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Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

24 June 2025

Jack Watkin, 26, was accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from people who believed he would use it to buy and sell designer handbags.


Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

Inquest opens into deaths of mother and three children killed in house fire

24 June 2025

Nusrat Usman, 43, daughter Maryam Mikaiel, 15, and sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died after the fire on May 24.


Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up’ fight

24 June 2025

The victim, named locally as Dara Sayed Barham, worked two jobs, including one at a restaurant near where the incident took place


Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

24 June 2025

It follows a decision by Government to opt for fresh legislation instead of progressing the Occupied Territories Bill, first tabled in 2018.


UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

UK oil and gas industry welcomes talk of ceasefire in Middle East

24 June 2025

The chief executive of Offshore Energies UK said there has already been a drop in oil prices.


Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Israel orders retaliation for Iran strike

Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Israel orders retaliation for Iran strike

Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Israel orders retaliation for Iran strike

24 June 2025

Israel’s defence minister claimed Iran had ‘completely violated’ the agreement by launching missile strikes after it came into effect.


Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott amid her fury after mugging

Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott amid her fury after mugging

Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott amid her fury after mugging

24 June 2025

The 74-year-old former news anchor said she felt ‘humiliated and angry’ after the incident.


Comedian Paul Sinha says Parkinson’s diagnosis has been ‘comedy goldmine’

Comedian Paul Sinha says Parkinson’s diagnosis has been ‘comedy goldmine’

Comedian Paul Sinha says Parkinson’s diagnosis has been ‘comedy goldmine’

24 June 2025

The Chase star said he jokes about the condition in his show for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.


Oil price falls back on Israel-Iran ceasefire

Oil price falls back on Israel-Iran ceasefire

Oil price falls back on Israel-Iran ceasefire

24 June 2025

The cost of crude dropped sharply, having jumped to a five-month high on Monday, while the FTSE 100 Index was also making gains.


Grocery prices rise again to 4.7% more expensive than a year ago

Grocery prices rise again to 4.7% more expensive than a year ago

Grocery prices rise again to 4.7% more expensive than a year ago

24 June 2025

The figure is up from 4.1% last month, which was a rise from 3.8% in April, according to data from analysts Kantar.


Google may have to make changes to UK search engine, says watchdog

Google may have to make changes to UK search engine, says watchdog

Google may have to make changes to UK search engine, says watchdog

24 June 2025

The tech giant is the first company being targeted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) under a new set of digital market laws.


Hand injuries sustained by dog walkers cost NHS millions each year – study

Hand injuries sustained by dog walkers cost NHS millions each year – study

Hand injuries sustained by dog walkers cost NHS millions each year – study

24 June 2025

Overall, wrist and hand injuries account for between 10% and 30% of A&E visits.


Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school

Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school

Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school

24 June 2025

The new building replaces one opened by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, in 1955.


UK welcomes news of ceasefire in Israel and Iran’s 12-day conflict

UK welcomes news of ceasefire in Israel and Iran’s 12-day conflict

UK welcomes news of ceasefire in Israel and Iran’s 12-day conflict

24 June 2025

Israel’s government confirmed on Tuesday morning it had agreed to the ceasefire plan, proposed by US President Donald Trump.


More than 100 MPs threaten to halt welfare reforms in PM’s biggest rebellion

More than 100 MPs threaten to halt welfare reforms in PM’s biggest rebellion

More than 100 MPs threaten to halt welfare reforms in PM’s biggest rebellion

24 June 2025

The rebellion would be enough to defeat the Government’s plans if opposition MPs joined the Labour rebels.


Prime Minister heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire

Prime Minister heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire

Prime Minister heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire

24 June 2025

Missile launches continued overnight after Iran’s foreign minister said it would stop attacks if Israel stopped its own strikes.


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’.


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