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Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test as he urges public to get tested

The Prime Minister has urged the public to take part in HIV Testing Week by taking a test himself at 10 Downing Street.

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Minister expects priority to be children’s life chances as Ofsted plans unveiled

Bridget Phillipson rejected criticism of her plans to revamp inspections with a new ‘report card’ style scale.

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The Brutalist triumphs at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2025

Directed and co-written by Brady Corbet, it tells the story of a Hungarian-Jewish architect who is separated from his wife as he flees the Nazis.

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Police arrest six people as Tommy Robinson supporters enter counter-demo area at London protest

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters and counter-protesters gathered in central London on Saturday

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Man in court accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged Telegram posts

Paul Martin, 59, appeared in court charged with encouraging terrorism, possessing articles for the purposes of terrorism, and possessing a stun gun.

Evening Standard

Met Police officer called black colleagues ‘cotton pickers’, panel rules

Pc Mia Korell was found to have committed gross misconduct in using the term ‘cotton pickers’ to describe her black colleagues.

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Rain and wind bring another day of disruption

The Met Office issued a yellow warning of spells of rain which could lead to localised flooding covering South and West Wales until 9pm on Tuesday.

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Joey Barton kicked wife in head during drunken row at home, court told

As a friend tried to intervene, Barton ‘threw’ him off and said ‘don’t disrespect me’, the trial heard.

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Joey Barton kicked wife in head during drunken row, court hears

As a friend tried to intervene, Barton ‘threw’ him off and said ‘don’t disrespect me’, the trial heard.

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Duke of Sussex given apology over ‘unlawful activities’ from The Sun publisher

News Group Newspapers apologised for ‘serious intrusion’ by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World.

Evening Standard

MPs would face security risks while drinking if Parliament bars closed – Powell

Lucy Powell said she was in favour of reopening the Stranger’s Bar, which is temporarily closed as police investigate a spiking incident.

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Lord Watson praises Harry’s ‘astonishing courage’ after settling NGN legal claim

The former Labour deputy leader gave a statement to the media following the settlement being announced on Wednesday.

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Duke of Sussex given ‘unequivocal’ apology by The Sun publisher as claim settled

News Group Newspapers apologised for ‘serious intrusion’ by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World.

Evening Standard

Potential memorial design teams to meet Grenfell bereaved and survivors

Separately, a decision on the future of the tower itself is expected to be made by the Housing Secretary Angela Rayner next month.

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Woolwich stabbing: Inquest opened after schoolboy knifed to death on bus

Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 bus last week

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Inquest opened after schoolboy was repeatedly stabbed on London bus

The inquest was opened and adjourned at London Inner South Coroner’s Court on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Elianne Andam’s parents vow knife crime and violence ‘will not go unanswered’

Hassan Sentamu, 18, has been found guilty of murdering the 15-year-old in 2023.

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MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

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The Princess of Wales in remission: A timeline of her cancer journey

Kate gave an update on her health after visiting the hospital where she was treated.

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Met inspector dismissed without notice over racist and sexist message chat

Inspector Charles Ehikioya had said the claims were fabricated or falsely attributed to him because of his position.

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Community pays tribute to aspiring rapper, 14, stabbed to death on bus

Kelyan Bokassa died on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Community pays tribute to 14-year-old with ‘pure heart’ stabbed to death on bus

On Wednesday evening, around 40 mourners gathered at a local church to pay tribute to Kelyan Bokassa who was fatally attacked on a bus in Woolwich.

The Independent UK

Met Police head ‘joked about Chinese people and received video mocking Harvey Price’

Charles Ehikioya is accused of being in a chat where racist, misogynistic, homophobic and pornographic messages were sent

Evening Standard

Met inspector ‘joked about Chinese and received video mocking Harvey Price’

Inspector Charles Ehikioya is accused of being in a chat with former officer Carlo Francisco where racist, misogynistic and homophobic were sent.

Evening Standard

Who else could lead Reform? Other potential candidates as Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage

Musk has officially pulled his support for the Reform UK leader – but who could potentially take Farage’s place?

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