HERE are some of today's national headlines.

Anti-Semitism row threatens to hurt Labour at the polls

Labour is braced for a backlash at the polls from the row over anti-Semitism as Jeremy Corbyn faces continued criticism over his handling of the issue.

Sadiq Khan indicated that his prospects of being elected London mayor on Thursday had been damaged by ex-City Hall chief Ken Livingstone's highly-controversial comments linking Hitler and Zionism.

The ex-minister - seen as the opposition's best hope of a positive result in elections across the UK - said the leadership had acted too slowly to tackle concerns about racist views in the ranks.

Sir Philip Green's wife to be quizzed by MPs over BHS collapse

The wife of Sir Philip Green is to be called before MPs along with the current owner of BHS to be questioned as part of a probe into the high street stalwart's collapse.

Tina Green and Dominic Chappell are due to be invited to give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee as part of its inquiry into the outflow of cash from the company and its pension fund.

The committee announced it is broadening its scope as the billionaire owner of Sports Direct said he would save the thousands of BHS jobs if he bought the retailer.

Jeremy Hunt 'not fit to wear' NHS badge, says consultant

Jeremy Hunt is "not fit to wear" an NHS badge because his "militant" politics are destroying the health service, an A&E consultant has claimed.

Dr Rob Galloway, who works at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, said he was "blood boiling angry" after reading a letter sent by the health secretary thanking health workers for keeping patients safe during the junior doctors' strike last week.

In the letter, Mr Hunt said: "I would like to pay tribute to the NHS staff that have once again pulled out all the stops to keep services running effectively during industrial action."

<strong>Washout bank holiday feared feared as heavy rain crosses UK</strong>

Bank holiday Monday looks set to be a washout as a band of heavy rain crosses the UK.

But holiday makers will not have to endure snow in May as milder weather looks to be on its way.

Forecasters are predicting a chilly start to Sunday before a blanket of heavy cloud traps air and forces temperatures up but leaves the UK with a grey and dismal day.

<strong>Princess Charlotte celebrates first birthday</strong>

Princess Charlotte celebrates her first birthday today.

The young royal was introduced to the public on the day of her birth, May 2 2015, and like her older brother the images of the tiny infant were captured by the world's media.

She was named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in tribute to her grandmother Diana, Princess of Wales and her great-grandmother, the Queen.