Jessica Coates
Politics
Reeves says Gulf trade pact is Government’s ‘next deal’ after EU summit
Ms Reeves suggested economic growth would be strengthened through recent trade deals with the United States, the EU and India.
20 May 2025
UK
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of teenager
Officers were called to reports of an incident between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
20 May 2025
Politics
Joe Biden sent wishes for successful treatment after prostate cancer diagnosis
Sir Keir Starmer wished the former president a ‘swift and successful’ treatment process.
19 May 2025
Politics
Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to stand for election as Greens co-leaders
Carla Denyer announced she would not stand again in order to focus on her work as an MP.
12 May 2025
Politics
‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson
The expansion of funded childcare began being rolled out in England in April last year for working parents of two-year-olds.
12 May 2025
UK
Hundreds of properties without power amid substation fire
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene in the centre of Exeter shortly after 6am on Sunday.
11 May 2025
Politics
Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says
It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.
11 May 2025
Showbiz9 May 2025
Lizzo releases music video filmed after stunning Met Gala appearance
The video shows footage of the singer arriving at the event before cutting to clips of her running through the streets of New York City
Business News
Key points of the UK-US trade deal explained
The agreement is the first of its kind struck by the US since President Donald Trump came to power in January.
9 May 2025
UK8 May 2025
Iran ‘categorically rejects’ reports of 'Israeli embassy terror plot'
Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied reports of Iranian citizens’ involvement.
Showbiz6 May 2025
Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet
Rihanna confirmed she is expecting her third baby as the singer cradled her bump on the Met Gala blue carpet
UK
More than £13,000 raised for family of boy who died in fire
Donors remembered the 14-year-old’s ‘beautiful smile’ and sent sympathies to his family.
5 May 2025
World28 Apr 2025
Trump says death of Virginia Giuffre is 'a horrible thing'
The 41-year-old, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, died on Friday in Australia
Politics
Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to halt proposed Ofsted reforms
The open letter, signed by a coalition of education professionals, has urged the Education Secretary to halt the rollout.
28 Apr 2025
Politics
Social media curfews could be imposed on children, says Technology Secretary
Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok’s planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 ‘very carefully’.
24 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Lorde debuts first solo single in nearly four years
The Green Light singer dropped the highly anticipated single What Was That, alongside a music video.
24 Apr 2025
UK13 Apr 2025
Man dies after house explosion in Nottinghamshire
Nearby homes have been evacuated as emergency services work to account for all residents.
Film
Star Wars original cut to be screened for the first time in decades
The sci-fi blockbuster will be shown as part of the British Film Institute’s Film on Film festival.
10 Apr 2025
Crime9 Apr 2025
Virginia Giuffre’s court case adjourned until June
The Duke of York paid millions to settle a civil sexual assault case with Ms Giuffre
UK
Missing couple’s disappearance ‘out of character’, police say
The couple are believed to have left Essex on Friday, March 28.
2 Apr 2025
Celebrity News2 Apr 2025
Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dead at 65, daughter says
In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.