Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal flood could have been predicted Dame Joanna Lumley has said the “heartbreaking” flash flood in Nepal “could have maybe been predicted” as she attended a vigil to remember those affected by the disaster. The 80-year-old actress, who has visited Nepal on numerous occasions and has strong ties with the Gurkha
Zack Polanski says he intends to stand in by-election to replace Keir Starmer Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he intends to stand as a candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s exit from Parliament. Mr Polanski announced his hope to contest the seat and win a place
Andy Burnham praises Emmanuel Macron for collaboration as they meet at No 10 Andy Burnham has discussed the small boats crisis with French President Emmanuel Macron, the first world leader he has welcomed to Downing Street since becoming Prime Minister. The two leaders met at No 10 on Thursday morning after spending the previous evening
Badenoch to set out plans to raise extra £10bn a year for defence Andy Burnham should take up plans for sweeping welfare cuts, and scrap the Chagos Islands deal, to raise £10 billion a year for defence, Kemi Badenoch will say in an intervention on military spending. The Conservative leader will set out how she
Macron tells King and PM ‘happy end, we’re here’ after Bayeux Tapestry tour French President Emmanuel Macron told the King and the Prime Minister that it has been a “happy end, we’re here” after a tour of the Bayeux Tapestry in London. In a public display of warm Anglo-French relations, Charles, Camilla, Mr Macron and
Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for first time in 150 years Blacksmithing returned to Gretna Green for the first time in more than 150 years, with the opening of a new forge. The trade has been restored in the Dumfries and Galloway town, and the new forge will offer visitors the opportunity to experience the
Tiger Woods pleads no contest on reckless driving charge after Florida car crash Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driving licence has been suspended for five years after a crash in which he was initially accused of driving under the influence. Before the hearing began in Marin County,
Uber to cut 10% of global workforce in major overhaul Uber has unveiled plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, which is set to result in around 3,300 corporate job losses. The boss of the US-based ride-hailing app told staff that the changes would create a “simpler
Hampshire opt not to play controversial signing Scott Kuggeleijn after backlash Hampshire have decided not to play controversial new signing Scott Kuggeleijn following opposition from fans and employees of the club. The New Zealand international was found not guilty of rape in 2017 at Hamilton District Court, after a previous trial ended with a hung
Michael Jackson, Beatles and Queen items for sale in £3m music auction Memorabilia from the likes of Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Queen are among the lots in a music auction with a combined estimated value of £3 million. The Propstore music memorabilia auction will feature 800 lots, including a black and gold military jacket