The BBC’s Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June will also feature Alicia Keys, Duran Duran and Diana Ross
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/18/brian-may-and-sam-ryder-join-platinum-jubilee-party-headliners

Letters: Michael Pyke takes issue with Nadhim Zahawi’s argument that it is up to state schools to improve access to elite universities. Plus..
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/may/18/nadhim-zahawi-oxbridge-claim-is-an-insult-to-state-school-students

Glazed porcelain piece, created for Qianglong imperial court in the 1700s, had been purchased for a few hundred pounds in the 1980s
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/may/18/rare-chinese-vase-sells-at-newbury-auction-for-almost-15m

Sky Atlantic series follows PM’s tumultuous first months in No 10 as he grapples with pandemic
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/may/18/kenneth-branagh-as-boris-johnson-revealed-in-this-england-teaser

Inflation has jumped to 9% putting renewed pressure on the government to take action on the cost of living crisis. John Harris is joined by ..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2022/may/19/inflation-hitting-the-nation-podcast

Personal fire evacuation plans were in public inquiry’s proposals, which ministers had said they would ‘accept in full’
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/18/outrage-as-ministers-reject-post-grenfell-safety-plans-for-disabled-people

Academics and student leaders tell committee black students and staff face ‘ingrained institutional racism’
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/may/18/black-students-frustrated-lack-action-university-racism-mps-told

New chief inspector of constabulary says crimes of poverty should be ‘dealt with in the best way possible’
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/18/officers-should-use-discretion-over-stealing-to-eat-says-uk-police-watchdog

Archaeologists find pits lying in crooked horseshoe formation at Castilly Henge near Bodmin
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/19/rare-stone-circle-found-castilly-henge-prehistoric-ritual-site-cornwall

Rajar figures reveal changing listening habits as people move from breakfast to pre-lunchtime shows
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/19/ken-bruce-remains-most-popular-uk-radio-host-as-mid-morning-trend-prevails

With seven cases identified in Britain, experts are looking for the source of the infections and how it is being spread
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/17/what-is-monkeypox-and-should-uk-residents-be-worried

Desperate parents are using fast food outlets as an emergency kitchen, bathroom and living room
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/17/energy-bills-struggling-families-pushed-to-seek-refuge-in-mcdonalds

Analysis: leak blindsided US officials, caused shock waves in Europe and appears to have annoyed No 10
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/17/brexit-northern-ireland-protocol-truss-johnson-analysis

Boris Johnson says the government's 'higher duty' is to the Good Friday agreement and he wants to fix the Northern Ireland protocol
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/may/17/uk-wants-to-fix-northern-ireland-trade-treaty-says-johnson-video

Director of Stonewall Scotland speaks to parliamentarians as they take evidence on draft bill
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/17/msps-gender-recognition-reforms-trans-stonewall-scotland-draft-bill-rights

Are coronavirus cases rising in your local area and nationally? Check week-on-week changes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Irel..
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/17/covid-uk-coronavirus-cases-deaths-and-vaccinations-today

The 96-year-old appeared in high spirits in a rare public engagement after struggling with mobility issues
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/may/17/queen-opens-new-elizabeth-line-in-surprise-appearance-video

Heads reluctant to increase burden on families already caught in cost of living crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/may/17/uk-schools-struggle-with-rising-food-prices-astronomical

Brussels vows to respond with ‘all measures at its disposal’ as Liz Truss sets out plan to make changes
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/17/eu-raises-spectre-trade-war-if-uk-rewrites-northern-ireland-protocol

I’ve been paid £1,300, but now I’ve been told I don’t qualify for the money and must return it
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/may/18/nhs-wants-to-take-back-my-grant-for-paramedic-training

Exclusive: draft of Shawcross report calling for crackdown on Islamist extremism raises concerns it will try to ‘politicise counter-terroris..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/leaked-prevent-review-attacks-double-standards-on-rightwingers-and-islamists

Boss Tony Danker wants chancellor to aid households skipping or having smaller meals as energy bills soar
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/16/cost-of-living-crisis-immediate-support-from-sunak-a-moral-imperative-cbi

We’d like to hear from those living in Plymouth about any lasting impact on the city following Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s murder and the mass shoot..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/living-in-plymouth-how-have-you-been-affected-by-recent-events

Since 2017, counter-terrorism forces have foiled 32 plots: 18 were Islamist related, and 12 were from the extreme right wing
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/terrorism-in-the-uk-the-rising-threat-of-far-right-extremists

Traditional Unionist Voice leader’s pressuring of DUP emulates Ukip strategy of pushing militant agenda
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/hes-like-farage-jim-allister-fired-up-opposition-ni-protocol

Speaking at memorial lecture, former Tory chair says what defines a nation is ‘deeper than flags and fanfare’
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/16/culture-wars-deeply-dangerous-warsi-warns-at-jo-cox-event

Pregnant smokers were more likely to quit when using e-cigarettes than patches after four weeks, study shows
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/16/e-cigarettes-as-safe-as-nicotine-patches-for-pregnant-smokers-trying-to-quit

The husband of Caroline Crouch tugged at heartstrings and implicated innocent foreigners while playing the part of grieving widower
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/16/babis-anagnostopoulos-caroline-crouch-murderer-fooled-world

Volunteer officers will be allowed to use electroshock weapons, as part of flurry of crime initiatives in England and Wales
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/special-constables-to-be-given-access-to-stun-guns-in-new-measures

Party to put ministers on spot over the cost of living amid signs of support for policy on Tory benches
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/16/labour-commons-north-sea-windfall-tax-cost-of-living-tory

A Gallop Through History pageant included stars such as Tom Cruise and Helen Mirren as well as the Household Cavalry
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/15/queens-platinum-jubilee-begins-with-equestrian-show-at-windsor-castle

Prime minister gambling move will restart stalled talks as he flies to Belfast for crunch meetings
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/15/boris-johnson-poised-to-agree-controversial-bill-to-suspend-parts-of-ni-protocol

A memorial garden is the most popular option but families and the community have different views on the future of the tower
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/16/painful-choices-remain-over-tribute-to-grenfell-tower-victims

Leading economists publish letter to Rishi Sunak in response to proposed financial services and markets bill
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/16/cutting-city-regulation-financial-crash-economists-rishi-sunak-uk

Exclusive: Alzheimer’s Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forward
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/15/taboo-stops-south-asian-people-in-uk-seeking-help-for-dementia-says-charity

Tenth Doctor and his assistant Donna Noble will reappear in episode to celebrate BBC show’s 60th anniversary
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/15/david-tennant-catherine-tate-return-doctor-who-2023

Reading, Leeds and Latitude festivals among those to commit to updated charter of best practice
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/may/16/more-than-100-uk-festivals-sign-up-to-tackle-sexual-violence

Andrew Bailey’s appearance at select committee will come amid work from chancellor to find new ways to ease cost of living
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/15/tory-mps-to-grill-bank-of-england-governor-over-high-inflation

Local chair accuses Richard Holden of ‘wasting police time’ with claims about Durham gathering attended by Keir Starmer
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/15/labour-keir-starmer-tory-mp-richard-holden-beergate-allegations

Home secretary announces the end of limitations on use of section 60 powers where serious violence anticipated
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/may/16/restrictions-on-police-stop-and-search-powers-permanently-lifted

Brexit, Covid and Black Lives Matter have highlighted divisions in society. But we have more in common than we sometimes realise
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/14/queens-platinum-jubilee-the-royals-must-span-the-social-divides

Overworked and underpaid: no wonder today’s teachers – men and women – are feeling disillusioned
https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/commentisfree/2022/may/15/letters-how-teaching-became-unrewarded-and-unrewarding

Mary Lou McDonald says Tories in ‘cahoots’ with DUP in threatening to tear up post-Brexit protocol
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/14/sinn-fein-leader-says-boris-johnson-using-northern-ireland-as-pawn-in-games-with-eu

Ex-firearms officer Rhona Malone, awarded nearly £1m for sexist victimisation, says pain and sacrifices outweigh any compensation
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/14/former-police-scotland-officer-hopes-torturous-tribunal-win-will-help-women

The Doctor Who star and classical actor reveals how he copes with ‘the horror of the terror’ of theatrical anxiety
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/may/15/david-tennant-calms-his-stage-fright-with-chocolate

Britain stirred up tensions, chaos and violence in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to declassified papers
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/14/secret-british-black-propaganda-campaign-targeted-cold-war-enemies-information-research-department

Behold our prime minister, clad in fine raiment…
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2022/may/14/the-emperor-johnsons-new-clothes-cartoon

Experts welcome planned laws on the use of genetic technology, but say growing global crises demand urgent action
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/14/uk-scientists-food-gene-editing-genetic-technology

Concerns grow for safety of those heading to Britain as government scrambles to fix flaws in housing scheme• Russia-Ukraine war: latest deve..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/14/ukraine-refugees-staying-with-uk-hosts-not-cleared-by-criminal-record-checks

A revolution is coming within agriculture and the UK needs to be at its head
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/15/observer-view-reforming-restrictions-on-gm-foods