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Probe to tackle ‘slick’ Europe-wide people smuggling operation
Probe to tackle ‘slick’ Europe-wide people smuggling operation
06 July 2022
NCA officers work in a joint intelligence cell in France.
Dozens held in huge international operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
Dozens held in huge international operation to tackle Channel people-smuggling
06 July 2022
Operation Punjum, led by the National Crime Agency in the UK, was carried out alongside Operation Thoren in Europe.
NHS staff criticise ‘incomprehensible’ scrapping of special Covid leave
NHS staff criticise ‘incomprehensible’ scrapping of special Covid leave
06 July 2022
‘Long Covid is a work-acquired injury for many of us,’ said one nurse.
It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost
It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost
06 July 2022
Mr Johnson faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership following the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.
Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year
Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year
06 July 2022
The animations are based on an idiosyncratic selection from famous paintings in the National Gallery and the Holburne Museum.
What the papers say – July 6
What the papers say – July 6
06 July 2022
Government turmoil dominates the front pages on Wednesday.
Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
05 July 2022
The brothers visited the London Ambulance Service and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as part of the nationwide fundraiser the NHS Big Tea.
Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations
Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations
05 July 2022
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor on Tuesday, alongside Sajid Javid who resigned as health secretary.
No deals with SNP before or after election – Sir Keir Starmer
No deals with SNP before or after election – Sir Keir Starmer
05 July 2022
The Labour leader said there would be ‘no alliance’ with the SNP under any circumstances.
Junior members of the Government who have quit over Boris Johnson’s leadership
Junior members of the Government who have quit over Boris Johnson’s leadership
05 July 2022
A series of parliamentary private secretaries, and even the Solicitor General, also handed in their resignations on Tuesday night.
Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements
Irish premier due to arrive in Kyiv for series of engagements
05 July 2022
The State visit comes two weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Micheal Martin to visit Ukraine.
Nadine Dorries tells MP to ‘wake up’ after he fell for parody twitter account
Nadine Dorries tells MP to ‘wake up’ after he fell for parody twitter account
05 July 2022
Labour MP Wes Streeting appeared to believe a parody account pretending to be the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Secretary.
Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role
Michelle Donelan takes up Education Secretary role
05 July 2022
Michelle Donelan will take up the role following a move by Nadhim Zahawi to Number 11.
Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay?
Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay?
05 July 2022
Sajid Javid resigned from the role after saying he had lost faith in the Prime Minister’s leadership.
New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister
New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi made his mark as vaccines minister
05 July 2022
Mr Zahawi was born in Baghdad to Kurdish parents and his family came to the UK when he was nine years old.
Rows and resignations: is this the end for Boris Johnson?
Rows and resignations: is this the end for Boris Johnson?
05 July 2022
Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor, Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary and Boris Johnson was forced into an apology on a dramatic day.
Kate and William hail ‘brilliant’ Cameron Norrie after quarter-final triumph
Kate and William hail ‘brilliant’ Cameron Norrie after quarter-final triumph
05 July 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cheered the British men’s number one while crowds on The Hill roared as he won match point.
Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership
Timeline of crises engulfing Boris Johnson’s leadership
05 July 2022
Conservative grievances with the Prime Minister kicked off with his handling of the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal.
Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
05 July 2022
He played down the scale of the crisis within the party, suggesting that ‘losing chancellors is something that happens’.
Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events
Rapper Aitch launches free travel scheme to help young fans attend summer events
05 July 2022
The Manchester-born rapper created the scheme to ensure young fans do not miss out on experiences due to rising living and transport costs.
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