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Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

Prominent Labour member angry at party over ‘ludicrous’ potential expulsion

30 June 2023

Labour is facing criticism after it was accused of moving to potentially suspend a prominent member over a two-year-old tweet.


Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

Alexander McQueen honoured with blue plaque in Newham

30 June 2023

The fashion designer spent almost his entire childhood in Stratford between 1971 and 1987.


Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

Duke of Sussex and others face wait for ruling on Mirror Group hacking claims

30 June 2023

Mr Justice Fancourt said it will take him ‘some time’ to give judgment as the seven-week trial drew to a close on Friday.


Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

Woman jailed for killing fellow hospital patient, 83, in unprovoked attack

30 June 2023

Philomena Wilson admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Birmingham Crown Court.


Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

Danger Covid inquiry undermined if Government wins legal bid – Johnson lawyers

30 June 2023

Two judges are due to give their ruling in the bid over the former prime minister’s unredacted WhatsApps and diaries at a later date.


Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

Michael Douglas leads tributes to ‘wonderful actor’ Alan Arkin

30 June 2023

Arkin recently starred in the Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, alongside Douglas.


Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

Get Rwanda done: Johnson warns of delays to scheme amid court battle

30 June 2023

Boris Johnson said it was time to ‘get Rwanda done’, as he warned that the legal row over the scheme could ground flights until 2025.


Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

Work to create 20,000 new prison places ‘significantly behind schedule’

30 June 2023

The Government faces an ‘immediate crisis’ in prison capacity, Mark Day, deputy director of the Prison Reform Trust said.


William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

William jokes he is ‘underdressed’ in film for Pride Month

30 June 2023

The Prince of Wales appears in a short YouTube film set in the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in south-east London.


Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

Travellers warned to be aware of disruptions amid France riots

30 June 2023

The Government has updated its advice for travellers to France, amid rioting across the country.


Six more people arrested over Cardiff riot

Six more people arrested over Cardiff riot

Six more people arrested over Cardiff riot

30 June 2023

The deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, in a road crash in Ely sparked hours of disorder.


Cabinet Office declines to investigate Korski groping claim

Cabinet Office declines to investigate Korski groping claim

Cabinet Office declines to investigate Korski groping claim

30 June 2023

Daisy Goodwin has described the decision as disappointing.


Diana’s legacy serves as example of how to navigate today’s world – Harry

Diana’s legacy serves as example of how to navigate today’s world – Harry

Diana’s legacy serves as example of how to navigate today’s world – Harry

30 June 2023

Harry was speaking in a video clip at a virtual awards ceremony recognising the work of young people.


Primary school fined £35,000 after boy severely burnt at carol concert

Primary school fined £35,000 after boy severely burnt at carol concert

Primary school fined £35,000 after boy severely burnt at carol concert

30 June 2023

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School was found guilty of health and safety failings by a jury at Southwark Crown Court earlier in June.


Teenager shot dead by soldier in 1975 was ‘entirely innocent’, inquest finds

Teenager shot dead by soldier in 1975 was ‘entirely innocent’, inquest finds

Teenager shot dead by soldier in 1975 was ‘entirely innocent’, inquest finds

30 June 2023

Leo Norney, 17, was killed in the Turf Lodge area of west Belfast in September 1975.


Children’s intensive care ambulance service celebrates 25 years of saving lives

Children’s intensive care ambulance service celebrates 25 years of saving lives

Children’s intensive care ambulance service celebrates 25 years of saving lives

30 June 2023

The South Thames Retrieval Service, which transports critically ill children, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.


Tory civil war burning as resigning minister Zac Goldsmith and Rishi Sunak clash

Tory civil war burning as resigning minister Zac Goldsmith and Rishi Sunak clash

Tory civil war burning as resigning minister Zac Goldsmith and Rishi Sunak clash

30 June 2023

The Prime Minister accused the Tory peer of quitting after refusing to apologise for his role in criticising an inquiry into Boris Johnson.


Child, nine, youngest unaccompanied migrant to be housed in hotel, judge told

Child, nine, youngest unaccompanied migrant to be housed in hotel, judge told

Child, nine, youngest unaccompanied migrant to be housed in hotel, judge told

30 June 2023

Mr Justice Johnson was given Home Office figures while overseeing a dispute relating to the accommodating of migrant children.


Severn Trent boss calls for ‘social purpose’ firms to ward off nationalisation

Severn Trent boss calls for ‘social purpose’ firms to ward off nationalisation

Severn Trent boss calls for ‘social purpose’ firms to ward off nationalisation

30 June 2023

In an email to other industry chiefs, Liv Garfield called on other bosses to bring together a new taskforce to cooperate with Labour.


Sunak rules out taking ‘easy course’ on doctors’ pay rises

Sunak rules out taking ‘easy course’ on doctors’ pay rises

Sunak rules out taking ‘easy course’ on doctors’ pay rises

30 June 2023

The Prime Minister said he will not accept public sector pay deals that ‘make the situation worse’ when it comes to high inflation.


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