Month: September 2024

Ireland and the UK will hold annual summits on trade and co-operation, the Prime Minister has said. During his first official visit to Dublin, Sir Keir Starmer said it is a “moment for reset” of relations between the UK and Ireland. He visited Ireland’s capital for a meeting with Irish premier Simon Harris. Sir Keir said they had been able to agree the themes and structures of a summit in […]

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have once again marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Campaigners set off from Piccadilly Circus shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday, with the march passing alongside Hyde Park before ending on Kensington Road. Protesters held signs that read “Starmer has blood on his hands” and “Stop the war coalition”. The march was briefly halted when at least two counter-protesters, […]

British and American spy chiefs have said they are together “working ceaselessly” for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, in a rare public statement. MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore and CIA director Bill Burns said the two agencies have “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation” in the Middle East. In a joint article penned for the Financial Times, the spymasters wrote: “Our services are working ceaselessly to […]

Andrew Flintoff is taking his latest step into the coaching world after being placed in charge of England Lions. The former captain has returned to cricket over the past year, serving as assistant coach at this summer’s T20 World Cup and leading Northern Superchargers in the most recent edition of the Hundred. He is with the Test side at the Kia Oval for this week’s match against Sri Lanka, standing […]

Sir Elton John became emotional after the world premiere of a documentary looking back on his life, stressing to the audience the importance of family over fame. The British singer, 77, appeared at Toronto International Film Festival, marking his first public appearance since announcing a severe eye infection had left him with limited vision in one eye. Directed by RJ Cutler and Sir Elton’s husband, David Furnish, the documentary titled […]

The King reaches the second anniversary of his accession to the throne and the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, with his health “heading in a very positive trajectory”, a royal source has said. Charles, 75, became head of state immediately upon the death of his mother, the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, who died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8 2022 at the age of 96. The King, who […]

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the late Queen’s “enduring legacy of service and devotion to our country” ahead of the second anniversary of her death, saying she will “never be forgotten”. The nation’s longest-reigning monarch died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8 2022 at the age of 96. Elizabeth II, whose reign spanned 70 years, dedicated her life to her royal duty. The anniversary of […]

Sir Keir Starmer is to visit Ireland as he seeks to reset the UK’s relationship with its nearest neighbour. The Prime Minister will travel to Dublin on Saturday to meet with the Taoiseach, Simon Harris, in his first official visit to Ireland. Commerce across the Irish Sea, a trade relationship worth 100 billion euros a year which supports thousands of jobs, will be top of the agenda as Sir Keir […]

Jack Draper was sick on court four times as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak following a straight-sets defeat to Jannik Sinner. The British number one was enjoying an incredible run in New York and had big hopes of emulating Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu by winning the title. He had reached the last four without dropping a set but ran into the best player in the world […]