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Angela Rayner and Oliver Dowden clashed in a heated exhange at PMQs

Angela Rayner brands Rishi Sunak 'pint-sized loser' during feisty exchange during PMQs

The child was abducted outside Harrods

Man charged with kidnap and sexual assault after girl, 9, 'snatched' outside Harrods

Five people have been injured as well as some of the horses

Household Cavalry horses 'safe and receiving treatment' as three soldiers among those injured in London rampage

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Fayez's Mercedes taxi was smashed into

Terrified taxi driver describes moment bloody Household Cavalry horse smashed into his Mercedes van

Rishi Sunak said he has made a choice to "prioritise defence".

More tax cuts still on despite record defence spending boost, Rishi Sunak insists

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The UK will 'need an Iron Dome in the future', the head of the Armed Forces has told LBC.

UK in ‘live conversations’ to develop ‘Iron Dome’ defence system, head of Armed Forces tells LBC

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says he'd 'happily' offer Rwanda deportation flights

Five people have been injured as well as some of the horses

Household Cavalry horses 'safe and receiving treatment' as three soldiers among those injured in London rampage

All Saints Catholic College is piloting longer school days.

London school pilots 11-hour day with phone ban to improve wellbeing of pupils

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British army helicopters fly to Finland in 'largest Nato exercise since Cold War'

One person has been arrested

Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and pupil stabbed at school

Angela Rayner and Oliver Dowden clashed in a heated exhange at PMQs

Angela Rayner brands Rishi Sunak 'pint-sized loser' during feisty exchange during PMQs

The child was abducted outside Harrods

Man charged with kidnap and sexual assault after girl, 9, 'snatched' outside Harrods

Rishi Sunak said he has made a choice to "prioritise defence".

More tax cuts still on despite record defence spending boost, Rishi Sunak insists

Two people have been arrested

Man and woman charged with fraud after dine-and-dashers 'left £329 bill unpaid at restaurant'

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Five people have been injured as well as some of the horses

Horses spooked by 'big bang' when builders' concrete clattered to the ground sparking rampage that left five injured

Five people, including a child, died in the incident

Three arrests after five migrants, including child, die trying to cross Channel

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'It’s so dangerous': Mum forced to walk in road with pram leaves notes for 'inconsiderate' drivers blocking pavements

David Buik asks why the 21st century has been a disappointing period for business.

Why has the 21st century been such a disappointing period for business and UK stock markets?

David McCaw with his returned ID card.

Mystery as man's security card is discovered under Antarctica iceberg 13 years after going missing

One person has been arrested

Three people including teacher injured after 'knife attack’ at Welsh school as classrooms locked down and one arrested

Athens residents take selfies of the orange-hued dust that engulfed the city

Eerie images show Athens engulfed in orange haze as Saharan desert dust cloud descends

Five people have been injured as well as some of the horses

Five injured as Household Cavalry horses - including one covered in blood - smash through London in six-mile rampage

Two footballers suspended by their club after being accused of rape

Two Premier League footballers, 19, arrested over rape claim suspended by their club

Zoe Ball revealed her mother had died after a battle with cancer

Devastated Zoe Ball says 'sleep tight dear mama' as she announces her mother's death from cancer

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Fayez's Mercedes taxi was smashed into

Terrified taxi driver describes moment bloody Household Cavalry horse smashed into his Mercedes van

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Horses on the loose in London this morning

Live updates: Five people injured as bloodied horses tear through central London crashing into cars and bus

Five people including one of the riders were injured and all of the horses are now under control

Spooked Household Cavalry horses bolt through traffic in central London injuring five people in three locations

Fuel prices have risen in recent weeks

Petrol prices hit 150p per litre on average for first time since November, in blow for drivers

Ayrton Senna's personal Honda NSX has been listed for sale

Ayrton Senna’s personal Honda NSX supercar on sale on AutoTrader for an eye-watering £500,000

Grant Shapps has called for other NATO members to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Grant Shapps calls for other NATO members to follow UK's lead and boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

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Russia Ukraine War Missiles

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly sent from US to hit Russian-held areas

Austria Klimt Auction

Portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for £25.7 million at auction in Vienna

Joe Biden

Joe Biden signs 95 billion dollar war aid measure for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Paris 2024

Paris will be a no-fly zone to safeguard its ambitious Olympics opening ceremony

Japan China Fukushima

IAEA inspects treated radioactive water release from Fukushima nuclear plant

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Inflation now stands at its lowest level in two-and-a-half years

Inflation eases to 3.2% putting pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Many people are still struggling with bills

Number of people missing bill payments comes down, although millions still struggling financially

Michael Gove has slammed the water firm as a 'disgrace'.

Thames Water bosses branded a ‘disgrace’ as Michael Gove tells firm ‘not to punish consumers’ for its failings

Jeremy Hunt is "monitoring" the situation

Millions of Brits face 40% increase in bills after Thames Water shareholders refuse to give £500 million cash injection

Fights break out in Preston Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section amid cost of living crisis

Fights break out in Tesco over 'reduced to clear' section as security increased amid cost of living crisis

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US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

US agrees £76 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays

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Rishi Sunak is visting Poland

Rishi Sunak defends British RAF planes shooting down drones over Israel but not Ukraine

Britain is to announce a fresh £500million funding package for Ukraine on Tuesday.

Britain gives £500m bumper aid package of drones, ammo and missiles to Ukraine ahead of ‘difficult summer’

Lord Nick Houghton speaks to LBC’s Andrew Marr.

Ukraine 'is fighting proxy war on behalf of Nato', says ex-military chief as he criticises 'incoherent' defence spending

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Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba responds to David Cameron's drone comments

Ukraine's Foreign Minister denies Lord Cameron's claim that RAF can't shoot down Russian drones: ‘It's simply invalid’

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Frank Field

Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies aged 81

Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Rishi Sunak said nothing would stand in the government's way

Rishi Sunak vows 'nothing will stand in the way of Rwanda flights' as minister warns 'legal challenges are inevitable'

The Rwanda Bill has finally passed through parliament.

Victory for Rishi Sunak as Rwanda Bill to become law ending months of parliamentary deadlock

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Calls for Sir Mark Rowley to resign are 'nonsense', LBC has been told.

Calls for Met Chief Mark Rowley to resign are ‘nonsense and dangerous’, antisemitism tsar tells LBC after protest row

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Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the killing of Jill Dando - her murder has never been solved

Who killed Jill Dando? Hopefully the killer will finally be brought to justice

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and I vow to continue fight against institutional racism in the Met, writes Sadiq Khan

I’ll be unflinching in holding the police to account and fight against institutional racism, writes Sadiq Khan
I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell

I will rally 'silent majority' of non-voters with my CEO approach, and I vow to reset London, writes Natalie Campbell
Why I’m running the London Marathon this weekend, writes Johnny Jenkins

From pandemic pondering to pavement pursuits my journey to the London Marathon finish line and why I'm running again
Iran's direct assault: Escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift

Iran's direct assault and escalation in Israeli-Hamas conflict signals a broader regional shift
Sadiq Khan’s pay-per-mile would be a disaster for London, and that’s why I am determined to stop it, writes Susan Hall

Sadiq Khan’s ‘pay-per-mile’ is a threat to every family in London, writes Susan Hall

London's public transport network is vast and comprehensive, but not without its faults...

London's most ‘bizarre and infuriating’ transport quirks including a five-metre cycle lane and ‘labyrinth’ Tube station
From Sue Gray to Nick Clegg: The bizarre list of people Liz Truss is blaming for her own failures

From Sue Gray to Nick Clegg: The bizarre list of people Liz Truss is blaming for her own failures

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Declan Rice and his girlfriend Lauren Fryer

Declan Rice's girlfriend deletes all social media pictures after online trolls start bullying over her appearance
Police clash with a group of 'far right' people in London for a St George's Day event

Six arrested after clashes between ‘far-right’ groups and riot police at St George’s Day march
The child was abducted outside Harrods

Girl, 9, 'snatched' from outside Harrods while shopping with parents as man, 56, arrested

Tom Gilbey completed the marathon under five hours

‘How I drank 25 glasses of wine and still finished the London Marathon in under five hours’

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Jill Dando was shot dead outside her home in 1999. Her murder has never been solved

Serbian assassin ‘looks like man seen running near Jill Dando’s home on the day of Crimewatch presenter's murder’
Hairy Biker Dave Myers with his wife and stepson

Hairy Biker Dave Myers 'leaves £1.4 million to wife', as stepson pays tribute to TV chef 'he had the honour to call dad'
French authorities kept some of the migrants back but allowed others to continue on their journey

France accused of acting 'irresponsibly' for letting migrant dinghy continue to UK after five die onboard
Barnaby Webber's mother Emma has urged police to show respect

Nottingham attack victim's mother urges police to 'show respect' after graphic post about killings revealed
Rishi Sunak is set to unveil closer military links with Germany on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak to announce closer military links between UK and Germany as he hails ‘new chapter’ in relations
Charlotte Church says she has had to downsize her mansion to a semi-detached house.

Welsh singer Charlotte Church admits ‘she’s no longer a millionaire’ as she swaps mansion for semi-detached home
King Charles awarded Kate with a new title.

King Charles honours Princess Kate with new title to thank her for taking on 'more responsibilities'
Two Premiere League players have been arrested, according to reports.

Two Premier League players arrested over rape allegation

Anne Hathaway has described the 'gross' experience she had during a film audition in her early career.

Anne Hathaway describes ‘gross’ audition where she had to kiss 10 men to ‘test for chemistry’
Sadiq Khan has been criticised over his "shocking" policing record

Sadiq Khan challenged over ‘shocking’ record on policing in London as Mayoral rivals say people ‘do not feel safe’

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?

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The Princess of Wales has released a picture of Prince Louis to mark his 6th Birthday

"Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis!" Kate shares her adorable birthday snap of young Prince

Kate has not commented publicly on Louis' birthday

Kate stays silent for Prince Louis' sixth birthday, with no new photo published in break with tradition

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Russian attack

Ukrainian officials thank US for military aid to help stop Russian onslaught

University protesters

Biden seeks to navigate Israel-Hamas war protests on US college campuses

Boeing 737 Max planes

Boeing posts £286m loss amid safety scrutiny

Pope Francis holds his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican

Cisco Systems joins Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI

Karen Bass

Suspect targeted Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in home break-in, official says

Chinese astronauts

China prepares to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station

Taiwan and US officials

China blasts ‘dangerous situation’ over US military aid to Taiwan

Moon lander image

Japan’s moon lander survives third long freezing lunar night

Prabowo Subianto

Prabowo Subianto declared Indonesian president-elect as rivals’ appeal rejected

Flowers on church gate

Seven teenagers arrested as part of Sydney bishop stabbing investigation

TikTok

US Senate passes legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban

Congress Ukraine

US Senate passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Tesla Prices

Tesla’s first-quarter net income tumbles 55% as global sales fall

Election 2024 Biden Abortion

Biden blames Trump for Florida’s six-week abortion ban

Tupac Investigation Las Vegas

Ex-gang leader’s account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defence says

57th Cannes film Festival

Crew members injured in crash on Georgia set of Eddie Murphy film The Pickup

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Italy Abortion

Italy to allow anti-abortion groups access to women considering procedure

Five Dead Oklahoma

Oklahoma boy, 10, woke to find parents and three brothers shot dead, police say

Trump Hush Money

Publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ in 2016 race

Biden Earth Day

US poised to send billion-dollar package of military aid to Ukraine

Susan Hall has dismissed Ed Miliband's claim that she would be an 'embarrassment' to Britain as the next London mayor.

Susan Hall dismisses as 'nonsense’ after Ed Miliband said she would be an ‘embarrassment’ as London Mayor
Obit William Strickland

William Strickland, civil rights activist and friend of Malcolm X, dies aged 87

Doctor Sexual Abuse

US government agrees £111 million settlement over Larry Nassar allegations

Israel Palestinians

Tent compound rises in southern Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive

The pair clashed over free school meals during an LBC Mayoral debate

'No such thing as a free lunch': Susan Hall and Sadiq Khan clash over free school meals at LBC Mayoral debate
Russia US Journalist

Moscow court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s appeal

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Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

How many Prime Ministers have served throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?

How Many British Prime Ministers Have Served Throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign?

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Meghan Markle's Suits co-star Abigail Spencer poses with duchess' strawberry jam from new lifestyle brand

Meghan Markle's Suits co-star Abigail Spencer poses with duchess' strawberry jam from new lifestyle brand
Statue of Queen Elizabeth II unveiled on monarch's 98th birthday

First memorial to Queen Elizabeth II unveiled on monarch's 98th birthday

Prince William told a volunteer he would 'take care' of Kate.

Prince William promises to ‘take care’ of Kate as he breaks silence on her cancer diagnosis

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Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle
Caller tells Shelagh his solution to illegal immigration.

LBC caller tells Shelagh Fogarty that the Channel islands are the answer to 'illegal immigration'
'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' immigration policies

'Rishi Sunak chooses to do the self-interested party politics': Shelagh Fogarty reflects on Tories' migration policies
Premier League clubs should stump up money for policing, writes Henry Riley

Met Police chief is right to put the boot into the Premier League, writes Henry Riley

Image taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, seen here firing her Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea

Red Sea clashes with the Houthis must not be just a fight for freedom of navigation - but for freedom from Iran’s hostile actions too