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Culture Secretary ‘looking very closely’ at BBC licence fee

Culture Secretary ‘looking very closely’ at BBC licence fee

Culture Secretary ‘looking very closely’ at BBC licence fee

07 May 2023

Lucy Frazer also dismissed calls to remove political interference from the appointment of the corporation’s chair.


Zoe Ball pulls out of Coronation Concert radio duties at last minute

Zoe Ball pulls out of Coronation Concert radio duties at last minute

Zoe Ball pulls out of Coronation Concert radio duties at last minute

07 May 2023

The star-studded event will feature performances by Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.


Weather set to warm up for Coronation Big Lunches

Weather set to warm up for Coronation Big Lunches

Weather set to warm up for Coronation Big Lunches

07 May 2023

Sunday looks set to be the hottest day of the year so far in many areas.


Culture Secretary blames Tory local election losses on Covid and Ukraine war

Culture Secretary blames Tory local election losses on Covid and Ukraine war

Culture Secretary blames Tory local election losses on Covid and Ukraine war

07 May 2023

Lucy Frazer acknowledged the Conservatives needed to ‘reflect’ after their poor performance.


Labour ‘not even entertaining’ prospect of coalition with Lib Dems

Labour ‘not even entertaining’ prospect of coalition with Lib Dems

Labour ‘not even entertaining’ prospect of coalition with Lib Dems

07 May 2023

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said: ‘We’re just not in that ballpark of talking about coalition governments.’


King’s coronation service watched by almost 19 million viewers in UK

King’s coronation service watched by almost 19 million viewers in UK

King’s coronation service watched by almost 19 million viewers in UK

07 May 2023

The figure is not quite as high as the ratings for the funeral service of the late Queen last September, which was seen by 26.5 million people.


Police got balance right in handling coronation protesters – Culture Secretary

Police got balance right in handling coronation protesters – Culture Secretary

Police got balance right in handling coronation protesters – Culture Secretary

07 May 2023

The Metropolitan Police faced criticism after making 52 arrests throughout the King’s coronation day.


Coronation celebrations continue with military parade in Glasgow

Coronation celebrations continue with military parade in Glasgow

Coronation celebrations continue with military parade in Glasgow

07 May 2023

The city’s Lord Lieutenant, Jacqueline McLaren, inspected a guard of honour and led three cheers for the King and Queen.


Queen’s coronation bouquet laid in Westminster Abbey

Queen’s coronation bouquet laid in Westminster Abbey

Queen’s coronation bouquet laid in Westminster Abbey

07 May 2023

The bouquet – which Camilla did not carry – has been placed on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.


Law firm awarded £4m contract to help with Brexit ‘bonfire’ plans

Law firm awarded £4m contract to help with Brexit ‘bonfire’ plans

Law firm awarded £4m contract to help with Brexit ‘bonfire’ plans

07 May 2023

American-British law firm Hogan Lovells is set to work with the Government until the end of the year.


Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay pay tribute to chef Jock Zonfrillo

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay pay tribute to chef Jock Zonfrillo

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay pay tribute to chef Jock Zonfrillo

07 May 2023

Marco Pierre White also shared his memories of the Glasgow-born chef, who died aged 46.


Claim staked for UK ticket-holder’s £46.2m share of EuroMillions jackpot

Claim staked for UK ticket-holder’s £46.2m share of EuroMillions jackpot

Claim staked for UK ticket-holder’s £46.2m share of EuroMillions jackpot

07 May 2023

Once the ticket has been validated and paid, the winner will then decide whether or not to go public.


Small business growth booms outside London as Calder Valley named UK hotspot

Small business growth booms outside London as Calder Valley named UK hotspot

Small business growth booms outside London as Calder Valley named UK hotspot

07 May 2023

Local business owners said the recent cost-of-living crisis has driven support from residents for their small, independent businesses.


Avid bakers across the country create bespoke cakes for coronation

Avid bakers across the country create bespoke cakes for coronation

Avid bakers across the country create bespoke cakes for coronation

07 May 2023

Cake business owners across the UK have made bespoke cakes to celebrate the coronation of Charles.


Woman, 72, critically injured in stabbing attack

Woman, 72, critically injured in stabbing attack

Woman, 72, critically injured in stabbing attack

07 May 2023

West Mercia Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.


Duke of Sussex returns to California on British Airways flight

Duke of Sussex returns to California on British Airways flight

Duke of Sussex returns to California on British Airways flight

07 May 2023

The Duke of Sussex arrived at Los Angeles International Airport to reunite with his son on his birthday.


Military parade in Glasgow as celebrations to mark the coronation continue

Military parade in Glasgow as celebrations to mark the coronation continue

Military parade in Glasgow as celebrations to mark the coronation continue

07 May 2023

Hundreds of people are expected to attend Coronation Big Lunch events across Scotland.


Organisers across the UK ‘buzzing with excitement’ for the Coronation Big Lunch

Organisers across the UK ‘buzzing with excitement’ for the Coronation Big Lunch

Organisers across the UK ‘buzzing with excitement’ for the Coronation Big Lunch

07 May 2023

Lucinda Spelman-Ives, who raised over £1 million to fund a community hub, hopes the Big Lunch will ‘unify and bring everyone together’.


What the papers say – May 7

What the papers say – May 7

What the papers say – May 7

07 May 2023

The King and Queen featured on the front pages of British newspapers on Sunday.


Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

06 May 2023

Republic said there was ‘no longer a right to peaceful protest in the UK’.


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