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Meghan tells ‘Auntie Ellen’ she and Harry are happy in US and Lili is teething

Meghan tells ‘Auntie Ellen’ she and Harry are happy in US and Lili is teething

The Duchess of Sussex is appearing on Ellen DeGeneres’s show.

Tory anger as Boris Johnson admits he ‘crashed the car’ in standards row

Tory anger as Boris Johnson admits he ‘crashed the car’ in standards row

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Rabb said the Government is getting on with ‘fixing the problem’.

Flutter snaps up online bingo group Tombola in £402m deal

Flutter snaps up online bingo group Tombola in £402m deal

Online bingo firm Tombola has more than 700 employees and around 400,000 average monthly users.

‘We’ll be fine’: Royal Mail boss reassures customers over Christmas deliveries

‘We’ll be fine’: Royal Mail boss reassures customers over Christmas deliveries

Simon Thompson made the prediction as he revealed plans to hand out £400 million to shareholders following a bumper year for online deliveries.

Metro Bank suitor Carlyle ends takeover talks

Metro Bank suitor Carlyle ends takeover talks

Metro Bank said it continues to ‘strongly believe in the standalone strategy and future prospects’ of the group.

Government to launch study into extending HS2 to Leeds – Johnson

Government to launch study into extending HS2 to Leeds – Johnson

Revised plans for railways in the North will be published on Thursday amid concerns about major revisions aimed at cutting costs.

What the papers say – November 18

What the papers say – November 18

The Prime Minister’s confession of bungling the sleaze issue is one of several stories on the nation’s front pages.

Charles and Camilla travel to Egypt

Charles and Camilla travel to Egypt

A highlight of the visit will see the royal couple visit the pyramids.

Sadiq Khan makes urgent call on Government for London transport funding

Sadiq Khan makes urgent call on Government for London transport funding

The mayor has warned bus and tube services could face severe disruption owing to a major funding gap.

Advisers should have warned PM against standards plan, says former minister

Advisers should have warned PM against standards plan, says former minister

Boris Johnson came under pressure on multiple fronts in the Commons.

Witnesses to Liverpool bomb attack describe attempted rescues after the blast

Witnesses to Liverpool bomb attack describe attempted rescues after the blast

A delivery man tried to grab Emad Al Swealmeen from the taxi after it exploded while a security guard helped driver David Perry.

Treaty will help Ukraine strengthen naval capabilities amid Russia threats

Treaty will help Ukraine strengthen naval capabilities amid Russia threats

Ben Wallace said Ukraine’s ‘national sovereignty and territorial integrity is indisputable’.

Jeremy Corbyn to take legal action over tweet from councillor’s account

Jeremy Corbyn to take legal action over tweet from councillor’s account

Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson said his account had been compromised.

Heroic Liverpool taxi driver ‘called out for wife’ after bomb attack

Heroic Liverpool taxi driver ‘called out for wife’ after bomb attack

Darren Knowles said he was pumping up his tyres when he saw David Perry’s taxi explode.

Health leaders warn of deadly winter pressures on NHS

Health leaders warn of deadly winter pressures on NHS

A new report suggests 4,500 people died due to overcrowding and long waiting times in the past year, sparking fresh warnings for the coming winter.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for comments about late bishop

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for comments about late bishop

Justin Welby said he was ‘wrong’ for not retracting a statement which said a ‘significant cloud is left’ over Bishop George Bell’s name.

MPs pay tributes to ‘hugely respected’ former Rangers manager Walter Smith

MPs pay tributes to ‘hugely respected’ former Rangers manager Walter Smith

The former Rangers, Everton and Scotland boss died on October 26 at the age of 73.

Sir Brendan Foster knighted by fellow Olympian Anne

Sir Brendan Foster knighted by fellow Olympian Anne

The pair reminisced about their 70s sporting careers as they reunited for the ceremony at Windsor Castle.

MPs back ‘watered-down’ proposals to ban paid consultancy work

MPs back ‘watered-down’ proposals to ban paid consultancy work

The Government said the plan would ensure MPs were always prioritising their constituents.

Royal wedding cellist Kanneh-Mason, 22, says receiving MBE is ‘very special’

Royal wedding cellist Kanneh-Mason, 22, says receiving MBE is ‘very special’

Sheku Kanneh-Mason received an MBE for services to music at Windsor Castle.

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