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Labour calls vote to give MPs powers to appoint new ethics adviser

Labour calls vote to give MPs powers to appoint new ethics adviser

Labour calls vote to give MPs powers to appoint new ethics adviser

20 June 2022

The proposals would give a parliamentary committee the right to initiate its own investigations into potential breaches of the ministerial code.


Camilla picks Elizabeth I to join her at an evening book club

Camilla picks Elizabeth I to join her at an evening book club

Camilla picks Elizabeth I to join her at an evening book club

20 June 2022

The Duchess of Cornwall was speaking at the Chalke Valley History Festival.


40 photos of William in celebration of his milestone 40th birthday

40 photos of William in celebration of his milestone 40th birthday

40 photos of William in celebration of his milestone 40th birthday

20 June 2022

Second in line to the throne, the Duke of Cambridge is celebrating his birthday on June 21.


Scotland and Northern Ireland see warmest days of the year so far

Scotland and Northern Ireland see warmest days of the year so far

Scotland and Northern Ireland see warmest days of the year so far

20 June 2022

But those heading to Glastonbury could be pitching their tents in dry conditions only to see heavy showers over the weekend.


It takes two to tango to sort out rail dispute, Shapps tells union bosses

It takes two to tango to sort out rail dispute, Shapps tells union bosses

It takes two to tango to sort out rail dispute, Shapps tells union bosses

20 June 2022

Mr Shapps argued the Government is ‘not the employer’ and it is for the train operating companies, Network Rail and unions to come to an agreement.


Labour needs to ride wave of industrial action, RMT union chief says

Labour needs to ride wave of industrial action, RMT union chief says

Labour needs to ride wave of industrial action, RMT union chief says

20 June 2022

In a press conference, Mick Lynch said that the Labour leadership needed to find a way to connect with working-class people.


Britain has taken stronger view than US on Ukraine, says ex-White House adviser

Britain has taken stronger view than US on Ukraine, says ex-White House adviser

Britain has taken stronger view than US on Ukraine, says ex-White House adviser

20 June 2022

John Bolton will claim the UK now has a ‘independent role’ in Nato due to its departure from the ‘smoothie-making’ EU decision process.


Price cap pain for energy customers as October forecasts hiked to nearly £3,000

Price cap pain for energy customers as October forecasts hiked to nearly £3,000

Price cap pain for energy customers as October forecasts hiked to nearly £3,000

20 June 2022

Previous predictions put the winter cap at £2,800


UK to ask European Court of Human Rights to reconsider Rwanda flight decision

UK to ask European Court of Human Rights to reconsider Rwanda flight decision

UK to ask European Court of Human Rights to reconsider Rwanda flight decision

20 June 2022

The expected first flight in the controversial policy was grounded on June 14.


Planet Earth cameraman films wildlife documentary shot entirely in a pub garden

Planet Earth cameraman films wildlife documentary shot entirely in a pub garden

Planet Earth cameraman films wildlife documentary shot entirely in a pub garden

20 June 2022

Doug Allan said the pub garden in Shropshire was ‘teeming with nature’.


Rail passengers face travel chaos as last-ditch talks fail to resolve dispute

Rail passengers face travel chaos as last-ditch talks fail to resolve dispute

Rail passengers face travel chaos as last-ditch talks fail to resolve dispute

20 June 2022

Services across the UK will start to be affected from Monday evening.


Man who ran over and killed schoolboy described himself as a ‘monster’ – inquest

Man who ran over and killed schoolboy described himself as a ‘monster’ – inquest

Man who ran over and killed schoolboy described himself as a ‘monster’ – inquest

20 June 2022

Terence Glover had also said in previous 999 calls to police “he might run some school children over”, Essex’s senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said.


SNP do not have mandate for independence referendum, says Alister Jack

SNP do not have mandate for independence referendum, says Alister Jack

SNP do not have mandate for independence referendum, says Alister Jack

20 June 2022

The Scottish Secretary said support for a second independence vote was ‘relatively low’.


DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists

DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists

DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists

20 June 2022

The former first minister said his party needed to see delivery on the Government’s Bill to axe parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.


SNP’s Amy Callaghan apologises for Patrick Grady comments in leaked audio

SNP’s Amy Callaghan apologises for Patrick Grady comments in leaked audio

SNP’s Amy Callaghan apologises for Patrick Grady comments in leaked audio

20 June 2022

The MP for East Dunbartonshire issued a statement on Twitter after being heard encouraging colleagues to rally support for Patrick Grady.


Truss welcomes release of Britons held by Taliban

Truss welcomes release of Britons held by Taliban

Truss welcomes release of Britons held by Taliban

20 June 2022

Five British nationals were released by the administration in Afghanistan.


MPs push for new law to stop promoters of tax dodging getting away ‘scot free’

MPs push for new law to stop promoters of tax dodging getting away ‘scot free’

MPs push for new law to stop promoters of tax dodging getting away ‘scot free’

20 June 2022

Senior Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge said enablers of “egregious tax avoidance” needed to be “held to account”.


Taxi operators expecting ‘significant’ surge in demand during rail strikes

Taxi operators expecting ‘significant’ surge in demand during rail strikes

Taxi operators expecting ‘significant’ surge in demand during rail strikes

20 June 2022

Thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at Network Rail and 13 train operators will walk out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.


Some Kent trains will not run until Wednesday afternoon due to rail strikes

Some Kent trains will not run until Wednesday afternoon due to rail strikes

Some Kent trains will not run until Wednesday afternoon due to rail strikes

20 June 2022

The rail strike planned for Tuesday will continue to impact services well into Wednesday afternoon


Life begins at 40 for William

Life begins at 40 for William

Life begins at 40 for William

20 June 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family will be the face of the modern monarchy for decades to come.


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