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Chris Packham has won his High Court libel claim over denied allegations he misled the public into donating to a wildlife charity to rescue “broken” tigers from circuses. The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles which included claims he “manipulated” people into donating to rescue five tigers while knowing the animals were well looked after. The strongly denied allegations, repeated in several tweets and videos, related

Fresh figures are expected to show net migration reached record levels last year as Labour accused the Government of making a mess on immigration and the Prime Minister claimed the Opposition have “absolutely no ideas” on the subject. The Office for National Statistics will publish data on Thursday for the year ending December 2022. Analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies forecasts net migration could have hit between 700,000 and

She was one of rock's most famous voices and had a string of well-known hits Singer Tina Turner, one of rock’s most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty told the PA news agency. In a career spanning more than 60 years, the American-Swiss singer, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush,

Eberechi Eze received his first call-up and Lewis Dunk returned four-and-a-half years after his only cap as Gareth Southgate named the England squad for June’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. Having kicked off Euro 2024 qualification with wins over Italy and Ukraine, Group C continues with next month’s double header against Malta and North Macedonia. Southgate has named a 25-man squad, with Eric Dier and Raheem Sterling the high-profile absentees and Crystal

Suella Braverman will not face an investigation for asking officials whether she could have a private speed awareness course – but Rishi Sunak criticised her handling of the situation. The Prime Minister, who consulted his ethics adviser over the case, did not order a formal investigation and said his decision is “these matters do not amount to a breach of the ministerial code”. But in a letter to Mrs Braverman

The number of nurses working in the UK has risen to the highest level on record, according to new figures. There are now 788,638 nurses, midwives and nursing associates registered to work in the UK, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Despite the rise, the nursing regulator issued a stark warning about the number of leaving the profession prematurely. The NMC pointed to “worrying findings” from its leavers’

The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is “deeply saddened” by the death of a woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was part of her police escort. Helen Holland, 81, was struck at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl’s Court, west London, on the afternoon of May 10. In comments carried by the BBC, Ms Holland’s son Martin said she died after sustaining

Scientists have uncovered how a rare genetic mutation in a woman allows her to live her life almost pain-free and never feel anxious or afraid. Experts from University College London (UCL) have found how mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene work at the molecular level enabling Jo Cameron, from Scotland, to not experience pain. The same biological mechanisms are also believed to allow wounds to heal more rapidly. The researchers said

Riders for Deliveroo are set to confront bosses at the takeaway delivery specialist over pay and “insecure jobs” at the firm. Campaigners at ShareAction and IWGB (Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain) have coordinated for riders to challenge Deliveroo’s board at its annual general meeting on Wednesday. Riders have said they want to raise concerns over their pay levels and worries related to their “independent worker” status. It comes a month after the IWGB