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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has apologised for the hacking.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps apologises to people affected by MoD hack as he admits it ‘shouldn’t have happened’

Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump 'swears at Stormy Daniels' as adult film star testifies in court that she 'spanked' him in his pyjamas

Queen Camilla surprises children at a London primary school

Queen Camilla surprises children at London primary school as she visits to open Coronation library

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‘Emergency’ scheme to release prisoners early extended again as ministers accused of ‘cloak of secrecy’

Rishi Sunak has said that the UK is deeply concerned about Israel's activity in Rafah

Rishi Sunak says UK 'deeply concerned' after Israel take control of Rafah crossing into Gaza

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Susan Bruckner has died aged 72.

‘She was magic’: Grease star Susan Buckner dies aged 72 as family pays emotional tribute

Queen Camilla surprises children at a London primary school

Queen Camilla surprises children at London primary school as she visits to open Coronation library

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Labour's mayor in the West Midlands has said he would 'absolutely' like an arms embargo on Israel.

Labour's new West Midlands mayor tells LBC he would ‘absolutely’ support an arms embargo on Israel

Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump 'swears at Stormy Daniels' as adult film star testifies in court that she 'spanked' him in his pyjamas

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‘Emergency’ scheme to release prisoners early extended again as ministers accused of ‘cloak of secrecy’

Rishi Sunak has said that the UK is deeply concerned about Israel's activity in Rafah

Rishi Sunak says UK 'deeply concerned' after Israel take control of Rafah crossing into Gaza

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has apologised for the hacking.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps apologises to people affected by MoD hack as he admits it ‘shouldn’t have happened’

Drake's Toronto mansion is at the centre of a drive-by shooting investigation

Security guard seriously injured in drive-by shooting outside Drake's Toronto mansion

Britain's richest gypsy worth £700m serenaded by Dame Shirley Bassey as he celebrates birthday aboard Monaco super-yacht

'Britain's richest gypsy' worth £700m celebrates birthday with Dame Shirley Bassey following move to Monaco

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Suhaib Jaber came to the UK on a small boat

Migrants 'trying to cross back over English Channel to Europe because of Rwanda threat', Syrian asylum seeker claims

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18 drinks get the chop in a major shakeup of the menu

Full list of changes to Wetherspoons menu with 18 drinks axed but more dishes - including Ramen noodles - added

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister by Scottish Parlaiment after becoming SNP leader

John Swinney elected new first minister by Scottish Parliament after becoming SNP leader

A baby boy died in a 'neglect incident' at Legoland

Five-month-old baby dies after ‘neglect incident’ at Legoland Windsor

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Soldiers have been warned to watch our for dodgy calls, texts and emails

MoD blames bank holiday for failing to inform 270k armed forces personnel of 'China' bank data hack

Research has revealed a new reason why the Titan Sub may have imploded

Titan submersible may have imploded due to 'micro-buckling', new research suggests

Prince Harry will not meet Charles due to King's 'full programme' as Duke arrives in UK for Invictus Games ceremony

Prince Harry arrives back in Britain for Invictus Games event but won't meet King Charles or Prince William

Yuliyan Dimov, 45, was arrested at Gatwick Airport trying to flee the country

Masseur who sexually assaulted string of women in their own homes convicted after trying to flee the country

Daniel Anjorin was decapitated in the attack

Hainault teen attack victim Daniel Anjorin 'decapitated' by swordsman in bloody north London rampage, court hears

Holly LeGresley leaving Worcester Magistrates' Court

Brit woman dubbed ‘The Immolator’ admits to part in monkey torture network where animals are killed for sexual thrills

The Ministry of Defence has fallen victim to a cyber attack and there are fears the royals' details may have been compromised

Were William and Harry hacked by China? Royals feared to be among victims after ‘China’ steals bank details from MoD

Putin issues chilling threat to the West as Kremlin leader is sworn in for historic fifth term as Russian president

Putin issues chilling threat to the West as Kremlin leader is sworn in for historic fifth term as Russian president

The boy is thought to have been killed by crocodiles

Disabled boy 'mauled to death by crocodiles after being thrown into the river by mother', as police launch murder probe

Bud Light promises to 'stay in our lane' after receiving backlash for stunt with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney

Bud Light promises to 'stay in our lane' after receiving backlash for stunt with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney

Berry, who is also running to be an MP in Brighton at the next General Election, stepped aside on Tuesday just three days into the job, replaced by Zoë Garbett

Green Party's Siân Berry quits London Assembly just three days into the job

Commuters have been urged not to drive this weekend as M25 closure could leave drivers hit with £12.50 charge

Drivers face paying ULEZ charge if they ignore diversions when M25 closes yet again this weekend

The Ministry of Defence has fallen victim to a cyber attack

China accused of hacking personal details of every single member of the armed forces but Beijing dismisses ‘smear’

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Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing with Egypt

Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump (Markus Schreiber AP/Cillian Sherlock/PA)

Stormy Daniels describes first meeting Trump during hush money trial

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Police probe shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard wounded

Congress Holocaust Ceremony

Biden condemns ‘ferocious surge of antisemitism’ in Holocaust remembrance speech

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Chinese leader Xi visits the French Pyrenees in a personal gesture by Macron

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Lidl is planning to expand across the country

Lidl set to open hundreds of new stores across the UK - here's how you could earn £20k by helping them

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

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Disabled Ukrainians have been treated awfully by Russian invaders

Tortured, abducted, disappeared: the desperate plight of disabled Ukrainians at the hands of Russian invaders

The Duchess of Edinburgh condemned violence against women and girls in Ukraine.

Sophie condemns Putin: First British royal to visit Ukraine denounces Russian forces for using rape as weapon of war

The Duchess of Edinburgh met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since war started as she meets Zelenskyy and remembers massacre victims

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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Keir Starmer Congratulates David Skaith On His Election To York And North Yorkshire Mayor

Rachel Reeves slaps down PM's hung Parliament claims & 'deluded' Tories 'gaslighting' Brits on economy

Rishi Sunak said he was "determined to fight" as the Liberal Democrats announced they would table a motion of no confidence in the Government

Next general election not a 'foregone conclusion', says Sunak, as Lib Dems table no-confidence vote in government

Mothin Ali was elected as a councillor for the Gipton and Harehills ward in Leeds after winning more than 3,000 votes

Green Party investigates councillor who shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ after election and said Palestinians should 'fight back'

John Swinney has been elected as the new SNP leader and will replace Humza Yousaf

John Swinney hails 'new chapter' for SNP and vows to unite Scotland as he pays tribute to Humza Yousaf in victory speech

John Swinney has been elected as the new SNP leader and will replace Humza Yousaf

John Swinney elected as SNP leader and set to become next first minister of Scotland

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John Swinney, Scotland' new First Minister, contemplates the challenges ahead

John Swinney has the golden ticket, but he'll find little sweet in Scottish politics

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing

Another week, another Chinese hack - now's the time for action not words, we need to sanction Beijing
Was this year's Met Gala the most disappointing yet?

Was this year's Met Gala the most disappointing one yet?

Sir Keir Starmer must learn from both London and the West Midlands to secure his path to No10

Sir Keir Starmer must learn from both London and the West Midlands to secure his path to No10, writes Natasha Clark
Nick Ferrari spent the day in the Met Police Operations Control Room

Nick Ferrari goes behind the scenes at the Met Police's massive efforts to keep the peace at heated protests
Mining giant BHP's huge takeover offer for Anglo American could spark new wave of blockbuster deals in Britain

Mining giant BHP's huge takeover offer for Anglo American could spark new wave of blockbuster deals in Britain
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

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Tory Paul Scully has slammed Susan Hall's campaign to become London mayor - saying that he would've run Sadiq Khan closer if he had been selected as the party's candidate.

Paul Scully doesn't rule out running again to be London mayor as he slams Susan Hall's campaign
Daniel Anjorin was killed in a knife attack earlier this week

Heartbroken mourners gather at vigil where Daniel Anjorin died on his way to school during ‘sword attack’
Hilda Griffiths, 81, was killed in Regents Park in London

'Something has to change': Son of pensioner who was killed in collision with speeding cyclist says deaths 'inevitable'
A man has been arrested

Shocking moment man 'spits towards group of Israel supporters' near pro-Palestine protest at university in London

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Fern Britton's stalker drove 200 miles to stay in presenter's holiday cottage after her marriage ended

Fern Britton's stalker drove 200 miles to stay in presenter's holiday cottage after her marriage ended
‘Instagram famous’ Menorca village threatens to close following 'stampede’ of phone-wielding tourists

‘Instagram famous’ Menorca village threatens to close following 'stampede’ of phone-wielding tourists
This year's Met saw teams of ten help stars manoeuvre their outfits.

Met Gala 2024: A rundown of the weird and wonderful looks from the evening

Two-thirds of Brits are unaware of new EU travel changes coming in.

Two-thirds of UK adults unaware of new EU travel rules coming in for British holidaymakers this year
Fake police officer waving 'warrant card' tried to pull over woman on M1 in chilling echo of Sarah Everard's murder

Fake police officer waving 'warrant card' tried to stop woman on M1 in terrifying mirror of Sarah Everard's murder
A British DJ has revealed he is 'lucky to be alive' after he and his crew were attacked by an armed gang in Brazil

British DJ 'lucky to be alive' after 'carjackers wielding AK-47s' chased him down Brazillian motorway after gig
A mini-heatwave is on the way

Exact date UK will be hotter than Corfu as mini-heatwave to see temperatures soar - becoming 'hottest day of the year'
Created in Switzerland by international firm Victorinox, the historic pocket multi-tool is now having to change tact following a worldwide crackdown on bladed articles.

Swiss Army Knife makers forced to develop new pocket tools as blade is removed in crackdown
Ministry of Defence has fallen victim to a cyber attack

China suspected of hacking MoD and ‘stealing details of 270,000 armed forces personnel’ in huge data breach
Erin Patterson, 49 (L) has been charged with murder. Don and Gail Patterson died after eating the beef wellington

Mushroom poison murder suspect pleads not guilty as she makes huge decision over trial

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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?

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King Charles is "very good" after returning to public duties

King Charles feeling 'very good' as he returns to public duties after cancer diagnosis, says Penny Mordaunt
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson

Princess Beatrice gives rare update on mother Sarah Ferguson’s cancer battle after ‘bumpy health scare’

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UK General Election

Counting is now underway after polls officially closed at 10pm

Local Elections 2024: Votes roll in as Tories brace for difficult night across England and Wales
The polls have opened across England

Polls open across England for local elections as new voter ID laws require photo identification at ballot boxes
Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election date adding his sights are set 'beyond' timings

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election timings saying his sights are set 'beyond' an exact date
Rishi Sunak's inner circle has reportedly urged him to call a summer election.

Rishi Sunak urged to hold summer election as aides fear he 'cannot hold on until autumn' amid Tory rebel plot
Brits could be heading to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt has suggested

Brits will head to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt suggests, as election rumours swirl

James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down
Taylor Swift Fans Gather Outside Concert Venue In Sydney

Gig ticket prices capped and touts face crackdown under Labour plan to stop music-lovers being ripped off
Boris Johnson will be deployed to campaign in the Red Wall

Dorries dismisses Boris’ election comeback amid claims Sunak will ‘deploy ex-PM' in Red Wall to avoid Tory 'wipeout'

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All new bars, restaurants and offices will be required to have single-sex lavatories, the Government has announced.

Single-sex loos to be required in all new restaurants and offices under new Government plans
Rishi Sunak has said the country is hurtling towards a hung parliament after ruling out a summer election after dismal local election results for the Conservatives

Rishi Sunak 'axes plans for summer election' as he warns UK is heading for hung parliament

Homeowners face another six agonising months before interest rates drop as the Bank of England delays cuts, leading economists warn.

Interest rate drops not likely until autumn, leading economists warn homeowners

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Braverman says Conservatives will be lucky to have any MPs left after next election in blistering attack against Sunak
George Galloway and Lewis Goodall

George Galloway hangs up on Lewis Goodall after being asked to explain why he said ‘gay relationships aren’t equal’
Mark Harper joined LBC's Sunday with Lewis Goodall

‘We’re up for a fight’: General election ‘not a foregone conclusion’, Tory minister tells Sunday with Lewis Goodall
Rishi Sunak suffered a double local election humiliation as Sadiq Khan and Richard Parker took home the London and West Midlands mayoralties.

Rishi's double trouble: Sunak loses in London and West Midlands as Tories suffer second dire election day
Labour's Richard Parker has defeated Conservative Andy Street to win the West Midlands mayoralty in a major shock.

Labour defeats Andy Street to take West Midlands mayoralty after Sadiq Khan waltzed to win in London
Khan spoke to LBC after his historic election win

Sadiq Khan thanks Londoners and tells LBC listeners to expect a 'transformed city' under Labour government
Labour MP Jess Phillips has told LBC she's "absolutely fine" with a tweet she posted calling Conservatives "thick" - amid a row about politicians' language.

Jess Phillips tells LBC she stands by calling Tories 'thick' amid row over politicians language

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Disney Results

Disney streaming turns a profit in first financial report since Iger challenge

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Pro-Palestinian encampment cleared in Chicago as campus protests continue

Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump (Markus Schreiber AP/Cillian Sherlock/PA)

Stormy Daniels set to give evidence in Trump hush money case

Germany Israel Palestinians Europe Protests

Police in Amsterdam and Berlin break up pro-Palestinian protest camps

Russia Putin Inauguration

Vladimir Putin begins fifth term in glittering Kremlin ceremony

Netherlands Israel Palestinians Europe Protests

Arrests in Amsterdam as police break up pro-Palestinian camp at university

South Africa Building Collapse

Rescuers contact some workers alive after building collapse in South Africa

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Trump trial resumes with prosecutors lining up star witnesses

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Bernie Sanders stays in Joe Biden’s corner despite saying Gaza is his Vietnam

Serbia China

Xi visits Serbia on 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of Chinese embassy

India

Indians voting as Narendra Modi takes aim at country’s Muslims

FAA Boeing 787

Inquiry launched over false inspection claims linked to Boeing 787 plane

Chainsaw-wielding attacker runs at police down Paisley street as two officers are injured

Chainsaw-wielding attacker runs at police down Paisley street as two officers are injured

Russia Putin Inauguration

Vladimir Putin to begin fifth term as president of Russia

Israel has taken control of the Rafah crossing

Israel takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza after dismissing Hamas' ceasefire proposal as 'ruse'

Israel Palestinians

Joe Biden warns Benjamin Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive

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APTOPIX Boeing Astronaut Launch

Boeing calls off first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians

Israel launches strikes in Rafah hours after Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire

Emily Blunt has revealed that kisses with some of her male co-stars have made her want to be sick

Emily Blunt says kissing some male co-stars made her want to throw up

Placard outside the British Ministry of Defence headquarters of the Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence targeted in cyber-attack by 'China' as details of serving military personnel accessed in breach
Israel Palestinians

Israeli leaders approve military push into Rafah despite Hamas ceasefire moves

Donald Trump

Donald Trump fined again over gagging order violation in hush money case

France China

Macron puts trade and Ukraine as top priorities as China’s Xi visits France

Joe Biden

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israelis appear closer to Rafah offensive

Israel Palestinians

Hamas announces it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal

Oleksandr Pielieshenko

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

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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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A video footage of the King's Coronation has been released by the royal family

King Charles marks first Coronation anniversary with montage of 'unseen' clips to celebrate historic day
The Royal Lodge is crumbling despite Prince Andrew's promise to King Charles to renovate the £30m property after refusing to be evicted from his home of 20 years.

Prince Andrew 'lets Royal Lodge fall into disrepair' after King tried to move brother into Frogmore Cottage
Welcome back! King Charles embraced by neice Zara on surprise visit days after his return to public duty

Welcome back! King Charles embraced by niece Zara on surprise visit days after his return to public duty

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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