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UK Unveils New Sanctions On Russian Shadow Fleet As Starmer Attends G7

The UK has unveiled new sanctions that aim to ramp up pressure on Russia as Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 s…

AI And Digital Tech Used To Chart Climate Impact And Extinction Risk For Plants

Artificial intelligence has helped reveal how plants are shifting flowering times across the world due to cli…

Murdered MP Jo Cox Would Be Deeply Concerned By Divisions In UK Says Sister

Murdered MP Jo Cox would have been “deeply concerned” at the current divisions in UK society but would not ha…

Palestine Action Terror Ban Was Lawful Court Of Appeal Rules

The decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror group was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled..

Housebuilding Target At Risk Over Planning Shortages Union Says

The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new …

Rightmove Gives Reasons Why June Saw An Unusual Asking Price Fall

The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this m…

Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under 16s

Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer sa…

Khan Announces 7m Promotion Campaign To Tackle Online Disinformation

Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online “disinfo…

Scientists Make New Discovery About The History Of The Giants Causeway

Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation..

Road Designers Urged To Up Their Game To Tackle Spike In Wrong Way Driving

Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wron…

Bank Of England Set To Hold Interest Rates As It Faces Balancing Act

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Mid…

Tommy Fury Dedicates Boxing Victory To Newborn Son Midas

Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas..

Under 16s Social Media Ban Should Be Part Of Basket Of Measures Lisa Nandy

Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “b…

Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action

The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union.

Scotland Edge Past Haiti In World Cup Opener

John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston.

Canadian PM To Be Welcomed Home To Ireland

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..

500000 Vowed For Grassroots Football To Support Next Generation Of Heroes

Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, …

NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout

The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide w…

June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS

June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers th…

A Million Events Was Never In The Plan Says Parkrun Founder As Milestone Nears

The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach …

Police In Kansas City Investigating Theft Of Englands Training Equipment

Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, th…

Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours

Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lio…

David Hockney Dies Aged 88

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..

Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers

Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at t…

Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour

British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years sinc…

UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August

Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is be…

Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly

The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, con…

Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin Research

A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is sti…

Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin

That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe.

Scotland Have Really Good Prospects For World Cup

That's according to First Minister, John Swinney.

Al Carns Resigns As Defence Minister After Healeys Exit Over Military Funding

Sir Keir Starmer has suffered another hammer blow to his authority as the armed forces minister followed John…

Belfast Stabbing Victims Condition Improving And He May Soon Come Out Of Coma

The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is “improving” and he could be awoken from a coma within the nex…

Nearly 3000 Patients Cared For In Corridors Or Makeshift Areas Every Day

Nearly 3,000 patients every day were cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England …

Police Officer 19 Dies After Collision While Responding To Another Crash

A 19-year-old police officer has died in hospital after she was hit by a car while responding to another coll…

Two Charged After Second Night Of Disorder Following Belfast Knife Attack

Two people have been charged following as second night of disorder in Northern Ireland after the Belfast knif…

Game Of Thrones Star Conleth Hill To Star In Peaky Blinders Spin Off

The new show has been commissioned for two series of six hour-long episodes.

Mary Earps Set To Depart PSG This Summer

Her contract expires on June the 30th.

Rangers Boss Danny Rohl Linked With RB Salzburg Switch

Reports in Germany claim the clubs have already been in contact.

Dan Evans To Retire After Wimbledon

He reached a career-high world ranking of 21 during the summer of 2023.

John Healey Has Resigned As Defence Secretary

He's accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the Defence Investment Plan.

Martin ONeill Appointed As Celtic Manager

The club have confirmed a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

Serena Williams Doubles Comeback Cut Short

It's after partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to injury.

Heathrow Sees Passenger Numbers Fall

That's despite record day for May.

Twelve Police Officers Injured In Second Night Of Unrest In Northern Ireland

Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Irelan…

Wimbledon Prize Money Up By 20 Per Cent

The prize money fund is now over 64 million pounds.

Wolves Sack Boss Rob Edwards

It follows their relegation to the Championship.

Millions Unaware Of Available Support With Household Bills As Debt Soars

That's according to the National Audit Office.

Ryanair Investigated Over Charging Parents To Sit With Their Children On Flights

Ryanair is being investigated over charging parents to sit with their children on flights..

Royal Mints New Winnie The Pooh Coin Celebrates Friendship

A collectible coin celebrating friendship and featuring Winnie-the-Pooh along with Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger …

Subdued Housing Market May Be Starting To Stabilise Surveyors

The downturn in housing market activity may potentially be starting to stabilise, according to surveyors..

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