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Sunak Starmer win would embolden Putin

Rishi Sunak warned giving Sir Keir Starmer the keys to No 10 would leave the country less safe and embolden Russias Vladimir Putin, in an early indication of bitter general election battles to come..

Arsenal take title race to final day

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win at Manchester United..

Happy Valley and Top Boy win at the TV Baftas

British dramas Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at the Bafta Television Awards..

Universal credit claimants must look for more work

Universal credit claimants working less than 18 hours a week will from today have to look for more work..

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany already plotting Premier League return after relegation confirmed

Kompany not sulking after Clarets relegation confirmed.

TV stars gear up for Bafta Awards 2024

Final series of Happy Valley in running for top accolades.

David Cameron guards against halting arms exports to Israel

Foreign Secretary insists banning weapons to Israel not a wise path.

Tory defector Natalie Elphicke accused of lobbying to interfere in sex offence trial

Elphicke lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husbands sex offence trial.

Swiss winner Nemo Mettler saddened by Eurovision Song Contest furore

Swiss singer Nemo was really sad during competition in Sweden.

UK looses out to Switzerland at Eurovision

Switzerlands Nemo has won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden,.

James Anderson to end England career

His swansong will be at Lords in July.

Two women killed in house fire in Wolverhampton

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Eurovision disqualifies Dutch act

Its over inappropriate behaviour allegations.

Gove Regret over children in temporary accommodation

Michael Gove has said he cannot look at official figures showing a record number of children living in temporary accommodation with anything other than regret and blamed not enough homes being built..

SNP beginning new chapter Swinney says

The SNP is beginning a new chapter with hope and optimism at its heart, First Minister John Swinney has said..

Stunning Northern Lights spotted across the UK

The Northern Lights has lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the country..

Co op Live arena to open with Elbow gig

The troubled Co-op Live arena in Manchester said it has completed an inspection and will open with a performance from Elbow after a string of delays..