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UK foreign minister fooled by hoax call
Britain's foreign minister David Cameron has been the victim of a hoax video call from someone claiming to be the former president of Ukraine, officials said.
Cameron had a short video call with former Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko,…
King Charles and William pay tribute to D-Day veterans
Charles also spoke in French, thanking the people of France for their “warmth” and “generosity” towards D-Day veterans, which he said is the “most moving and memorable part of these anniversaries.”
While the King traveled to France for…
UK PM Rishi Sunak defends £2,000 tax claim despite watchdog’s criticism
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied claims he made about Labour's tax plans were dubious despite being criticised by the UK's statistics watchdog.
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) said anyone who heard Mr Sunak say Labour's…
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash on tax and NHS in head-to-head debate
One dividing moment from last night's debate was a disagreement on private healthcare.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer were asked a "yes or no question" - if they had a loved one "on a long waiting list for surgery, would you, if you felt…
King and Queen hear first-hand D-Day veteran stories
Four D-Day veterans have been invited to Buckingham Palace to share their memories of the Normandy landings with the King and Queen.
John Dennett, 99, Arthur Oborne, Bernard Morgan and Jim Miller, all 100-years-old, brought mementos and…
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran
A D-Day veteran has been given a 100th birthday card in person by King Charles.
Jim Miller was invited to Buckingham Palace, where he told the King about his experiences of the Second World War Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied…
UK police arrest 40 people after pro-Gaza rally
UK police yesterday said that 40 people had been arrested and three officers injured after protesters refused to disperse following a demonstration in London over Israel's latest offensive in Gaza.
The British capital's Metropolitan…
How important is Scotland in deciding the UK election?
Does the path to 10 Downing Street run through Scotland? The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, appears to think so.
Campaigning in Glasgow, he argued that only a strong Scotland can ensure "national renewal".
He added: "There is no…
King and Queen visit Chelsea Flower Show
The King and Queen were nicknamed "King of the Compost" and "Queen of the Bees" as they visited a child-only garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The royal visit on Monday, before the event opens to the public, came days after the King…
Average British house price hits record high of £375,000
The average British house price reached a record high of £375,131 in May, according to Rightmove. The average prices of properties coming to market rose 0.8%, or £2,807, month on month.
Pent-up demand from would-be buyers who paused their…