Henry Jones
UK
All the weapons sent to Ukraine as Biden approves long-range strikes
As the US president reverses a long-held policy we look at at the military support the West is giving Kiev
By Henry Jones
18 Nov 2024
UK
Awkward start to Penny Mordaunt’s leadership campaign with hasty video edit
Ms Mordaunt’s campaign video was edited to remove clips including athlete Jonnie Peacock, cricketer Jonny Bairstow and the Welsh football team.
By Henry Jones
10 Jul 2022
UK
RMT boss accuses Transport Secretary of ‘talking nonsense’ in Twitter thread
Grant Shapps’ thread described ‘outdated working practices’ in the railway industry as members of the RMT walked out for the third time this week
By Henry Jones
25 Jun 2022
UK
Ukraine banner attached to chapel at University of Cambridge’s King’s College
A spokesperson for the college said it was ‘fully supportive’ of the sentiment.
By Henry Jones
18 Jun 2022
UK
What is the British military presence in the Falkland Islands?
A number of British forces remain permanently deployed in the Falkland Islands, 40 years since the Argentine surrender in the Falklands War.
By Henry Jones
14 Jun 2022
UK
Ex-protection officer recounts moment Americans didn’t recognise Queen
Richard Griffin also revealed the Queen has a great sense of humour
By Henry Jones
3 Jun 2022
UK
Seamus the Irish wolfhound ‘stealing the show’ at Trooping the Colour
As the regimental mascot of the Irish Guards, Seamus played a prominent role in the parade
By Henry Jones
3 Jun 2022
UK
Most currencies appeared on and oldest monarch – all the records the Queen holds
Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, Guinness World Records has listed all the records the Queen currently holds.
By Henry Jones
2 Jun 2022
UK
Disabled woman says Sunak’s measures won’t make ‘a difference in my purse’
Julie Inglis, 53, was forced to retire after multiple strokes, and now lives with several conditions, including fibromyalgia.
By Henry Jones
27 May 2022
UK
One-off payments are not the right approach, says woman left with just £12
Carole Anne Wilson, from Wrexham in Wales, said people on low incomes needed an increase in Universal Credit, not one-off payments
By Henry Jones
26 May 2022
UK
Falkland Islanders speak of gratitude for ‘freedom’ 40 years on from invasion
To mark the 40th anniversary of British troops landing on the Islands to recapture it from Argentina, the PA news agency spoke to residents.
By Henry Jones
22 May 2022
UK
Concert tour launched at Royal Albert Hall inspired by Major Tim Peake
Space Station Earth features new music composed by Ilan Eshkeri and uses a backdrop of imagery from the International Space Station.
By Henry Jones
15 May 2022
UK
British climber reaches Everest summit for record-breaking 16th time
Kenton Cool has now completed the most number of Everest summits of any non-Sherpa.
By Henry Jones
15 May 2022
UK
Plane draws ‘make beer not war’ with flight path in skies over Poland
The plane spent almost four hours in the air drawing the words.
By Henry Jones
14 May 2022
UK
Plymouth’s first trans councillor hopes to ‘dial down hate and division’
Dylan Tippetts said he hopes to inspire young people struggling to come out, adding: ‘You belong, your voice is your power.’
By Henry Jones
6 May 2022
UK
#DogsatPollingStations: Owners exercise their pets and democratic rights
The hashtag was the top trend on Twitter on Thursday morning.
By Henry Jones
5 May 2022
UK
NHS boss was driven to A&E after suspected stroke amid ambulance delay fears
Deborah Lee, chief executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust, was driven to A&E by her husband after ‘lamenting’ ambulance delays
By Henry Jones
28 Apr 2022
UK
Woman says she will have to give up work if she runs out of HRT amid shortage
Some women have been forced to travel hundreds of miles in search of the medicine.
By Henry Jones
28 Apr 2022
UK
120 firefighters respond to ‘intense’ blaze at block of flats in London
Video from the scene shows smoke billowing from the roof of the block of flats
By Henry Jones
26 Apr 2022
UK
Liverpool Women’s Hospital donates neonatal equipment to Ukraine
The equipment, including feeding syringes, cannulas, and ventilators, arrived in Lviv on April 10
By Henry Jones
25 Apr 2022
UK
World’s oldest Humboldt penguin celebrates 32nd birthday with watermelon cake
Rosie was joined by her children Twinnie, Webster and Flip Flop to mark the occasion
By Henry Jones
20 Apr 2022