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Nigel Farage focuses on Donald Trump instead of standing in General Election

Nigel Farage focuses on Donald Trump instead of standing in General Election

The arch Brexiteer said he would help Reform UK in the campaign but not ‘go any further than that’.

Sunak admits election announcement ‘was a bit wet’ and he now has an umbrella

Sunak admits election announcement ‘was a bit wet’ and he now has an umbrella

Heavy rain poured down on the Prime Minister as he spoke from a lectern outside No 10.

Nationwide sees profits fall after handing cash to members

Nationwide sees profits fall after handing cash to members

The lender said it handed £344 million to its members last year and announced another bonus payment this year.

Rwanda flights will take off after the General Election, says Rishi Sunak

Rwanda flights will take off after the General Election, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister made the admission on the first day of campaigning ahead of the July 4 poll.

Pet owners offered tips to cut vet bills as competition watchdog confirms probe

Pet owners offered tips to cut vet bills as competition watchdog confirms probe

The CMA warned UK vet groups could be forced to cap prescription fees, sell off parts of their business and give mandatory information to pet owners.

Flooding blocks train line between Scotland and north-west England

Flooding blocks train line between Scotland and north-west England

Major disruption is expected for the rest of Thursday.

Plastic in birds’ stomachs may release toxic chemicals, study suggests

Plastic in birds’ stomachs may release toxic chemicals, study suggests

About 44% of seabird species are known to eat plastic and some are particularly badly affected, causing malnutrition and new diseases.

Papers react to Rishi Sunak’s General Election ‘gamble’

Papers react to Rishi Sunak’s General Election ‘gamble’

Some publications stress the pressure is now on Sir Keir Starmer’s party.

Holyrood standards committee to announce sanction facing ex-minister Matheson

Holyrood standards committee to announce sanction facing ex-minister Matheson

He tried to use expenses to cover a near-£11,000 data roaming bill racked up on a parliamentary iPad during a family holiday to Morocco.

What the papers say – May 23

What the papers say – May 23

Rishi Sunak’s election call dominates the front pages.

Sunak gambles on summer election – why is he going earlier than many expected?

Sunak gambles on summer election – why is he going earlier than many expected?

The Prime Minister has long insisted the national vote would happen in the second half of this year.

More heavy rain could pose danger to life after person dies in mudslide

More heavy rain could pose danger to life after person dies in mudslide

A yellow warning for rain covers the north of England, the Midlands and north and central Wales until 6am on Thursday.

Four scenarios for the outcome of the General Election

Here are four possible outcomes for the General Election, from the Conservatives losing seats but remaining the largest party, to Labour making enough gains to form its first government in 14 years.

Sunak and Starmer kick off campaigns ahead of July 4 election

Sunak and Starmer kick off campaigns ahead of July 4 election

The two rivals for the keys to No 10 will carry out campaign visits after Rishi Sunak surprised Westminster by calling a summer eleciion.

Rock band Train pay tribute to founding member Charlie Colin after death at 58

Rock band Train pay tribute to founding member Charlie Colin after death at 58

The musician was described as the ‘sweetest guy’.

Children among those in hospital after crash between tractor and bus

Children among those in hospital after crash between tractor and bus

The collision occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham shortly before 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Prime Minister excites supporters at first campaign rally of the election

Prime Minister excites supporters at first campaign rally of the election

Surrounded by Tory party supporters and his cabinet, Rishi Sunak issued a rallying cry to a packed room at the ExCeL Centre in east London.

Prehistoric worm found in Herefordshire ‘shoved its throat out to catch prey’

Prehistoric worm found in Herefordshire ‘shoved its throat out to catch prey’

Researchers say Radnorscolex latus is reminiscent of giant sandworms in the Hollywood blockbuster Dune.

Contrasting fortunes for leading Stormont parties ahead of election

Contrasting fortunes for leading Stormont parties ahead of election

Michelle O’Neill became Northern Ireland’s first ever nationalist First Minister in February when devolution returned to Stormont.

‘Dangerously clever’ vet wins MasterChef with octopus and venison dishes

‘Dangerously clever’ vet wins MasterChef with octopus and venison dishes

Brin Pirathapan beat farmer Louise Lyons Macleod and circus performer Chris Willoughby in the final of the BBC series.

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