Day: February 9, 2026
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police if contacted over Andrew allegations
February 9, 2026Buckingham Palace says it will support police if contacted over allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The palace also said King Charles had “profound concern” over claims about his brother, in a statement released following revelations in the Epstein files. Thames Valley Police has said it is assessing claims that Andrew shared confidential documents with the late […]
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Stocks close higher as pressure mounts on Starmer
February 9, 2026Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday, as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister after the Scottish Labour leader called for his resignation. The FTSE 100 index closed up 16.48 points, or 0.2%, at 10,386.23. The FTSE 250 ended up 132.14 points, or 0.6%, at 23,340.03, and the AIM all-share closed up […]
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Smart motorway system ‘wasn’t working as it should be’ at time of fatal crash, court told
February 9, 2026A smart motorway system “wasn’t working as it should be” at the time of a fatal collision on the M4, a court has heard. The system had not been functioning for five days when 45-year-old Barry O’Sullivan’s grey Ford Transit Connect collided with the back of a Nissan Micra, which had come to a halt […]
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Beauty brand Barry M bought out of administration by Warpaint
February 9, 2026High street beauty brand Barry M has been bought out of administration by cosmetics firm Warpaint for £1.4 million. The acquisition includes the brand and intellectual property, but not Barry M’s factory and staff. London-listed Warpaint, which owns make-up brands W7 and Technic, said it expects the move to help it grow into key retail […]
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Moped rider, 22, left to die after hit-and-run at ‘deathtrap junction’
February 9, 2026John Dunne Published February 9, 2026 1:47pm Updated February 9, 2026 3:45pm A young moped rider has been killed in a hit-and-run at a ‘deathtrap’ junction in south west London. The victim, 22, was fatally injured near Kingston Bridge at just after 11.30pm on Saturday. Detectives said the driver of the dark coloured vehicle collided with […]
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‘Depressing’ London spot from the 70s that Taylor Swift is making famous
February 9, 2026Taylor Swift is no stranger to the joys of London, as you’ll know if you’ve ever heard the song London Boy. In it, the pop sensation sings about walking around Camden Market, enjoying nights in Brixton, and hanging out at Hampstead Heath. The 36-year-old is thought to have lived in North London for around six […]
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Starmer won’t quit, says minister as PM faces fury of Labour MPs over Mandelson scandal
February 9, 2026A senior minister denied Sir Keir Starmer is on the brink of resigning and issued a desperate plea to Labour MPs not to try to topple him. But Skills Minister Baroness Smith denied reports that Sir Keir was about to stand down, stressing that he wanted to focus on issues such as improving the NHS, […]
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William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ about Andrew’s Epstein links as royals address scandal for first time
February 9, 2026It is the first time William and Kate have publicly expressed views about the crisis that has engulfed the monarchy and Westminster. They added through a spokesperson that their thoughts “remain focused on the victims”. William is travelling to Saudi Arabia for the start of a three-day tour during which he will meet Crown Prince […]
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Starmer ‘taking responsibility’, minister insists as PM set to face mutinous MPs
February 9, 2026Sir Keir Starmer is “taking responsibility” for appointing Lord Peter Mandelson, a minister has insisted as the Prime Minister is set to face mutinous Labour MPs amid a fight for his political survival. Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith defended Sir Keir in a Monday morning media round after the resignation of top Starmer aide Morgan […]
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London travel news LIVE: Major disruption at London Euston due to signal failure
February 9, 2026Central line part suspended No service between Woodford and Hainault via Grange Hill and minor delays between Leytonstone and Hainault via Newbury Park while TfL fix a faulty train at Hainault. There is a good service on the rest of the line. Southern advice to customers Trains cannot run north of Shepherds Bush, so Southern […]
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