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Shakira to face trial accused of 13m tax fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud..
Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling
Kwasi Kwarteng is contending with massive market turmoil sparked by his tax-cutting mini-budget as a disastrous day for the pound saw Labour take its biggest poll lead over Tories for more than 20 years..
London city hall must strengthen rulebook probe into Boris Johnson finds
London city halls code of conduct must be strengthened, a review has found, following a probe into Boris Johnsons links with an American businesswoman while mayor..
I want to hear from those we have let down says Met boss
The head of Britains biggest police force has said he wants to hear from those who have been let down by the service, as he insisted that constructive anger can bring about positive change..
Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm
Downing Street has confirmed it will employ Liz Trusss chief of staff Mark Fullbrook directly after it emerged he was being paid through his lobbying company..
Glenda Jackson recalls fond memories of working with Morecambe and Wise
Glenda Jackson has said she loved working with comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise after she recalled fond memories of playing the role of Cleopatra on the pairs comedy show..
First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to 150000 at auction
A first edition hardback copy of Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone is expected to fetch up to £150,000 when it goes under the hammer in November..
Gareth Southgate encouraged by England players taking responsibility
Gareth Southgate was encouraged by the way Englands players took responsibility and handled the pressure as a challenging camp ended with a morale-boosting 3-3 draw against Germany ahead of the World Cup..
Will Mellor admits he may attempt to flirt his way to Strictly success
Will Mellor has admitted he may attempt to flirt his way to success on Strictly Come Dancing..
Ed Sheeran covers Backstreet Boys as revellers surprised by impromptu Ibiza set
Ed Sheeran surprised party-goers in Ibiza after performing an impromptu set in which he covered the Backstreet Boys..
Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid
Nasa has successfully crashed a spacecraft into a small asteroid as part of a planetary protection test mission..
Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends
The monarchy and their households are returning to official duties as the period of royal mourning in memory of the late Queen ends..
John Healey Military ships will be built in Britain under a Labour government
Military ships will be built in this country under a Labour government, the partys shadow defence secretary has pledged..
Steve Coogan not a monarchist despite recent royal related projects
Steve Coogan admitted he is not a monarchist but had an enormous respect for the late Queen after recently taking on multiple royal-related projects..
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day linked with longer lifespan study
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day could be linked to a longer lifespan, new research suggests..
Special stamps to be released in memory of the Queen
Four stamps that feature portraits of the Queen will be released in her memory, the Royal Mail has announced..
Coins and banknotes featuring the King and Queen Elizabeth II will co circulate
Images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of the King will be revealed by the Bank of England by the end of this year..
William and Kate to visit Wales for first official visit with new titles
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to visit the nation for the first time since taking up their titles..
Solicitor to run London Marathon for heart charity after death of sister 16
A solicitor whose 16-year-old sister died following a cardiac arrest is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of genetic heart conditions..
Steven Moffat The BBC will never be safe in the hands of the Government
Former Sherlock and Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has said the BBC will never be safe in the hands of the government..





















