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Antisemitism should be treated with same abhorrence as other racism...

The Deputy Prime Minister said he was ‘disappointed’ that the same ‘moral indignation’ shown during Black Lives Matter protests had not materialised.

Big Issue founder calls for ‘grown-up thinking’ about homelessness

Lord John Bird said if the problem is not dealt with when it is a social issue, it becomes a law and order problem.

Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to hav...

Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties.

Dowden says Tories have zero tolerance of sexual misconduct amid cov...

It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults.

Micheal Martin: I want to make a difference and continue to have an...

The Fianna Fail chief said he will lead his party into the next general election and would like to serve in another government.

Healey accepts Starmer’s approach to Israel-Hamas conflict has ’caus...

Shadow defence secretary John Healey said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wanted to bring people with him ‘like a good leader’.

Man charged with attempted murder of police officer

Essex Police said one of its officers was assaulted in Canvey Island after they responded to a report at around 4am on Saturday.

Crowds cheer as William arrives in Singapore for Earthshot Prize cer...

William arrived at Jewel, a nature-themed complex at Changi Airport, and was met with cheers from hundreds of people as he waved from a balcony.

UK hopeful Rafah crossing will reopen to allow Britons out of Gaza,...

The route out of the bombarded territory for foreign nationals was closed on Saturday.

Deputy PM voices ‘grave concerns’ over pro-Palestinian march on Armi...

Oliver Dowden pointed out such protests could possibly lead to unrest or be misconstrued as a sign of intimidation, especially the Jewish community.

Long-serving DUP Assembly member David Hilditch dies

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP offered his condolences to the family and friends of his long-time colleague.

‘Fantastic to be back in Singapore,’ says William ahead of Earthshot...

The Prince of Wales said Singapore’s ‘bold vision to be a leader for environmental innovation sets the standard for others to follow’.

Care provider charged over death of patient who absconded from hospi...

Matthew Caseby was hit by a train after absconding from Birmingham’s Priory Hospital Woodbourne in September 2020.

William is ‘the biggest cheerleader for the planet’ – Earthshot Priz...

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said the prince was on his way and was ‘extremely looking forward to being back in Singapore’.

Researchers developing lateral flow test to detect brain tumours

The aim is to develop a simple finger prick test that patients can use at home.

Scientists discovered why flu is easier to fight off than cancer

It is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study...

The findings claim that by slowing down the body’s biological ageing processes, it may be possible to reduce or delay the onset of disease.

Scientists discover why flu is easier to fight off than cancer

It is hoped that the research will lead to a new breakthrough in treatment.

UK must close ‘alarming’ wellbeing gap between old and young, says c...

Carnegie UK’s survey also found widespread disillusionment with politics and disconnection from democracy.

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

Forty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible.