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More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

More Labour MPs signal rebellion against Government over welfare reforms

24 June 2025

Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Danny Beales were the latest to back an amendment to the Government’s welfare cuts.


In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

In Pictures: Cate Blanchett’s shell-themed dress warms the cockles at Serpentine

24 June 2025

The actress joined many other celebrities at the summer party fundraiser for the galleries.


Police investigate ‘indecent exposure’ during online Stormont meeting

Police investigate ‘indecent exposure’ during online Stormont meeting

Police investigate ‘indecent exposure’ during online Stormont meeting

24 June 2025

The incident happened during an online meeting for young people with Special Educational Needs.


King and Queen meet artists to celebrate 25 years of Royal Drawing School

King and Queen meet artists to celebrate 25 years of Royal Drawing School

King and Queen meet artists to celebrate 25 years of Royal Drawing School

24 June 2025

Works by David Hockney, Tim Burton and frontline Ukraine sketches were shown as Rufus Wainwright performed for the royal couple.


Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally

Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally

Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally

24 June 2025

The Government said it will ban the protest group after an RAF jet was spray painted.


Starmer must meet Tory conditions if he wants us to back Welfare Bill – Badenoch

Starmer must meet Tory conditions if he wants us to back Welfare Bill – Badenoch

Starmer must meet Tory conditions if he wants us to back Welfare Bill – Badenoch

24 June 2025

The Prime Minister is facing a rebellion from his own MPs over the proposed legislation which is set for a Commons vote on July 1.


Stormont Infrastructure Minister pressed over next steps after A5 setback

Stormont Infrastructure Minister pressed over next steps after A5 setback

Stormont Infrastructure Minister pressed over next steps after A5 setback

24 June 2025

SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said Liz Kimmins ‘must urgently outline the next steps’.


Resident doctors ‘energised’ over prospect of more strikes, medics say

Resident doctors ‘energised’ over prospect of more strikes, medics say

Resident doctors ‘energised’ over prospect of more strikes, medics say

24 June 2025

Doctors in training, formerly known as junior doctors, said their cries have ‘fallen on deaf ears’.


Change measurement of school funding amid falling pupil numbers – ex-minister

Change measurement of school funding amid falling pupil numbers – ex-minister

Change measurement of school funding amid falling pupil numbers – ex-minister

24 June 2025

Former education secretary Damian Hinds pointed out that many running costs for schools remain the same despite fewer pupils.


Bank chief says world ‘too unpredictable’ when forecasting UK economic outlook

Bank chief says world ‘too unpredictable’ when forecasting UK economic outlook

Bank chief says world ‘too unpredictable’ when forecasting UK economic outlook

24 June 2025

Andrew Bailey said he viewed domestic issues as more important than global ones when it comes to setting interest rates.


Over 66 million euro issued to mother and baby home survivors

Over 66 million euro issued to mother and baby home survivors

Over 66 million euro issued to mother and baby home survivors

24 June 2025

The Irish government is expected to start an awareness campaign to encourage more people to apply for redress.


Weight loss jabs could be starting to affect shopping habits in UK supermarkets

Weight loss jabs could be starting to affect shopping habits in UK supermarkets

Weight loss jabs could be starting to affect shopping habits in UK supermarkets

24 June 2025

Four in five users of the drugs say they plan to eat fewer chocolates and crisps, Kantar found.


Ed Sheeran and Van Morrison guitars to go under hammer for sports stars

Ed Sheeran and Van Morrison guitars to go under hammer for sports stars

Ed Sheeran and Van Morrison guitars to go under hammer for sports stars

24 June 2025

The guitars are among lots to be auctioned for the Mary Peters Trust later this year.


PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’

PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’

PM to announce ‘biggest strengthening of UK nuclear posture in a generation’

24 June 2025

The decision represents a victory for the Royal Air Force.


Cut to energy bills for businesses is ‘short-term fix’, industry boss claims

Cut to energy bills for businesses is ‘short-term fix’, industry boss claims

Cut to energy bills for businesses is ‘short-term fix’, industry boss claims

24 June 2025

David Whitehouse of Offshore Energies UK claimed the move from the UK Government would offer ‘respite’ for some firms but was a ‘short-term fix’.


Government has ‘plain duty’ to assist Omagh inquiry with swift disclosure

Government has ‘plain duty’ to assist Omagh inquiry with swift disclosure

Government has ‘plain duty’ to assist Omagh inquiry with swift disclosure

24 June 2025

Lord Turnbull said his experience to date over the cooperation of some state agencies with the inquiry had caused him to have ‘some concerns’


Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year

Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year

Watchdog warning over spray foam insulation as show celebrates 40th year

24 June 2025

The programme has been fronted by various presenters since it first aired on BBC One in 1985, perhaps most memorably by Anne Robinson.


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