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Prince Harry “doesn’t have a choice” in being a hands-on parent, whereas his brother William has to "sacrifice” time with his children, claimed a royal commentator. Justin Sylvester pointed out Prince William has to ‘put the Commonwealth first”, in contrast to Prince Harry, who is eighth in line...

Alyn Smith of the SNP accused the Brexit Party of being a “a shell company” that was a “money laundering front” during an interview on Sky News before last month’s European elections. Lawyers acting for Mr Tice demanded compensation over the claim and called for an apology to...

A thunderstorm warning is in place for part of the UK, starting at 6pm this evening and ending at 9pm on Wednesday evening. The Met Office warns thunderstorms could develop and bring torrential rain, hail and lightning to some areas. There is the potential for travel to be...

Conservative MPs are preparing to hold their second leadership ballot today, with only candidates who get at least 33 votes and do not come last allowed to stay in the race. It follows last week’s first round, which saw Boris Johnson securing the most votes and emerging as...

The robotic submersible was given the name originally chosen for a polar research ship by irreverent contestants in a public competition. Red-faced officials decided to ignore the popular vote and instead named the vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough in honour of the veteran broadcaster. But a protest...

Britain is braced for a deluge as “severe” thunderstorms will hit the nation on Tuesday evening and overnight. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of England, lasting from 6pm on Tuesday until 9pm on Wednesday. The Met Office warning states: “Thunderstorms may develop...

European Research Group member Mark Francois is backing Boris Johnson for leadership, saying the Tory frontrunner is “absolutely determined to leave on 31st October, whatever the circumstances”. The outspoken Brexiteer maintained a Leave voter should lead the country through Brexit - but suggested leaving the EU with a...

Mr Gove urged his colleagues to avoid aggravating Conservative Party divisions by ensuring both the final candidates are Brexiteers.He wrote in The Times: “It would be a mistake to put forward two candidates to the final round who will polarise our party.”The Environment Secretary doesn’t name Mr Stewart,...

A Government source said: ”There are times it's reached boiling point with the Chancellor prepared to just walk away.” Number 10 is understood to be asking Mr Hammond to free up money from the £26.6billion "war chest" he set aside in case of a no deal Brexit to...

Meghan and Harry have personally recorded the audio guide for the exhibition on their wedding last May, as reported by People. Meghan, whose official title in Scotland is Countess of Dumbarton, says: “We knew how large the scale of the event would be, so in making choices that...