Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

The Labour leader is continuing to grapple with divisions over his stance on the Hamas-Israel conflict.

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under...

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy, and cattle products.

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza...

The Foreign Office pointed to the current ‘security situation’ as the reason behind the move.

Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disord...

The force has condemned ‘unprecedented’ levels of violence.

As many as 12,000 still without water after major incident declared...

Bottled water stations are set up across the affected regions.

Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

On Sunday the Met Office said the best chances to see the lights were in Scotland.

Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Nig...

Eight police officers sustained minor injuries in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 ye...

The notes, written in 1757-8, were intended for the crew of French warship the Galatee and sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings.

William ‘a natural’ as his team wins dragon boat race in Singapore

The prince is in Singapore for the third annual Earthshot Prize ceremony.

Eight health and lifestyle measures ‘can slow biological ageing by s...

Those with high cardiovascular health were found to be about six years younger biologically compared with their chronological age.

Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP

It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults.

What the papers say – November 6

A variety of stories feature on Britain’s front pages at the start of the working week.

Met Police could ban pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day

There are fears that protesters could disrupt the two-minute silence commemorating the war dead next Saturday.

Tory MPs back fundraising for convicted Conservative politician Bob...

The 74-year-old was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday of racially abusing an activist by telling him to ‘go back to Bahrain’.

Drone footage shows ‘thugs’ aiming fireworks at riot police

Petrol bombs and fireworks were lobbed at police officers in Niddrie, Edinburgh, by around 100 youths.

Burnley council leader and 10 others quit Labour over Starmer’s Gaza...

The councillors said they ‘cannot remain in a party that is not doing enough while innocent people are being killed’.

Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest,...

Scotland Yard pledged to deploy thousands of officers next weekend to ensure Armistice Day is not disrupted.

Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be aliv...

It was initially believed Emily Hand, eight, was killed in the attack on Kibbutz Be’eri.

Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson apologises to doctor for ‘upset’ caus...

The Ashfield MP has agreed to pay into the BMA’s strike fund, assisting junior doctors during industrial action.