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Cliff Notes Prince Harry expresses a desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family but claims King Charles "won’t speak" to him over security concerns. During…

Cliff Notes Prince Harry’s legal challenge regarding his UK security levels has been dismissed by Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos, stating that his "sense of grievance"…

Cliff Notes Spanish police rescued three children, aged 8 and 10, who had been locked in their home since 2021, arresting a 53-year-old German man…

Cliff Notes M&S has experienced cyber disruption believed to be caused by the group Scattered Spider, impacting contactless payments and online shopping. As a result…

Cliff Notes The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a ban on transgender women participating in female competitions, effective immediately, following a UK…

A key ambition for 80% of cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days could be dropped because services have little chance of hitting the target, a committee heard.

Russell Brand has been granted bail after facing charges for multiple sexual offences, including rape, related to incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005.

The NHS is considering making available weight loss jabs over the counter. The new scheme is part of Britain’s plan to tackle obesity.

Early indications suggest Reform gains in England local elections yesterday will be a big boost for Nigel Farage’s party – and a dent in the ego of traditional parties. The sweeping gains made by Reform suggest Britain might be moving away from the traditional two-party dominance and into a new era of politics.

The full results won’t be available until later today – and there’s still a lot of counting to do, but so far things are looking good for the far-right party.

After a week of headlines being dominated by the latest from the Trump administration, Friday’s UK headlines are focused on local and domestic issues. 

The sun continues to shine this morning with the beautiful weather set to continue into the weekend. Yesterday, the UK recorded the hottest day on record (so far) – and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up – the headlines are too.

Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, winning by just six votes after Labour previously held the seat with a substantial majority of nearly 14,700.

Reform UK secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, defeating Labour by just six votes, marking a significant loss for Sir Keir Starmer.

Over 1,600 council seats are contested across 23 local authorities, alongside mayoral elections and a critical by-election in Runcorn and Helsby following Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s resignation.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the veterinary industry amid concerns from 56,000 pet owners regarding high prices and lack of transparency in treatment costs.

England is electing six mayors, including four combined authority mayors (metro mayors) and two city mayors, with most positions last contested in 2021.

Two police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, were attacked by a small dog in Shepherd’s Bush, London, while on patrol.

The owner of Space NK has initiated a formal sale process, with teasers circulated to prospective bidders amid concerns over the UK Economy.

Cliff Notes A military flypast celebrating 80 years since VE Day is scheduled for 5 May, featuring the RAF’s Red Arrows and various military aircraft,…

US and Ukraine sign mineral deal and the US economy shrinks – two of the international stories you’ll find on the UK newspaper front pages this morning – and you may be wondering why, especially when we have our own local elections taking place.

US political news always has an impact globally but the England local elections won’t be on the front pages of the newspapers today due to rules around media print before election polls open – don’t worry the results will be plastered all over the front pages tomorrow morning until then let’s look at what US political stories are making the UK front pages.

King Charles opens up about cancer battle in a deeply personal and rare insight into the monarch’s health.

Charles sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients in a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. The King opened up about the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.

The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too. 

Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).

The US Treasury has established an American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund, intended to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery amid ongoing conflict with Russia.