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Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

29 June 2022

The Government made the concession after being warned they risked defeat in the House of Commons if no amendments were made.


Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

29 June 2022

The daughter of former US president Bill Clinton also expressed her anger at the overturning of the Roe v Wade ruling, during a visit to Belfast.


Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

29 June 2022

David Flucker told Sophie Wessex his secret to a long life at the reception at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.


‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

29 June 2022

The reigning US Open champion crashed out of The Championships after losing to France’s Caroline Garcia.


Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

29 June 2022

Frogmore Cottage, a Grade-II listed property which is owned by the Crown Estate, was a gift from Harry’s grandmother the Queen.


Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

29 June 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin was a ‘lunatic’ while Boris Johnson said ‘I think what he has done is evil’.


Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

29 June 2022

Climate Change Committee chairman Lord Deben called a proposed new coal mine in Cumbria “absolutely indefensible”.


R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

29 June 2022

The singer faces spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of racketeering and sexual exploitation.


How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

29 June 2022

The total taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant came to £86.3 million in 2021-2022.


Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

29 June 2022

TSSA members work at stations along the West Coast Mainline.


Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

29 June 2022

Unite said Royal Mail plans to cut 542 frontline delivery manager jobs alongside a redeployment programme to bring in worsening terms and conditions.


The cost of royal travel: William and Kate’s £226,000 Caribbean tour flights

The cost of royal travel: William and Kate’s £226,000 Caribbean tour flights

The cost of royal travel: William and Kate’s £226,000 Caribbean tour flights

29 June 2022

The total official travel bill for the monarchy, funded by the taxpayer, came to £4.5 million in 2021-2022.


Eating disorder charity urges Scottish Government to avoid menu calorie labels

Eating disorder charity urges Scottish Government to avoid menu calorie labels

Eating disorder charity urges Scottish Government to avoid menu calorie labels

29 June 2022

Beat said the move could have a damaging impact on people trying to recover from or living with disordered eating habits.


Ukrainian tennis star blasts Russian and Belarusian players for their ‘silence’

Ukrainian tennis star blasts Russian and Belarusian players for their ‘silence’

Ukrainian tennis star blasts Russian and Belarusian players for their ‘silence’

29 June 2022

Lesia Tsurenko, from Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, spoke to journalists during a Wimbledon press conference.


Parole hearings to be heard in public for the first time

Parole hearings to be heard in public for the first time

Parole hearings to be heard in public for the first time

29 June 2022

A statutory instrument is being laid on Thursday ahead of it becoming law next month.


MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings

MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings

MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings

29 June 2022

DUP MP Jim Shannon called for help for families after it emerged former Sinn Fein president Mr Adams has been given notice of legal action.


Plan for 500 modular homes to help house Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland

Plan for 500 modular homes to help house Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland

Plan for 500 modular homes to help house Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland

29 June 2022

The pilot programme will cost 100 million euro.


MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Commons chamber, review says

MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Commons chamber, review says

MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Commons chamber, review says

29 June 2022

The report by a cross-party committee was ordered amid anger after Labour’s Stella Creasy was told she could no longer bring her boy Pip into debates.


BBC journalist felt like ‘prey’ as he was chased by protesters, court hears

BBC journalist felt like ‘prey’ as he was chased by protesters, court hears

BBC journalist felt like ‘prey’ as he was chased by protesters, court hears

29 June 2022

Nick Watt told Westminster Magistrates’ Court how he was ‘very scared’.


UK aircraft could secure shipping routes for Ukraine’s grain, says Wallace

UK aircraft could secure shipping routes for Ukraine’s grain, says Wallace

UK aircraft could secure shipping routes for Ukraine’s grain, says Wallace

29 June 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been attending the Nato summit in Madrid.


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