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Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as cases rise to 27

LIVE Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as cases rise to 27

UK issues global travel warnings as Middle East conflict rages on

UK issues global travel warnings as Middle East conflict rages on

Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Iran war sparks economic chaos

Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Iran war sparks economic chaos

London bus workers could strike same days as Tube drivers, union warns

London bus workers could strike same days as Tube drivers, union warns

NHS near collapse and preventable deaths - findings from Covid report

NHS near collapse and preventable deaths - findings from Covid report

How did Gail's bakery become a political hotbed?

How did Gail's bakery become a political hotbed?

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Natural History Museum becomes UK’s top attraction for visits

Natural History Museum becomes UK’s top attraction for visits

Sarah Michelle Gellar moved by ‘outpouring of love’ after Buffy reboot axed

Sarah Michelle Gellar moved by ‘outpouring of love’ after Buffy reboot axed

Tributes paid to former Towie star Jordan Wright following death in Thailand

Tributes paid to former Towie star Jordan Wright following death in Thailand

Rachel Zegler hails balcony performance in Evita as ‘amazing’ and ‘innovative’

Rachel Zegler hails balcony performance in Evita as ‘amazing’ and ‘innovative’

Michelle O’Neill backs ‘urgent meeting’ with Prime Minister on energy costs

Michelle O’Neill backs ‘urgent meeting’ with Prime Minister on energy costs

Working on William & Kate portrait ‘a true honour’, photographer says

Working on William & Kate portrait ‘a true honour’, photographer says

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as vaccine rollout expanded

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as vaccine rollout expanded

Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord

Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord

Hotel owned by ex-mayor had 'immigration offenders in every room'

Hotel owned by ex-mayor had 'immigration offenders in every room'

Luisa Zissman offers free jet ride to bring pet dog home from Dubai

Luisa Zissman offers free jet ride to bring pet dog home from Dubai

Is the Dubai dream over? What an emirate exodus means for London

Travel Is the Dubai dream over? What an emirate exodus means for London

Huge 1,000-home development in south London set for approval

Huge 1,000-home development in south London set for approval

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

'We were incredibly lucky': Moment journalist survives Israeli strike

'We were incredibly lucky': Moment journalist survives Israeli strike

Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Gerry Adams in London ‘to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause’

Gerry Adams in London ‘to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause’

Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry

Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry

Ex-policeman tells court he does not have ‘grudge’ against private investigator

Ex-policeman tells court he does not have ‘grudge’ against private investigator

Wimbledon expansion plans get major High Court boost

Wimbledon expansion plans get major High Court boost

Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’ – defence

Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’ – defence

Campaigners warn of ‘damage’ caused by the Government’s aid decisions

Campaigners warn of ‘damage’ caused by the Government’s aid decisions

Farage calls for ban on mass religious observances after Iftar row

Farage calls for ban on mass religious observances after Iftar row

Best Photos of the Day

Best Photos of the Day

Cyclist critically hurt in east London bus crash dies from injuries

Cyclist critically hurt in east London bus crash dies from injuries

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

UK's oldest synagogue and London college 'targeted by Iranian spies'

UK's oldest synagogue and London college 'targeted by Iranian spies'

The hidden scandal of modern slavery in London

London The hidden scandal of modern slavery in London

King opens longest managed coastal walking route in the world

King opens longest managed coastal walking route in the world

‘Forearmed is forewarned’ William tells students learning life skills

‘Forearmed is forewarned’ William tells students learning life skills

Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

Croydon crime put at heart of Tory local election campaign by Badenoch

Croydon crime put at heart of Tory local election campaign by Badenoch

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a ‘major player’ on aid despite cuts

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a ‘major player’ on aid despite cuts

British passport cost to rise again in blow for holidaymakers

British passport cost to rise again in blow for holidaymakers

Swinney to consider planning law change in wake of Glasgow fire

Swinney to consider planning law change in wake of Glasgow fire

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan slamming 'humongous' Brexit cost

UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan slamming 'humongous' Brexit cost

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

Teenager, 16, dies in Southwark flat blaze next to empty fire station

Teenager, 16, dies in Southwark flat blaze next to empty fire station

Two teenagers in car that crashed into river identified by police

Two teenagers in car that crashed into river identified by police

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

Car parking spaces become e-bike bays as council acts on dumped bikes

Car parking spaces become e-bike bays as council acts on dumped bikes

Albanian 'chicken nugget' migrant wins legal fight to stay in UK

Albanian 'chicken nugget' migrant wins legal fight to stay in UK

Family seeks truth in Turkish lift death

Family seeks truth in Turkish lift death

Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote

Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote

Cypriot president calls for ‘frank discussion’ about future of British bases

Cypriot president calls for ‘frank discussion’ about future of British bases

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

William meets international delegation as part of campaign to end homelessness

William meets international delegation as part of campaign to end homelessness

BofE leaves interest rates on hold amid fresh inflation fears

BofE leaves interest rates on hold amid fresh inflation fears

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