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Parts of UK could see month’s worth of rain amid amber thunderstorm warning

Parts of UK could see month’s worth of rain amid amber thunderstorm warning

Parts of UK could see month’s worth of rain amid amber thunderstorm warning

10 June 2023

About 100mm of rain could fall in a few hours in some areas on Saturday evening, which would be equivalent to a month’s worth.


Activists protest across Scotland against Rosebank oil field

Activists protest across Scotland against Rosebank oil field

Activists protest across Scotland against Rosebank oil field

10 June 2023

UK Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to decide soon on whether to approve the development of Rosebank.


Voters in Boris Johnson’s constituency ‘turning away from Tories’

Voters in Boris Johnson’s constituency ‘turning away from Tories’

Voters in Boris Johnson’s constituency ‘turning away from Tories’

10 June 2023

Some in the seat said the former PM was the victim of a partygate stitch-up.


Illegal Migration Bill breaches UK human rights obligations, MPs and peers warn

Illegal Migration Bill breaches UK human rights obligations, MPs and peers warn

Illegal Migration Bill breaches UK human rights obligations, MPs and peers warn

10 June 2023

The so-called Stop The Boats Bill is seen as central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge to prevent small boats of migrants crossing the Channel.


Man wanted in connection with investigation into missing girl, 15

Man wanted in connection with investigation into missing girl, 15

Man wanted in connection with investigation into missing girl, 15

10 June 2023

Police want to speak to Billy Ross, 19, after Macey was reported missing on Monday.


Home Office no longer considering asylum seeker barge site near Liverpool

Home Office no longer considering asylum seeker barge site near Liverpool

Home Office no longer considering asylum seeker barge site near Liverpool

10 June 2023

Peel Ports said it could ‘not see any conceivable scenario’ in which public services locally could support the Birkenhead proposal.


Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder after private school assault

Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder after private school assault

Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder after private school assault

10 June 2023

The 16-year-old boy will appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.


Nicola Sturgeon passes driving theory test

Nicola Sturgeon passes driving theory test

Nicola Sturgeon passes driving theory test

10 June 2023

The former first minister tweeted to say ‘Step one complete’.


Sophie Morgan: British Airways will pay for wheelchair repairs

Sophie Morgan: British Airways will pay for wheelchair repairs

Sophie Morgan: British Airways will pay for wheelchair repairs

10 June 2023

The Loose Women star said her Batec was not working when she picked it up after leaving the plane.


Temperature hits 30C in UK for first time this year

Temperature hits 30C in UK for first time this year

Temperature hits 30C in UK for first time this year

10 June 2023

It is set to get hotter still, with temperatures likely to reach 32C by the end of the day.


Crispin Odey leaving hedge fund following misconduct allegations

Crispin Odey leaving hedge fund following misconduct allegations

Crispin Odey leaving hedge fund following misconduct allegations

10 June 2023

Odey Asset Management said Mr Odey no longer has ‘economic or personal involvement’ in the partnership as of Saturday.


DVLA workers to launch two weeks of strike action

DVLA workers to launch two weeks of strike action

DVLA workers to launch two weeks of strike action

10 June 2023

PCS union members will walk out in Swansea.


William thanks troops for withstanding heat during Colonel’s Review

William thanks troops for withstanding heat during Colonel’s Review

William thanks troops for withstanding heat during Colonel’s Review

10 June 2023

The ceremony involved hundreds of horses and soldiers carrying out complex battlefield drill manoeuvres to military music.


Rishi Sunak faces mounting problems as third Tory MP quits in 24 hours

Rishi Sunak faces mounting problems as third Tory MP quits in 24 hours

Rishi Sunak faces mounting problems as third Tory MP quits in 24 hours

10 June 2023

Nigel Adams’ resignation follows Boris Johnson’s dramatic decision to stand down from the Commons in a row over MPs’ partygate probe.


In Pictures: Heat proves too much for some as temperatures soar

In Pictures: Heat proves too much for some as temperatures soar

In Pictures: Heat proves too much for some as temperatures soar

10 June 2023

While thousands flocked to the beaches and rivers, others had to work in trying conditions.


British girl stabbed in knife attack can leave hospital soon, prosecutors say

British girl stabbed in knife attack can leave hospital soon, prosecutors say

British girl stabbed in knife attack can leave hospital soon, prosecutors say

10 June 2023

French judges have handed preliminary charges of attempted murder to the suspect.


Veteran Tory MP and arch Eurosceptic Sir Bill Cash to retire at next election

Veteran Tory MP and arch Eurosceptic Sir Bill Cash to retire at next election

Veteran Tory MP and arch Eurosceptic Sir Bill Cash to retire at next election

10 June 2023

The 83-year-old said it would be a ‘big wrench’ to leave the Commons after 40 years of service.


Search continues for missing Chloe Mitchell one week on from her disappearance

Search continues for missing Chloe Mitchell one week on from her disappearance

Search continues for missing Chloe Mitchell one week on from her disappearance

10 June 2023

The 21-year-old was last seen on CCTV in the early hours of June 3 in Ballymena town centre.


Syrian man handed preliminary attempted murder charges after children stabbed

Syrian man handed preliminary attempted murder charges after children stabbed

Syrian man handed preliminary attempted murder charges after children stabbed

10 June 2023

The incident took place at a park in Annecy in the French Alps on Thursday.


UK will provide extra £16 million to flood-hit areas of Ukraine

UK will provide extra £16 million to flood-hit areas of Ukraine

UK will provide extra £16 million to flood-hit areas of Ukraine

10 June 2023

The announcement comes following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.


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