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Bullying and harassment ‘allowed to thrive’ in the Commons
The House of Commons has allowed a culture to develop of “deference, subservience, acquiescence and silence” in which the bullying and harassment of staff has been able to thrive, an official report has found.
In pictures: Royal pregnancies through the years
With the news that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child, the Queen will soon be welcoming her eighth great-grandchild. Royal pregnancies have attracted attention across the years as the mothers to be continued in their public duties until their maternity leave started.
Celebrities react with joy to news of the next Royal baby
Celebrities, politicians and other public figures have reacted with joy to the announcement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they are expecting a baby.
#RoyalBaby: The funniest social media reactions as pregnancy announced
The news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby in spring 2019 prompted a spike in conversation on social media, with #RoyalBaby soon becoming the top trend on Twitter.
Police officer denies making inappropriate sexual remarks to complainant
A police officer has denied conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office after being accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks to a complainant.
Diana among bookies’ favourites for name of Harry and Meghan’s baby
Punters are rushing to bet on what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will call their baby.
Fracking fight just got serious, say protesters
Fracking protesters have said their fight has just “got serious” as the controversial process is due to get under way in Lancashire.
Timeline of Harry and Meghan’s relationship
Here is a timeline of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship:
Meghan and Harry expecting baby in spring 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby in spring 2019, Kensington Palace has announced.
Who will influence the new royal baby’s life?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s royal relatives and friends will be on hand ready to help, guide and support – and play with – the new addition to the family.
What will the royal baby be called?
There will be much suspense amid the royal baby fever as to what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will call their baby.
Flour in UK ‘to be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects’
Flour in the UK is to be fortified with folic acid in a move to help reduce birth defects, reports suggest.
Harry and Meghan’s baby not a prince nor a princess
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby will not be a prince nor a princess unless the Queen steps in.
Harry and Meghan’s dreams of starting a family come true
The Duchess of Sussex once described motherhood as being on her “bucket list”, while the Duke of Sussex has often confessed he would love to have children.
Q&A: All you need to know about Harry and Meghan’s baby
Here is the low-down on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child:
Royal Baby: Who are the Markles?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby will have a host of relatives he or she is unlikely to see much of, if at all – the Markles.
The royal baby in numbers
Here’s a look at the royal baby in numbers:
Brexit talks hit ‘significant problem’ over Irish border
The Brexit talks have run into a “significant problem” over the fraught issue of the Northern Ireland border, Government sources have said.
Children’s health in England falling behind other Western countries, says report
England is lagging behind Europe when it comes to children’s health, a new report has claimed.
JustGiving ‘to stop taking cut of donations for disaster victims’
Fundraising website JustGiving is to stop taking a cut of donations for victims of disasters, it has been reported.
Report aims to dispel myths around disabled people and physical exercise
Myths about physical activity being harmful for disabled people should be dispelled, according to a report.
Fracking due to begin at Lancashire site
Fracking is due to begin in Lancashire on Monday.
Government seeks advice on net zero emissions target
Climate change experts have been asked to advise the Government on setting a target for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from across the economy.
Man facing trial for murder of nine-year-old schoolgirls in 1986
A 51-year-old man accused of murdering two girls more than 30 years ago will go on trial at the Old Bailey later.
How the relationship between Australia and the Queen has changed over time
The Queen became the first reigning monarch of Australia to visit the nation in 1953 – but the relationship between Queen and country changed over the following six decades.
What the papers say – October 15
Brexit takes centre stage in Monday’s papers with reports of a stalemate over the Irish border and plots to topple Theresa May featuring among the headlines.
Harry and Meghan touch down in Australia for start of royal tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in Australia ahead of their first royal tour as a married couple.
Brexit talks stall ahead of crunch summit for May
Theresa May’s leadership and her plans for Brexit are under pressure after a setback in talks with Brussels.
Defence report warns of future threats from robot warriors and conflict in space
The world is becoming more volatile, with increasing threats from terrorism, climate change and the rapid advance of technology, a new Ministry of Defence report has warned.
NHS to save £150 million by switching to new versions of most costly drug
Thousands of NHS patients who are prescribed a costly drug for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis are to be switched to new versions of the medication which will save millions of pounds that can be reinvested in frontline care.
