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Footballers taking the knee is symbolism more than action, says minister

Footballers taking the knee is symbolism more than action, says minister

Gillian Keegan said people had to make up their own minds over the gesture.

London Bridge attack prompts advice to improve police handling of terrorists

London Bridge attack prompts advice to improve police handling of terrorists

The Independent Office for Police Conduct carried out two investigations into the handling and killing of homegrown jihadi Usman Khan.

Hotel hosting G7 media and security staff closes due to Covid-19 outbreak

Hotel hosting G7 media and security staff closes due to Covid-19 outbreak

The Pedn Olva hotel in St Ives said it had temporarily shut on Thursday.

PM raises Harry Dunn case with President Biden in first face-to-face meeting

PM raises Harry Dunn case with President Biden in first face-to-face meeting

Mr Dunn was allegedly killed by Anne Sacoolas when a car collided with his motorbike on August 27, 2019.

Harry condemns ‘brutal’ attack which killed ten people in Afghanistan

Harry condemns ‘brutal’ attack which killed ten people in Afghanistan

The attack in the nation’s northern Baghlan province on the workers for the Halo Trust wounded 16 others.

Transcript of Johnson’s pool clip following meeting with Biden

Transcript of Johnson’s pool clip following meeting with Biden

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met US President Joe Biden for an hour and 20 minutes on Thursday.

British Airways furloughs thousands of staff following delays to travel

British Airways furloughs thousands of staff following delays to travel

The airline confirmed on Thursday that a large number of its workers – including management staff – have been put back onto the scheme.

Outgoing Arlene Foster speaks of regrets during time as First Minister

Outgoing Arlene Foster speaks of regrets during time as First Minister

Mrs Foster said the coronavirus pandemic changed the administration’s course.

Teenager stabbed to death in south London

Teenager stabbed to death in south London

The man died in hospital after the incident in Streatham.

Johnson hails Biden administration as ‘breath of fresh air’ after first meeting

Johnson hails Biden administration as ‘breath of fresh air’ after first meeting

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met US President Joe Biden on the eve of the G7 summit in Cornwall.

Oxford vice-chancellor condemns academics for ‘punishing students’ in statue row

Oxford vice-chancellor condemns academics for ‘punishing students’ in statue row

More than 100 academics at the university are refusing requests from Oriel College to give tutorials to its undergraduates.

Cornwall hotel closes following Covid-19 outbreak

Cornwall hotel closes following Covid-19 outbreak

The website for the Pedn Olva hotel in St Ives said it has temporarily shut on Thursday.

Dominic Cummings launches paid newsletter to reveal No 10 secrets

Dominic Cummings launches paid newsletter to reveal No 10 secrets

Boris Johnson’s former top aide has launched a profile on Substack.

NHS England announces £20m boost for vaccination sites across country

NHS England announces £20m boost for vaccination sites across country

The funding will be used to increase the number of staff over the next month.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Only 11% of local areas are currently recording a week-on-week fall in rates.

Haunting images of dancing sisters on night they died shown in court

Haunting images of dancing sisters on night they died shown in court

Danyal Hussein has denied double murder and possessing a knife.

William and Kate to attend first G7 events

William and Kate to attend first G7 events

The Duchess of Cambridge and US First Lady Jill Biden will conduct a joint engagement.

Hospitality sales sink by 26% in May despite indoor reopening

Hospitality sales sink by 26% in May despite indoor reopening

Pubs and bars reported 34% and 38% declines against pre-pandemic levels respectively last month.

Labour calls for investigation into Gove over Cabinet Office unit

Labour calls for investigation into Gove over Cabinet Office unit

The Cabinet Office said it had not hidden the existence of the Clearing House

Police believed Fishmongers’ Hall jihadi was trying to trigger bomb – inquest

Police believed Fishmongers’ Hall jihadi was trying to trigger bomb – inquest

Armed officers were justified in shooting Usman Khan dead after he knifed two people to death while wearing a fake suicide vest, a jury concluded.

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