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Reform deputy leader under investigation over 'Israel debate'

Politics Reform deputy leader under investigation over 'Israel debate'

Nigel Farage says Reform would use Navy to stop small boats

Nigel Farage says Reform would use Navy to stop small boats

England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather

England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather

Nigel Farage 'open' to election pact with Rupert Lowe's Restore

Nigel Farage 'open' to election pact with Rupert Lowe's Restore

Man arrested over death of nine-year-old in Arbroath known to her – police

Man arrested over death of nine-year-old in Arbroath known to her – police

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

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

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Brooklyn Beckham narrowly avoids family in the south of France

Brooklyn Beckham narrowly avoids family in the south of France

Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuts to £688.5 million at global box office

Alex Jones ‘too scared’ as young girl to admit she wanted to be on TV

Alex Jones ‘too scared’ as young girl to admit she wanted to be on TV

Prince Harry 'hopeful' King Charles will join him at Invictus Games

Prince Harry 'hopeful' King Charles will join him at Invictus Games

Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits

Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits

Written constitution must include method to leave union, says SNP

Written constitution must include method to leave union, says SNP

Channel crossings by migrants in 2026: What we know so far

Channel crossings by migrants in 2026: What we know so far

Swathes of England under heat health alerts as temperatures to rise to 30s again

Swathes of England under heat health alerts as temperatures to rise to 30s again

DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner

DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner

London's Royal Observatory staff to strike over pay on day of eclipse

London's Royal Observatory staff to strike over pay on day of eclipse

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

Farage discussed ‘liabilities’ of returning to politics in spring 2024

Farage discussed ‘liabilities’ of returning to politics in spring 2024

France will have to take migrants if they are picked up by Navy, says Zia Yusuf

France will have to take migrants if they are picked up by Navy, says Zia Yusuf

Watch: Moment brazen thieves rip ATM from London pavement

Watch: Moment brazen thieves rip ATM from London pavement

Sandie Peggie employment tribunal appeal allowed to proceed

Sandie Peggie employment tribunal appeal allowed to proceed

Flats evacuated as fire breaks out at shop in east London

Flats evacuated as fire breaks out at shop in east London

London theatre wishes Ariana Grande ‘nothing but the best’ as she quits play

London theatre wishes Ariana Grande ‘nothing but the best’ as she quits play

Poll: Tory London mayor candidate should not have government link

Poll: Tory London mayor candidate should not have government link

X Factor finalist denies murder of influencer outside Soho nightclub

X Factor finalist denies murder of influencer outside Soho nightclub

Health alerts issued with parts of England set to be hotter than Greek islands

Health alerts issued with parts of England set to be hotter than Greek islands

MSP Clark rules herself out of Scottish Labour contest as nominations open

MSP Clark rules herself out of Scottish Labour contest as nominations open

Gatwick Airport fuel issue resolved following holiday disruption fears

Gatwick Airport fuel issue resolved following holiday disruption fears

Latin American film festival set to launch in London

Latin American film festival set to launch in London

Petition after managers who invested £150k in London pub told to leave

Petition after managers who invested £150k in London pub told to leave

Shell to sell European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies

Shell to sell European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies

Arrests made after man shot dead at traveller site in Wiltshire

Arrests made after man shot dead at traveller site in Wiltshire

Farage urged to ‘come clean’ as fresh questions raised over £5 million gift

Farage urged to ‘come clean’ as fresh questions raised over £5 million gift

Nominations open in contest to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader

Nominations open in contest to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader

London temperatures could hit 33C on Monday amid amber heat alert

London temperatures could hit 33C on Monday amid amber heat alert

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

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

Moment TfL investigator catches £2,000 fare dodger on Elizabeth line

Moment TfL investigator catches £2,000 fare dodger on Elizabeth line

Five Mohamed Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims

Five Mohamed Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims

Cold case appeal to find girl, 14, who disappeared in London in 1979

Cold case appeal to find girl, 14, who disappeared in London in 1979

Prolonged Iran war could tip UK into recession next year, report warns

Prolonged Iran war could tip UK into recession next year, report warns

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

John Lewis eyes sport and fitness growth with multimillion-pound investment

John Lewis eyes sport and fitness growth with multimillion-pound investment

Queen lends support to new award scheme for young journalists

Queen lends support to new award scheme for young journalists

Relax rules for motorists who pass automatic tests – AA

Relax rules for motorists who pass automatic tests – AA

‘Like an Arthurian legend’: The font that followed Charles to Gordonstoun

‘Like an Arthurian legend’: The font that followed Charles to Gordonstoun

Searches for second-hand bridesmaid dresses up 17% year on year – Vinted

Searches for second-hand bridesmaid dresses up 17% year on year – Vinted

Huge fire stops all services to one of London's busiest train stations

Huge fire stops all services to one of London's busiest train stations

Briton reportedly among survivors after two Greek firefighting helicopters crash

Briton reportedly among survivors after two Greek firefighting helicopters crash

Musician sues Starbucks for £2m after 'career-ending' accident

Musician sues Starbucks for £2m after 'career-ending' accident

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings

Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings

Amber heat health alert for London as temperatures to soar

Amber heat health alert for London as temperatures to soar

Mahmood ‘laser-like focused’ on securing UK’s border

Mahmood ‘laser-like focused’ on securing UK’s border

‘What have I done to deserve it?’ asks Jewish veteran, 102, on antisemitism

‘What have I done to deserve it?’ asks Jewish veteran, 102, on antisemitism

Donald Trump set for two-day Ireland visit in September

Donald Trump set for two-day Ireland visit in September

Burnham touts boost to officers tackling small boat smuggling gangs

Burnham touts boost to officers tackling small boat smuggling gangs

Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan receives backing from MSP Sweeney

Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan receives backing from MSP Sweeney

Arrest in Athens after death of Scots woman whose body was found in suitcase

Arrest in Athens after death of Scots woman whose body was found in suitcase

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Why skincare’s new era is its most revolutionary yet

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Fresh ways to explore London this summer

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This new London school is shaking up children’s education

This new London school is shaking up children’s education