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Keir Starmer: Diane Abbott’s racism comments were ‘antisemitic’

Ms Abbott had suggested that Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism ‘all their lives’ in a letter to The Observer newspaper.

Second probe opened into MP Scott Benton by Commons sleaze watchdog

The Blackpool South MP was stripped of the Tory whip after being filmed offering to lobby on behalf of gambling investors for pay.

Sinn Fein has opportunity to become largest party in NI councils – M...

The local government elections in Northern Ireland will take place on May 18.

All the key timings for coronation day

The King and the Queen Consort will be anointed and crowned on Saturday May 6.

Flyby of Mars’ moon Deimos provides most detailed images ever captur...

The pictures were taken by the UAE Space Agency’s Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe.

More emergency Sudan talks as calls mount for UK nationals to be res...

Thousands of Britons remain trapped by the fighting.

Moscow court rejects appeal from cafe bombing suspect

Darya Trepova’s appeal against her arrest on charges of involvement in the bombing that killed Vladlen Tatarsky in St Petersburg.

Watchdog extends investigation into claims over PM’s declaration of...

The investigation relates to the shares Mr Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, holds in Koru Kids, a Downing St source previously told the PA news agency.

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

Climate protesters ordered the Government to stop all new fossil fuel licences – while drivers shouted and swore at them.

Fellow stars remember Strictly’s ‘charming and funny’ Len Goodman

Past Strictly Come Dancing contenders, TV presenters and bands praised the show’s former head judge.

MSP accuses Alister Jack of making ‘categorically untrue’ statement...

Ross Greer of the Scottish Greens said the Scottish Secretary’s statement to the Commons should be urgently investigated.

Fifth of young people unable to keep warm at home this winter, surve...

The ONS said energy insecurity is the inability of a household to meet its basic energy needs, such as heating the home.

Bisleri Vedica Champions the Cause of #AdoptDontShop

Bisleri Vedica, Himalayan Spring Water, has launched a new campaign, #AdoptDontShop. Through this campaign, Bisleri Vedica aims to showcase its brand...

Best deals on ACs and refrigerators - Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Summ...

With the summer season back, the time for afternoon power naps and late-night movie marathons has become the norm. What better way to enjoy these sma...

Italian chain Prezzo to shut 46 restaurants with 810 jobs set to go

Staff were informed about the closures on Monday morning, with a consultation process launched.

Quarter of people with chronic health problems cannot afford to heat...

The latest CSO figures indicate poverty rates are higher among households which include a person with a long-standing health condition.

France bangs pots and pans in fresh anti-pension reform protest

The demonstrations are part of a widespread uproar over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Labour officials will decide on Diane Abbott’s future, Pat McFadden...

The MP apologised for any ‘anguish’ caused, suggesting ‘errors arose’ in her initial draft letter to The Observer newspaper.

Coronation furniture and final sculpture of last Queen consort up fo...

The bronze bust of the Queen Mother shows the royal matriarch wearing her favourite Greville tiara – now often worn by Camilla.

Kate helps fold baby clothes on visit to Baby Bank donation centre

The Princess of Wales heard about the work the charity is doing to support families facing financial hardship.