Mathilde Grandjean
Politics
US-UK trade deal could impact relations with China, ex-spy chief warns
Nigel Inkster said a US-UK deal could negatively affect Britain’s relationship with China, which is a ‘critical supplier’ of pharmaceuticals.
17 Apr 2025
UK
Lockerbie bombing investigator hopes ‘justice will prevail’ ahead of trial
Libyan suspect Abu Agila Masud, who is to go on trial in the US next year, is alleged to have helped make the bomb.
28 Nov 2024
UK
Kremlin critic says ‘struggle just beginning’ as he is knighted
Sir Bill Browder began his campaign against human rights abuses and corruption in 2009 after the death of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in Moscow.
28 Nov 2024
UK
Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK
The former cyclist said more walking and cycling would ‘really make a difference’.
28 Nov 2024
UK28 Nov 2024
Five people in hospital after fire breaks out at takeaway and flats
The London Fire Brigade said two flats on the first and second floors remain alight at the building.
Environment
Flood-hit residents and businesses ‘lose everything’ after Storm Bert havoc
The third storm of the season, Storm Conall, followed just days after Storm Bert left hundreds of homes flooded and saw winds of more than 80mph.
27 Nov 2024
UK
Teacher who survived Southport attack says girls’ memories are ‘a driving force’
Leanne Lucas spoke publicly for the first time since the killings during a candlelit vigil in Merseyside.
26 Nov 2024
Health
Over a million illicit vapes seized by trading standards in crackdown
Almost a quarter of test purchases conducted during the operation resulted in illicit vapes being sold to children.
26 Nov 2024
UK
King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone
Hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden expressed gratitude at Charles’ attendance after the Queen had to drop out at the last minute.
23 Nov 2024
UK22 Nov 2024
King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety
Charles attended the show for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity.
Environment
King shares traditional greetings with Maori attendee at charity launch
Mere Takoko, the co-founder of Pacific Whale Fund, said it was ‘vitally important’ for both British and Maori peoples to maintain a friendship.
21 Nov 2024
UK
Fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne after One Direction star’s funeral
Fans and local people stood outside St Mary’s church in Amersham, despite the biting cold.
20 Nov 2024
Crime
Migrant jailed for 10 years over rape of 15-year-old girl
The Congolese national was granted asylum in the UK following several failed attempts to deport him.
19 Nov 2024
UK18 Nov 2024
Royal protection officer sacked for bullet lie at Buckingham Palace
The incident happened on the day the King had an egg thrown at him in Luton before returning to the palace to host a reception
Celebrity News15 Nov 2024
Davina McCall brain surgery: What is a colloid cyst?
A brain tumour expert said that although they are not cancerous, colloid cysts can require major surgical intervention.
Environment15 Nov 2024
Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of first cold snap of season
The cold front comes after weeks of mild, above-average temperatures.
UK
King celebrates film and TV industry at Buckingham Palace
A reception was hosted by Charles to mark the centenary of the Film and TV Charity.
13 Nov 2024
UK
Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts
Chairman Nigel Railton is to announce new cost-cutting measures that could result in the closure of more than 100 branches across the country.
12 Nov 2024
UK
John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England
Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was going on’ to stand down.
12 Nov 2024
UK11 Nov 2024
King hosts Bahrain’s sovereign at Windsor amid criticism of visit
Human rights activists wrote to the King during King Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain’s visit
UK3 Nov 2024
Police officer arrested after man hit by car in Greater Manchester
Off-duty officer arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after Rochdale collision