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Hospital worker who ‘tried to sell Kate Middleton’s medical records’ issued caution

June 17, 2026

Sarah Hooper | News Reporter Published June 17, 2026 12:02pm Updated June 17, 2026 4:55pm A hospital worker at the London Clinic has been given a formal caution for accessing Kate Middleton’s medical records from her surgery in 2024. The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in early 2024. Now, a […]

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The best places in London to watch the World Cup

June 17, 2026

Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts. Football season is officially in full swing, with England set to play Croatia tonight, an one question on the country’s lips: Is it finally coming home? If you’re looking for somewhere […]

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Boris Johnson’s dad reveals he underwent cancer treatment

June 17, 2026

Sarah Hooper | News Reporter Published June 17, 2026 10:08am Updated June 17, 2026 11:02am Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father has revealed he underwent treatment for cancer and had half of his colon removed. Former MEP Stanley Johnson, 85, shared a photo on social media of himself in a hospital bed after the procedure. […]

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My night in London’s newest pod hotel: ‘If you’re not claustrophobic, it’s not so bad’

June 17, 2026

In a new series, Rooms Without Views, our experts spend the night in windowless hotel rooms to see if the price is worth sacrificing sunlight. You can still make out the words ‘Male Hospital 1912’ over the door of the Edwardian red-brick at 91 Dean Street. But today, the building that once welcomed patients to one of the […]

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Women and children in abusive settings face ‘more sinister’ World Cup kick-off

June 16, 2026

Women and children in abusive relationships face a “more sinister” kind of kick-off during the World Cup, a charity has warned as research shows incidents of domestic violence rise around major football tournaments. To mark England’s opening World Cup match on Wednesday evening, domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid launched “The Other Kick Off” campaign, to […]

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Pub bookings surge by 300% for England’s World Cup kick-off

June 16, 2026

Pub bookings have surged by almost 300% as fans make plans to watch England’s World Cup kick-off, figures show. Bookings for pub arrivals up to two hours before England’s opener against Croatia on Wednesday are up 293% compared with the same date last year, with hospitality set for 42% sales boost across the group stage, […]

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Fifth of young men ‘do not consider controlling someone’s spending to be abuse’

June 16, 2026

Economic abuse can be part of a pattern of domestic abuse (Dominic Lipinski/PA) PA Archive Nearly one in five young adult men fail to recognise controlling someone’s spending as economic abuse, according to research published by the Home Office and charity Surviving Economic Abuse. Nearly a fifth (19%) of 18 to 24-year-old men surveyed believed that […]

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Cremation firm ad banned for ‘misleadingly implying’ plan included a service

June 16, 2026

A TV advert for a direct cremation firm has been banned for implying that their standard plan included an attended funeral service. The ad for Pure Cremation, seen in January, featured a woman standing in her home surrounded by drinks and plates of food, saying: “That was a great celebration. Dad would have loved it. […]

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Streeting prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

June 16, 2026

Wes Streeting indicated he is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week as he urged Sir Keir Starmer to set out a timetable for his departure if Andy Burnham wins this week’s Makerfield by-election. The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand […]

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Londoners endure major rush hour delays across several Tube lines

June 16, 2026

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Transport Reporter Published June 16, 2026 3:58pm Updated June 16, 2026 4:50pm London Underground commuters are bracing for a lengthy rush hour after a medley of issues on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. Londoners hoping for a smooth journey home could face anything but after a spate of disruption across […]

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