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Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

18 June 2025

Sex Matters chief executive Maya Forstater and nurse Sandie Peggie met politicians during a visit to Holyrood on Tuesday.


New law would give lifelong advocacy right to care-experienced people – minister

New law would give lifelong advocacy right to care-experienced people – minister

New law would give lifelong advocacy right to care-experienced people – minister

18 June 2025

Minister for The Promise Natalie Don-Innes said the Bill would be a ‘crucial step’.


Keir Starmer chairs Cobra meeting as Donald Trump says he ‘may’ strike Iran

Keir Starmer chairs Cobra meeting as Donald Trump says he ‘may’ strike Iran

Keir Starmer chairs Cobra meeting as Donald Trump says he ‘may’ strike Iran

18 June 2025

The US president left the G7 summit in Canada a day early.


Social worker told toddler was asleep on visit in weeks before death, court hears

Social worker told toddler was asleep on visit in weeks before death, court hears

Social worker told toddler was asleep on visit in weeks before death, court hears

18 June 2025

A trial at Mold Crown Court has heard Ethan suffered ‘catastrophic head injuries’.


Roald Dahl sketches sell for almost £24,000 at auction

Roald Dahl sketches sell for almost £24,000 at auction

Roald Dahl sketches sell for almost £24,000 at auction

18 June 2025

The drawings featured in Lyon & Turnbull’s rare books and manuscripts sale.


Father and son drowned when Mercedes entered canal on test drive, inquest hears

Father and son drowned when Mercedes entered canal on test drive, inquest hears

Father and son drowned when Mercedes entered canal on test drive, inquest hears

18 June 2025

David and Cameron Walsh died when a car entered a waterway near Grimsby in Lincolnshire.


Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim

Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim

Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim

18 June 2025

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing will rise from September 1.


Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

18 June 2025

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.


Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement

Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement

Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement

18 June 2025

Cole Cooper’s body was found in a wooded area of Banknock, Falkirk, on June 6 with police treating his death as ‘unexplained’.


No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

18 June 2025

The Government will consider whether further changes are needed after MPs backed decriminalising women who terminate their pregnancy.


Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

18 June 2025

Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago


Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

18 June 2025

Ministers are likely to face a Commons stand-off with backbench Labour MPs over their plans.


ECHR must be reformed to restore ‘fraying’ public confidence – Lord Chancellor

ECHR must be reformed to restore ‘fraying’ public confidence – Lord Chancellor

ECHR must be reformed to restore ‘fraying’ public confidence – Lord Chancellor

18 June 2025

Shabana Mahmood told the Council of Europe in a speech in Strasbourg the ECHR ‘must evolve’ to respond to new realities.


Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht set to be lifted this weekend

Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht set to be lifted this weekend

Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht set to be lifted this weekend

18 June 2025

The 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian is set to be lifted to the surface near the fishing town of Porticello on Saturday or Sunday.


Police seek ‘crucial clue’ over death of woman stabbed at home

Police seek ‘crucial clue’ over death of woman stabbed at home

Police seek ‘crucial clue’ over death of woman stabbed at home

18 June 2025

One line of inquiry is that Jennifer Abbott’s death could be linked to the theft of her diamond encrusted Rolex.


Billion-to-one DNA match links man, 92, to 1967 rape and murder, court hears

Billion-to-one DNA match links man, 92, to 1967 rape and murder, court hears

Billion-to-one DNA match links man, 92, to 1967 rape and murder, court hears

18 June 2025

Ryland Headley is accused of forcing entry into the home of Louisa Dunne, 75, in Bristol in June 1967 before raping and killing her.


First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

18 June 2025

Reverend Clive Foster is a senior pastor at the Pilgrim Church in Nottingham and is the son of parents who migrated to the UK from Jamaica in 1959.


Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

18 June 2025

The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.


Boutcher says Londonderry disorder is ‘blatant sectarian violence’

Boutcher says Londonderry disorder is ‘blatant sectarian violence’

Boutcher says Londonderry disorder is ‘blatant sectarian violence’

18 June 2025

Fourteen officers were injured, some requiring hospital treatment, following a second night of unrest in the Nailors Row area of the city


Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

18 June 2025

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.


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