Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named Historian Anna Keay, whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer. Ms Keay will be able to talk to members of the royal family and the late Queen’s friends and household when researching the book, and she will have
Sir Keir Starmer to update House of Commons on latest Mandelson revelations A crunch week for Sir Keir Starmer is set to continue on Monday as he updates the House of Commons on the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson’s appointment. No 10 on Friday night released a readout of a meeting between the Prime Minister
Gunman who killed six people and took hostages is shot dead A gunman who killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, before taking hostages and barricading himself inside a supermarket on Saturday has been shot and killed by police, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine’s special tactical police units stormed the store after attempts to
‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which? Three, O2 and Lycamobile were the lowest performing networks in the survey of more than 5,000 mobile users, receiving customer scores of 65%, 67%
Drivers are walking and cycling more during fuel price spike – survey Nearly three in 10 drivers (28%) are walking and cycling more because of the spike in fuel prices, a new survey suggests. A further 15% of respondents to the poll commissioned by charity Cycling UK said they are actively considering taking this action.
London Underground drivers to go ahead with 24-hour strike Strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead next week, threatening travel chaos for commuters and visitors to the capital. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) confirmed that its members will walk out from 12 noon for 24 hours on Tuesday April 21 and Thursday
Mother in stem cell donor plea to give young sons ‘a chance at a normal life’ A mother has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons in a bid to “give them a chance at a normal life”. Cezar Nica, two, and David Nica, 10 months, have been
‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which? Three, O2 and Lycamobile were the lowest performing networks in the survey of more than 5,000 mobile users, receiving customer scores of 65%, 67%
Meningitis B: Jabs and antibiotics offered as three cases found in Weymouth Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said, adding that those affected are recovering well. Antibiotics and vaccines are now being offered to young people currently in school years 7
Starmer: UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends The UK and France will lead a peaceful mission to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Prime Minister said the mission would be put in place as soon as conditions allow, once hostilities