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Gary Lineker disputes claim for £5m in unpaid taxes

Former England striker-turned TV football presenter Gary Lineker is facing a £5m tax claim from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), court documents show.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:52:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Ministers plot search for new audit watchdog chair

Ministers are to kick off a search for the first chair of a powerful new statutory audit regulator amid a wide-ranging shake-up of the industry.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:49:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

For French fishermen its not just livelihoods at stake, but culture and history too

Granville in northern France is one of the closest French fishing towns to the Channel Islands.

Thu, 06 May 2021 23:41:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Train named after Great Escape hero who inspired Steve McQueen

Wing Cdr Ken Rees is said to have inspired Steve McQueens character in the classic film.

Thu, 06 May 2021 22:37:36 GMT

Source: BBC News

Police issue image of man who could be key to PCSO murder investigation

Police investigating the murder of PCSO Julia James have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:23:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Ignore babble: Cummings takes aim at both Johnson and Starmer in post-election tirade

Boris Johnsons former chief adviser has raged against both the Conservatives and Labour, claiming neither are focused on "being a serious government".

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:15:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Welsh election 2021: Queues as polls close for Welsh Parliament vote

Voting has closed for the Welsh Parliamentary elections after queues outside polling stations.

Thu, 06 May 2021 22:13:07 GMT

Source: BBC News

Murder investigation after womans body found in shrubbery

A woman whose body was found in shrubbery by a dog walker is believed to have been murdered, police have said.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:09:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Under-40s to be offered alternative to Oxford jab over blood clot fears

All under-40s are to be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as a precaution.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:50:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Barclays boss Staley emerges victorious after activist investor battle

Jes Staley, the chief executive of Barclays, could be forgiven if tonight he reaches for a more expensive wine than usual for a Friday evening.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:50:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Gousto delivers Garrett-Cox as chair ahead of float

Gousto, the meal-kit subscription service, is forging ahead with plans for a bumper stock market listing by recruiting one of Britains most prominent businesswomen as its next chair.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:48:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Thousands demand Tokyo Olympics cancelled as state of emergency extended

A campaign to cancel the Tokyo Olympics is gaining pace - as polls say 80% of Japanese people want the games to be called off.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:44:00 +0100

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Labour crisis: Five major problems facing Keir Starmer

After 11 years of Tories in Downing Street, todays by-election and local elections are a remarkable disaster for the opposition, showing Labour still going backwards.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:35:00 +0100

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Labours left wing demand change from Starmer after shattering Hartlepool defeat

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to "change direction" from Labours left wing after he became the first leader to see the party lose Hartlepool in 47 years.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100

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PM says results very encouraging as Conservatives increase majority in Tees Valley mayor

Boris Johnson has said the election results so far are “very encouraging” and prove voters want his government “to get on with delivering” the levelling-up agenda.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Turner Prize honours art collectives who inspire change

After a year of closed galleries, the 2021 nominees are all groups who have all "inspired change".

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:04:33 GMT

Source: BBC News

Labour suffers humiliating defeat as Hartlepool elects first female Tory MP

The last time a Conservative was elected in Hartlepool, Cliff Richard was No 1 with "Living Doll".

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:29:00 +0100

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Former Australian rugby league player jailed for sexual assault

Former Australian rugby league player Jarryd Hayne has been jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:28:00 +0100

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Julia James: Police dont know weapon used to kill PCSO

Kents chief constable says police still have no motive or suspect for the murder of Julia James.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:21:34 GMT

Source: BBC News

Frances threat to cut power to Jersey means Channel cable project should be scrapped - MP

Frances "sinister" threat to cut power to Jersey means plans to build an energy cable linking Britain to the continent should be scrapped, an MP has said.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:20:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

India COVID strain set to be declared variant of concern in England

A coronavirus strain first detected in India is set to be declared a "variant of concern" by Public Health England, amid fears it is spreading more quickly than others.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

India COVID strain declared variant of concern in England

A coronavirus strain first detected in India has been declared a "variant of concern" by Public Health England, amid fears it is spreading more quickly than others.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Good Friday Agreement negotiators call for NI Protocol suspension

Eight prominent unionists, including Lord Trimble, call on the NI Protocol to be suspended.

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:32:31 GMT

Source: BBC News

Out-of-control Chinese rocket set to crash back to Earth at unknown location in hours

Remnants from a Chinese rocket are expected to fall back to Earth in an uncontrolled re-entry this weekend.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:14:00 +0100

Source: Sky News

Elections 2021: Tories win Hartlepool by-election

Conservative Jill Mortimer wins the Hartlepool by-election, giving the seat to the Tories for the first time in more than 50 years.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:51:54 GMT

Source: BBC News