Matthew Dooley

London

American journalist living in the UK. World News Editor @Daily_Express If you've got a story or want to chat: [email protected]

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Articles

Households can save £174.50 on BBC TV licence fee with little-known rule

2 days ago | express.co.uk | Nicola Croal |Matthew Dooley

Households can save £174.50 on BBC TV licence fee with little-known ruleThe licence fee applies to any home which watches or records programmes as they're being broadcast live on any TV channel or watches live programmes on any online TV service. Share Article Bookmark Those 75 and over and receiving pension credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are eligible for a free TV license.
Santander, Barclays and NatWest customers issued alert over upcoming changes

5 days ago | express.co.uk | Alan Johnson |Matthew Dooley

Santander, Barclays and NatWest customers issued alert over upcoming changesSocial media finance expert Caroline Butler has warned customers of three high street banks - NatWest, Santander and Barclays - about some upcoming changes. By Alan Johnson, Social News Reporter, Matthew Dooley, Deputy News Editor 12:59, Fri, May 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:00, Fri, May 9, 2025 Share Article Bookmark NatWest bank front entrance, 72 to 74 High Street, Watford.
Prince Harry linked charity 'admits human rights abuses' after 'claims of rape'

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley

Prince Harry linked charity 'admits human rights abuses' after 'claims of rape'The Duke of Sussex served as the president of the conservation charity African Parks from 2017 to 2023. By Matthew Dooley, Deputy News Editor 09:00, Fri, May 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:01, Fri, May 9, 2025 Share Article Bookmark A Prince Harry linked charity has admitted human rights abuses.
UK's wave of Russian sanctions targets 100 ships raining on Putin's military parade

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley |Rebecca Robinson

Sir Keir Starmer's office announced massive sanctions on more than 100 oil tankers in an effort to target Vladimir Putin's "shadow fleet" used to transport the crucial Russian export. The ships, used to circumvent existing regulations, have carried over £18 billion worth of cargo since 2024, something Sir Keir Starmer vowed to "destroy". Downing Street said the "decrepit and dangerous" are "bankrolling the Kremlin's illegal war in Ukraine" and responsible for "reckless seafaring".
Rush hour crash on motorway causes major traffic delays with huge queues

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley

M5 traffic LIVE: Rush hour crash on major motorway causes huge delaysTraffic on the M5 Southbound from J9 A46 (Tewkesbury) to J10 A4019 (Cheltenham) was at a standstill. By Matthew Dooley, Deputy News Editor 07:50, Fri, May 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 07:52, Fri, May 9, 2025 Share Article Bookmark liveTraffic was stopped on the major motorway. (Image: National Highways )Traffic on the M5 southbound was completely stopped after a crash this morning.
UK launches huge wave of Russian sanctions raining on Putin's military parade

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley |Rebecca Robinson

UK launches huge wave of Russian sanctions raining on Putin's military paradeThe UK Government has launched a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia today. Russia has been hit with fresh UK sanctions. (Image: Getty)Keir Starmer's office announced massive sanctions on more than 100 oil tankers in an effort to target Vladimir Putin's "shadow fleet" used to transport the crucial Russian export. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS STORY...
Russia 'preparing for war' as Putin moves artillery to NATO border

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley |Will Stewart

Putin is not only replenishing depleted stockpiles but moving new artillery units toward NATO borders, including the Baltic countries and Finland, he told Politico. “That's an indication for us that they are building up capability.”Putin’s blatant show of strength in Moscow comes as production levels show he could be ready for a major new conflict within a year if the Kremlin maintains its political appetite for combat, he said.
Primark to introduce new fee at checkout from May 12 - shoppers are not happy

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Charlotte Smith |Matthew Dooley

Primark to introduce new fee at checkout from May 12 and shoppers are not happyPrimark has confirmed that it will impose a new charge for an item in store. Primark is introducing a new fee. (Image: GETTY)Primark shoppers will recall that the popular high-street fashion retailer was one of the few to resist introducing bag fees at checkout, but that's about to change. The affordable store is famous for its iconic brown paper bags, which have become a symbol of a Primark shopping trip.
Canary islands power cuts LIVE: La Palma hit by major outage

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley

Canary islands power cuts LIVE: La Palma hit by major outageThe island was not affected by the massive power cuts in Spain last month. By Matthew Dooley, Deputy News Editor 11:55, Thu, May 8, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:55, Thu, May 8, 2025 Share Article Bookmark liveLa Palma was hit by power outages. (Image: Getty)La Palma was hit by power outages. (Image: Getty)La Palma in the Canary Islands has been hit by a major power outage just days after Spain and Portugal were plunged into darkness last month.
India launches more strikes on radar stations in Pakistan as tensions boil over

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Matthew Dooley |Ciaran McGrath

India-Pakistan war latest: Delhi launches fresh strikes on radar facilitiesClashes between India and Pakistan continued to escalate, sparking fears of all-out war between the two nuclear-armed nations. Share Article Bookmark Azad Kashmir: India launch missile attack on PakistanIndia claims to have launched fresh strikes on radar and air defence systems inside Pakistan as clashes between the two nations threaten to boil over into all-out war.