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Starmer’s national security strategy to call for resilience across society

Starmer’s national security strategy to call for resilience across society

Starmer’s national security strategy to call for resilience across society

23 June 2025

It will look at a range of areas including border security, supply chains and safety in the online world.


Starmer heads to Nato summit with 5% spending pledge

Starmer heads to Nato summit with 5% spending pledge

Starmer heads to Nato summit with 5% spending pledge

23 June 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders of Nato countries will meet in The Hague, where they are expected to formally agree the target.


UK lifts warning for Qatar as Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed ceasefire

UK lifts warning for Qatar as Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed ceasefire

UK lifts warning for Qatar as Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed ceasefire

23 June 2025

Iran launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar after America’s strikes on its nuclear facilities on Saturday.


Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict

Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict

Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict

23 June 2025

The airspace had been shut to ‘ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors’.


Ban on political parties taking part in Pride ‘a retrograde step’, says minister

Ban on political parties taking part in Pride ‘a retrograde step’, says minister

Ban on political parties taking part in Pride ‘a retrograde step’, says minister

23 June 2025

Chris Bryant told a debate on Pride month that political parties were crucial to the rights given to LGBT+ people in the UK.


Labour MPs rebel against welfare cuts with bid to kill Bill

Labour MPs rebel against welfare cuts with bid to kill Bill

Labour MPs rebel against welfare cuts with bid to kill Bill

23 June 2025

Dozens of MPs, including 11 select committee chairs, are understood to have backed an amendment.


Labour MP warns proscribing Palestine Action would be ‘kneejerk reaction’

Labour MP warns proscribing Palestine Action would be ‘kneejerk reaction’

Labour MP warns proscribing Palestine Action would be ‘kneejerk reaction’

23 June 2025

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has unveiled plans to proscribe Palestine Action after a break-in at RAF Brize Norton.


Bad Company’s Mick Ralphs dies aged 81

Bad Company’s Mick Ralphs dies aged 81

Bad Company’s Mick Ralphs dies aged 81

23 June 2025

A statement on the band’s official website announced the news.


U2 guitarist The Edge hails ‘monumental day’ as he becomes Irish citizen

U2 guitarist The Edge hails ‘monumental day’ as he becomes Irish citizen

U2 guitarist The Edge hails ‘monumental day’ as he becomes Irish citizen

23 June 2025

David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, was born in England but lived in Ireland since the age of one.


Dundee to host Scottish album awards for next three years

Dundee to host Scottish album awards for next three years

Dundee to host Scottish album awards for next three years

23 June 2025

Contenders for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Award include Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand and Nina Nesbit.


Liz Kendall says welfare reforms will create ‘a better future’

Liz Kendall says welfare reforms will create ‘a better future’

Liz Kendall says welfare reforms will create ‘a better future’

23 June 2025

The Work and Pensions Secretary’s appearance at a Parliamentary Labour Party meeting came amid warnings from MPs about her welfare reforms’ impact.


UK ‘utterly condemns’ escalation after Iran attacks US military base

UK ‘utterly condemns’ escalation after Iran attacks US military base

UK ‘utterly condemns’ escalation after Iran attacks US military base

23 June 2025

Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.


Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

23 June 2025

Mish and Lucy, both four-years-old, had their adventure on Monday afternoon.


Series of public inquiries on Troubles incidents ‘not the way forward’ – Benn

Series of public inquiries on Troubles incidents ‘not the way forward’ – Benn

Series of public inquiries on Troubles incidents ‘not the way forward’ – Benn

23 June 2025

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted a reformed ICRIR will be capable of dealing with legacy cases.


Starmer to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 at Nato summit

Starmer to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 at Nato summit

Starmer to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 at Nato summit

23 June 2025

The figure is in line with the demands of President Donald Trump, who has called for Nato allies to shoulder more of the burden of European defence.


Lammy urges Reform’s newest MP to ‘get some help’ over ‘conspiracy theories’

Lammy urges Reform’s newest MP to ‘get some help’ over ‘conspiracy theories’

Lammy urges Reform’s newest MP to ‘get some help’ over ‘conspiracy theories’

23 June 2025

During a statement on the Middle East, the Foreign Secretary said Sarah Pochin should ‘get off social media’.


Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit

Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit

Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit

23 June 2025

The Ukrainian president met the Prime Minister at Downing Street on Monday afternoon, after being welcomed to Windsor Castle for lunch with the King.


Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

23 June 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed the expansion plans as a ‘major win’ and a vote of confidence in the UK.


Qatar temporarily closes airspace amid rising tensions in Middle East

Qatar temporarily closes airspace amid rising tensions in Middle East

Qatar temporarily closes airspace amid rising tensions in Middle East

23 June 2025

Flights are grounded as Doha suspends air traffic ‘to ensure safety of citizens and visitors’.


‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says

‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says

‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says

23 June 2025

The Secretary of State said officials either find more money or scale back the plans.


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