National Theatre head dismisses claims of rift with Duchess of Sussex

The National Theatre’s artistic director has dismissed claims of a rift with its  patron, the Duchess of Sussex.The Daily Mail

Queen to meet patients as she officially opens new medical facility

The Queen will officially open a major new medical facility housing two specialist hospitals under one roof.The Royal National ENT Hospital and the

Inquest due to open into death of TV presenter Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack’s inquest is due to be opened this morning, four days after the television presenter was found dead at her home in east

What the papers say – February 19

Headlines on Wednesday’s front pages include post-Brexit immigration changes, the coronavirus and a scientific look at the “beer

Evacuation flight ‘as soon as possible’ for Britons on coronavirus-stricken ship

Britons on a coronavirus-stricken ship in Japan will be evacuated “as soon as possible”, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Harry and Meghan’s use of Sussex Royal brand ‘being reviewed’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s use of the label “Sussex Royal” is being reviewed following their decision to step

Full list of remaining Beales stores set to close

Department store Beales will close its remaining 11 stores, administrators KPMG have said.It was announced earlier this month that the retailer

Last remaining Beales stores set to close after no buyer found

The final 11 Beales department stores are set to shut, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.The retailer slid into administration last month, before

London markets stumble as global firms shaken by Apple’s coronavirus warning

The London markets stumbled into the red as major global firms were shaken by Apple’s warning that coronavirus will press on the

US film company Blackhall to build £150m Reading studios creating 3,000 jobs

A US film company is set to build a £150 million studio in Reading, creating up to 3,000 jobs.Blackhall Studios, which has seen box office hits such

Cayman Islands added to EU tax haven blacklist

The European Union has added four countries and jurisdictions to its blacklist of tax havens including British overseas territory the Cayman

Government under fire over changes to immigration rules

Changes to the UK’s immigration rules could “spell absolute disaster” for the care system and risk farmers, builders

Prime Minister facing questions over how controversial No 10 aide was hired

Labour has written to the Prime Minister asking him if he agreed with a former aide’s controversial views on black people and about

‘Nobody understands Scotland’, says Labour deputy leader candidate Ian Murray

Ian Murray has said that “nobody understands Scotland” in Labour’s deputy leadership race.Mr Murray, speaking

Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler to finalise divorce after financial settlement

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his estranged wife Marina Wheeler are preparing to end their marriage after reaching an agreement over money.A

PM speaks with Chinese leader for first time since father’s talks with officials

Boris Johnson has spoken to President Xi Jinping for the first time since his father met with China’s ambassador to the UK, Number 10 has

Workers should speak English before UK move, says Home Secretary

The Home Secretary has said it is “right” that people should speak English before moving to work in the UK.Speaking ahead of an

Australian politician says Julian Assange’s extradition case should be dropped

An Australian MP has called for the extradition of countryman and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from the UK to the US to be dropped, saying:

Amazing video shows man flying high above Dubai with jet-powered wings

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it's French jetman Vince Reffet. He was able to soar high above Dubai thanks to these jet powered wings

Rescued sheep plays football with girl on drought-hit farm

A sheep brought joy to a family in drought-stricken Tamworth, Australia, by showing off his football skills. The sheep, aptly named Sunny because

Huge tree falls on the road

Dramatic footage shows the moment a huge tree falls onto a road. The tree appears to hit a power supply before taking down a concrete lamp post.

Two-year-old boy survives after being flung from car on highway in Malaysia

A two-year-old boy had a miracle escape after being flung from a car that was hit by a reckless driver on a motorway. The youngster was sitting on

Bizarre 'ice volcanoes' caught on camera

Nature has all kinds of tricks up its sleeves. The National Weather Service posted some images of ice volcanoes on Oval Beach in Michigan, US.

Ghost ship spotted on Irish coast after drifting for months

A 'ghost ship' has been spotted on the Irish coastline after drifting for more than a year. After 10 members were rescued from the