hall

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A cordon has been put up near the Pub

Arrest after man and woman injured in stabbing on busy London street

Two of the Household Cavalry horses are 'in serious condition' and there are concerns they may never fully recover

'Seriously injured' horses undergo emergency operations after London rampage - as one recovers in equine hospital
Runaway Household Cavalry horse ‘Vida’ has ‘history of being spooked and kicked solder in the head during coronation'

Runaway Household Cavalry horse ‘Vida’ has ‘history of being spooked and kicked soldier in head during coronation'
Two Household Cavalry horses 'in serious condition' amid fears animals may not survive after London rampage

Two Household Cavalry horses 'in serious condition' amid fears animals may not survive after London rampage

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New figures from LBC have found five children per day are arrested for carrying a knife.

‘They're agile on issues they care about’: Idris Elba suggests government cares more about XL bullies than knife crime
Rageh Omaar

Rageh Omaar rushed for medical treatment after viewers' alarm as he fell ill on TV and stumbled over words
Inga Rubite died in A&E

Woman who was found collapsed under coat at A&E after seven hours ‘might not have died if someone checked on her’
French officers were pictured trying to prevent migrants attempting the Channel crossing.

French police use knives to puncture migrant boat in Dunkirk to prevent Channel crossing

Emma Stone has said she would like to be called by her real name.

‘It would be so nice’: Emma Stone reveals she wants to be called by her real name

OJ Simpson's cause of death has been revealed.

OJ Simpson's official cause of death revealed

A British man has been attacked by a shark in Tobago.

British man left fighting for life after being attacked by shark just metres from the shore at Tobago beach
What events will the King attend now he's returning to public-facing duties?

What next for Charles: From Trooping the Colour to the Royal Ascot - which events will the King attend?
Kate and Charles

Full timeline of Charles and Kate's diagnoses, battle and treatment with cancer

King Charles III and Queen Camilla pictured together in the gardens of Buckingham Palace

Charles returns: King to resume to royal duties after doctors ‘very encouraged’ by progress made in cancer fight

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

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Prince Harry dons his medals to present a soldier of the year award to US combat medic

Proud Prince Harry dons his medals for video presentation of Soldier of the Year award to combat medic
Paolo Liuzzi has died

Princess Beatrice's ex-boyfriend found dead in hotel of suspected drug overdose after 'amassing big gambling debts'

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Cambodia Explosion

Munitions explosion at Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers

Sexual Misconduct Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital following his return to New York from jail

Yemen Israel Palestinians US

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim downing of US Reaper drone

Russia Shooting

Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144

Netherlands King’s Day

Revellers dress in orange to celebrate Dutch king’s birthday

Israel Palestinians Campus Protests

US student anti-war protesters vow to continue demonstrations

Severe Weather Midwest

Tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska and leave trails of damage in Iowa

Israel Palestinians Hamas Interview

Hamas reviewing Israeli ceasefire proposal as possible Rafah offensive looms

Russia Ukraine War

Russia renews attacks on Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches more drones

APTOPIX US China Blinken

Blinken ends latest trip to China with visit to Beijing record store

Diddy Sexual Misconduct

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in sexual assault lawsuit

Train Derailment New Mexico

Train derailment and fire forces road closure near Arizona-New Mexico state line

Palestinian children who fled with their parents from their houses in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh, gather in the backyard of an UNRWA school in Sidon, Lebanon in September 2023

UN investigators probe 14 UNRWA aid staff Israel accused over Hamas attack

Joe Biden

Joe Biden says he is ‘happy to debate’ Donald Trump

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington

US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of £4.8bn aid package

Former US president Donald Trump appears at Manhattan Criminal Court before his trial in New York

Donald Trump’s lawyers seek to discredit evidence of prosecution’s first witness

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Turtle Beach, Tobago

British tourist in hospital after shark attack as Tobago closes several beaches

Pope Francis

Pope to bring call for ethical AI to G7 summit in June

Tony Estanguet, president of Paris 2024, right, receives the Olympic flame from Spyros Capralos, head of Greece’s Olympic Committee, during the flame handover ceremony at Panathenaic stadium, where th

Paris organisers receive Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games

Sundar Pichai

Tech CEOs Pichai, Altman, Nadella and others join US government AI safety board

Andrew Tate at the Bucharest Tribunal in February

Romanian court orders trial can begin in case of influencer Andrew Tate

Liz Hopkins (L) and Fiona Elias (R).

Two teachers injured in Ammanford school stabbing break their silence as they thank public for kind messages
Parisians walk by the Utopie bakery in Paris

Paris crowns new king of the crusty baguette in annual bread-baking prize

Katie Price is facing arrest if she continues to miss hearings.

Katie Price faces arrest as she dodges another court hearing over bankruptcy

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will stand trial over rape & human trafficking charges in Romania

Romanian court rules trial can start for Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rape
Peter Kay has been forced to cancel a second gig at Manchester's new Co-op Live arena

Peter Kay forced to cancel second show at Manchester's new £350m arena as venue boss quits amid opening delay chaos

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Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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Amy Dowden revealed Princess Kate’s sweet message of support to her after she shared her cancer diagnosis last year.

Amy Dowden reveals Princess Kate’s sweet message of support to her after she shared cancer diagnosis last year
King Charles awarded Kate with a new title.

King Charles honours Princess Kate with new title to thank her for taking on 'more responsibilities'
The Princess of Wales has released a picture of Prince Louis to mark his 6th Birthday

"Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis!" Kate shares her adorable birthday snap of young Prince

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Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle
Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'
'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies
Premier League clubs should stump up money for policing, writes Henry Riley

Met Police chief is right to put the boot into the Premier League, writes Henry Riley

Image taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, seen here firing her Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea

Red Sea clashes with the Houthis must not be just a fight for freedom of navigation - but for freedom from Iran’s hostile actions too