General news

About 100 people injured as cruise ship hit by bad weather

Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery was caught up in the storm in the Bay of Biscay.

William ‘blown away’ by futuristic technology from Singapore start-u...

The Prince of Wales toured the EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy, at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University.

Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban...

Angela Constance’s comments come in the wake of disorder in Edinburgh on Sunday.

King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Cha...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put a series of criminal justice laws at the heart of the King’s Speech, in a bid to draw dividing lines with Labour.

Family pay tribute to ‘kind, happy boy’ who died in school run colli...

Freddie Coleman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the rural village of Stock in Essex on Friday morning.

Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity...

Dr Zahid Chauhan, founder of Homeless Friendly, said the Home Secretary showed ‘ignorance’ and ‘a lack of understanding’.

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Brav...

The King’s Speech will include a number of announcements on the Government’s plans to tackle crime.

William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthsh...

William told a finalist that Monday’s dragon boat racing was ‘quite competitive’ and he ‘felt it a bit in the shoulders this morning’.

William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

William said he was ‘really excited about this year’s winners and finalists’ ahead of the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament...

He will travel in a carriage and wear the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla, in the famous Diamond Diadem, will reuse her coronation dress.

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation...

Members of the campaign group Republic were detained on the day of the King’s coronation, sparking criticism of the Met Police.

Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit...

The Trussell Trust said 320,000 people have needed to use a food bank for the first time in the past six months.

What the papers say – November 7

Here are the headlines dominating Tuesday’s front pages.

King’s Speech to set out Rishi Sunak’s ‘vision of a better Britain’

The first King’s Speech for more than 70 years will be used by the Prime Minister to set out a string of criminal justice measures.

Pro-Palestinian groups defy police calls to call off Armistice Day m...

The Metropolitan Police described the plans as ‘not appropriate’ and expressed concerns about criminal activity.

Baby’s parents set for new hearing after Italian government interven...

Indi Gregory has been granted Italian citizenship – a move that mirrors developments in a case involving 23-month-old Alfie Evans five years ago

Policing Board approves selection of Northern Ireland’s next chief c...

Interim Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and current Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton are vying for the position.

David Lammy raises concerns over West Bank violence

The shadow foreign secretary has written to James Cleverly about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank.

A tent is a lifeline not a lifestyle choice for rough sleepers – ex-...

Chris Royston, who spent half a year living sleeping rough, said the Government does not have the ‘want’ to tackle the problem.

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit c...

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.