Purgatory News
PM speaks to Trump and European allies to closely align response to Russia
The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland have spoken to Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump to begin closely aligning a response to Russias unacceptable position in Ukraine peace talks, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras
Laurence Fox has denied encouraging people to damage ultra low emission zone (Ulez) cameras in London..
Two firefighters and a member of the public have died after a fire at a former RAF base in Bicester
Oxfordshire County Council said the two firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday..
Blunkett outlines once in a lifetime plan to fix railways in Yorkshire
A £14 billion plan to fix Yorkshires broken rail system presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity improve connectivity and unlock economic growth in the region, former home secretary Lord Blunkett has said..
A matter of life and death
MPs are debate the latest stage of a proposed law to allow assisted dying in England and Walws.
MPs say Government is oblivious to the scale of violence against women
The Government appears to be oblivious to the true scale of harm caused by violence against women and girls and is being outpaced in its efforts to tackle it, MPs have warned..
Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England
The remarkable career of the first black footballer to receive an England call-up is to be honoured with a national blue plaque..
Huge fire and multiple explosions heard at former RAF airfield in Oxfordshire
The fire broke out at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening.
Navy landing craft wrapped in Pride colours to recognise role of gay personnel
The vessel which was used in the Falklands War is being wrapped in Pride colours to mark the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on gay people serving in the UK armed forces..
Zelensky arrives for peace talks in Ukraine without Putin
Vladimir Putins refusal to meet Volodymyr Zelensky face-to-face for peace talks is further evidence of the Russian president dragging his feet to delay a ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers
The UK will begin talks with other countries on return hubs for failed asylum seekers as the Government seeks to crack down on small boats crossing the Channel..
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in a year in boost for Reeves
The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025, in a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, new official figures show..
320 AE patients die needlessly every week linked to hospital bed waits
Some 320 patients a week may have died needlessly in England last year due to very long waits in AandE for a hospital bed, figures suggest..
Mike Lynchs superyacht knocked over by extreme wind investigators say
Investigators examining the sinking of tech tycoon Mike Lynchs superyacht in Italy said the vessel was knocked over by extreme wind and could not recover..
New stamps celebrate CS Lewiss Chronicles of Narnia
Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps being issued to celebrate The Chronicles of Narnia..
Nazi worshipping extremists guilty of planning terror attacks
Three Nazi-worshipping extremists who believed a race war was imminent have been found guilty of planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues..
Justice Secretary announces record prison expansion to tackle overcrowding
Three new prisons will be built starting this year, as part of a record prison expansion, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said, as the Government grapples with near-full jails..
New Liverpool Manchester railway line proposed
A new railway line between Liverpool and Manchester that would punch well above its weight has been proposed by regional leaders..
Man who killed child in blast while making cannabis gummies jailed for 14 years
A drug dealer who caused the death of a seven-year-old boy in an explosion while making cannabis gummy sweets has been jailed for 14 years..
No charges to be brought against ex Reform MP Rupert Lowe after threat claims
No criminal charges will be brought against Great Yarmouth MP Mr Lowe, after he was accused of making verbal threats against party chairman Zia Yusuf..