UK News

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be reopening a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in its handling of the case The 58-year-old Irish writer was arrested at Heathrow Airport after flying in from Arizona in September 2025, on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he made on X. He subsequently received an apology from the Met and a […]

Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson is enjoying his Unai Emery reunion as he continues his impressive start at his new club. The Senegal international joined Villa from Chelsea in the summer in a deal that could reach £65million and he is already repaying that. He has scored in back-to-back Premier League games and then grabbed a double as Villa demolished Fenerbahce 6-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday to record […]

Pep Guardiola’s return ended in thrilling defeat as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris St Germain in their first home match since being found guilty of serious financial irregularities. The former City manager made his first visit to the Etihad Stadium since standing down last summer in a strong show of support for the club in light of last month’s verdict from an independent commission. His presence roused the fans, […]

An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday .William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death by the animal at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster, on Saturday. A hearing is scheduled at Doncaster Coroner’s Court at 10am on Thursday. Former child actor Mr Chapman’s family said he had suffered from “significant […]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to carry out their first joint engagements since their return to the UK. Harry and Meghan are heading to Nottingham on Thursday for a run of three quasi-royal appearances. The couple set up home back in England in August, six years after sparking the Megxit crisis and quitting the working monarchy for a new life in the US. They will visit the city’s […]

The UK economy reported surprise growth in August on the back of strong factory production, according to official figures, in a boost to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget. Nevertheless, it represented a slowdown after stronger activity earlier in the summer. The Office for National Statistics reported that gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July. The statistics body also said the economy […]

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola’s first Champions League hat-trick will provide the confidence boost the winger needs to settle into life at his new club. The £123million summer signing is no stranger to success at Europe’s elite level, having won the competition the last two seasons with Paris St Germain, but in his first six appearances he was the shadow of the player the Reds thought they […]

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned Eritrea could face a complete visa ban unless it agrees to accept the return of more small boat migrants and convicted criminals. Ms Mahmood said the east African country had refused to co-operate with the return of its nationals, adding that other nations could face similar visa restrictions if they failed to accept migrant returns. She told the Telegraph: “Eritrea has had every chance […]

Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027. Queensberry Promotions boss Frank Warren has revealed that Itauma will make his comeback against a well-known fighter as he looks to rebuild after suffering the first defeat of his career against Filip Hrgovic in August. The explosive 21-year-old dominated the first half of […]