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Murder accused says wife hit him and ‘could lose her temper easily’

Murder accused says wife hit him and ‘could lose her temper easily’

Murder accused says wife hit him and ‘could lose her temper easily’

06 May 2025

Richard Satchwell told Irish police he had been injured by Tina Satchwell multiple times throughout their marriage, a court has heard.


Miliband sets out proposals for solar canopies above car parks

Miliband sets out proposals for solar canopies above car parks

Miliband sets out proposals for solar canopies above car parks

06 May 2025

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said he wants to turn car parks into ‘solar carports’.


Tariff cuts and tax exemptions for some workers agreed in UK-India trade deal

Tariff cuts and tax exemptions for some workers agreed in UK-India trade deal

Tariff cuts and tax exemptions for some workers agreed in UK-India trade deal

06 May 2025

Ministers say the long-coveted agreement will add £4.8 billion a year to the economy by 2040.


UK-India deal a ‘tremendous statement to the world’, says Trade Secretary

UK-India deal a ‘tremendous statement to the world’, says Trade Secretary

UK-India deal a ‘tremendous statement to the world’, says Trade Secretary

06 May 2025

Jonathan Reynolds said ‘the world needs a story like this right now’, a month after Donald Trump’s tariffs were announced.


Queen praises ‘beautiful’ poppy display at Tower of London

Queen praises ‘beautiful’ poppy display at Tower of London

Queen praises ‘beautiful’ poppy display at Tower of London

06 May 2025

The new installation features 30,000 ceramic poppies from the 2014 Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red artwork.


Co-op boss apologises after retailer hit by ‘highly sophisticated’ hackers

Co-op boss apologises after retailer hit by ‘highly sophisticated’ hackers

Co-op boss apologises after retailer hit by ‘highly sophisticated’ hackers

06 May 2025

The Manchester-based co-operative is among a number of retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Harrods, to have been hit by hacks.


Minister urges ‘much greater development’ of solar on factories and homes

Minister urges ‘much greater development’ of solar on factories and homes

Minister urges ‘much greater development’ of solar on factories and homes

06 May 2025

His comments follow continuing concerns at the loss of prime fertile land for food production to sun-powered arrays as part of the drive to net zero.


Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

06 May 2025

The former Sinn Fein leader said he would not ‘speculate’ on IRA members or rules in Dublin’s High Court.


Man’s remains were found in suitcase alongside Arsenal towel, court hears

Man’s remains were found in suitcase alongside Arsenal towel, court hears

Man’s remains were found in suitcase alongside Arsenal towel, court hears

06 May 2025

A forensic pathologist said Albert Alfonso’s torso had 13 stab wounds.


Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

06 May 2025

The Our Seas Coalition accused the Scottish Government of having ‘systematically neglected’ the country’s seabed.


UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

06 May 2025

Overall, there will be reductions on 90% of individual tariff rates on UK exports, with 85% of those becoming fully tariff-free within a decade.


First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

06 May 2025

Dan Jarvis also refused to give details on the immigration status of the suspects when pressed by several MPs.


King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

06 May 2025

The King met Angela Lavinia Valbonesi Acosta during an audience with the country’s President Daniel Noboa.


India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

06 May 2025

The deal will see Indian chefs, yoga teachers and musicians able to access the contractual services suppliers route.


Government to unveil new cybersecurity measures after wave of attacks

Government to unveil new cybersecurity measures after wave of attacks

Government to unveil new cybersecurity measures after wave of attacks

06 May 2025

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will tell tech experts and business chiefs that cybersecurity is an ‘absolute necessity’.


Welsh Labour could slump to historic low in 2026 Senedd elections, poll finds

Welsh Labour could slump to historic low in 2026 Senedd elections, poll finds

Welsh Labour could slump to historic low in 2026 Senedd elections, poll finds

06 May 2025

Plaid Cymru is predicted to be biggest party in the next Welsh elections, with Reform UK in second and Labour third.


‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection

‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection

‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection

06 May 2025

The renowned naturalist fronts a film which highlights the destruction of overfishing and bottom trawling, but also offers hope for restoration.


Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

06 May 2025

The Scottish Government acknowledged the ban is ‘counterproductive and ineffective’.


Hunt urges Streeting to reconsider cuts to ringfenced funding for maternity care

Hunt urges Streeting to reconsider cuts to ringfenced funding for maternity care

Hunt urges Streeting to reconsider cuts to ringfenced funding for maternity care

06 May 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the changes will ‘give more freedom and more flexibility’ to independent care boards.


Woman accused of having illegal abortion ‘still utterly traumatised’ by events

Woman accused of having illegal abortion ‘still utterly traumatised’ by events

Woman accused of having illegal abortion ‘still utterly traumatised’ by events

06 May 2025

Nicola Packer, 45, is on trial at Isleworth Crown Court.


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