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• King hosts Irish president at Buckingham Palace

  The King has held an audience with the President of Ireland at Buckingham Palace.

• Stars show off their gnomes as Chelsea Flower Show gets under way

  Stars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

• Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by election

  Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament.

• Burnham on mission to change Labour after Starmers party lost voters trust

  Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

• Starmer to fight on with no timetable for departure Lammy says

  Sir Keir Starmer will fight on without setting a timetable for his departure, one of his most loyal Cabinet allies insisted as he urged Labour to “stop the own goals” after a week of infighting.

• TUC calls for reform of personal independent payment scheme

  Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (Pip) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people.

• Nearly two thirds of NHS organisations expect to cut services this year poll

  Almost two thirds of NHS organisations have told a survey they expect to cut or reduce services this year while more than half said they expect to slash jobs.

• UK holidaymakers preparing for European border delays because of EES poll

  Nearly three out of five (59%) UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU’s entry-exit system (EES), a new survey suggests.

• England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in Bordeaux

  England clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux.

• Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61

  The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990.

• Officers at Windsor Castle investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty

  Police officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty.

• Labour woman leader long overdue Lisa Nandy says but rules out running

  A woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men.

• Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four year deal

  Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal.

• Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties

  Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union.

• Police officers injured during serious disorder after Celtics title win

  Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win.

• Alex Cole Hamilton to run for first minister when MSPs vote on top job

  Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be running for first minister when MSPs vote on who should have the top job next week.

• UKs Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy

  The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has finished last in the song contest’s 2026 grand final with just one point, as Bulgaria celebrated the country’s first ever win.

• Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel

  The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations.

• Pep Guardiola keeps people guessing over his future at Man City

  The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club.

• Hearts and Celtic fans get ready for pivotal league title clash

  Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash

• Unprecedented police operation in capital as tens of thousands to protest

  Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation.

• Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge

  The prospect of a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer is looming closer after Andy Burnham was cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election.

• Labour to include Andy Burnham in candidate selection for Makerfield by election

  Andy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said.

• British Gas agrees 20m payout and compensation for prepayment meter failures

  British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation.

• Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed

  Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found.