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Illegal strikes will not get Labour MPs’ support, says deputy leader Tom Watson
Labour MPs will not back trade unions which stage illegal strikes, deputy party leader Tom Watson has said.
Parsons Green suspect’s foster parents shell-shocked by ordeal, says son
The foster parents of the prime suspect in the Parsons Green terror attack have been left shell-shocked by the ordeal, their son has said.
Two freed from rubble after gas explosion at guest house
A man and a woman had to be freed from rubble by firefighters after a gas explosion caused “significant” damage to a guest house.
Sir Richard Branson tours HMS Ocean to thank sailors for hurricane relief effort
Billionaire businessman Sir Richard Branson has visited HMS Ocean to thank the military for their Caribbean relief efforts in the wake of two destructive hurricanes.
Government pledges extra £5m to Dominica hurricane victims to aid recovery
The Government will give the hurricane-ravaged island of Dominica £5 million in UK aid, the International Development Secretary has announced.
Jeremy Corbyn resists his MPs’ pressure for post-Brexit single market commitment
Jeremy Corbyn is resisting pressure from Labour MPs to commit the party to keeping the UK in the EU single market after Brexit.
Cambridge University tops league table for fifth consecutive year
Their fierce rivalry can be traced back through hundreds of boat races, University Challenge competitions, and scores of other meritocratic indices.
Claims UK faces £40bn Brexit divorce bill ‘made up’, says David Davis
Brexit Secretary David Davis has sought to play down reports that Britain is facing a £40 billion “divorce bill” as the price of leaving the EU.
Meghan Markle attends Invictus Games – but sits away from boyfriend Prince Harry
Meghan Markle has made her long-awaited first appearance at an official engagement attended by Prince Harry.
Boy, 15, held by police after shopping centre ‘acid attack’ injures six
Six people have been injured after a noxious substance was thrown during an incident at an east London shopping mall.
Six reported injured in suspected noxious substance attack in London
Six people have been reported injured in a suspected noxious substance attack at an east London shopping centre, police said.
Extensive damage caused as second major storm pummels British overseas territory
Hurricane Maria has added to the extensive damage on a British overseas territory, the Foreign Office has said, after the region was pummelled by a second major storm in two weeks.
Two five-month-old boys die as emergency services called to Bridgend property
Two five-month-old boys have died at an address in Bridgend, South Wales Police said.
Corbyn hopes for ‘more democratic party’ with ‘widest possible participation’
Jeremy Corbyn said his drive to give Labour members more control over the party will help him enter Downing Street.
Thousands stranded for up to 12 hours as bomb disposal experts tackle M3 hazard
Thousands of motorists and passengers were again stranded for up to 12 hours while bomb disposal experts tackled a mysterious hazard on the carriageway.
Passenger charged with being drunk on aircraft after flight diverted to Bristol
An airline passenger arrested after a late-night flight from Barcelona to the UK was diverted has been charged with being drunk on an aircraft.
Florence speech ‘upbeat’ but Brexit implementation period ‘controversial’ – IDS
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has hailed Theresa May for her “upbeat” Brexit speech in Florence, saying the Prime Minister confirmed that Britain’s era in the European Union “will soon be over for good”.
Decriminalise abortion, says body representing childbirth doctors
Abortion laws that punish women who have illegal terminations with life in prison should be scrapped, a body representing many of the UK’s childbirth doctors has said.
British values should be at heart of curriculum, says Ofsted chief
Schools should not be afraid to promote British values because some children are being brought up in environments “actively hostile” to them, the head of Ofsted has said.
Will Meghan join Harry at launch of Invictus Games?
Prince Harry will launch the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto – with royal watchers waiting in anticipation to see if girlfriend Meghan Markle makes an appearance.
NHS Grampian confirms agreement with Newcastle hospital over cardiac patients
Cardiac patients facing delays in north-east Scotland have been offered treatment as far away as Newcastle, it has emerged.
Thomas Cook pilots to stage 24-hour strike over pay
Pilots at leading leisure airline Thomas Cook will stage a 24-hour strike on Saturday in a dispute over pay, with further walkouts planned.
Cinema staff to walk out in new pay row strike
Cinema workers will stage a fresh strike, exactly a year after the start of their pay dispute.
UK’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s amid concern over Brexit pressures
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the UK’s credit rating as Brexit threatens to slow economic growth.
Customers should direct their anger at Uber, not TfL, says Sadiq Khan
Uber customers should direct their anger at the company, not Transport for London (TfL), after the ride-sharing app’s licence to operate in the capital was not renewed, Sadiq Khan said.
Anger as French leader demands more clarity from May to break Brexit deadlock
Pro-Brexit Tories have reacted angrily after French president Emmanuel Macron warned Theresa May she needed to provide greater clarity over Britain’s position if she wants to break the deadlock in the stalled Brexit talks.
Uber driver says 40,000 face financial disaster over London licence decision
Thousands of Uber employees will have to deal with huge costs as they face unemployment after a “disastrous” decision by Transport for London (TfL) not to renew the firm’s licence, a driver has said.
Inbound tourism surges to record level during month of July
Inbound tourism reached a record level in July with strong growth from North America, new figures show.
Fuel price cuts ‘a welcome relief’ after rises following Hurricane Harvey
Supermarket giants have cut fuel costs following a series of price hikes in the wake of extreme weather.
National Trust membership reaches 5m mark for the first time
Membership of the National Trust has reached five million for the first time, the organisation has said.
