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EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Brexit protocol

EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Brexit protocol

EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Brexit protocol

15 June 2022

The infringement proceedings follow the publication of legislation to override the Northern Ireland Protocol which Brussels branded ‘illegal’.


Half of rail lines to be closed during strikes

Half of rail lines to be closed during strikes

Half of rail lines to be closed during strikes

15 June 2022

No passenger services will serve locations such as Penzance in Cornwall, Bournemouth in Dorset, Swansea in South Wales, and Chester in Cheshire.


Funding to rewild and restore landscapes is ‘essential’, Government warned

Funding to rewild and restore landscapes is ‘essential’, Government warned

Funding to rewild and restore landscapes is ‘essential’, Government warned

15 June 2022

Call for Government to clarify plans for funding ‘landscape recovery’ schemes in England, amid concerns ambition could be scaled back.


Missguided shoppers will not receive refunds on returns, say administrators

Missguided shoppers will not receive refunds on returns, say administrators

Missguided shoppers will not receive refunds on returns, say administrators

15 June 2022

It comes after the Manchester-based company tumbled into insolvency last month.


EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Northern Ireland Protocol

EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Northern Ireland Protocol

EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Northern Ireland Protocol

15 June 2022

The bloc has described its response to the Government’s unilateral move to disapply parts of the protocol as ‘proportionate’.


Scottish Government planning indyref2 for October 2023, Angus Robertson says

Scottish Government planning indyref2 for October 2023, Angus Robertson says

Scottish Government planning indyref2 for October 2023, Angus Robertson says

15 June 2022

The Constitution Secretary denied suggestions the timetable for a second independence ballot was unrealistic.


Pastry probe enters next stage as firms give no assurances to watchdog

Pastry probe enters next stage as firms give no assurances to watchdog

Pastry probe enters next stage as firms give no assurances to watchdog

15 June 2022

The Competition and Markets Authority will launch a phase two investigation into Cerelia’s acquisition of Jus-Rol.


444 people brought ashore after attempting to cross English Channel

444 people brought ashore after attempting to cross English Channel

444 people brought ashore after attempting to cross English Channel

15 June 2022

This total in Kent marks the highest number of people since 562 were recorded on April 14 earlier this year.


Nadine Dorries calls on tech firms to boost diversity and opportunity

Nadine Dorries calls on tech firms to boost diversity and opportunity

Nadine Dorries calls on tech firms to boost diversity and opportunity

15 June 2022

The Culture Secretary has urged tech companies based in the UK to do more to give opportunities to those from poorer backgrounds.


Ministers ‘highly confident’ Rwanda deportation flights will go ahead

Ministers ‘highly confident’ Rwanda deportation flights will go ahead

Ministers ‘highly confident’ Rwanda deportation flights will go ahead

15 June 2022

Tory MPs furious at a late-night ruling by the European Court of Human Rights halted the first departure.


Victim calls for Patrick Grady MP to stand down after sexual misconduct breach

Victim calls for Patrick Grady MP to stand down after sexual misconduct breach

Victim calls for Patrick Grady MP to stand down after sexual misconduct breach

15 June 2022

The SNP MP is facing a two-day suspension from the Commons.


Government should hold Rwanda flights until after judicial review, says lawyer

Government should hold Rwanda flights until after judicial review, says lawyer

Government should hold Rwanda flights until after judicial review, says lawyer

15 June 2022

Frances Swaine, who represents a man due to be flown to Rwanda, said the Government should consider whether it is worth it ‘financially or legally’.


How has the European Court of Human Rights grounded the UK’s Rwanda plan?

How has the European Court of Human Rights grounded the UK’s Rwanda plan?

How has the European Court of Human Rights grounded the UK’s Rwanda plan?

15 June 2022

The first flight due to send asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda did not take off following an interim ruling by the Strasbourg court.


Arrests made after police officer attacked before England-Hungary clash

Arrests made after police officer attacked before England-Hungary clash

Arrests made after police officer attacked before England-Hungary clash

15 June 2022

Four men have been held after a football unit officer was hit on the side of the head near Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium.


Johnson faces EU legal row after plan to rewrite Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal

Johnson faces EU legal row after plan to rewrite Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal

Johnson faces EU legal row after plan to rewrite Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal

15 June 2022

The European Commission is expected to announce plans for legal action after the UK set out its intention to override the Northern Ireland Protocol.


WH Smith sales to hit top of targets after travel recovery

WH Smith sales to hit top of targets after travel recovery

WH Smith sales to hit top of targets after travel recovery

15 June 2022

The company said it has seen a particularly sharp recovery at airport stores, amid a sharp increase in holidaymakers travelling internationally.


Society fails women by not believing rape victims, campaigner says

Society fails women by not believing rape victims, campaigner says

Society fails women by not believing rape victims, campaigner says

15 June 2022

Emily Hunt, who helped on the Government’s End-to-End Rape Review last summer, said society needs to do more to increase prosecutions.


Key questions as European Court of Human Rights grounds first Rwanda flight

Key questions as European Court of Human Rights grounds first Rwanda flight

Key questions as European Court of Human Rights grounds first Rwanda flight

15 June 2022

The plane was scheduled to depart the UK on Tuesday night.


Nato chief calls for more artillery for Ukraine as Moscow ‘invites’ Aslin appeal

Nato chief calls for more artillery for Ukraine as Moscow ‘invites’ Aslin appeal

Nato chief calls for more artillery for Ukraine as Moscow ‘invites’ Aslin appeal

15 June 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she will do ‘whatever is necessary’ to secure the release of Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner.


Mayor to unveil £18m package to tackle ‘scourge of violence against women’

Mayor to unveil £18m package to tackle ‘scourge of violence against women’

Mayor to unveil £18m package to tackle ‘scourge of violence against women’

15 June 2022

Part of the strategy will involve rebuilding ‘trust and confidence in the police and criminal justice system’ for women and victims of abuse.


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