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Keir Starmer to step down as MP sparking London by-election battle

Politics Keir Starmer to step down as MP sparking London by-election battle

Andy Burnham sets out plans for Government in first Commons outing as PM

Andy Burnham sets out plans for Government in first Commons outing as PM

£2 bus fare cap to be extended to Glasgow and west of Scotland, Swinney confirms

£2 bus fare cap to be extended to Glasgow and west of Scotland, Swinney confirms

NI Secretary orders judge-led review of Parades Commission decision making

NI Secretary orders judge-led review of Parades Commission decision making

Met PC sacked for gross misconduct after restraining order imposed

Met PC sacked for gross misconduct after restraining order imposed

What Harry and Meghan’s family and friends think about their UK return

What Harry and Meghan’s family and friends think about their UK return

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Matt Lucas on why he turns down TV gigs – and changed his mind

Matt Lucas on why he turns down TV gigs – and changed his mind

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham ‘so proud’ of son Romeo as he turns 24

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham ‘so proud’ of son Romeo as he turns 24

Richard Hammond shares fears for driver daughter following car crash

Richard Hammond shares fears for driver daughter following car crash

Brooke Vincent splits from fiancé Kean Bryan after a decade together

Brooke Vincent splits from fiancé Kean Bryan after a decade together

Uber driver takes TfL to court over licence renewal delay

Uber driver takes TfL to court over licence renewal delay

Alex Burghart appointed Tory deputy leader in reshuffle

Alex Burghart appointed Tory deputy leader in reshuffle

Notting Hill Carnival clean-up sees 300 tonnes of rubbish cleared

Notting Hill Carnival clean-up sees 300 tonnes of rubbish cleared

Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full

Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full

Whitby’s whale bone arch removed ahead of bronze replica replacement

Whitby’s whale bone arch removed ahead of bronze replica replacement

Notting Hill Carnival arrests top 630 as man dies in canal tragedy

Notting Hill Carnival arrests top 630 as man dies in canal tragedy

A devil of a job: Inside the wild west of recruitment

London A devil of a job: Inside the wild west of recruitment

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

Wet start to autumn as Met Office expected to confirm hottest summer on record

‘Big boy’ crocodile named Prince William by conservationist Robert Irwin

‘Big boy’ crocodile named Prince William by conservationist Robert Irwin

'Fugitive' accused of shooting girlfriend in face at her London home

'Fugitive' accused of shooting girlfriend in face at her London home

Palestinian lawyer’s diary saved from risk of destruction by Scottish university

Palestinian lawyer’s diary saved from risk of destruction by Scottish university

Assault case against MP Jim Shannon ongoing for three years, court hears

Assault case against MP Jim Shannon ongoing for three years, court hears

Predatory south London teacher who sexually abused girls is banned

Predatory south London teacher who sexually abused girls is banned

Man appears in court charged with house fire murders

Man appears in court charged with house fire murders

‘No doubt’ about Healey’s commitment to defence spending, says Streeting

‘No doubt’ about Healey’s commitment to defence spending, says Streeting

Prisons will still function under plans to turn laundries into cells – minister

Prisons will still function under plans to turn laundries into cells – minister

First baby identified through Scotland’s SMA pilot has started treatment

First baby identified through Scotland’s SMA pilot has started treatment

Young drivers more likely to delay car repairs in cost-of-living crisis – survey

Young drivers more likely to delay car repairs in cost-of-living crisis – survey

How Helch left his mark all over Shoreditch and beyond

How Helch left his mark all over Shoreditch and beyond

Best pictures and video from Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Best pictures and video from Notting Hill Carnival 2026

Gordonstoun pupils discover ‘1,000-year-old Viking church’ on uninhabited island

Gordonstoun pupils discover ‘1,000-year-old Viking church’ on uninhabited island

Vigil held at London temple for victims of ‘traumatic’ Nepal flood

Vigil held at London temple for victims of ‘traumatic’ Nepal flood

Cleverly strong Tory candidate for London Mayor but odds on Khan win

Cleverly strong Tory candidate for London Mayor but odds on Khan win

Shein shares fall after stock market debut in Hong Kong

Shein shares fall after stock market debut in Hong Kong

Man, 23, charged with two counts of murder after fatal house fire

Man, 23, charged with two counts of murder after fatal house fire

After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

Politics After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

Britain's first black police chief launches Tory London mayor bid

Britain's first black police chief launches Tory London mayor bid

UK is in ‘perilous state’ and ‘falling apart’, John Swinney claims

UK is in ‘perilous state’ and ‘falling apart’, John Swinney claims

Appeal to find missing boy, 8, last seen at Notting Hill Carnival

Appeal to find missing boy, 8, last seen at Notting Hill Carnival

Andy Burnham faces first Commons grilling as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham faces first Commons grilling as Prime Minister

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

How will London cope with 40C summers?

How will London cope with 40C summers?

Yung Filly pleads guilty to cannabis possession ahead of rape retrial

Yung Filly pleads guilty to cannabis possession ahead of rape retrial

No place for ‘cheap tat’ on Not On The High Street, says Dragons’ Den investor

No place for ‘cheap tat’ on Not On The High Street, says Dragons’ Den investor

Andy Burnham should be given Guinness World Record for U-turns, SNP says

Andy Burnham should be given Guinness World Record for U-turns, SNP says

UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

Campaign launches calling for 90-minute free parking to help revive high streets

Campaign launches calling for 90-minute free parking to help revive high streets

Tackling cost-of-living pressures a ‘principle issue’ for John Swinney

Tackling cost-of-living pressures a ‘principle issue’ for John Swinney

Man donates part of liver and bowel to son in ‘extremely rare’ transplant

Man donates part of liver and bowel to son in ‘extremely rare’ transplant

This year’s storm list unveiled as public opts for tribute to Shaun the Sheep

This year’s storm list unveiled as public opts for tribute to Shaun the Sheep

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Government to accelerate building of prison places with £110m – minister

Government to accelerate building of prison places with £110m – minister

Thrill-seekers rescued from rollercoaster that stopped 50ft in the air

Thrill-seekers rescued from rollercoaster that stopped 50ft in the air

Notting Hill Carnival parade lights up west London as thousands party

Notting Hill Carnival parade lights up west London as thousands party

London to host two-day 'Dollyfest' in honour of late singer

London to host two-day 'Dollyfest' in honour of late singer

Bexley family seek answers as first-time mum dies during childbirth

Bexley family seek answers as first-time mum dies during childbirth

Kemi Badenoch replaces top Tory economic team in shadow Cabinet reshuffle

Kemi Badenoch replaces top Tory economic team in shadow Cabinet reshuffle

Notting Hill Carnival 'positive and celebratory' despite 243 arrests

Notting Hill Carnival 'positive and celebratory' despite 243 arrests

London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance

London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance

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