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Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader

SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles

Caitlyn took her own life after becoming fixated on a detention

Father pays tribute to ‘daddy’s girl’ after daughter, 16, took own life after 'hyper-fixation' on first school detention

Princess Kate and Prince William on their wedding day 13 years ago

Kate and William share touching new photo as they celebrate wedding anniversary

Thomas O’Halloran (L) was killed in August 2022

Knifeman admits killing 87-year-old charity busker on his mobility scooter just five days after release from prison

Two men have been charged with murder after a torso was found in a nature reserve in Salford

Two men charged with murder after man's torso found in nature reserve in Salford

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Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest following Humza Yousaf's resignation

'I know the limits of my own abilities': Stephen Flynn rules himself out of SNP leadership contest

The spy unit behind the attack against Sergei Skripal has been linked to two deadly ammunition depot blasts in the Czech Republic

Russian spy unit behind 2018 Salisbury poisonings also destroyed Czech ammunition depot killing two in 2014 blasts, investigation finds
David Cameron has called for Hamas to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Secretary David Cameron urges Hamas to accept ‘generous’ ceasefire deal with Israel

Latest sign of scale of UK shoplifting laid bare as Tesco puts protein bars inside security cases

Latest sign of scale of UK shoplifting laid bare as Tesco puts protein bars inside security cases

A makeshift ‘tent city’ has appeared in Dublin as politicians row over migrants

Sprawling 'tent city' appears on Dublin streets as UK and Irish ministers row over return of migrants

Local elections will take place Thursday 2 May.

Local elections 2024 explained: When are they, what are the key issues and when the results will be announced

Caitlyn took her own life after becoming fixated on a detention

Father pays tribute to ‘daddy’s girl’ after daughter, 16, took own life after 'hyper-fixation' on first school detention

Baby Reindeer's real-life Martha 'targeted by cult' amid bombardment death threats from internet sleuths

Baby Reindeer's real-life Martha 'targeted by cult' amid 'death threats' from internet sleuths

Rishi Sunak has said Britain will not accept the return of asylum seekers from the Republic of Ireland

‘We’re not going to do that’: Rishi Sunak slaps down deal with Ireland to return asylum seekers to UK

Voters will need to bring an accepted form of photo ID on May 2.

Everything you need to know about photo ID to vote in the local elections

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Thomas O’Halloran (L) was killed in August 2022

Knifeman admits killing 87-year-old charity busker on his mobility scooter just five days after release from prison

Two Finnair flights from Helsinki to Tartu in Estonia had to return to Finland on Thursday and Friday

Two passenger jets forced to turn around mid-flight in latest 'Russian jamming' of planes' GPS systems

The couple last visited the continent in August 2022, when they visited the Nyanga Township in Cape Town, South Africa.

Meghan bypasses Britain amid fears royal rift will overshadow Invictus Games

Princess Kate and Prince William on their wedding day 13 years ago

Kate and William share touching new photo as they celebrate wedding anniversary

Billy Vunipola has apologised "unreservedly" after an incident in Majorca.

Billy Vunipola breaks silence after 'downing four Amarettos and hitting an officer with his top' at bar in Spain

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The groups have been reported to the police

Labour reports ‘Tory-run’ anti-Ulez Facebook groups to police over claims they have become ‘hotbed for racism’

Two men have been charged with murder after a torso was found in a nature reserve in Salford

Two men charged with murder after man's torso found in nature reserve in Salford

Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader

SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces he will not resign after corruption allegations against his wife

Gérard Depardieu is facing fresh claims of sexual assault.

French actor Gérard Depardieu, 75, placed ‘in custody over sexual assault claims’

More travel chaos is expected over the Bank Holiday

Worst times to travel over Bank Holiday revealed as 16 million cars to hit roads and more rail strikes planned

Heiress Mint Butterfield went missing in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco.

Missing teen of tech billionaire found alive and in back of van a week after vanishing as man arrested for kidnapping

Billy Vunipola

England rugby star arrested in Majorca after being involved in 'violent incident' in Spanish pub

Peter Smith was injured in a shark attack in Tobago on Friday.

British tourist attacked by shark off Caribbean beach is ‘aware and able to communicate’

Lewis Goodall will be hosting a politics show on Sundays starting 5th May at 10am

LBC announces new flagship Sunday politics show with Lewis Goodall

Maciej Olszewski filmed the driver in Torquay

Shocking moment Evri driver is caught throwing parcels onto the street as horrified customer watches on

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Gerard Depardieu

Depardieu briefly detained by police reportedly on sexual assault allegations

Antony Blinken

Blinken urges Hamas to accept new ‘extraordinarily generous’ ceasefire proposal

Elon Musk

US Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla

Florida governor Ron DeSantis and former president Donald Trump

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for ex-president

A tent encampment has been set up inside the campus of Columbia University

Clear encampment or face suspension, US university tells student protesters

Cost of Living Crisis

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Inflation now stands at its lowest level in two-and-a-half years

Inflation eases to 3.2% putting pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Many people are still struggling with bills

Number of people missing bill payments comes down, although millions still struggling financially

Michael Gove has slammed the water firm as a 'disgrace'.

Thames Water bosses branded a ‘disgrace’ as Michael Gove tells firm ‘not to punish consumers’ for its failings

Jeremy Hunt is "monitoring" the situation

Millions of Brits face 40% increase in bills after Thames Water shareholders refuse to give £500 million cash injection

Fights break out in Preston Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section amid cost of living crisis

Fights break out in Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section as security increased amid cost of living crisis

War in Ukraine

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Alexander Lukashenko has warned of 'apocalypse'

Belarus is hosting 'several dozen' Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says, as he warns of 'apocalypse'

US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays

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Rishi Sunak is visting Poland

Rishi Sunak defends British RAF planes shooting down drones over Israel but not Ukraine

Britain is to announce a fresh £500million funding package for Ukraine on Tuesday.

Britain gives £500m bumper aid package of drones, ammo and missiles to Ukraine ahead of ‘difficult summer’

Lord Nick Houghton speaks to LBC’s Andrew Marr.

Ukraine 'is fighting proxy war on behalf of Nato', says ex-military chief as he criticises 'incoherent' defence spending

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Vouchers to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

Vouchers and social care packages to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a speech in central London, Friday April 19, 2024. (Yui Mok/Pool via AP)

Vouchers to replace cash for disability benefits claimants under Tory welfare shake-up

A series of raids on migrants earmarked for deportation to Rwanda will start on Monday, reports claim.

Rwanda raids to begin on Monday with Government set to detain dozens ahead of deportation flights

Sir Keir Starmer has promised a mental health "overhaul" as he welcomed defector and NHS psychiatrist Dan Poulter to his party.

Labour promises mental health 'overhaul' after NHS psychiatrist defected to party from Tories

Alex Salmond says that Alba Party MSP Ash Regan will lay down her terms to keep Humza Yousaf as First Minister on Monday.

Alex Salmond says Alba's Ash Reagan will lay down terms to prop up Humza Yousaf in due course

Opinion

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Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership
Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the killing of Jill Dando - her murder has never been solved

Who killed Jill Dando? Hopefully the killer will finally be brought to justice

David Buik asks why the 21st century has been a disappointing period for business.

Why has the 21st century been such a disappointing period for business and UK stock markets?
I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and I vow to continue fight against institutional racism in the Met, writes Sadiq Khan

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and fight against institutional racism, writes Sadiq Khan
I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell

I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell
Why I’m running the London Marathon this weekend, writes Johnny Jenkins

From pandemic pondering to pavement pursuits my journey to the London Marathon finish line and why I'm running again
Iran's direct assault: Escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

Iran's direct assault and escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

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The Jewish man was allegedly targeted by a group of four men in Stamford Hill.

Shocking moment four men 'try to force Jewish pedestrian into car boot' in North London

The Holocaust memorial had to be covered up

Outrage after Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park covered up during pro-Palestine march through London
Two arrested as thousands of Palestine supporters march on London calling for Gaza ceasefire

Two arrested as thousands of Palestine supporters march on London calling for ceasefire in Gaza
A march against anti-Semitism scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled

London march against anti-Semitism axed amid safety fears, with 'hundreds of thousands' to join Palestine protest

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Temperatures are expected to soar this week

Exact date UK to be as hot as Ibiza this week as temperatures soar after cold snap

Cheryl Fergison has opened up about her battle with womb cancer.

‘I thought I’d die’: EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison reveals secret womb cancer battle

Esther Rantzen has said she will 'open a bottle of champagne live on air' if an assisted dying vote goes ahead

Dame Esther Rantzen says she will 'open a bottle of champagne live on air' if assisted dying vote goes ahead
George Gilbey's mum has revealed her son's final words to her.

Gogglebox star George Gilbey's mother reveals his final words to her before his death

Humza Yousaf is set to quit as Scotland's First Minister amid SNP meltdown

High Noon for Humza Yousaf: Scotland's First Minister poised to quit in midday statement amid SNP meltdown
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said that the Republic will not be a loophole for Britain's migration issues - after the UK Government rejected Ireland's bid to return migrants to Northern Ireland.

'We won't take them back until France does too': Britain rejects bid to return migrants across border to NI
A Tory MP was detained and deported from a Chinese-allied nation in East Africa after he was sanctioned by Beijing.

Tory MP detained and deported by China-allied nation after being sanctioned by Beijing

Chief Superintendent Tony Creely gave an update on the case.

More human remains found in Salford after two men were arrested on suspicion of murder following torso discovery
Baby and adult hands

Trans terms like 'chestfeeding' to be banned in NHS under new changes to constitution

A football fan has been charged with tragedy chanting after Burnley's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Burnley fan charged with tragedy chanting after Premier League side's 1-1 draw away at Manchester United

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

Royals

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Prince Harry is set to return to the UK

Prince Harry to make first return to UK since Kate's cancer diagnosis for Invictus anniversary and 'could visit Charles'
Prince Harry is being eased out of the Invictus Games fold by its CEO, royal author Angela Levin has suggested.

Prince Harry being 'eased out' by Invictus Games by CEO, royal author suggests

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Damage caused by a tornado in Sulphur, Oklahoma

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin clean-up after four killed in storms

Russia Ukraine War NATO

Nato chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine

Gerard Depardieu

Gerard Depardieu summoned for questioning about sexual assault allegations

Kenya Dam Bursts

Dam collapse in Kenya kills at least 45

France Depardieu

Gerard Depardieu summoned for questioning about sexual assault allegations

Saudi Arabia World Economic Forum US

Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza

Buildings burn in the town of Mati, east of Athens, Greece, in July 2018

Five ex-officials convicted over deadly Greece fire but freed after paying fines

Thailand Politics

Thailand foreign minister resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister

Spain Politics

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says he will continue in office

San Diego Zoo Pandas

Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo

Australia Church Stabbings

Teenagers plotted to attack Jewish people after Sydney stabbing, police say

Russia Journalists Detained

Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged Navalny group work

Japan Politics

Japanese ruling party loses three seats after mass corruption scandal exposed

Storm damaged home

Tornadoes kill four people in Oklahoma

Israeli tanks

Biden and Netanyahu speak as ceasefire pressure grows on Israel and Hamas

Storm damage in Omaha

Tornadoes kill three in Oklahoma as state of emergency declared in 12 counties

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Kharkiv damage

Ukrainian army chief reports tactical retreat in the east

Elon Musk meets Chinese Premier

Tesla founder Musk meets Chinese Premier as competitors show off new EVs

Ukrainians stabbed

Russian man arrested in Germany after two Ukrainians fatally stabbed

Fascists give salute

Dozens give fascist salute on anniversary of Mussolini’s execution

Romilly Blitz has faced anti-Semitism at UCL

Jewish student at top London university branded a 'genocidal psychopath' for objecting to Hamas attack
Damaged building

Energy infrastructure and hotel damaged in Russian drone attacks

Ireland's taoiseach Simon Harris has asked ministers to prepare emergency legislation on returning migrants to the UK

Ireland plans emergency law to send migrants back to UK amid claims Rwanda plan fuelling border crossings
Smoke from blast

Funeral held for 20 soldiers killed in munitions blast at Cambodian army base

Artist's impression of airport

Dubai’s ruler outlines plan to move airport to new £28bn facility

Iraqis

Passing of harsh anti-LGBT+ law in Iraq sparks diplomatic backlash

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Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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What events will the King attend now he's returning to public-facing duties?

What next for Charles: From Trooping the Colour to the Royal Ascot - which events will the King attend?
Kate and Charles

Full timeline of Charles and Kate's diagnoses, battle and treatment with cancer

King Charles III and Queen Camilla pictured together in the gardens of Buckingham Palace

Charles returns: King to resume to royal duties after doctors ‘very encouraged’ by progress made in cancer fight

Highlights & Opinion

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Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle
Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'
'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies
Premier League clubs should stump up money for policing, writes Henry Riley

Met Police chief is right to put the boot into the Premier League, writes Henry Riley

Image taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, seen here firing her Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea

Red Sea clashes with the Houthis must not be just a fight for freedom of navigation - but for freedom from Iran’s hostile actions too