John Besley
Celebrity News
Sir David Beckham to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The recognition comes ahead of the 2026 Fifa Men’s World Cup, which gets underway this month in the US, Mexico and Canada.
By John Besley
4 Jun 2026
UK
Murder investigation launched after man fatally shot in Merseyside
Police said his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist family liaison officers.
By John Besley
18 Jul 2024
Business News
HSBC appoints chief financial officer Georges Elhedery as new chief executive
Mr Elhedery will continue in his current role until he officially takes over as chief executive from September 2, the bank said.
By John Besley
17 Jul 2024
UK
Royal Mail bidder vows to maintain six-day service
Royal Mail is obligated to deliver first-class post six days a week, to all UK addresses under a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’ basis.
By John Besley
16 Jul 2024
UK
Man charged with murder over bodies found in suitcases in Bristol
Police have charged Yostin Andres Mosquera and named the two victims as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso and 71-year-old Paul Longworth.
By John Besley
15 Jul 2024
UK
More remains found as police name suspect over bodies in suitcases
The human remains were discovered at an address in Shepherd’s Bush on Friday.
By John Besley
13 Jul 2024
Politics
Wes Streeting announces independent probe into performance of NHS
The Health Secretary said the investigation will be led by former health minister Lord Ara Darzi
By John Besley
11 Jul 2024
Politics
Dowden: Claims of Russia interference in election ‘gravely concerning’
The deputy prime minister was responding to claims by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that it had uncovered a suspected Russian influence operation, encouraging support of Nigel Farage’s Reform party
By John Besley
30 Jun 2024
Crime
Julian Assange ‘to plead guilty in deal with US and return to Australia’
Assange has been in custody at HMP Belmarsh for more than five years as he fought a lengthy legal battle against his extradition to the United States.
By John Besley
25 Jun 2024
UK
Residents near site of industrial fire in Paisley urged to remain indoors
There are no reports of casualties.
By John Besley
24 Jun 2024
UK
Manchester Airport flights expected to ‘run as usual’ after power cut
The airport said it is not anticipating any ‘further disruption’ after a major power outage hit systems in the early hours of Sunday
By John Besley
24 Jun 2024
UK
Crews fight large fire at commercial building in Paisley
No casualties have been reported.
By John Besley
24 Jun 2024
Politics
Reform UK candidate quits over comments urging people to 'vote BNP'
Grant StClair-Armstrong says he did not ‘really see any alternative’ than handing in his resignation
By John Besley
17 Jun 2024
UK
Charles to attend inaugural The King’s Foundation awards ceremony
The ceremony will feature live demonstrations of The King’s Foundation’s education programmes.
By John Besley
11 Jun 2024
Politics
Nigel Farage ‘should be welcomed’ by Tories, Suella Braverman says
Ms Braverman told The Times: ‘We need to, in the future, to find some way to work together because there shouldn’t be big differences between us.’
By John Besley
10 Jun 2024
UK
Police arrest two men after man stabbed to death in south east London
Police said the victim is believed to be in his 20s.
By John Besley
7 Jun 2024
Politics
Jeremy Hunt challenges Sir Keir Starmer to pledge not to raise property tax
Mr Hunt said: ‘I actually want to see the Labour Party say they will put families first and higher taxes second.’
By John Besley
6 Jun 2024
Politics
Johnson: Trump presidential win ‘more likely’ following conviction
The former president is the first to be convicted of felony crimes.
By John Besley
1 Jun 2024
Politics
UK’s ambassador to Mexico ‘sacked after pointing gun at staff’
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not officially announced Jon Benjamin’s position.
By John Besley
1 Jun 2024
Politics
UK ‘must be prepared for possibility of foreign interference’ during election
Rishi Sunak announced Britons will head to the polls on July 4.
By John Besley
24 May 2024