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Starmer offers ‘bleak alternative’ to younger voters, SNP’s John Swinney says

Starmer offers ‘bleak alternative’ to younger voters, SNP’s John Swinney says

Starmer offers ‘bleak alternative’ to younger voters, SNP’s John Swinney says

25 June 2024

The First Minister said the SNP could help make life better for the young people of Scotland.


Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

25 June 2024

Natasha O’Brien was attacked by a serving member of the Irish Defence Forces on a night out in Limerick in 2022.


Four men arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Rishi Sunak’s home

Four men arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Rishi Sunak’s home

Four men arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Rishi Sunak’s home

25 June 2024

The men were detained at around 12.40pm at the Prime Minister’s constituency home in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire Police said.


Glastonbury set to be largely dry and cloudy but some light showers forecast

Glastonbury set to be largely dry and cloudy but some light showers forecast

Glastonbury set to be largely dry and cloudy but some light showers forecast

25 June 2024

The Met Office has predicted warm weather for the festival.


We still have a long way to go: Jessica Ennis-Hill on gender equality in sport

We still have a long way to go: Jessica Ennis-Hill on gender equality in sport

We still have a long way to go: Jessica Ennis-Hill on gender equality in sport

25 June 2024

Ennis-Hill said there were ‘so many examples of women not being understood or being ignored’ in athletics.


Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots to proceed after Labour Court meetings

Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots to proceed after Labour Court meetings

Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots to proceed after Labour Court meetings

25 June 2024

The pilots’ association and the airline set out their positions at the Labour Court with little chance of an imminent agreement in prospect.


Amateur boxer who died from brain damage wanted to ‘serve the NHS’, inquest told

Amateur boxer who died from brain damage wanted to ‘serve the NHS’, inquest told

Amateur boxer who died from brain damage wanted to ‘serve the NHS’, inquest told

25 June 2024

Jubal Reji Kurian’s friend is still ‘haunted’ by the sight of him knocked out in the ring, an inquest heard.


Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

25 June 2024

Kevin Craig admitted making a ‘stupid error of judgment’ by placing a wager on the Tories defeating him in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.


Bands and musicians sue British copyright company over live performing rights

Bands and musicians sue British copyright company over live performing rights

Bands and musicians sue British copyright company over live performing rights

25 June 2024

Guitarist Robert Fripp and Jim and William Reid from Scottish rock band The Jesus And Mary Chain are among those joining the High Court action.


Jails to run out of space in days without urgent action, prison governors warn

Jails to run out of space in days without urgent action, prison governors warn

Jails to run out of space in days without urgent action, prison governors warn

25 June 2024

As of Friday, the prison population stood at 87,395 with a ‘usable operational capacity’ of 88,778, indicating almost 1,500 spaces are available.


Unesco proposes adding Stonehenge to world heritage ‘danger list’

Unesco proposes adding Stonehenge to world heritage ‘danger list’

Unesco proposes adding Stonehenge to world heritage ‘danger list’

25 June 2024

The UN organisation’s World Heritage Committee has published a draft decision to add the ancient monument in Wiltshire to the list.


Victims’ group urges no U-turn on plans for former Maze Prison site

Victims’ group urges no U-turn on plans for former Maze Prison site

Victims’ group urges no U-turn on plans for former Maze Prison site

25 June 2024

SEFF has urged against revisiting a proposal for a peace/conflict transformation centre on the site.


Urgent need to investigate Trump’s business assets in Scotland, say Greens

Urgent need to investigate Trump’s business assets in Scotland, say Greens

Urgent need to investigate Trump’s business assets in Scotland, say Greens

25 June 2024

Patrick Harvie pointed to the New York civil case against the former US President as he renewed calls for an investigation.


Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office wanted harsher witness statement

Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office wanted harsher witness statement

Former Fujitsu engineer says Post Office wanted harsher witness statement

25 June 2024

Gareth Jenkins, who worked at Fujitsu for the whole of his professional career before retiring in 2015, gave evidence to the inquiry on Tuesday.


Labour will end Tory-made cost-of-living crisis, Sarwar vows

Labour will end Tory-made cost-of-living crisis, Sarwar vows

Labour will end Tory-made cost-of-living crisis, Sarwar vows

25 June 2024

The Scottish Labour leader set out how his party will help working families.


Charles receives Japan’s highest honour as Emperor Naruhito makes state visit

Charles receives Japan’s highest honour as Emperor Naruhito makes state visit

Charles receives Japan’s highest honour as Emperor Naruhito makes state visit

25 June 2024

The King welcomed Japan’s emperor and empress on the first day of an official state visit.


Election campaign day 34: Tories pull support for ‘gamblegate’ candidates

Election campaign day 34: Tories pull support for ‘gamblegate’ candidates

Election campaign day 34: Tories pull support for ‘gamblegate’ candidates

25 June 2024

The Gambling Commission has passed information on five more police officers to Scotland Yard.


Fact check: NHS staffing and altered image of Keir Starmer

Fact check: NHS staffing and altered image of Keir Starmer

Fact check: NHS staffing and altered image of Keir Starmer

25 June 2024

Round-up of claims from the campaign trail checked by Full Fact, including NHS workforce and an altered image circulating online.


Zara Tindall visits mother in hospital after head injuries incident

Zara Tindall visits mother in hospital after head injuries incident

Zara Tindall visits mother in hospital after head injuries incident

25 June 2024

Anne suffered minor head injuries and a concussion thought to have been caused by a horse.


Portrait of Sir David Attenborough by Jonathan Yeo unveiled by Royal Society

Portrait of Sir David Attenborough by Jonathan Yeo unveiled by Royal Society

Portrait of Sir David Attenborough by Jonathan Yeo unveiled by Royal Society

25 June 2024

Sir David said that to have been painted by Jonathan Yeo for the society was ‘extraordinary indeed’.


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