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King ‘inspired’ by church’s care for poor and refugees

King ‘inspired’ by church’s care for poor and refugees

King ‘inspired’ by church’s care for poor and refugees

20 May 2023

A letter from the King was read out at the Church of Scotland’s general assembly gathering.


Sunak meets Zelensky at G7 summit as hopes rise of Ukraine getting fighter jets

Sunak meets Zelensky at G7 summit as hopes rise of Ukraine getting fighter jets

Sunak meets Zelensky at G7 summit as hopes rise of Ukraine getting fighter jets

20 May 2023

US president Joe Biden has authorised western allies to transfer the planes to Kyiv.


Man attacks statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

Man attacks statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

Man attacks statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

20 May 2023

The Metropolitan Police said specialist officers have been called to the scene in central London.


Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for G7 summit with ‘partners and friends’

Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for G7 summit with ‘partners and friends’

Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for G7 summit with ‘partners and friends’

20 May 2023

The Ukrainian president said ‘peace will become closer’ after arriving for the conference in Hiroshima, Japan.


Man to face court after ‘weapons factory’ found in south London

Man to face court after ‘weapons factory’ found in south London

Man to face court after ‘weapons factory’ found in south London

20 May 2023

Evan Girdlestone, from south London, has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Sadiq Khan says he suffers from PTSD after death threats, disasters

Sadiq Khan says he suffers from PTSD after death threats, disasters

Sadiq Khan says he suffers from PTSD after death threats, disasters

20 May 2023

Sadiq Khan said a number of events coming together caused a ‘cumulative’ effect on his mental health.


Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

20 May 2023

Microbe fragments from the leaky gut are able to enter the blood stream and directly affect how well fat cells function.


What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

20 May 2023

A wide variety of stories feature across the UK’s front pages on Saturday.


Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

Counting resumes in Northern Ireland local government elections

19 May 2023

Sinn Fein remains on course to become the largest party across the 11 councils.


Chancellor urges Tories not to talk the country down as he hints at tax cuts

Chancellor urges Tories not to talk the country down as he hints at tax cuts

Chancellor urges Tories not to talk the country down as he hints at tax cuts

19 May 2023

Jeremy Hunt said the push to cut inflation would result in tax cuts but he did not say when tax reductions would be announced.


Def Leppard return home to help save famous Sheffield venue

Def Leppard return home to help save famous Sheffield venue

Def Leppard return home to help save famous Sheffield venue

19 May 2023

It was 10 songs in before singer Joe Elliott launched into the instantly recognisable hits Hysteria and Pour Some Sugar On Me.


G7 allies to set up team to counter Russia and China’s use of economic coercion

G7 allies to set up team to counter Russia and China’s use of economic coercion

G7 allies to set up team to counter Russia and China’s use of economic coercion

19 May 2023

Rishi Sunak voiced concerns at the G7 summit about Russia and Chinese attempts to influence other nations’ decisions.


Man fatally attacked by dog was ‘well-loved, sensitive, and kind’

Man fatally attacked by dog was ‘well-loved, sensitive, and kind’

Man fatally attacked by dog was ‘well-loved, sensitive, and kind’

19 May 2023

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of owning a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death.


Sunak insists personal attacks by Labour leader ‘don’t worry me’

Sunak insists personal attacks by Labour leader ‘don’t worry me’

Sunak insists personal attacks by Labour leader ‘don’t worry me’

19 May 2023

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested the Prime Minister is out of touch with a nation suffering a cost-of-living crisis because of his extreme wealth.


Morrissey: Andy Rourke will never die as long as his music is heard

Morrissey: Andy Rourke will never die as long as his music is heard

Morrissey: Andy Rourke will never die as long as his music is heard

19 May 2023

The former frontman of The Smiths said Rourke ‘didn’t ever know his own power’ in an online tribute following his death.


Schools ‘bewildered’ by very fast rate of change in AI – education figures

Schools ‘bewildered’ by very fast rate of change in AI – education figures

Schools ‘bewildered’ by very fast rate of change in AI – education figures

19 May 2023

The Prime Minister has said the UK’s regulation must evolve alongside the rapid advance of AI.


Composer who went viral at coronation breaks UK classical chart records

Composer who went viral at coronation breaks UK classical chart records

Composer who went viral at coronation breaks UK classical chart records

19 May 2023

Sir Karl Jenkins’ popular mass The Armed Man has reached more than 1,000 weeks in the UK Official Classical Artist Albums Chart.


MoD confirms £320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels

MoD confirms £320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels

MoD confirms £320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels

19 May 2023

The contracts relate to two fleets, one for UK coast patrols and another carrying out international missions.


Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

Green Party Northern Ireland leader loses seat on Belfast City Council

19 May 2023

Mal O’Hara remained in contention until the final stage of the count in the Castle District Electoral Area.


Ministers restrict dispensing of menopause drug Utrogestan after supply issues

Ministers restrict dispensing of menopause drug Utrogestan after supply issues

Ministers restrict dispensing of menopause drug Utrogestan after supply issues

19 May 2023

Pharmacists will be able to dispense a maximum of two months’ supply per prescription in a bid to allow patients continued access.


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