
Harry loses court challenge over security protection
The Duke of Sussex fails to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded in the UK.
The Duke of Sussex fails to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded in the UK.
29 minutes ago About sharingBy Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News @ChrisMasonBBC The centrepiece parliamentary moment of the week is Prime Minister’s Question Time. Normally, that means all eyes on the prime minister, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and others. But today will feel different. All eyes will be on the Speaker of the…
13 minutes ago About sharing Irish Football Association president Conrad Kirkwood greeted Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly on their arrival First Minister Michelle O’Neill is attending her first Northern Ireland game at Windsor Park. She is joined by Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the game between the Northern Ireland women’s team and Montenegro. The…
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35 minutes ago About sharing The home secretary is due to meet police chiefs to discuss better safety for MPs MPs facing threats to their safety will get extra security, as part of a £31m package to help protect the UK’s democratic processes from disruption, the government has announced. Measures could include the provision of…
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