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World’s largest collection of Banksy artworks to go on display in London

World’s largest collection of Banksy artworks to go on display in London

The Art of Banksy, featuring more than 110 pieces from the anonymous Bristol-based artist, will open on Regent Street in July.

What the papers say – May 17

What the papers say – May 17

Contrasting immigration stories feature on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Lancaster flypast pays 80th anniversary tribute to Dambusters

Lancaster flypast pays 80th anniversary tribute to Dambusters

The UK’s last airworthy Lancaster bomber toured former RAF bases.

Sunak to announce defence collaboration on G7 trip to Japan

Sunak to announce defence collaboration on G7 trip to Japan

The Prime Minister will also seek to rally support for Ukraine during the meeting.

Government to remove licensing requirements for landlords housing asylum seekers

Government to remove licensing requirements for landlords housing asylum seekers

The changes would allow landlords to house asylum seekers for two years without an HMO licence.

European leaders must ‘stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes’, Sunak says

European leaders must ‘stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes’, Sunak says

Rishi Sunak told the Council of Europe summit: ‘We will hold Russia accountable for the horrendous war crimes that have been committed.’

All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed

All you need to know about bird flu as poultry worker cases confirmed

Health officials say there are no signs of person-to-person transmission and contact tracing is being done as a precaution.

Government extends £2 bus fare cap for second time to help with cost of living

Government extends £2 bus fare cap for second time to help with cost of living

The cap will remain for bus services outside London until October 31 after which it will increase to £2.50 until November 30 2024.

Government announces long-promised plans to end ‘no-fault’ evictions

Government announces long-promised plans to end ‘no-fault’ evictions

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said the Renters’ (Reform) Bill will allow tenants to challenge poor landlords without losing their home.

Cancer survivor takes toys to children on hospital ward that cared for her

Cancer survivor takes toys to children on hospital ward that cared for her

Thirteen-year-old Rhea Oke spent ‘long periods’ on Epsom Hospital’s Casey Ward.

Rapper Slowthai appears in court charged with rape

Rapper Slowthai appears in court charged with rape

Tyron Frampton, 28, has been bailed to appear at Oxford Crown Court on June 15.

UK and EU to ‘strengthen co-operation’ on migration – Downing Street

UK and EU to ‘strengthen co-operation’ on migration – Downing Street

The Prime Minister met the president of the European Commission at a summit in Iceland.

Bumblebees warm up carrying pollen, raising climate change questions – study

Bumblebees warm up carrying pollen, raising climate change questions – study

The body temperature of a bumblebee is mostly determined by the environment.

Sophie ‘could feel the pain every soldier went through’, veteran says

Sophie ‘could feel the pain every soldier went through’, veteran says

The Duchess of Edinburgh met injured armed services personnel at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Killing babies was not on my mind, murder accused nurse tells jury

Killing babies was not on my mind, murder accused nurse tells jury

Lucy Letby denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others on a neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016.

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK

Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency said neither person showed any symptoms of illness.

Princess Royal says country owes ‘debt of gratitude’ to National Servicemen

Princess Royal says country owes ‘debt of gratitude’ to National Servicemen

Princess Anne laid a wreath at the Armed Forces Memorial to commemorate the 395 National Service conscripts killed on active duty from 1947-63.

Farm shop planning rule easing not targeted at Jeremy Clarkson row, says No 10

Farm shop planning rule easing not targeted at Jeremy Clarkson row, says No 10

The TV presenter has been embroiled in a dispute with his local authority about expanding vehicle access to his Diddly Squat farm shop.

Des O’Connor’s daughter takes legal action against Met over detective comments

Des O’Connor’s daughter takes legal action against Met over detective comments

Kristina O’Connor was sent numerous inappropriate messages by then-detective James Mason, a police misconduct panel was told.

Westminster ‘stands idly by whilst food prices continue to skyrocket’, SNP says

Westminster ‘stands idly by whilst food prices continue to skyrocket’, SNP says

David Linden called on the UK Government to ‘put pressure on major retailers to pass on falling wholesale prices to consumers’.

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