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Greta Thunberg suggests Cop26 climate summit should be postponed

Greta Thunberg suggests Cop26 climate summit should be postponed

Greta Thunberg suggests Cop26 climate summit should be postponed

09 April 2021

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop26) will take place in Glasgow in November.


Covid variants not ‘taking off’ in European holiday destinations

Covid variants not ‘taking off’ in European holiday destinations

Covid variants not ‘taking off’ in European holiday destinations

09 April 2021

The Kent variant is now so prevalent in many European countries that there is currently no advantage for other variants.


Archbishop praises Philip’s ‘outstanding example of Christian service’

Archbishop praises Philip’s ‘outstanding example of Christian service’

Archbishop praises Philip’s ‘outstanding example of Christian service’

09 April 2021

Justin Welby led tributes from faith leaders following the duke’s death aged 99.


UK and security partners urge more action from tech giants on child sex abuse

UK and security partners urge more action from tech giants on child sex abuse

UK and security partners urge more action from tech giants on child sex abuse

09 April 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel has called on platforms to ‘lead by example’ in fighting online child sexual abuse content.


Kremlin critic ‘strangled by suspect who made death look like suicide’ – inquest

Kremlin critic ‘strangled by suspect who made death look like suicide’ – inquest

Kremlin critic ‘strangled by suspect who made death look like suicide’ – inquest

09 April 2021

Nikolay Glushkov, 68, died from an unlawful killing, a coroner ruled.


Duke of Edinburgh’s Award calls for stories from those involved with charity

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award calls for stories from those involved with charity

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award calls for stories from those involved with charity

09 April 2021

‘The duke’s timeless vision for young people has never been more relevant or needed’


Duke of Edinburgh mourned at Windsor Castle by hundreds

Duke of Edinburgh mourned at Windsor Castle by hundreds

Duke of Edinburgh mourned at Windsor Castle by hundreds

09 April 2021

Well-wishers young and old lined the street outside Windsor Castle near the town centre.


Hundreds flock to Buckingham Palace to pay respects

Hundreds flock to Buckingham Palace to pay respects

Hundreds flock to Buckingham Palace to pay respects

09 April 2021

Mourners have gathered at the palace gates and laid flowers to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.


Political leaders unite in tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Political leaders unite in tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Political leaders unite in tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

Boris Johnson and his predecessors in 10 Downing Street shared their reflections on the duke’s life.


Sarwar angered by Scottish minister’s admission of pandemic mistakes

Sarwar angered by Scottish minister’s admission of pandemic mistakes

Sarwar angered by Scottish minister’s admission of pandemic mistakes

09 April 2021

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said the Scottish Government ‘didn’t take the right precautions’ to protect the elderly.


Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

Royal Mint ‘had a long and close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh’

09 April 2021

Anne Jessopp, chief executive of the Royal Mint, said she wanted to express great sadness and heartfelt condolences at Philip’s death.


Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

Notice of Philip’s death briefly on display outside Buckingham Palace

09 April 2021

The official confirmation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death was removed to prevent crowds gathering during the pandemic.


Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

Political leaders in Wales pay tribute to Philip as campaigning suspended

09 April 2021

The main political parties in Wales have suspended campaigning for the forthcoming May 6 election.


Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Commonwealth leaders pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

The death of Philip was announced on Friday.


What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

What countries will be on ‘green’ list for foreign travel?

09 April 2021

The US, Israel and the Caribbean are among the areas where people could return to the UK without needing to self-isolate.


Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

Duke of Edinburgh’s death makes headlines around the world

09 April 2021

The New York Times said the duke ‘brought the monarchy into the 20th century’.


Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

Royal drama The Crown ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Duke of Edinburgh

09 April 2021

He has been played by Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies in the hit show.


Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

Royal families of Europe pay tribute to ‘great friend’ Philip

09 April 2021

The Dutch royal family offered its ‘heartfelt sympathy’ to the Queen.


Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

Detailed Duke of Edinburgh funeral plans codenamed Forth Bridge

09 April 2021

Philip has died at the age of 99.


Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

Teenager pleads not guilty to 3D printed guns terror plot

09 April 2021

A 17-year-old boy, from Essex, is charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts between October 31 and December 19 last year.


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