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Lloyds beats forecasts with 46% leap in profits after interest rates boost

Lloyds beats forecasts with 46% leap in profits after interest rates boost

Lloyds beats forecasts with 46% leap in profits after interest rates boost

03 May 2023

The group reported pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion for the three months to March 31, up from £1.5 billion a year earlier.


Charles will have his ‘dream fulfilled’ during coronation, says Britt Ekland

Charles will have his ‘dream fulfilled’ during coronation, says Britt Ekland

Charles will have his ‘dream fulfilled’ during coronation, says Britt Ekland

03 May 2023

The film star said she has known the King since he was a teenager.


MP: Give ministers power to overturn controversial London transport plans

MP: Give ministers power to overturn controversial London transport plans

MP: Give ministers power to overturn controversial London transport plans

03 May 2023

Conservative former minister Theresa Villiers will raise proposals in Parliament on Wednesday amid criticism of Ulez expansion.


Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

03 May 2023

Former US president has been playing golf at Turnberry on a trip to Scotland.


Early morning coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London

Early morning coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London

Early morning coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London

03 May 2023

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was accompanied by hundreds of soldiers on horseback as it travelled along the Mall shortly after midnight.


Provisional council election declaration times

Provisional council election declaration times

Provisional council election declaration times

03 May 2023

Estimates of when to expect results from around the country.


Actor Stephen Tompkinson going on trial accused of inflicting GBH

Actor Stephen Tompkinson going on trial accused of inflicting GBH

Actor Stephen Tompkinson going on trial accused of inflicting GBH

03 May 2023

The 57-year-old, best known for playing the title role in TV crime drama DCI Banks, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.


Crocheting royal fans let imaginations ‘go wild’ on postboxes for coronation

Crocheting royal fans let imaginations ‘go wild’ on postboxes for coronation

Crocheting royal fans let imaginations ‘go wild’ on postboxes for coronation

03 May 2023

Crocheted versions of the King and Queen Consort have been made, as well as royal regalia which has a cartoon-like appearance.


California pub ‘the place to be’ for British expats in LA on coronation weekend

California pub ‘the place to be’ for British expats in LA on coronation weekend

California pub ‘the place to be’ for British expats in LA on coronation weekend

03 May 2023

Preparations have begun at Ye Olde King’s Head pub in Santa Monica, California, in anticipation of the historic event on May 6.


What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

03 May 2023

“Lockdown” at Buckingham Palace as man arrested leads several of Wednesday’s newspapers.


Royal fanatics line the Mall for early morning Coronation rehearsal

Royal fanatics line the Mall for early morning Coronation rehearsal

Royal fanatics line the Mall for early morning Coronation rehearsal

03 May 2023

Soldiers paraded past Buckingham Palace towards Westminster Abbey just after 12.20am on Wednesday.


Man held by police after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into Buckingham Palace’

Man held by police after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into Buckingham Palace’

Man held by police after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into Buckingham Palace’

02 May 2023

The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after a knife was found.


Probe into Sue Gray’s Labour role paused after her refusal to co-operate

Probe into Sue Gray’s Labour role paused after her refusal to co-operate

Probe into Sue Gray’s Labour role paused after her refusal to co-operate

02 May 2023

Allies defended Ms Gray for prioritising a separate review by the anti-corruption watchdog.


Man charged with murder over stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

Man charged with murder over stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

Man charged with murder over stabbing near Cornwall nightclub

02 May 2023

Jake Hill, 24, has been charged with murdering Michael Allen in Bodmin.


Mental health patients have been left behind by Welsh Government, says RCN Wales

Mental health patients have been left behind by Welsh Government, says RCN Wales

Mental health patients have been left behind by Welsh Government, says RCN Wales

02 May 2023

A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report has called for more investment in mental health nursing to better protect patients.


Scientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumour

Scientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumour

Scientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumour

02 May 2023

An ultrasound device breaches the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs to the brain in glioblastoma patients.


‘A complete surprise’: Bear scares principal by jumping out of bin at US school

‘A complete surprise’: Bear scares principal by jumping out of bin at US school

‘A complete surprise’: Bear scares principal by jumping out of bin at US school

02 May 2023

‘It was not how I planned to start my week at all!’ said James Marsh, principal at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.


Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

02 May 2023

It follows the resignation of BBC chairman Richard Sharp.


Man arrested after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into grounds of Buckingham Palace’

Man arrested after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into grounds of Buckingham Palace’

Man arrested after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into grounds of Buckingham Palace’

02 May 2023

The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.


Final UK evacuation flight to leave Sudan on Wednesday, says Cleverly

Final UK evacuation flight to leave Sudan on Wednesday, says Cleverly

Final UK evacuation flight to leave Sudan on Wednesday, says Cleverly

02 May 2023

The Foreign Secretary urged Britons to make their way to Port Sudan.


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