A former Royal Marine commando has demanded Boris Johnson “get a grip” on the evacuation effort from Kabul as he warned: “People are going to die.”
Grant Afghans in UK leave to remain and bring back those forced to depart, campaign group says
The UK should “immediately” release any Afghans it is holding in immigration detention centres and grant all nationals already in the country leave to remain, a human rights organisation has demanded.
‘They put a gun to my head’: British family tells of nightmare stuck in Afghanistan
A London family who travelled to Afghanistan for a wedding this summer has spoken of their nightmare of being stranded in Kabul.
British student thanks army for evacuating him after going to Afghanistan on holiday
A British student who went to Afghanistan on holiday has been evacuated to Dubai after he was forced into hiding following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Nando’s forced to close 50 restaurants due to supply chain disruptions
Nando’s has been forced to temporarily close around 50 restaurants after suffering chicken shortages due to supply chain disruptions across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Next year’s London Marathon pushed back again – for third successive year
The 2022 London Marathon will take in place in October instead of April for the third successive year.
Geronimo the alpaca lives to fight another day as High Court hearing postponed
An alpaca whose life hangs in the balance will live another day after an urgent High Court hearing was adjourned.
PM and foreign secretary ‘missing in action’ over Afghanistan, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab of being “missing in action” as Afghanistan collapsed to Taliban control – while the Labour leader also admitted he had been left “deeply concerned” by US President Joe Biden’s response to the crisis.
Child taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision between car and pedestrians
A child has been taken to hospital by air ambulance following a collision between a car and pedestrians, Sussex Police have said.
Plymouth mass shooting could be reclassified as terrorism over Jake Davison’s ‘incel’ links
The Plymouth shootings may be reclassified as a terror attack, according to Devon and Cornwall Police.
PM set to announce resettlement scheme for Afghans ‘most in need’
Boris Johnson is set to announce a bespoke resettlement scheme for those “most in need” in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s dramatic takeover of the country, Downing Street has said.
Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, on the Taliban resurgence
Prince Harry has encouraged military veterans to “offer support for one another” amid the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
‘Was it worth it?’: Afghanistan veteran who lost both legs says Taliban takeover is ‘devastating’
A former British soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan says it’s “heartbreaking and devastating to see the country I fought in and fought for just go up in smoke”, following the takeover by the Taliban.
Plymouth falls silent to remember five people killed in mass shooting
A one-minute silence has been held in Plymouth to remember those killed in last week’s mass shooting.
Police issue CCTV in hunt for man whose wife was found murdered
Police are searching for a man whose 50-year-old wife was found dead at a property in Leeds.
‘Unquestionably homophobic’ chanting aimed at Norwich footballer condemned
Alleged homophobic chanting aimed at Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour by Liverpool fans during the opening weekend of the new Premier League season has been condemned by Kick It Out.
UK reports 28,438 new COVID-19 cases and 26 more deaths
The UK has recorded 28,438 new COVID cases and 26 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.
British forces returning to Afghanistan ‘not on the cards’, says defence secretary
British forces going back to Afghanistan is “not on the cards”, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told Sky News.
Widow of Plymouth shooting victim pays tribute to ‘soulmate’
The widow of Stephen Washington, one of the victims of the Plymouth shootings, has paid tribute to her “soulmate”.
UK records another 26,750 COVID cases and 61 deaths, latest daily figures show
Another 26,750 COVID cases have been reported in the UK, according to the government’s latest daily figures.
Afghanistan must not become ‘breeding ground for terror’ once again, PM says
Boris Johnson has said the West needs to work collectively to ensure Afghanistan doesn’t again become a “breeding ground for terror”.
Elderly woman rescued from 70ft fall after pet cat’s meows heard by passer-by
A cat’s meowing led to an 83-year-old woman being rescued after she plunged 70ft down an embankment.
Anger as latest Bansky ‘Spraycation’ artwork defaced with paint
One of Banksy’s latest ‘Spraycation’ murals has been defaced in Suffolk, with the local council “appalled” over the vandalism.
Ambitious deadline set for offering all 16 and 17-year-olds in England their first coronavirus vaccine
All 16 and 17-year-olds in England will be offered their first coronavirus vaccine by 23 August so they can build maximum immunity before returning to school, the health secretary has said.
Meet the prison nurse who swapped retirement for protecting women’s health behind bars during COVID
A prison nurse who set up the UK’s first ever colposcopy unit behind bars could be named nurse of the year after giving up her retirement to protect inmates during the pandemic.
Schoolchildren to be offered lessons on consent after murder of Sarah Everard
Schoolchildren will be offered lessons on consent following the murder of Sarah Everard at the hands of a police officer in March.
‘They are heroes’: Esther Dingley’s partner praises Pyrenees search teams after he found her body
Esther Dingley’s partner has praised the French and Spanish police teams who searched for the climber after she went missing in the Pyrenees.
Lumley urges government to meet ‘brave and loyal’ Gurkhas veterans staging hunger strike
Joanna Lumley has called on the government to meet the “brave and loyal” Gurkha veterans who are currently on hunger strike opposite Downing Street over their pensions.
UK reports another 29,520 COVID cases and 93 deaths, latest daily figures show
The UK has recorded another 29,520 coronavirus cases, according to the latest daily figures.
Home secretary calls Plymouth shootings ‘tragic beyond words’ as residents fear going outdoors
The home secretary has described the Plymouth shootings as “tragic beyond words”, as questions are raised over why the man responsible was allowed to have a gun.