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Starmer leadership in peril as Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts.

Graham Norton says UKs Eurovision entry is really great choice

Graham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”.

Sales of electric used cars up 32 to hit record level

Sales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year, figures show.

Households to slam brakes on spending as Iran war sends cost surging warns EY

Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report.

New driving test booking rules come into force

A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks.

Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gels

The NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer.

Greggs to open international shop at Tenerife South airport

Holidaymakers will be able to buy a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South airport from later this month when the baker opens its only international outlet.

Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong after local election drubbing

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit.

Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Needs mental health campaign

Pudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health.

Senior doctors across England balloted on taking strike action

Senior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action.