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Johnson condemns ‘utter barbarism’ of Putin’s attacks on Ukraine as G7 ends

Johnson condemns ‘utter barbarism’ of Putin’s attacks on Ukraine as G7 ends

Johnson condemns ‘utter barbarism’ of Putin’s attacks on Ukraine as G7 ends

28 June 2022

Boris Johnson said ‘I don’t think’ the war in Ukraine will trigger a wider conflict in Europe despite efforts by the Kremlin to drag the West in.


‘Strong argument’ to support UK steel amid potential tariffs, says Kwarteng

‘Strong argument’ to support UK steel amid potential tariffs, says Kwarteng

‘Strong argument’ to support UK steel amid potential tariffs, says Kwarteng

28 June 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng told MPs at a select committee: ‘If everyone else is supporting the strategic industry there is a strong argument for us to do so.’


National Lottery firm sees signs of player ‘belt-tightening’ in cost crisis

National Lottery firm sees signs of player ‘belt-tightening’ in cost crisis

National Lottery firm sees signs of player ‘belt-tightening’ in cost crisis

28 June 2022

Camelot said £1.9 billion was generated for good causes in the year to March, marking a record raised from ticket sales.


Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as Nato leaders gather

Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as Nato leaders gather

Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as Nato leaders gather

28 June 2022

Soaring inflation and the battered public finances have left a Tory commitment to annual real-terms increases in defence spending in jeopardy.


Welcome to Eden – the most sparsely populated place in England

Welcome to Eden – the most sparsely populated place in England

Welcome to Eden – the most sparsely populated place in England

28 June 2022

The Cumbrian local authority area has only 26 people per square kilometre, according to the 2021 census.


Newspaper owner Jim Fitzpatrick had a life well lived, funeral hears

Newspaper owner Jim Fitzpatrick had a life well lived, funeral hears

Newspaper owner Jim Fitzpatrick had a life well lived, funeral hears

28 June 2022

The long-term proprietor of the Irish News died at the weekend aged 92.


Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh

Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh

Queen greets members of the armed forces at parade in Edinburgh

28 June 2022

The key to Edinburgh Castle was presented to the Queen as part of the traditional royal week in Scotland.


Families on low incomes suffering ‘year of financial fear’ – charity

Families on low incomes suffering ‘year of financial fear’ – charity

Families on low incomes suffering ‘year of financial fear’ – charity

28 June 2022

One in five low income households do not have enough food and are unable to keep their homes warm, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said.


Wimbledon first-day attendance low after officials predicted ‘record crowd’

Wimbledon first-day attendance low after officials predicted ‘record crowd’

Wimbledon first-day attendance low after officials predicted ‘record crowd’

28 June 2022

Just over 36,603 spectators attended day one of Wimbledon 2022 – much lower than the 42,000 organisers had expected.


Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died after suffering ‘aortic dissection’

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died after suffering ‘aortic dissection’

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher died after suffering ‘aortic dissection’

28 June 2022

Following his death on May 26, the band said there had been an “outpouring of love” for him.


Man showed ‘courage and determination’ to try to save woman in River Thames

Man showed ‘courage and determination’ to try to save woman in River Thames

Man showed ‘courage and determination’ to try to save woman in River Thames

28 June 2022

Coroner praises Folajimi ‘Jimi’ Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, who died on April 24 last year after jumping into the River Thames near London Bridge.


TikTok alcohol post banned for low-calorie and ‘actually get you drunk’ claims

TikTok alcohol post banned for low-calorie and ‘actually get you drunk’ claims

TikTok alcohol post banned for low-calorie and ‘actually get you drunk’ claims

28 June 2022

Rosie Breen’s video for Whisp hard seltzer alcoholic drinks in February was titled: 3 reasons I drink Whisp Alcohol.


G7 leaders condemn Russia’s ‘illegal and unjustifiable war’ as summit closes

G7 leaders condemn Russia’s ‘illegal and unjustifiable war’ as summit closes

G7 leaders condemn Russia’s ‘illegal and unjustifiable war’ as summit closes

28 June 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fellow leaders promised to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’.


Fatal house gas blast victim believed to be 79-year-old woman

Fatal house gas blast victim believed to be 79-year-old woman

Fatal house gas blast victim believed to be 79-year-old woman

28 June 2022

Doreen Rees-Bibb is understood to have died in the explosion, with another man rescued by members of the public.


Young man drowned in ‘sheer act of bravery’ as he tried to save woman in Thames

Young man drowned in ‘sheer act of bravery’ as he tried to save woman in Thames

Young man drowned in ‘sheer act of bravery’ as he tried to save woman in Thames

28 June 2022

Folajimi ‘Jimi’ Olubunmi-Adewole was on his way home from work at a London restaurant when he and another man entered the water near London Bridge.


Rare Przewalski’s foal named Basil born at zoo

Rare Przewalski’s foal named Basil born at zoo

Rare Przewalski’s foal named Basil born at zoo

28 June 2022

The male foal was born at Marwell Zoo on May 28.


Rare drawings of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper on sale

Rare drawings of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper on sale

Rare drawings of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper on sale

28 June 2022

The sketches are expected to fetch up to £120,000 each.


Channel crossings continue as traffickers face life sentence under new law

Channel crossings continue as traffickers face life sentence under new law

Channel crossings continue as traffickers face life sentence under new law

28 June 2022

A total of 153 migrants on four boats were intercepted by the UK authorities on Monday.


Army chief: Nato must be prepared to fight to defend its territory

Army chief: Nato must be prepared to fight to defend its territory

Army chief: Nato must be prepared to fight to defend its territory

28 June 2022

General Sir Patrick Sanders said there are “no good options” if they fail to deter further Russian aggression in Europe.


Population of England and Wales grows 6.3% in a decade, census shows

Population of England and Wales grows 6.3% in a decade, census shows

Population of England and Wales grows 6.3% in a decade, census shows

28 June 2022

The 2021 survey, carried out on March 21 last year, came against the backdrop of both Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.


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