Purgatory News
PM repeats election will be in second half of the year
Rishi Sunak has repeated his insistence that the general election will take place in the second half of the year amid mounting speculation he could have his eye on a summer polling day..
New portrait of Kate on Tatler cover
A new portrait honouring the courage and dignity of the Princess of Wales is to feature on the cover of Tatler magazine..
Ben Doak and Ross McCrorie in Scotlands Euro 2024 squad
Uncapped duo Ben Doak and Ross McCrorie have been been named in Scotlands provisional 28-man squad for Euro 2024..
Paula Vennells apologises to subpostmasters
Disgraced ex-Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells has apologised for all that subpostmasters and families have suffered as her evidence to the Horizon IT inquiry got under way..
Bodies of two women found in Nottingham
The bodies of two women have been found in a property in Nottingham, which are believed to have lain undiscovered for some time..
Ireland to formally recognise state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced joining other EU countries in the move.
UK inflation cools to lowest level in nearly three years
It went down to 2.3% in April, from 3.2% in March.
Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, the club have announced..
Donald Trumps defence has rested
Defence rests without Donald Trump entering witness box in hush money trial.
Rashford and Henderson left out by Soutghate
England manager Gareth Southgate has left Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson out of his provisional Euro 2024 squad..
Hannah Cockroft lands another gold medal
Great Britains Hannah Cockroft claimed another gold medal for her collection as she powered to victory in the T34 100 metres final at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan..
One dead after Heathrow flight hit by severe turbulence
A person has died after a flight from Heathrow Airport to Singapore encountered severe turbulence..
Mastercard and Visa raising fees but not improving quality
Mastercard and Visa do not face enough competition in the payments market, meaning UK businesses are forced to pay higher fees to process transactions, according to a new report by the UK payments watchdog..
Out of work Brits called on to plug labour shortages
Out of work Britons will be offered places on skills bootcamps as part of a Government bid to plug gaps in the labour market which were previously filled by overseas workers..
Taylor Swift to spark Liverpool academic debates
Academics in Liverpool are preparing for the arrival of Taylor Swift in the city with a conference to debate and deconstruct the stars work..
Grocery price inflation lowest since October 2021
Grocery price inflation has slowed to its lowest level since October 2021 but consumers are showing no sign of ending their cost-of-living crisis behaviour, figures suggest..
International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu and Hamas chiefs
Its in connection with their actions during the seven-month war..
Schauffele Major win got rid of chip on shoulder
When Xander Schauffele carded a record-equalling 62 in the opening round of the 106th US PGA Championship, the jokes soon followed..
Blood Scandal Children used as objects for research
Children were used as objects for research while the risks of contracting hepatitis and HIV were ignored at a specialist school where boys were treated for haemophilia, the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry has found..
Inquiry Blood scandal was covered up and could have been avoided
The infected blood scandal could largely have been avoided and there was a pervasive cover-up to hide the truth, an inquiry into the biggest treatment disaster in the NHS has concluded..





















