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Premier League move to cut gambling sponsorship ‘step in the right direction’

Premier League move to cut gambling sponsorship ‘step in the right direction’

Premier League move to cut gambling sponsorship ‘step in the right direction’

13 April 2023

A charity said football clubs ‘could go further’ but welcomed the decision to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of matchday shirts.


Biden apologises to Irish senator’s infant daughter during historic speech

Biden apologises to Irish senator’s infant daughter during historic speech

Biden apologises to Irish senator’s infant daughter during historic speech

13 April 2023

The US president addressed the daughter of Rebecca Moynihan for having to endure his speech on US policy.


Joe Biden hails US-Irish relationship in historic parliamentary address

Joe Biden hails US-Irish relationship in historic parliamentary address

Joe Biden hails US-Irish relationship in historic parliamentary address

13 April 2023

He is the fourth US president to address the Irish Parliament.


King is presented with £5 coin featuring his crowned portrait for first time

King is presented with £5 coin featuring his crowned portrait for first time

King is presented with £5 coin featuring his crowned portrait for first time

13 April 2023

Charles’ effigy, which was designed by artist and sculptor Martin Jennings, show him wearing the Tudor Crown.


Esme Young and Twiggy remember ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant

Esme Young and Twiggy remember ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant

Esme Young and Twiggy remember ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant

13 April 2023

The fashion stalwart was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt.


Teenager who was stabbed to death in east London named

Teenager who was stabbed to death in east London named

Teenager who was stabbed to death in east London named

13 April 2023

Chima Osuji was killed on Easter Sunday in Chingford.


Driver jailed for nine years for smuggling migrants into UK in spinach lorry

Driver jailed for nine years for smuggling migrants into UK in spinach lorry

Driver jailed for nine years for smuggling migrants into UK in spinach lorry

13 April 2023

Romanian Marinel Danut Palage was a key member of an organised crime group convicted of bringing migrants illegally into the country.


National Trust ‘dismayed’ after statue and memorial are vandalised

National Trust ‘dismayed’ after statue and memorial are vandalised

National Trust ‘dismayed’ after statue and memorial are vandalised

13 April 2023

The damage was discovered on Sunday.


‘Love and care’ going into commemorative coronation china, manufacturers say

‘Love and care’ going into commemorative coronation china, manufacturers say

‘Love and care’ going into commemorative coronation china, manufacturers say

13 April 2023

Official chinaware will mark the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6.


Being rude or insulting is not a police matter, says minister

Being rude or insulting is not a police matter, says minister

Being rude or insulting is not a police matter, says minister

13 April 2023

Policing minister Chris Philp unveiled changes to how police will record certain incidents from next month.


Righting toppled ship in drydock will be ‘very complicated’, warns marine expert

Righting toppled ship in drydock will be ‘very complicated’, warns marine expert

Righting toppled ship in drydock will be ‘very complicated’, warns marine expert

13 April 2023

The Petrel tipped to a 45-degree angle at Imperial Drydock in Leith, Edinburgh, last month.


Irish premier rejects claims that Joe Biden is anti-British

Irish premier rejects claims that Joe Biden is anti-British

Irish premier rejects claims that Joe Biden is anti-British

13 April 2023

Leo Varadkar said the strength of the UK-US relationship should never be underestimated.


Body found in search for woman who vanished while walking her dog

Body found in search for woman who vanished while walking her dog

Body found in search for woman who vanished while walking her dog

13 April 2023

Ausra Plungiene, 56, from Prestatyn, North Wales, was last seen on Tuesday.


Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots

Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots

Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots

13 April 2023

The findings could lead to new medicines to help people who have inherited blood-clotting disorders, researchers say.


5 of the most important fashion styles Dame Mary Quant put her own twist on

5 of the most important fashion styles Dame Mary Quant put her own twist on

5 of the most important fashion styles Dame Mary Quant put her own twist on

13 April 2023

The fashion designer has died aged 93.


Bank’s chief economist says UK economy still set to contract this quarter

Bank’s chief economist says UK economy still set to contract this quarter

Bank’s chief economist says UK economy still set to contract this quarter

13 April 2023

Huw Pill said the latest GDP figures are ‘somewhat disappointing’ despite being an improvement on previous forecasts.


SNP ‘completely distracted’ by internal issues, claims Scotland Office minister

SNP ‘completely distracted’ by internal issues, claims Scotland Office minister

SNP ‘completely distracted’ by internal issues, claims Scotland Office minister

13 April 2023

John Lamont said his constituents are concerned the Scottish Government is not focused on the day job.


Dame Mary Quant was a ‘modern influencer before her time’, curator says

Dame Mary Quant was a ‘modern influencer before her time’, curator says

Dame Mary Quant was a ‘modern influencer before her time’, curator says

13 April 2023

Jenny Lister curated the V&A’s blockbuster exhibition dedicated to the late designer.


In Pictures: Busy day for Joe Biden as he continues trip to island of Ireland

In Pictures: Busy day for Joe Biden as he continues trip to island of Ireland

In Pictures: Busy day for Joe Biden as he continues trip to island of Ireland

13 April 2023

The US president started a day of engagements by meeting the president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, at his residence in Dublin.


Rayner: Gender recognition reforms not at odds with women’s rights overall

Rayner: Gender recognition reforms not at odds with women’s rights overall

Rayner: Gender recognition reforms not at odds with women’s rights overall

13 April 2023

Labour’s deputy leader said protecting women-only spaces does not need to come at the expense of supporting transgender people.


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