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Birth of rare African ‘unicorn’ Okapi caught on camera at Ch

A rare baby okapi has been born at Chester Zoo. The “precious” calf was born to mum Ada and dad Stomp, following a 14-month pregnancy. Zoo keeper Jade Miner said the animal is "really rare" and the..

Child killed and several injured in Somerset coach crash

A child has died and several people are injured after a coach crash at Cutcombe Hill in Somerset on Thursday afternoon. The coach was returning to Minehead Middle School from Exmoor Zoo when it slid..

Davey calls for temporary nationalisation of Thames Water

Sir Ed Davey has called for the temporary nationalisation of Thames Water as he reacted to the latest figures in the ongoing sewage crisis. Mr Davey also criticised the government's handling of the..

Tributes paid after child killed in school coach crash

Tributes are being paid in Minehead to a child who was killed in a coach crash which left several others seriously injured. Flowers have been left at the entrance to Minehead Middle School following..

Serious water pollution incidents have risen 60% in a year

The number of serious water pollution incidents increased by 60 per cent last year, a watchdog has found. Water Minister Emma Hardy said it's "a complete disgrace" and that it's "clear regulation isn't..

Minister reacts to Diane Abbott's suspension

The exchequer secretary to the Treasury has said Diane Abbott's Labour suspension should be resolved as swiftly as possible. James Murray said there is a process underway to investigate the comments..

Afghan leaks 'catastrophic', says shadow minister

A Conservative minister has described the Afghan leaks as "catastrophic", saying the breach is a huge threat to national security. The leak saw the details of almost 19,000 people seeking to flee..

One child killed after Minehead school coach overturns

A child has died after a school coach carrying children and staff from a day trip crashed in Somerset. The vehicle was carrying 60-70 passengers and was heading back from Exmoor Zoo to Minehead Middle..

Child killed in Somerset coach crash

A child has died after a school coach carrying children and staff from a day trip crashed in Somerset. The coach was carrying 60-70 passengers and was heading back to a nearby middle school in..

Resident doctors discuss 'all options'

Dr Ross Nieuwoudt and Dr Melissa Ryan, co-chairs of the BMA Resident Doctor Committee, spoke to the media outside Portcullis House, Westminster, after a “constructive” meeting with Health Secretary..

Astronomer CEO Caught Kissing HR in Coldplay Concert: Wife Dragged in Scandal, Company Silent!

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert with Kristin Cabot — the company’s Chief People Officer — and not his wife. The moment, captured on video and quickly..

Starmer and Merz tour defence factory

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage. Report by..

Starmer: Our security starts in Ukraine

At a joint press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: “First thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the..

Starmer and Merz sign historic UK-Germany treaty

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend a signing ceremony of a wide-ranging bilateral cooperation treaty in London. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making..

PM welcomes German chancellor to Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations...

Teenagers 'not mature enough' to vote

Teenagers in Birmingham say they do not feel ‘mature enough’ to vote – after the government announced plans to lower the voting age in the UK from 18 to 16 ahead of the next General Election...

Reform UK will not support lowering voting age to 16

When asked whether his party would support lowering the voting age to 16, Reform UK leader said ''No, even though we'd get lots of votes''. Mr Farage also added 16 years olds should only be allowed to..

Opp: Everytime Labour negotiates Britain loses

Shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers expresses no confidence in the government ahead of the visit of German chancellor. The prime minister will host Friedrich Merz for an inward visit, where they..

Phillips: Government cannot act without discipline

Jess Phillips has said the suspended Labour MPs ''persistently undermined the government.'' The four MPs all voted against the government over the welfare reform legislation, but the safeguarding..

Starmer confirms voting age to be lowered to 16

Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to lower the voting age to 16 ahead of the next General Election, saying if people are old enough to work and pay taxes, they should have a say in what you want your..

Starmer leaves Downing Street after suspending Labour MPs

Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Government’s planned welfare reforms as part of a..

Rebel MP 'holds out a hand to PM'

Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a purge of troublesome backbenchers as he suspended a number of MPs. Rachael Maskell, who spearheaded plans to halt the Government’s welfare reforms, has lost the..

King helps lift taboo surrounding miscarriage

Myleene Klass has said the King agreed that women’s healthcare needs to move forward. The musician and broadcaster, 47, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and received her..