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Jamaica’s plea to the king: use your authority to ensure colonial slavery is examined | Olivia Grange

The UK drew immense wealth from our country. But was the slavery that underpinned the empire ever lawful? We deserve a fair hearing Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles On…

What Britain’s sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements tell us about the shifting world order

A lot has been said about Britain’s place in a world that is rapidly changing. There has been a marked shift since the start of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States.

Armed police response after house damaged with 'weapon'

Two men were arrested in connection

Arctic Monkeys fans can enjoy one-off Sheffield event as they wait for Alex Turner's band to return

We saw Arctic Monkeys perform at Hillsborough Park back in 2023 - fans are eager to see Alex Turner and his bandmates return

'Electric' Michael B. Jordan drama streaming on BBC but fans have just weeks to watch it

The Black Panther recently won the Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards

Metro to Washington funding unclear – with less than half of required money confirmed

Councillors were told on Tuesday that only £400 million has been confirmed for the Tyne and Wear Metro's extension to Washington, a project that could cost upwards of £1 billion

Republicans kick off ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity

Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince America…

Glasgow CCA archive bought by charity but campaigners say it’s still 'in jeopardy'

Campaigners have said that questions remain on the future of the archive and that the building itself is "being jeopardised".

Dawn French banned from driving for six months for speeding

The Vicar of Dibley star, 68, was caught breaking a 30mph speed limit by a camera last July

Health workers set for industrial action with wider ‘escalation’ threatened

Cables stolen from Newhaven Port and expensive equipment damaged

Cables have been stolen from Newhaven Port during two incidents, Lewes Police have said.

Spice Girls tease major announcement to mark 30 years of music

Spice Girls released their debut single, "Wannabe" , in 1996

Nottingham Inquiry live updates as police deny officers could have stopped attacker after first killings

Families of those killed groaned as police made their final statement to the Nottingham Inquiry

A5 closed as serious crash shuts main road in both directions

Emergency services - including police, fire and ambulance crews - were at the scene

Peter Murrell scandal to be investigated as MPs launch probe into financing of Scottish political parties

Peter Murrell, the former long-serving chief executive of the SNP, was jailed for five years after he pled guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from his employers.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

In The Room: How Badenoch’s reshuffle highlights Labour’s woman problem

Kemi Badenoch has been making some major changes to her shadow cabinet. One which caught particular attention was the appointment of Claire Coutinho, who is currently pregnant, to shadow business secretary.

Huge new 'Bristol On Ice' Christmas venue at amphitheatre for first time

“We want it to be somewhere you can really make an afternoon or evening of it"

Heartbroken daughter of West Lothian dad, 48, pays tribute after horror 'hit-and-run'

'He always had a smile on his face'

Kelvin Fletcher shares Fletchers' Family Farm news ahead of return 'we can't wait'

EXCLUSIVE: Fletchers' Family Farm has been a huge hit for ITV, with another season on the way

Evil foster carer who abused children in 'house of horrors' released from jail

Barbara Daniel and her husband Douglas were found guilty of abusing six children at their Parkhead, Glasgow home between 1986 and 1991, but Barbara has since been released after a successful sentence appeal

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors break silence on 'arrogant' holdout who blocked insanity verdict

Paula Devlin described the alleged holdout as "very arrogant", saying "He really did not take anything that anybody said."

Leeds couple that forced their four children to live in 'disgraceful' conditions avoid jail

The youngsters required treatment after the neglect

'I had just £4.73 in my bank': Leeds dad's shock after winning £1m dream home

The father-of-three was down to his last few pounds when he won a luxury £1m home