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A major incident has been declared following an explosion at a home in Nottinghamshire.

Gym owner Amanda Wah and gymnastics coach Joe Fishburn have been crowned the winners of Gladiators 2025.

Proposals to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe blast furnaces have been approved by Parliament after an extraordinary sitting on Saturday.

The Business Secretary accused British Steel’s Chinese owners of attempting to “unilaterally” close down its Scunthorpe blast furnaces as MPs began debating emergency legislation to save the plant.

Eurovision organisers have responded to calls for a debate around the participation of Israeli public broadcaster Kan.

The family of a man who was stabbed to death in Leicestershire have paid tribute to a “gentle giant” who was “ripped from us cruelly”.

A watchdog is investigating after a woman was seriously injured at a golf club by a van that was being pursued by police.

A woman who killed her terminally ill father as an act of mercy has spoken of the “heavy price” her family has paid after she walked free from court with a suspended prison sentence.

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government aims to pass emergency legislation in one day to protect the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe as its future “hangs in the balance”.

Britain’s economy grew faster than expected in February, as the services and manufacturing sectors picked up after recent slow activity, official figures show.

He's scored 27 goals in the Premier League this season

Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.

Drivers are being warned over long queues over Easter, with 19.1 million people expected to hit the road on Good Friday alone.

A family of five Spanish tourists and a pilot were killed when a helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, officials said.

Under-fire Andre Onana endured a nightmare evening as he gifted Lyon an opener and allowed Rayan Cherki to secure a 2-2 draw at the end of Manchester United’s make-or-break Europa League quarter-final clash.

Nearly a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey for the Children’s Commissioner has suggested.

The Cabinet Office will lose almost a third of its staff as Labour seeks to shrink the Civil Service, the Government has announced.

Shoplifting and antisocial behaviour have “wreaked havoc on our neighbourhoods”, the Prime Minister said as he sets out steps to crack down on street crime.

The festival’s 59th edition will run from July the 4th to 19th at Lake Geneva in Switzerland

UK markets have begun to rebound after Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in his sweeping tariffs, though ministers insisted they would remain cautious in the face of instability.

The first targeted treatment for the most common form of bladder cancer has been given the green light for NHS use.

An agreement has been reached between the Royal Mail and the Health Service

The daughter of a medical researcher whose murder has been unsolved for 30 years has appealed for help finding her killer to make sure he does not strike again.

It comes with local and mayoral elections taking place next month in England

The King and Queen have been pictured during a private meeting with Pope Francis, who is recovering from double pneumonia.

It's as a supermarket price war mounts

Some people with long-term health problems feel “burnt out” as a result of trying to navigate a “difficult and complex” health and care system, according to a new report.

Around half of senior leaders in secondary schools have had to cut back on teaching staff, teaching assistants and support staff this year, a survey suggests.

The French side won 3-1

A helicopter broke apart in mid-air and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront Thursday, killing all six people on board, according to officials and witnesses.

The King and Queen have met a convalescing Pope Francis at the Vatican during a private meeting where they shared their best wishes for his recovery.

US President Donald Trump has abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Acute shortages of larger social housing suitable for families mean it would now take more than 100 years to clear waiting lists in some places, according to analysis of official figures.

Almost one third of tenants in Scotland find it difficult to pay rent, according to analysis by SafeDeposits Scotland.

Paedophiles may be trying to gain access to children through their parents’ dating apps, researchers have warned.

A deal to secure the first Universal theme park in Europe has been closed by the Government in the hope it will generate tens of billions of pounds for the economy.

Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks to send Arsenal on their way to a remarkable 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.

The MP behind a proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has delayed its next debate in the House of Commons by three weeks.

Celebre d’Allen has died

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80-year-old Bhim Kohli was attacked in Leicestershire

Duke of Sussex challenges over security arrangements

A promised law named in honour of the Hillsborough victims and aimed at preventing cover-ups must be “all or nothing”, campaigners said as the anniversary of the disaster approaches.

Just 3% of England’s local road network received any form of maintenance in the 2023/24 financial year, new analysis shows.

The Government must “invest in childhood” or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned.

A baby girl has made history as the first child in the UK to be born from a womb transplant.

Firefighters in Northern Ireland are braced for further wildfires having already tackled almost 150 blazes in three days.

The King and Queen’s visit to Italy will leave a “priceless” legacy strengthening the “closeness” between the UK and the EU nation, Britain’s ambassador to Italy has said.

A Paddington bear statue which was destroyed by vandals is to be fully repaired, officials said, bringing the bear “back to the town that loves him so dearly”.

Sir Keir Starmer called for “cool heads” as global markets plunged in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire which has been burning since Thursday, although progress has been made in bringing it under control.

Harry Brook has been installed as England’s new white-ball captain, leading both limited-overs sides.

Ivan Juric has left his role as Southampton manager following confirmation of the club’s Premier League relegation, according to reports.

The UK’s FTSE 100 has plunged to a one-year low as fears deepen over the global impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite Sir Keir Starmer promising new measures to support under-pressure manufacturers.

More than two-thirds of people think the increase in the price of a first-class stamp over the past five years is unfair, a survey has found.

NHS staff are being harassed by members of the public filming them with phones and threatening to post footage online, according to new research.

Chocolatiers at an attraction in Birmingham claim to have crafted the world’s largest Cadbury Creme Egg.

Patients in A and E are at risk of getting worse because of missed doses of prescription medicines, according to a new report.

A father and his 10-year-old daughter have been named as the two victims of a fire at a caravan site near Skegness.

Sir Keir Starmer will be outlining more detail about support for British industry and the economy in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, a Treasury minister has said.

David Lammy has said it is “deeply concerning” that two British MPs have been refused entry to Israel.

Labour has suspended MP and mayor Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape.

Amateur rider Patrick Mullins enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.

Jaguar Land Rover has said it will “pause” shipments to the US as it works to “address the new trading terms” of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue across the country for the whole of next week after the hottest day of the year so far.

Sir Elton John has said losing his eyesight has been “distressing” and emotional for him.

A new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement will make a “huge difference” for parents, campaigners have said.

The King and Queen will spend their 20th wedding anniversary evening as guests of honour at a state banquet held in Rome.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape.

Sir Keir Starmer will be holding a series of talks with global leaders this weekend as the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and European markets plummeted following retaliatory measures from China.

Her comments come ahead of the Nations League game against Belgium

The tour gets underway on the 5th of July

An anti-abortion campaigner at the centre of a free speech controversy involving the US government has been given a two-year conditional discharge after being found guilty of breaching a “buffer zone” outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.

He's been with the Blues since 2015

It's after he underwent knee surgery

A mother who suffocated her newborn baby and left his body in woodland only to be arrested 25 years later has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

That's according to the Public Accounts Committee

The UK could see its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters battled wildfires across the country.

It's amid concerns about wildfires

That's according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

The Woking-based team won the first two full races of the season

It follows tariffs being imposed by the US President, Donald Trump

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The Prince of Wales has said there is “fresh momentum for new ideas” to create “safer ways to live our lives” as he announced his Earthshot Prize would be staged in Brazil this year.

Plans to tackle problem drinking in England are “no longer fit for purpose” due to a significant change in drinking habits, experts have warned.

NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to a large staff survey.

The Charity Commission is to investigate the row that led to Harry and several others resigning from the charity he co-founded.

Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods as he set out sweeping trade levies hitting countries across the world.

US President Donald Trump expected to announcement tariffs in imports into the US tonight

Met Police confirm officers are now leading a recovery mission for the 11 year old

It’s considered to be one of the most nature-depleted countries

More than 20 women have contacted police to say they may have been raped by Zhenhao Zou, the Chinese PhD student detectives believe may be one of the UKs most prolific sex offenders.

Human activity and British weather are to blame

The Top Gun and Batman star had pneumonia

Unhappiness with A and E is at a record high

Davina McCall has said she was “furious” about the lack of knowledge around the menopause and that her anger drove her to speak out.

A man who was reported to have been carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station has been shot dead by police, Thames Valley Police said.

A Bletchley Park codebreaker who “inspired women in the Army for decades” has died at the age of 101.

Former captain Charlotte Edwards has been appointed as the new head coach of England Women.

A centre where researchers will analyse wastewater to detect diseases early and alert officials to potential outbreaks has been launched in a UK-first.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could be out of action for up to seven weeks, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

Sir Keir Starmer said it was likely that Donald Trump’s tariffs would hit the UK and promised to act in the national interest in response.

Angela Rayner insisted a rise to the national living wage coming into effect on Tuesday will give workers “more money in their pockets” as households brace for April’s council tax and energy bill hikes.

Manchester City have been dealt a major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines.

A Burmese student in the UK, whose home was damaged in the Myanmar earthquake, says his family consider themselves lucky compared to others.

Marine Le Pen has said a French court ruling barring her from public office is “political” and aims to block her from 2027 election

An 11-year-old girl is missing after she went into the River Thames in east London, according to police.

Sir Keir Starmer has said there is no “simple solution” to stop boys from being dragged into a “whirlpool” of misogyny, as he spoke to writers of the television drama Adolescence.

A £390 million programme to add more than 150 additional emergency stopping areas to smart motorways in England has been completed, National Highways said.

A former GCHQ intern has admitted risking national security by taking top secret data home.

People smugglers were given an “open invitation” to send migrants to the UK because the police and intelligence agencies were not working together, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Five women who allege they were abused by Mohamed Al Fayed have said they are planning to launch a legal claim for personal injury against the late billionaire’s estate.

Households are bracing themselves for across-the-board increases to their bills, with those on the lowest incomes running out of options, a charity has warned.

The UK and other countries affected by people smuggling must not allow the “vile trade” to pit them against one another, the Prime Minister will tell a summit aimed at cracking down on illegal migration.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has vowed to replace the Conservatives as the “party of Middle England”, as he launches his local election campaign.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fire at a historic former station house killed three people, including a four-year-old girl, police have said.

Mother’s Day is a major UK holiday, second only to Christmas in card sales.

Ministers will ask a Parliamentary watchdog to review some expenses claims after a Labour MP was able to claim £900 from the taxpayer in “pet rent”.

A former Ayrshire construction worker who designed the first tartan to go into space is set to light up the catwalks of New York City.

Health minister Stephen Kinnock said making the morning-after pill free from pharmacies in England will end an “unfair postcode lottery”.

Geri Horner has predicted all five Spice Girls will perform together at some point in the future.

The chairwoman of a charity set up by the Duke of Sussex has criticised the “toxicity” of his ”brand” and its alleged impact on the organisation.

Eberechi Eze’s dream week continued as Crystal Palace booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a thumping 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Eberechi Eze was the difference maker as Crystal Palace booked their trip to Wembley with a 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Three people have died following a fire at a former station house and listed building, police have said.

Skygazers have gathered across the UK to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse.

Former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he was “overwhelmed” by the number of child sex abuse allegations he was informed of.

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing more than 1000 people and destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam.

A teenage girl who was “broken in half” after falling from her horse and told that she might never walk again has made an “amazing” recovery by walking out of hospital unaided.

A container ship which collided with a US tanker in the North Sea, leading to its captain being charged with gross negligence manslaughter, has arrived in Aberdeen.

A former guide dog will celebrate Mother’s Day with three other generations of her family after becoming a great-grandmother.

Tate Britain is set to return a 17th century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector after the work was taken from his home during the German occupation.

Builders and construction workers are being urged to open up about mental health issues amid “alarming” suicide rates.

The King “required a short period of observation in hospital” after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said.

At least five people have been wounded in a stabbing in Amsterdam, police in the Dutch city said.

Media company Sky has said around 2,000 jobs are at risk as part of an overhaul of its call centres.

There must be no easing of sanctions on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, Sir Keir Starmer has said following a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” in Paris.

Storm overflows spilled sewage into England’s rivers, lakes and coasts for new highs of more than 3.61 million hours in 2024, Environment Agency figures have shown.

Unions are calling on the Government to help secure the future of British Steel after the company announced it is consulting on closing blast furnaces, raising fears of heavy job losses.

Environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil has announced it will stop direct action, claiming it has won its demand to end new oil and gas.

Police will be given greater powers to stop “intimidating” protests being staged near places of worship.

Fresh talks are to be held on Thursday in a bid to resolve a long-running pay dispute involving refuse collectors which has led to rubbish piling up in streets.

The UK’s data protection watchdog has fined a software provider £3 million over a 2022 ransomware incident which disrupted some NHS services.

Dancing On Ice has been “rested” with “no current plans for another series”, an ITV spokesperson has said.

Welfare cuts will leave an estimated quarter of a million more people, including 50,000 children, in relative poverty after housing costs across Great Britain by the end of the decade, according to the Government’s own impact assessment.

Rachel Reeves blamed “increased global uncertainty” as the budget watchdog slashed its forecast for economic growth.

The winner will take home up to 125 million US dollars

It's down from 3 per cent in January

Creating a smoke-free nation could lead to a “significant” boost to the British economy and lead to tens of thousands of jobs, according to a report.

The Duke of Sussex has quit as patron of a charity in Africa he set up in honour of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, amid a boardroom battle within the organisation.

Almost three quarters of fertility patients are being offered unnecessary add-on treatments, a new report suggests.

More than two in three parents prefer Ofsted’s proposed report cards for schools over current inspection reports, a survey has suggested.

Assisted dying free on the NHS if proposed legislation becomes law is a fundamental change to the principles on which the health service was founded, a leading opponent has said.

“Sadistic” online gangs dominated by teenage boys are committing harrowing crimes, including child abuse and sharing extreme material, that desensitises them to brutal violence, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.

The trailer for the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast has been released, with Meghan promising “girl talk” and advice on how to create “billion-dollar businesses”.

Actor Stephen Fry will be knighted by the King for his services to charity.

Co-op is to match Aldi prices for the first time on more than 100 everyday products, claiming it is the largest move of its kind across UK convenience stores.

Patients who see a GP face to face are more likely to be satisfied with their care, research suggests.

A huge Iron Age hoard discovered in a Yorkshire field by a metal detectorist could lead to a revaluation of the wealth and status of the elite living in northern Britain 2,000 years ago, an archaeologist has said.

New legislation to prevent people from smoking in houses with children could help bring about “real change” by preventing youngsters from being exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke, an expert has said.

Reece James scored a spectacular first half free kick to set England on their way to a comfortable 3-0 Wembley win

Ministers are “closely monitoring” how airlines look after their passengers following the “unprecedented” Heathrow shutdown, the Transport Secretary has said.

Sir Keir Starmer has said there needs to be “accountability” in the system of fixing potholes, and suggested damage caused by them is “irritating”.

Morrisons has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters.

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke about progress on an economic deal between the UK and US, amid reports that a tax on tech giants could be slashed and as the Government eyes up cuts at the spring statement.

Heathrow Airport had “enough power” from remaining substations despite Friday’s shutdown, the chief executive of National Grid has said.

A cancer charity has criticised NHS England for failing to fund a pioneering targeted radiotherapy treatment for patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) in the liver.

The average price of a pint of beer is set to surge past £5 for the first time due to cost hikes hitting the sector next month, according to industry bosses.

Scottish star Alan Cumming will host the Bafta TV awards for the first time when he presents the ceremony in May.

One in 10 parents living in poverty told how their child had been bullied as a result, according to a survey said to show the “devastating impact” financial struggles can have on families.

Scotland were relegated from Nations League A after a 3-0 home defeat by Greece.

More migrants have been brought ashore at Dover after crossing the English Channel in small boats.

Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford about their ineffective displays in his first match as England boss but stressed the pair retain his full belief.

Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from sixth place in the Chinese Grand Prix after his Ferrari was adjudged to have broken the rules.

Rachel Reeves has denied that Labour is heading towards austerity as she confirmed plans to cut Civil Service running costs by 15%.

Oscar Piastri beat Lando Norris to win the Chinese Grand Prix as a struggling Lewis Hamilton moved aside for Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Ben Davies praised Craig Bellamy for being “Mr Calm” at half-time as Kazakhstan threatened to derail Wales’ World Cup adventure at the very first stop.

“Corridor care” in hospitals has become “the new normal” and must be eliminated by the end of this Parliament.

American boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced.

Flights have begun landing at Heathrow as it aims to return to normal operation after the airport was shut over a loss of power.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he expects his squad to improve on its win against Albania in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley

Restrictions on overnight flights have been temporarily lifted to help ease congestion following the closure of Heathrow Airport.

A Polish man is facing a life sentence for the murder and dismemberment of a pensioner he sawed into 27 pieces.

The first major project for publicly owned Great British Energy will fund solar panels on the roofs of hundreds of schools and hospitals, the Government said.

The Government has pledged £100million to upgrade sports facilities across the UK in an effort to drive up participation among under-represented groups.

More than a quarter of people who failed to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the last two years treated themselves at home, while almost one in five went abroad, according to a new poll.

It's following an electrical substation fire

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in a police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates at 4.5%, as policymakers warned that uncertainty over global trade had intensified following new US tariffs.

Warm temperatures could kick-start this year’s blossom display, the National Trust says as it urges people to celebrate the natural spring spectacle.

Lord Alan Sugar has said young people want to be “fast-tracked” to the top and lack the patience “to really learn a trade”.

He had been battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer

It is “unlikely” that the Government will achieve its ambition of getting NHS waiting times down to 18 weeks before the end of Parliament, according to new research.

It's to address failings over wastewater and sewage

That's according to the ONS

The RSPCA and Cats Protection are calling for cat cafes across the UK to be “phased out” over concerns about the animals’ welfare.

British teenage boys are being blackmailed by Nigerian crime gangs posing as young women in a surge of online sexual extortion, the National Crime Agency has warned.

The Monetary Policy Committee will announce it's decision on Thursday

The King has expressed his admiration for the “thin green line” of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

A former subpostmaster is starting legal action against the Post Office and Fujitsu over the Horizon IT scandal.