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UK sees longest period without migrants arriving on small boats since 2018
Migrant arrivals in small boats have resumed after 28 days without crossings.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000
Migrant arrivals in small boats have resumed after 28 days without crossings.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000

King 'deeply touched' by reaction to cancer update - as screening sites see traffic surge
The King will be "deeply touched" by the public’s reaction to the update on his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said – as screening websites saw a surge in traffic.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:03:00 +0000
The King will be "deeply touched" by the public’s reaction to the update on his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said – as screening websites saw a surge in traffic.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:03:00 +0000

Andrew accuser's family 'deeply disappointed' as Met Police shelve Andrew investigation
Virginia Giuffre's family have said they are "deeply disappointed" by the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on her.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:53:00 +0000
Virginia Giuffre's family have said they are "deeply disappointed" by the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on her.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:53:00 +0000

Two men arrested after Christmas tree cut down hours after lights switch-on
Two men have been arrested after a beloved village Christmas tree was cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Two men have been arrested after a beloved village Christmas tree was cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

King reveals cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000

End of small boats crossings pause exposes fragility of migration debate
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000

Two dead after reports of explosion in garden
Two people have died after reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000
Two people have died after reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000

'Danger to life' warning as heavy rain and floods set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000

Open border immigration 'not pragmatic right now', says Green Party leader
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Next plots swoop on family-owned shoe chain Russell & Bromley
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000