Boris Johnson today faced fury for throwing Sir Kim Darroch 'under the bus' after the UK's ambassador to Washington dramatically quit over his spat with Donald Trump.  Sir Kim said he wanted to 'put an end' to the speculation over his future after his barbed comments about the Trump administration sparked an all-out diplomatic war between the US and Britain.   The leaked … [Read more...]

Man in his early 20s dies after being stabbed multiple times on a southeast London street – the capital’s 75th murder of the year Man in early 20s died after he was stabbed several times in southeast London His death marks the 75th murder to rock the capital since the start of this year The victim was rushed to a south London hospital but died six hours later It follows the … [Read more...]

Former footballer David Ginola is back in court as divorce battle with his ex-wife runs into its third year after he moved in with a model 23 years his junior David Ginola is embroiled in a legal battle over money with Coraline Delpin  Reached settlement in February 2017, but was accused of not honouring it Ex-Tottenham player has since had a daughter with model Maëva … [Read more...]

'They might get 27p': Chancellor Philip Hammond is mocked for joking that instead of giving schools a £27bn funding boost they will only receive loose change Philip Hammond rejected suggestions he could give schools a £27billion boost  He has been locked in a row with Theresa May over demands for more cash The Chancellor is refusing to loosen the purse strings even though No … [Read more...]

Annie McVey doesn't write Christmas cards. Since the death of her daughter Claire, aged just 15, almost two decades ago, the festive season has served as a painful reminder of her loss. Instead, every year as it approaches, Annie sits at her computer and taps out letters. Occasionally the list of recipients' changes, but for the most part it remains the same. John Gummer, for … [Read more...]