Boris Johnson last night warned Brussels he would not accept the ‘onerous commitments’ they are seeking in a post-Brexit trade deal. Downing Street accused the EU of trying to keep the UK shackled to its rule book despite previously brokering agreements with other countries that imposed no such conditions. The Prime Minister’s official spokesperson said … Read more
I’ve had a belly-full of being good! Cheeky toddler bares his tummy and leaves his siblings in fits of giggles as his mother is interviewed live on the BBC News Three-year-old Rex joined his family for an appearance on BBC London today But the live interview was interrupted when Rex made his two siblings laugh … Read more
Boris Johnson sizes up colossal boost in defence spending as he launches most detailed review into Whitehall’s security policy since the Cold War PM is launching the most in-depth review of security policy since the Cold War Downing Street says it will go beyond the parameters of a traditional defence The Prime Minister warns that … Read more
Chairman of the ERG Steve Baker resigns as he says the battle for Brexit has been won Steve Baker declared victory as he resigned from the European Research Group He said the PM had ‘the policy, the mandate and the majority’ to deliver Brexit The Wycombe MP said he wanted to spend more time with … Read more
Two youths get instant justice after being caught pouring hot water on a dog – as ‘relatives’ give them a pasting in the street Footage taken in Gipton, Leeds shows two men beating up the men who hurt dog It is believed that they are being reprimanded by their own father and uncle First clip … Read more
Pain of Greta Thunberg as she reveals her grandfather has died at the age of 94 17-year-old posted to social media that her grandfather had died yesterday Olof Thunberg had been due to turn 95-years-old and Greta paid tribute to him The activist described him as ‘one of the kindest people’ she had ever known … Read more
This is the moment two men pulled off the perfect romantic surprise by disguising themselves as street performers to stun their partners on holiday in Colombia. Jonny Rhodes, 28, and Tom Mitchell, 27, booked secret flights so they reunite with their girlfriends who are currently touring through South America. But the duo took their surprise … Read more
The smart motorway lane that was closed for 39 days over two years because of a string of breakdowns A section of smart motorway suffered lane closures for 39 days in just two years Part of the M3 had 2,200 incidents where vehicles failed to reach a refuge area AA president reissued a call for … Read more
Donald Trump‘s menu for his visit to India pushed him far out of his comfort zone, with the president offered vegetarian dishes and even goat. President Trump first refused to anything served at a vegetarian luncheon hosted Monday by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, a strict vegetarian. He and Melania passed up broccoli and corn … Read more
Surfer, 60, fights off Great White by shouting ‘f*** off’ and punching it in the eye after the 10ft shark bit his arm off New Zealand Nick Minogue was left with blood dripping out his wetsuit as he raced to shore Great White shark bit his arm and chewed on surfboard at Pauanui Beach He … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been abruptly replaced as the head of the iconic company. The company announced on Tuesday after the close of trading that Iger, a former weatherman, would be stepping down from his $47.5 million a year as CEO and appointed executive chairman, effective immediately. Robert Chapek, previously Disney’s chairman of parks, … Read more
Inheritance tax ‘loophole’ that allows wealthy families to avoid levy by investing in farmland could be closed in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget Currently people can invest in assets and their children don’t pay inheritance tax The rules exist to allow family-owned businesses or farms to be passed on However, some critics say this is simply … Read more
Woman, 35, is stabbed to death in ‘domestic-related’ attack at London home – with man, 54, ‘who was known to her’ arrested for murder Man, 54, was arrested for murder at scene in Leyton, east London, on Tuesday Police said female victim, 35, found with what are thought to be stab wounds It is thought they … Read more