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King Charles is set to deliver a significant address to the United States Congress this week, carefully avoiding any reference to his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Epstein scandal, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, or the ongoing Iran conflict, sources have claimed.The 77-year-old monarch is understood to have been refining the speech at his Highgrove estate over recent days, preparing what is being described as one of the most politically delicate addresses by a British sovereign in modern times.A source told the Sun: “This is what the King does, this is what the Royal Family does – go overseas on behalf…
The economic impact of the Iran conflict could last for more than eight months after any resolution, according to Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones. He said the financial fallout would be felt through rising prices rather than shortages on shop shelves.“You’re going to see prices go up a bit as a consequence of what Donald Trump has done in the Middle East,” he told the BBC, adding the effects would have “a long tail”.Asked how long elevated petrol and diesel prices could persist, Mr Jones said the impact may continue for months after stability returns to the…
Dorset Council has launched a summer road safety campaign, warning drivers and motorcyclists to take extra care as the busy “biker season” begins.The local authority explained warmer weather and longer daylight hours mean more motorcyclists are returning to the roads. Popular rural and coastal routes across the county are expected to become much busier in the coming months.Officials have now urged all road users to stay alert and look out for each other, as the number of motorcycles increases. New warning signs have now been put up on some of Dorset’s most dangerous roads. These include the Coast Road near…
Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during celebrations after the club’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday.York were promoted back to the Football League after a 10-year absence thanks to Josh Stones’ equaliser in the 13th minute of stoppage time.The club’s triumph was followed by a pitch invasion, with footage appearing to show a fan putting his hands on a York player who was celebrating the moment on his knees with his head against the ground.After an intervention by two stewards, the player stood…
A car bomb has exploded outside a Belfast police station in a suspected “New IRA” attack.The explosion occurred in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast, outside a police station late on Saturday night, with reports of a loud band at around 11.30pm. An attempted murder investigation has been launched, spearheaded by a terrorism unit, Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed. A delivery driver was hijacked at gunpoint in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast shortly before 11pm, with attackers placing a gas cylinder-type device in the boot of his vehicle before ordering him to drive it to Dunmurry police station.…
Labour MP’s have been urged to “grow a backbone” and “kick out” Keir Starmer amid mounting scandals.Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp launched the blistering broadside while speaking with Camilla Tominey on GB News. Mr Philp began by describing the Prime Minister’s pledge to remain in post to fight the next election as “laughable”.“He’s barely going to be around to fight the local elections in a week and a half, let alone the general election in three years’ time,” the top Tory slammed.“Frankly, Keir Starmer should resign straight away.”When pushed by Camilla on the Prime Minister’s insistence on staying, Mr…
King Charles has signalled possible changes to tomorrow’s US state visit in a fresh statement after last night’s White House shooting.On Saturday night, an attempted attack occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, resulting in the immediate evacuation of the President and First Lady.King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a three-day State Visit, where they will stay in the nation’s capital with Donald and Melania Trump.In a fresh statement, a Palace spokesman told GB News: “His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly…
Major high street banks including Lloyds, HSBC and NatWest will be required to follow new de‑banking regulations from 28 April, giving customers greater protection when accounts are closed. The rules mean banks and payment service providers must provide at least 90 days’ notice before shutting down an account or ending a payment service, up from the previous two‑month requirement.The changes apply to new contracts agreed from April 28 onwards and also cover the closure of basic personal bank accounts. Labour first announced the measures in April 2025 as part of efforts to prevent customers being left without access to banking…
Fuel duty income for the Treasury has dipped slightly over the past year, as drivers cut back and more people switch to electric cars.New figures from HMRC show fuel duty receipts between April 2025 and March 2026 totalled £24.3billion, down £100million compared with the same period the year before.Experts explained the drop reflects changing habits on the roads, as well as growing pressure from high energy costs. Sheena McGuinness, Co-Head of Energy and Natural Resources at RSM UK, said the figures point to a longer-term shift away from petrol and diesel.She said: “The downtick in fuel duty revenue shown in…
“The problem is the uncertainty of the president… he will be very effusive about the King, the Royal Family, as he always is, one day. Next day, he rubbishes the prime minister, he goes back again into the feebleness, as he sees it, of the British Navy.”