Salmond to appear in court on sexual assault and attempted rape charges 

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is due to appear in court on a series of sexual assault and attempted rape charges.

What the papers say – November 21 

The Duke of York’s decision to step down from royal duties fills the nation’s papers on Thursday’s.

Air Miles Andy – the Falklands hero, playboy prince and controversial royal 

While the Duke of York’s royal life may have long been controversial, he also earned regard as the “Playboy Prince” who fought with bravery and distinction in the Falklands.

Andrew to be out of public eye for some time, royal expert says 

The Duke of York could be spending a very long period away from public duties due his damaged reputation and questionable judgement, a royal expert has said.

On the campaign trail on Thursday 

Labour is set to unveil its manifesto on Thursday – hailed by Jeremy Corbyn as the most radical in the UK’s history.

Labour set to reveal manifesto for ‘real change’ in bid to close poll gap 

Labour said its manifesto would bring about “real change” to overhaul Britain’s “rigged” society as it pledged to boost wages, tackle climate change and re-nationalise key utilities.

Duke of York scandal ‘biggest royal crisis since death of Diana’ 

The Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal which has engulfed the Duke of York is the biggest crisis the Royal Family has faced since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, a public relations expert has said.

Why has the Duke of York stepped aside? 

With the Duke of York withdrawing from public royal life, we answer key questions about Andrew, the Epstein saga and his decision step back from official engagements.

Tories pledge ‘at least’ a million more homes in next five years 

A million more homes will be delivered in the next five years under Conservative housing plans which include measures designed to “empower” renters and help first-time buyers.

Shamed Prince Andrew steps back from public duties over Epstein scandal 

The Duke of York will step back from public duties for the "foreseeable future" amid widespread criticism over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Labour manifesto to include £100bn investment in Scotland over next decade 

Labour will pledge to invest £100 billion in Scotland over the next decade as Jeremy Corbyn unveils his party’s manifesto ahead of next month’s General Election.

Duke of York developments compared to abdication of Edward VIII 

The announcement that the Duke of York will step back from public duties “for the forseeable future” has been compared to the abdication of Edward VIII.

Hapless goat rescued from tiny ledge 60 feet up a cliff 

Firefighters sprang to the aid of a lonely goat that had gotten itself stuck in quite the predicament – on a tiny ledge 60 feet above the ground.

Sir David Attenborough offers words of wisdom to climate strike activists 

Sir David Attenborough has said that he hopes the recent wave of climate strikes have “made their point”, adding disrupting society “has to be done every now and again”.

Corbyn to unveil Labour’s ‘manifesto of hope’ 

Jeremy Corbyn will accuse the “bankers, billionaires and the establishment” of trying to stop a radical Labour government being elected as he reveals a manifesto for “real change”.

Reaching Downing Street would be a ‘big step’, admits Jo Swinson 

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has acknowledged it would be a “big step” for her to get to Number 10 from the party’s current poll ratings.

Duke of York to step back from public duties over Epstein links 

The Duke of York is to step back from public duties for the “foreseeable future”, in an unprecedented move for a royal in modern times.

Prince Andrew to 'step back from public duties' over Epstein relationship 

The Duke of York will step back from public duties for the "foreseeable future" amid widespread criticism over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Gove’s use of Scots word ‘scunnered’ left Cabinet colleagues perplexed 

Michael Gove has revealed he left Cabinet colleagues baffled when he used the Scots word “scunnered” in a Downing Street meeting.

New Scottish independence referendum will not be granted, Gove insists 

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has ruled out the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon being granted a second independence referendum – even if her party wins a majority at Holyrood in 2021.

Johnson sets out plans to lift 2 million workers out of National Insurance 

More than 2 million low-paid workers are set to be lifted out of National Insurance under plans to be unveiled in the Tories’ General Election manifesto.

Campaign highlights: Tories in Twitter storm while bishops appeal for truth 

Twitter issued a sharp rebuke to the Tories after the party rebranded one of its accounts as a fact-checking service during the TV election debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn.

In Pictures: Swinson goes back to school while Johnson heads to North East 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to the North East on the campaign trail on Wednesday, while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson visited schoolchildren in Cambridgeshire.

Farm in Maidenhead uses alpacas to guard its Christmas turkeys from foxes 

A farm in Maidenhead has been spotted using alpacas to protect its turkeys from predators including foxes ahead of Christmas.

Opponent told to stay out of Anna Soubry’s constituency after harassment verdict 

A Brexiteer who is standing against leading Remainer Anna Soubry in the General Election has been found guilty of harassing her and banned from campaigning in her constituency.

Court of Appeal to hear police challenge over three rulings on legacy cases 

The Court of Appeal is set to hear a PSNI bid to take a challenge against three recent rulings on legacy cases to the Supreme Court.

Police meet with health officials following patient recall 

Police are assessing whether any potential criminal offences can be identified after more than 3,000 neurology patients were recalled by health authorities in Belfast.

Johnson hints 2m workers could be lifted out of National Insurance 

Boris Johnson has hinted more than 2 million low-paid workers could be lifted out of National Insurance under plans to be unveiled in the Tories’ election manifesto.

Constituency profile: Sedgefield 

Sedgefield was Tony Blair’s constituency for nearly 25 years.

Skull removal X-ray released to highlight road dangers 

A young woman has released a dramatic X-ray showing how a major part of her skull was removed because of swelling of her brain suffered when she was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing.

Ofcom decides against formal probe after Burley ’empty chairs’ Tory chairman 

Kay Burley’s decision to “empty chair” James Cleverly will not lead to a formal investigation after Ofcom assessed the whole programme.

TripAdvisor suspends reviews of Pizza Express restaurant cited by Prince Andrew 

TripAdvisor has suspended reviews for the Pizza Express in Woking Prince Andrew discussed during his interview about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Humans fooled by hyper-realistic masks in fifth of cases – study 

Some masks are so realistic that people frequently cannot tell them apart from human faces, a study has found.

Johnson hints at National Insurance cut for low-paid workers 

Boris Johnson has hinted the Tories are planning a big cut in National Insurance (NI) for low-paid workers when they unveil their General Election manifesto.

Lib Dems not a one-trick anti-Brexit party, says Swinson 

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has insisted the party’s manifesto shows it is not a “one-trick” anti-Brexit party.

Green Party election candidate in court on HS2 obstruction charge 

The Green Party candidate standing against Boris Johnson in the General Election has denied obstruction of a highway during a protest against HS2.

Teenage neo-Nazi convicted of planning terrorist acts 

A teenage neo-Nazi who listed venues in his home city “worth attacking” has been convicted of preparing to commit terrorist acts.

Sturgeon: No deal struck with Corbyn to help Labour into power 

Scotland’s First Minister has insisted no deal has been done with Jeremy Corbyn to put Labour into power after next month’s General Election.

Sinn Fein and DUP 'hopeful' of Northern Ireland power-sharing return 

The DUP and Sinn Fein are hopeful of restoring Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions.

Congratulations sent to Queen and Philip on 72nd wedding anniversary 

Royal messages of congratulation have been sent to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as they celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary.

Barclays and BT distance themselves from Duke of York 

Barclays and BT have become the latest high-profile firms to distance themselves from the Duke of York, as pressure mounts over the royal role of the Queen’s second son.

Irish grandmother launches hunger strike in protest over climate policies 

A 73-year-old grandmother is going on hunger strike to protest against Ireland’s climate change policies.

Scottish independence will be better planned than Brexit, Sturgeon insists 

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scottish independence will be better planned than Brexit.

Duke of York and Jeffrey Epstein ‘met in early 1990s not 1999’ 

The Duke of York contradicted a senior aide’s account of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in his TV interview with Emily Maitlis.

What have the parties pledged on education? 

After years of belt-tightening, school leaders and teachers have been lobbying for investment in the nation’s schools, and it now seems that politicians are responding.

Inducing pregnant women at 41 weeks is safer than waiting, trial suggests 

It is safer to induce women with low-risk pregnancies at 41 weeks rather than “wait and see”, a trial suggests.

Constituency profile: Cambridge 

MPs from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have all represented Cambridge over the past 30 years.

Socialite defends Duke of York and recalls feeling ‘watched’ at Epstein’s flat 

Lady Victoria Hervey has defended the Duke of York and confessed she felt like she was being watched by hidden cameras when she stayed at Jeffrey Epstein’s apartment in New York.

Scientists bid to create finishing touch for VR 

Virtual reality may be able to transport our sight and sound senses to new heights but one area it has failed to immerse us in is the power of touch.

Judge permits appeal against police use of facial recognition technology 

An activist has been given permission to take the world’s first legal challenge over police use of facial recognition technology to the Court of Appeal.