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Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic
The murder of Agnes Wanjiru hangs over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The murder of Agnes Wanjiru hangs over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the entire 1,400-year history of the job says she feels "immense privilege" ahead of her official enthronement.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the entire 1,400-year history of the job says she feels "immense privilege" ahead of her official enthronement.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Report suggests income tax cut and NI abolition to 'incentivise work'
Cabinet ministers have looked at a blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes on work by taking on "vested interests" profiteering from the cost of living crisis.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0000
Cabinet ministers have looked at a blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes on work by taking on "vested interests" profiteering from the cost of living crisis.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0000

After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'
Britain will return to colder weather with a chance of snow for some - only days after much of the UK saw a week of sunshine.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Britain will return to colder weather with a chance of snow for some - only days after much of the UK saw a week of sunshine.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

'The idea that it's going to be a bit naff, it's just insane to me': Meet the cast of SNL UK
"We as a country, we're not used to watching live stuff any more," says Celeste Dring, comedian and one eleventh of the new Saturday Night Live cast.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
"We as a country, we're not used to watching live stuff any more," says Celeste Dring, comedian and one eleventh of the new Saturday Night Live cast.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Meningitis could spread outside Kent in 'most likely' scenario, says health official
Students in Kent could "incubate" meningitis and spread it to other parts of the UK, a health official has speculated as his "most likely" scenario.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0000
Students in Kent could "incubate" meningitis and spread it to other parts of the UK, a health official has speculated as his "most likely" scenario.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0000

'We all owe her': Tributes paid to much-loved broadcaster
Tributes have been paid to journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, who has died at the age of 75.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, who has died at the age of 75.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

UK forces join military operation to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
UK forces have joined a military operation with the French navy in the Mediterranean to seize an oil tanker, alleged to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0000
UK forces have joined a military operation with the French navy in the Mediterranean to seize an oil tanker, alleged to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0000

Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died
Boxer Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died, an inquest has ruled.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0000
Boxer Ricky Hatton had brain disease caused by repeated head trauma when he died, an inquest has ruled.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0000

Man and woman arrested after trying to get into UK navy base housing nuclear submarines
Two people have been arrested after trying to get into Faslane naval base, Police Scotland has said.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0000
Two people have been arrested after trying to get into Faslane naval base, Police Scotland has said.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0000