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Luther star Idris Elba to be knighted by King
Actor Sir Idris Elba and ice dancers Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean will be among those to receive honours from the King on Tuesday. -
Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission
Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday. -
Starmer to chair Cabinet after Mandelson files lay bare splits
The second tranche of documents released included records of WhatsApp exchanges between Lord Mandelson and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden. -
Gary Lineker on life after the BBC: I’m not treading on so many eggshells
Lineker stepped down as the presenter of Match Of The Day after 26 years in May last year. -
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to showcase ‘overlooked’ art form
The celebrated illustrator’s vision for a permanent space for illustration has become a reality. -
Jill Scott ‘honoured’ to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief
The former Manchester City midfielder will set off for the Sport Relief challenge on Monday June 8 with the aim of completing it on Friday June 12. -
Confidence in universities falling amid concern over loans and jobs – research
The latest British Social Attitudes survey found fewer people now believe university is worth the time. -
Trump says talks with Iran are continuing at ‘a rapid pace’, amid fresh strikes
Earlier, the US president said he ‘couldn’t care less’ if discussions with Tehran were over. -
Maya Jama gives first two Love Island bombshells ‘secret’ task
The ITV reality dating show returned to screens on Monday evening with 12 eager singletons entering the Love Island villa. -
Two left-wing US commentators blocked from entering UK for London event
Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur were both due to speak at London SXSW in early June

