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Queen meets Gisele Pelicot and praises rape survivor’s ‘extraordinary dignity’
February 23, 2026The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left “speechless” by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir. Ms Pelicot was drugged and raped by her ex-husband, who also allowed strangers to rape her while she was unconscious for almost a decade. The Palace said in a […]
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How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain’s line of succession
February 23, 2026It’s been 90 years since a British royal was removed from the line of succession. That might happen again now that Britain’s government says it will consider introducing legal changes to formally remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of royals in line to the throne. Despite being stripped of his status as prince in October […]
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Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled
February 23, 2026The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England’s schools. Under the proposals, the number of pupils receiving an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which sets out the level of help a young person is legally entitled to, will start falling each year […]
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Posts calling on a ‘violent street fight’ between children spread across more schools
February 23, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 23, 2026 3:24pm Updated February 23, 2026 3:53pm TikTokers are encouraging pupils to use weapons in a ‘war’ between South London schools, just days after a similar instance in Hackney. An account called ‘Croydon War’ is reportedly urging local students to use rulers, scissors, metal combs or compasses against their ‘opponents’. […]
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Police searches expected to continue at Royal Lodge after Andrew’s arrest
February 22, 2026Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, spending 11 hours in custody on his 66th birthday, after allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. The Prince of Wales made his first public appearance since Andrew’s arrest (Jaimi Joy/PA) PA Wire It […]
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King Charles ‘gives police access to all files & records on Andrew at Buckingham Palace amid fears of staff cover up’
February 22, 2026King Charles will reportedly grant police access to all files and records relating to his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, held at Buckingham Palace. The move comes despite alleged concerns from royal staff members that the files could reveal a “cover up” of the former prince’s activities. “We have said we will cooperate fully and […]
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Slash knife crime in London by giving Met Police sweeping new stop and search powers, says Reform’s Zia Yusuf
February 22, 2026He also called for areas in the capital suffering from high knife crime to be flooded with Met Police officers under “saturation policing” in “zero tolerance” crackdowns. Labour swiftly accused Mr Yusuf’s party of seeking to “divide” Britain. Theresa May restricted the use of stop and search when she was Home Secretary PA Media Giving […]
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BAFTA Awards 2026: Robert Aramayo triumphs over Hollywood royalty to win award for Best Actor
February 22, 2026It was another star-studded night at London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 2026 BAFTA Awards, but it proved a mixed evening for British talent, with several high-profile nominees missing out. But one of the clear standouts was Robert Aramayo, who enjoyed a breakthrough night, winning best actor and the rising star award, which is voted […]
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William says he needs to be in ‘calm state’ for Hamnet: ‘I’m not at the moment’
February 22, 2026The Prince of Wales has said he needs to be in a “calm state” to watch Hamnet as he attended the Bafta awards, adding: “I’m not at the moment”. William, who is president of the arts charity, walked down the red carpet with his wife, the Princess of Wales, at the Royal Festival Hall by […]
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Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin
February 22, 2026Body diversity has made a comeback at London fashion week despite a wider shift towards ultra-thinness in the fashion industry. Emerging designers including Karoline Vitto, Phoebe English and Sinead Gorey included a wide range of body shapes on catwalks over the past four days. Sizes have ranged from a UK size 10-16, a category referred […]
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