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Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

26 June 2022

The Government is facing calls to ‘slim down’ its Online Safety Bill amid concerns over its impact on people’s freedoms and privacy.


House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

26 June 2022

Police said there are reports of casualties but the number and severity of their injuries is unknown at this time.


NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

26 June 2022

People who remain on the waiting list are being asked whether they are prepared to travel to receive treatment.


Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

26 June 2022

A Ukrainian member of the Citizens Of The World Choir said she will ‘never forget’ being on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm.


Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

26 June 2022

Barristers are staging court walkouts for several days from Monday in a dispute over legal aid funding.


Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

26 June 2022

The inquiry was launched on the second anniversary of the stabbings at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow.


Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

26 June 2022

The Department for Health and Social Care published the draft of the Mental Health Bill on Monday.


Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

26 June 2022

A huge audience gathered to watch the 78-year-old star on the Pyramid Stage.


MPs set to vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol

MPs set to vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol

MPs set to vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol

26 June 2022

The move has sparked a fierce backlash from the EU, with fresh legal action launched against Britain.


Firefighters tackle blaze at landmark Calton Hill

Firefighters tackle blaze at landmark Calton Hill

Firefighters tackle blaze at landmark Calton Hill

26 June 2022

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon.


Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

26 June 2022

On Tuesday, the First Minister will outline her plans to hold a second independence referendum.


Tennis fans queue overnight to get Wimbledon tickets

Tennis fans queue overnight to get Wimbledon tickets

Tennis fans queue overnight to get Wimbledon tickets

26 June 2022

Novak Djokovic will begin his defence of the men’s singles title on Centre Court on the championship’s opening day.


Murder probe launched after woman dies following ‘horrific assault’

Murder probe launched after woman dies following ‘horrific assault’

Murder probe launched after woman dies following ‘horrific assault’

26 June 2022

The 36-year-old was attacked in Ilford, east London.


Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

26 June 2022

The words ‘no war stop Putin’ were displayed on a screen during the performance.


Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

26 June 2022

The three vessels from the GB Row Challenge hoped to collect environmental data.


Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

26 June 2022

Talks focused on issues being discussed at the G7 summit, but Emmanuel Macron also raised his vision for a European political community.


In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

26 June 2022

Lamar and Diana Ross were among the big names closing the Worthy Farm event for 2022.


PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson argued at the G7 summit in Germany it is reasonable for British steel to enjoy the ‘same protections’ as other European economies.


Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson asked fellow leaders whether they should take their jackets off at the G7 summit, suggesting they were ‘tougher than Putin’.


Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

26 June 2022

Westminster moved to cut MLA pay in 2017 after the executive collapsed over an energy scheme row.


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