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Putin accuses UK and US of ‘provocation’ after HMS Defender incident

Putin accuses UK and US of ‘provocation’ after HMS Defender incident

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a US reconnaissance plane was involved in the operation.

How Diana spent her evenings eating beans on toast and watching EastEnders

How Diana spent her evenings eating beans on toast and watching EastEnders

A British Red Cross branch president has recalled how the princess shared her plans for a night at home.

Delay furlough phase-out, Labour urges, as economists raise redundancy concerns

Delay furlough phase-out, Labour urges, as economists raise redundancy concerns

From Thursday, businesses have to pick up some furlough payments to workers.

Official Covid-19 symptom list ‘may miss many cases’

Official Covid-19 symptom list ‘may miss many cases’

Experts have called for the list of symptoms to be expanded.

Cambridge University resumes in-person graduation ceremonies

Cambridge University resumes in-person graduation ceremonies

Students from 29 colleges will graduate over four days.

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids ‘could reduce migraines’

Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids ‘could reduce migraines’

Oily fish are particularly high in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears in court from hospital bed

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears in court from hospital bed

Louis de Zoysa faces charges of murder, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of ammunition without a certificate.

Registering lateral flow tests is ‘bit of a faff’ – expert

Registering lateral flow tests is ‘bit of a faff’ – expert

Prof Jon Deeks said that people were also getting ‘a bit fed up’ of doing the tests.

Flying car’s first inter-city flight hailed as ‘new era’ of transport

Flying car’s first inter-city flight hailed as ‘new era’ of transport

The Klein Vision AirCar can be filled up with fuel at a regular petrol station.

Raheem Sterling ‘could cope with anything’, his youth coach says

Raheem Sterling ‘could cope with anything’, his youth coach says

Coach Steve Gallen, who at QPR put a 14-year-old Raheem Sterling up against 25-year-old players, says he was special for his age.

Malta refuses to accept NHS app as proof of vaccination status of holidaymakers

Malta refuses to accept NHS app as proof of vaccination status of holidaymakers

Tourists planning to use the NHS app risk being turned away at UK airports or the border in Malta, even if they are fully vaccinated.

Asda launches full range one-hour delivery service

Asda launches full range one-hour delivery service

Customers living close to three stores will be able to order from 30,000 products but delivery fees will be £8.50 per order.

Site of 1944 bomber crash being dug up in effort to bring US air crew home

Site of 1944 bomber crash being dug up in effort to bring US air crew home

The American B-24 Liberator bomber plane crashed in West Sussex in June 1944 after sustaining heavy damage during a raid over occupied France.

Currys PC World to launch trial with Uber drivers delivering goods

Currys PC World to launch trial with Uber drivers delivering goods

The plans come as the company revealed strong sales in online electricals during the pandemic to £4.3bn in the past year.

UK economy contracted by 1.6% as people saved at record levels, figures show

UK economy contracted by 1.6% as people saved at record levels, figures show

The Office for National Statistics said GDP contracted by more than initially thought in the first quarter.

Women struggling to get treatment for menopause – survey

Women struggling to get treatment for menopause – survey

Menopausal symptoms include hot flushes, low mood, anxiety, memory problems, brain fog and/or joint pains.

William and Harry expected to be united for unveiling of statue of Diana

William and Harry expected to be united for unveiling of statue of Diana

Among those attending the ceremony will be members of the statue committee, sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and garden designer Pip Morrison.

Diana’s legacy lives on in William and Harry

Diana’s legacy lives on in William and Harry

The statue being erected in the princess’s honour will be a symbol of the woman whose influence lives on for many.

High Court set to rule on challenge to legality of NI Protocol

High Court set to rule on challenge to legality of NI Protocol

The judicial review was launched in the name of unionists from across the UK

UK and EU set to sign truce to hold off ‘sausage war’ trade dispute

UK and EU set to sign truce to hold off ‘sausage war’ trade dispute

The UK and the European Union are set to announce an extension to a grace period.

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