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‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove

‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove

‘Tough times ahead’ for economy, warns Gove

16 June 2022

The Communities Secretary said the Government and the Bank of England needed to ‘squeeze’ inflation out of the economy.


In Pictures: Waverley Paddle Steamer back at sea 75 years after maiden voyage

In Pictures: Waverley Paddle Steamer back at sea 75 years after maiden voyage

In Pictures: Waverley Paddle Steamer back at sea 75 years after maiden voyage

16 June 2022

The ageing vessel takes passengers on sea excursions around the British coast.


Government accepts most recommendations made by damning report on Covid response

Government accepts most recommendations made by damning report on Covid response

Government accepts most recommendations made by damning report on Covid response

16 June 2022

The Government has responded to a damning report by MPs on its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Hugh Grant’s donations ‘saving lives’, says charity founder

Hugh Grant’s donations ‘saving lives’, says charity founder

Hugh Grant’s donations ‘saving lives’, says charity founder

16 June 2022

The actor has donated to Depher, an organisation that provides free plumbing and heating services, for a third time.


Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

Prisoner used ‘home-made’ weapon in officer murder bid, jury told

16 June 2022

David Bieber denies attempting to murder Alison Smith at high-security Long Lartin Prison in Worcestershire in 2017.


Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

Johnson ‘carefully considering’ not replacing Lord Geidt as ethics adviser

16 June 2022

Labour demanded a new ministerial interests adviser was installed, with the PM having ‘debased standards and rigged the rules for far too long’.


Flamboyant racegoers show off creative hats as sun shines on Royal Ascot

Flamboyant racegoers show off creative hats as sun shines on Royal Ascot

Flamboyant racegoers show off creative hats as sun shines on Royal Ascot

16 June 2022

Hats of all shapes and sizes were worn by female punters as the special occasion gave them the excuse to show off.


Revenue from train fares 54% of pre-pandemic levels

Revenue from train fares 54% of pre-pandemic levels

Revenue from train fares 54% of pre-pandemic levels

16 June 2022

The Office of Rail and Road said the industry generated £5.9 billion from ticket sales in 2021/22.


‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

16 June 2022

Channel 4’s chief content officer was speaking at the Wales Screen Summit in Cardiff.


‘Fist fight’ led to fatal stabbing of teenager, court hears

‘Fist fight’ led to fatal stabbing of teenager, court hears

‘Fist fight’ led to fatal stabbing of teenager, court hears

16 June 2022

Ramarni Crosby was stabbed to death after being confronted by eight youths armed with a machete, meat cleaver and knives in Gloucester


Kate: Teaching children to manage emotions could prevent mental health crises

Kate: Teaching children to manage emotions could prevent mental health crises

Kate: Teaching children to manage emotions could prevent mental health crises

16 June 2022

It comes after a poll revealed that under a fifth of parents understood the “unique” importance of development in children under six years old.


Labour MP warns of ‘deeply poisonous’ atmosphere around Westminster

Labour MP warns of ‘deeply poisonous’ atmosphere around Westminster

Labour MP warns of ‘deeply poisonous’ atmosphere around Westminster

16 June 2022

Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) claimed that ‘all the people who work in this Parliament were breathing in poisonous air’.


Strikes put thousands of rail jobs at risk, warns Shapps

Strikes put thousands of rail jobs at risk, warns Shapps

Strikes put thousands of rail jobs at risk, warns Shapps

16 June 2022

The Transport Secretary described the walkouts as ‘an incredible act of self-harm by the union leadership’.


Rwanda hotel invites UK migrants to ‘come as a guest, leave as a friend’

Rwanda hotel invites UK migrants to ‘come as a guest, leave as a friend’

Rwanda hotel invites UK migrants to ‘come as a guest, leave as a friend’

16 June 2022

Hope’s slogan, emblazoned on a banner adorning the entrance, invites migrants to “come as a guest, leave as a friend”.


Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

16 June 2022

Homeowners on variable mortgage rates will feel the immediate impact of rate rises, but rates on new fixed-rate mortgage deals are also on the rise.


Labour says it will address ‘flaws’ in Brexit deal

Labour says it will address ‘flaws’ in Brexit deal

Labour says it will address ‘flaws’ in Brexit deal

16 June 2022

Rachel Reeves said Labour had no plans to take the UK back into the EU single market.


Water firm calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes

Water firm calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes

Water firm calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes

16 June 2022

Yorkshire Water said it is spending “millions” on clearing blockages caused by wipes, even those labelled as “fine to flush”.


Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

16 June 2022

House of Commons leader Mark Spencer insisted the Government ‘does understand the challenges that we face’.


Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

16 June 2022

The Beatles’ frontman celebrates his landmark birthday in the same month as his headline appearance at Glastonbury.


Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

16 June 2022

It came after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said the Scottish Government’s priorities in pushing for another vote are ‘all wrong’.


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