Log in with Evening Standard
UK
UK
51m
Holidaymakers’ travel plans in doubt as Portugal extends lockdown
The Portuguese Government has said it is continuing in its present ‘state of calamity’ until the end of May.
UK
51m
Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet
Howard Beckett, the union’s assistant general secretary, apologised for his comments suggesting Home Secretary Priti Patel should be deported.
By David Hughes
UK
52m
High Court to hear unionists’ challenge to Northern Ireland Protocol
Applicants say the judicial review aims to ‘undo the great wrong’ in the imposition of the post-Brexit trading arrangements.
UK
52m
Entertainment venues in Wales to reopen as Covid alert level lowered
The lowering of the country’s alert level on Monday will come alongside the indoor reopening of pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes.
By Adam Hale
UK
52m
Boris Johnson urged to perform U-turn over voter ID plan
Civil society groups said the proposals could cost up to £20 million per general election.
By David Hughes
UK
52m
Keep schools open over future lockdowns to protect children, experts say
A safeguarding watchdog has called for a ‘learning culture’ to be at the heart of child protection services to reduce cases of serious harm and death.
UK
52m
Cop26 ‘our last hope’ at limiting global warming to 1.5C – Alok Sharma
Mr Sharma was appointed president for the conference by Boris Johnson in January.
UK
Government ‘will not hesitate’ to act on Indian coronavirus variant
Cases of the Indian variant of concern have more than doubled and ministers are monitoring the situation.
By David Hughes
Exhibitions
Tracey Emin on life after cancer and living with a disability
She’s gone from enfant terrible to grande dame of art and now, as her dream exhibition reopens, the artist is making the most of it
Music
BRITs 2021 - our showbiz reporter goes out out for a glittering night
The British music industry’s first big night out in more than a year was a triumph
UK
Strengthening free speech laws ‘will counter censorship on campuses’
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
UK
County court judgment against Boris Johnson set aside
Downing Street said it moved ‘at speed’ to get the judgment struck out.
By Sam Blewett
UK
Irish Cup final to be Covid test event for NI’s emergence from lockdown
Up to 1,000 spectators will be allowed to attend the event at Mourneview Park in Lurgan, Co Armagh, on May 21 but must provide a negative test result.
UK
Grenfell council housing boss ‘did not act’ on Lakanal fire recommendations
The inquiry heard evidence from the former director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
By Tom Pilgrim
UK
Girl on school trip to US would have survived if given antibiotics, inquest told
Ana Uglow collapsed in her hotel room in New York during a school trip in December 2019.
UK
DUP leadership contenders deliver eve-of-polls messages to party voters
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pledged to provide a united leadership to unionism, and Edwin Poots has stated he will ‘reinvigorate unionism’.
UK
Ex-Labour MP accused of sexual harassment wants to ‘clear name’
Mike Hill is accused of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying against a parliamentary worker over a 16-month period.
By Luke Powell
UK
Killer jailed in 1975 ‘not suitable for release’
Patrick Mackay, 65, was given a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of three counts of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
UK
1,000 spectators to be allowed at Irish Cup final as Covid test event
The decision is understood to have been made by Stormont ministers at an Executive meeting on Thursday.
UK
William and Kate tested by sporting challenges on day of activities
The Duchess of Cambridge missed the target as she tried her hand at archery while William struggled to keep possession in a game of keepy-uppy.
By Tony Jones
UK
Government urged to consider criminal charges for tech bosses over online safety
The NSPCC says plans to defer criminal liability for senior managers at tech firms will mean children remain at risk.
By Martyn Landi
UK
Full list of ‘red list’ countries under UK hotel quarantine rules
Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal have been added to the red list
UK
Former police officer jailed for helping gang seize ‘criminal cash’
The criminal enterprise has been compared to a storyline out of BBC’s Line of Duty
UK
PM’s road map: Key dates for reopening of events, pubs and travel
Hugs and indoor socialising will return from May 17, along with capacity restrictions in place for larger events and performances
UK
Vaughan Gething replaced as Wales’ health minister
Eluned Morgan becomes the new minister for health as Mr Gething is moved to the economy brief
By Adam Hale
UK
HS2’s Florence the tunnelling machine begins to bore
Chief executive Mark Thurston described the start of work to dig a 10-mile tunnel under the Chiltern Hills as ‘a major step forward’.
UK
Visa-free touring possible in 17 EU countries post-Brexit, says Dowden
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden appeared before MPs after there have been widespread calls for a cultural work permit deal to be reached.
By Alex Green
UK
PCR Testing: How and where can I get a PCR test to travel?
With the return of travel from May 17, how do you get a PCR test? How much does a PCR test cost?
UK
Irish premier to meet Boris Johnson amid tensions in Northern Ireland
Micheal Martin will meet Mr Johnson at lunchtime at the Prime Minister’s Chequers estate on Friday.
By James Ward
UK
Mary Lou McDonald warns DUP against any moves to destabilise Stormont
The DUP is to elect a new leader on Friday following the resignation of Arlene Foster.
UK
David Cameron: Key things we learned from his evidence to MPs
The former prime minister was questioned over his work for Greensill Capital.
By David Hughes
UK
Boris Johnson’s speech: Rules of Covid restrictions from May 17
Everything you need to know about May 17 including what time the government announcement will go ahead on Monday
UK
Boris Johnson’s county court judgment is no more
No 10 said the claim had been vexatious.
By Sam Blewett
UK
Green list: Here is where you can go on holiday later this month
Everything you need to know about the green list
UK
First woman of colour elected to Senedd says online trolls put off minorities
Natasha Asghar is the fifth ethnic minority Welsh Parliament member in the legislature’s 22-year history.
By Adam Hale
UK
Historic London retailer Arthur Beale to close store after 150 years
The company, which sells sailing equipment and accessories, was formed as John Buckinghams around 500 years ago.
UK
Ballymurphy families reject ‘disgraceful’ letter of apology from Boris Johnson
The families of 10 civilians killed in Ballymurphy 50 years ago held a press conference after receiving a letter of apology from the Prime Minister.