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Heathrow CEO ‘committed’ to learning from airport shutdown

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The boss of Heathrow Airport says he is “absolutely committed” to ensuring lessons are learnt from the events which led to the closure of Europe’s busiest airport last month. Appearing before MPs on the Transport Select Committee, Thomas Woldbye also offered a ‘sincere apology’ for the travel disruption caused to thousands of passengers during the one-day shutdown. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Royal Navy warship launches live-firing drills

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The Royal Navy warship HMS Dauntless uses live rounds to take out an incoming drone from a distance, during an exercise used to prepare for a major deployment to Asia in the coming weeks. Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard says, “we will defend ourselves, and will defend our allies”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Birmingham bin strikes: Council declares major incident

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Bin workers in Birmingham say they will carry on striking over pay for months, if necessary, as the city council declared a major incident. It comes after talks between the council and Unite the Union failed to bring an end to four weeks of industrial action. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Ed Davey: Donald Trump tariffs are outrageous

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Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Donald Trump's tariffs on goods, saying “I think what he is doing is outrageous; it needs to be called out”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Andrew accuser Giuffre says she has ‘four days to live’

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Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre says she has gone into “kidney renal failure”, and that doctors have given her “four days to live” following a car crash in Western Australia. She said a school bus had driven into her car at 110km/h (68mph), but did not say when or where the crash happened. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: US-UK trade deal needs to be agreed soon

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls on the government to agree a trade deal with the US as soon as possible, saying “now is the time for us to kickstart that and move at speed”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Con: Trump tariffs will be the biggest failure of trade poli

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Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith says if tariffs are applied to the UK it will be “the biggest failure of trade policy for a generation”. He continues saying, “the government, in my view, has done everything wrong”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reynolds: Trade between the UK and US is fair and balanced

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Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says no other country is better placed to negotiate a trade deal on tariffs with the US than Britain as the relationship between the UK and the US is a “fair, strong and balanced” one. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers dodge questions on National Living Wage rise

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Ministers avoid questions about the increase in the National Living Wage as they arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer announces increase in National Living Wage

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Sir Keir Starmer announces an increase in the National Living Wage, calling it a “boost” for everybody subject to it. The Labour leader says the change will make a “significant difference”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cooper: Immigration rules haven't been respected

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Yvette Cooper says the rules around illegal immigration and people-smuggling haven't been respected "for far too long". The home secretary, who hosted 40 foreign counterparts at the Border Security Summit in London, adds they have agreed "new law enforcement cooperation" and "intelligence sharing" to "go after these vile criminal gangs and tackle this terrible trade in human beings". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

‘Angry’ Starmer holds summit over illegal migration

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People smugglers were given an "open invitation" to send migrants to the UK because the police and intelligence agencies were not working together, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister said he was "angry" about the scale of illegal migration as he convened a summit involving 40 countries to address the problem. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Finnish president tells Starmer 'UK is back in the game'

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Sir Keir Starmer has held bilateral talks with the Finnish president at Downing Street. Alexander Stubb said he "hit it off" with the UK prime minister "straight off the bat" and added that the UK is "back in the game" on the international stage. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer: TV series Adolescence hard to watch as a dad

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The prime minister has hosted a roundtable with the creators of TV series Adolescence, to discuss how to stop young people from being influenced by toxic content online. Sitting next to Jack Thorne, one of its writers, Sir Keir Starmer said the show is "a torch that shines intensely brightly on a combination of issues that many people don't know how to respond to", but admits that, as a dad, he did not find it "not easy viewing". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Jenrick: Two-tier sentencing is unfair against white men

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Robert Jenrick says the justice secretary's decision to override independent guidance on how ethnic minorities should be sentenced is "unfair" and "discriminatory". The shadow justice secretary adds, "she has failed totally in her duty to uphold the rule of law". He adds "two-tier sentencing" is "biased" against men, white people and Christians. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philp: PM's pledge to smash smuggling gangs is in tatters

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The shadow home secretary says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has "lost control of our borders", and that his "complete failure" on immigration will lose Labour voters. Chris Philp adds, "his pledge to smash the gangs is in complete tatters". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Ed Davey horses around to launch local election campaign

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Sir Ed Davey has ridden a hobby horse over jumps at a gold course in Oxfordshire to launch the Liberal Democrats' local election campaign. The party leader said, "It's official, it's a two-horse race", in front of a crowd of Lib Dem activists. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers take family photo at Border Security Summit

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and her foreign counterparts take a family photo at the Border Security Summit in London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Summit aims to tackle 'vile trade' of people-smuggling

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held a roundtable at the Border Security Summit as he brings foreign delegates together to help end the "vile" trade of organised immigration crime. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Home Sec: Govts not gangs should decide who enters country

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The home secretary says "new and serious patterns" have emerged in illegal migration, causing "major challenges" for national security. Yvette Cooper adds that smuggling gangs are using drones "to spot where the border patrols are". But she adds that it is "governments, not gangs" that should decide who enters the country. Cooper was speaking to foreign delegates at the Border Security Summit in London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: We have deported more than 24,000 illegal immigrants

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Sir Keir Starmer says since Labour came into government they have deported more than 24,000 people "that have no right to be here". Speaking at the Border Security Summit in London, the prime minister adds, "that would have taken the Rwanda scheme 80 years to achieve". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt welcomes foreign ministers to Border Security Summit

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The government has welcomed delegates from more than 40 countries to London for the Border Security Summit. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper greeted counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Spain, as well as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the steps of Lancaster House, at a summit that aims to discuss the best ways to tackle migrant smuggling gangs and criminal networks. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Yvette Cooper disappointed by US trade tariffs

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the UK is disappointed with new US trade tariffs but remains committed to reducing trade barriers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Royal British Legion Announces VE Day 80th Anniversary Event

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The Royal British Legion has announced a special tea party at the National Memorial Arboretum on 8th May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. WW2 veterans share their memories of the historic day and reflect on the importance of remembrance for future generations. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tougher Checks on Illegal Working Introduced

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces new measures to crack down on illegal working in the gig economy, aiming to protect legitimate businesses and local workers from rogue employers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives call for urgent US trade talks

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Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, warns that looming US tariffs on UK-made cars could hurt jobs and the economy, calling on the government to negotiate a trade deal with the US before it's too late. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Newcastle celebrate Carabao Cup victory

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Thousands of fans have lined the streets of Newcastle as the football team paraded and celebrated their first domestic trophy in 70 years. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Thousands gather for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win

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Thousands of Newcastle fans have gathered in the city to celebrate their football club’s victory in the Carabao Cup. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Spectators see partial solar eclipse from Observatory

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Spectators at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich witnessed the Moon take a "bite" out of the Sun this morning, as a partial solar eclipse was visible across the northern hemisphere. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage launches Reform UK’s local election campaign

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched his party’s local election campaign, promising to cut waste in local authorities. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary hits back at Farage following NHS criticism

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Wes Streeting has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader suggested an insurance-based healthcare system. The Reform UK leader has suggested that some British families could be forced to pay health insurance to use the NHS if he was prime minister. Reacting to the comments, Mr Streeting said: "I think Nigel Farage and Reform are a real threat to our NHS. It might be alright for Mr Moneybags but that's not what most people in this country can afford." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Man jailed for life over Bournemouth beach murder

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A 21-year-old criminology student has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 39 years for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach. Nasen Saadi of Croydon, south London, fatally stabbed the 34-year-old physical trainer and seriously wounded her friend as the pair were enjoying a late-night chat at the Dorset seaside resort on 24th May last year. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cardiff woman charged in connection with stalking of McCann

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A 60-year-old woman appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Friday after being charged as part of an investigation into the alleged stalking of Madeleine McCann’s family. Karen Spragg, of Caerau, Cardiff, has been charged with one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress between May 3 2024 and February 21 this year, Leicestershire Police said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

The King waves to well-wishers following hospital visit

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The King waved to well-wishers as he departed Clarence House on Friday following a hospital visit. The monarch spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side-effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Well-wishers gather outside Palace following King's hospital

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Hundreds of well-wishers expressed their support for the King outside Buckingham Palace on Friday following His Majesty's departure from hospital. The monarch spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side-effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer sets out plans for new transport system

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Sir Keir Starmer slammed the previous government's "empty promises" as he set out his plans for improvements to the North of England rail system. "The last government made so many promises, none of which they followed through on. I'm only making promises where we're putting the money on the table right now," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

The King departs Clarence House following hospital visit

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The King has been seen leaving Clarence House on Friday following a hospital visit. The monarch spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side-effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The palace first announced the King's cancer diagnosis in February 2024. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM pledges to fix 'Victorian Era' northern transport system

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The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to complete the project by 2030. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rantzen's daughter criticises delay of Assisted Dying Bill

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The introduction of assisted dying in England and Wales could be pushed back until at least 2029 - a delay supporters of the Bill have branded "unreasonable". Rebecca Wilcox, the daughter of Esther Rantzen, described the delay as "disappointing". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government announces £415 million to upgrade rail services

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The government has announced £415 million to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between Manchester and York following the dropping of the Phase 2 HS2 extension. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

New prison opens amid bid to tackle jail overcrowding

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Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood opened Category C prison HMP Millsike in Yorkshire on Thursday. Ms Mahmood admitted the government "are filling prison spaces as fast as we can build them” and reforming short sentences alone will not be enough to ease overcrowding. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer calls for deadline to stop Putin’s ‘games’

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Vladimir Putin must be given a deadline to make progress on a Ukraine ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer said as European allies step up plans to deploy troops and secure a peace deal. The Prime Minister said the Russian president was “playing games” and attempting to drag the Donald Trump-initiated process out to allow his forces time to continue their assaults on Ukraine. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Family mourn death of sister who used Swiss clinic

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ITV News’ Paul Brand reports on how a Swiss assisted dying clinic helped a British woman die without her family knowing. Anne travelled from Wales to the Pegasos clinic near Basel to end her life in secret. She had no known terminal illness, and her family thought she was going on holiday. However, it appears Anne couldn't cope with the death of her son. The first her siblings knew was when they received goodbye letters written by her. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stamer: Now is not the time to lift Russia sanctions

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken against lifting sanctions put on Russia following a meeting with world leaders including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Paris. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stamer meets Zelenskyy at high-stakes summit in Paris

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they attend a high-stakes summit discussing Ukraine's security in Paris. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch: Govt needs to resolve serious problems coming

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Kemi Badenoch has warned the government needs to resolve “serious problems coming our way”. Speaking a day after Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, the Conservative party leader has said the UK does not have the “capacity to weather” economic difficulties. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Cooper announces Ninja sword ban under Ronan’s Law

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A ban on ninja swords campaigned for by the family of a murdered teenager is set to come into force by summer. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the law which will make it illegal to possess, sell, make or import the weapon from August 1 as the final part of anti-knife crime measures introduced under Ronan’s Law, named after Ronan Kanda. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lib Dems: We should be preparing retaliatory tariffs on US

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The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to prepare retaliatory tariffs following the introduction of fresh tariffs by the US on car imports. Deputy leader Daisy Cooper accused Donald Trump of “starting a tariff trade war” and said the US President was an “unpredictable and unreliable partner” who only understands the “language of strength”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Govt should’ve been quicker with tariff talks

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The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the opposition were “unhelpful” and could have “soured” relations with the Trump administration. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn