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Lammy says he will not support BA strikes as he defends Labour’s stance

Lammy says he will not support BA strikes as he defends Labour’s stance

Lammy says he will not support BA strikes as he defends Labour’s stance

26 June 2022

The shadow foreign secretary said the party is fully behind negotiation to resolve any industrial dispute.


Call for positive male role models to counter gender-based violence

Call for positive male role models to counter gender-based violence

Call for positive male role models to counter gender-based violence

26 June 2022

Dr Jackson Katz, a US educator, is to address an executive office-organised conference on his Bystander Approach.


Johnson urges G7 allies to stand firm in support of Ukraine

Johnson urges G7 allies to stand firm in support of Ukraine

Johnson urges G7 allies to stand firm in support of Ukraine

26 June 2022

The Prime Minister said ‘the price of backing down’ against Russia will be ‘far, far higher’ than supporting Ukraine.


My golden rule is to get on with the job, says PM as he eyes long stint in No 10

My golden rule is to get on with the job, says PM as he eyes long stint in No 10

My golden rule is to get on with the job, says PM as he eyes long stint in No 10

26 June 2022

It comes as pressure has been mounting on the PM from across the political divide following the Tories’ stinging double by-election defeat.


U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

26 June 2022

The Irish singer spoke about his relationship with his father on Desert Island Discs.


City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

26 June 2022

The City of London Corporation has submitted plans to demolish Bastion House and the Museum of London.


Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft to open new stores and create jobs

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft to open new stores and create jobs

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft to open new stores and create jobs

26 June 2022

It came as it announced adjusted pre-tax profit for the 2022 financial year was £15 million.


Government ‘misleading’ over role in rail strikes, legal advice suggests

Government ‘misleading’ over role in rail strikes, legal advice suggests

Government ‘misleading’ over role in rail strikes, legal advice suggests

26 June 2022

The TUC said an independent legal opinion undermined the Government’s claims that the rail dispute is just between the train operators and unions.


Ban on Russian gold will ‘strike at heart of Putin’s war machine’ says Johnson

Ban on Russian gold will ‘strike at heart of Putin’s war machine’ says Johnson

Ban on Russian gold will ‘strike at heart of Putin’s war machine’ says Johnson

26 June 2022

The UK will join allies in banning imports of Russian gold in an effort to increase Vladimir Putin’s economic isolation.


Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits

Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits

Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits

26 June 2022

The Work and Pensions Secretary said she hoped the threshold would be raised ‘very soon’.


Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

26 June 2022

Soul singer Diana Ross will fill the Sunday teatime legends slot.


What the papers say – June 26

What the papers say – June 26

What the papers say – June 26

26 June 2022

A Government crackdown on unions features among the stories on Sunday’s front pages.


Levelling up needs billions more than Government offering, says think tank

Levelling up needs billions more than Government offering, says think tank

Levelling up needs billions more than Government offering, says think tank

26 June 2022

The Resolution Foundation said closing the gap between London and the UK’s cities needed far more investment than the Government was contemplating.


Bereaved may take legal action against Government over coronavirus inquiry delay

Bereaved may take legal action against Government over coronavirus inquiry delay

Bereaved may take legal action against Government over coronavirus inquiry delay

26 June 2022

The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group is considering bringing a judicial review over the failure to provide a setting-up date.


Ross Kemp calls for end to ‘negative stereotype’ of veterans with PTSD on TV

Ross Kemp calls for end to ‘negative stereotype’ of veterans with PTSD on TV

Ross Kemp calls for end to ‘negative stereotype’ of veterans with PTSD on TV

26 June 2022

The broadcaster and ex-EastEnders hardman said he wants portrayals of serving and former soldiers to reflect their positive contributions to society.


Cambridge University launches support for people displaced by war in Ukraine

Cambridge University launches support for people displaced by war in Ukraine

Cambridge University launches support for people displaced by war in Ukraine

26 June 2022

Clinical placements for medical students and help for academics in Ukraine are also contained within the Cambridge University Help for Ukraine Scheme.


First results from 2021 census in England and Wales to be published this week

First results from 2021 census in England and Wales to be published this week

First results from 2021 census in England and Wales to be published this week

26 June 2022

Estimates of the population size in every local authority area will be available.


Big Issue plans to tackle skills gap

Big Issue plans to tackle skills gap

Big Issue plans to tackle skills gap

26 June 2022

The Big Issue Group is launching a new recruitment service supporting marginalised people to find work.


Charles becomes patron of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Charles becomes patron of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Charles becomes patron of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

26 June 2022

The Duke of Edinburgh was patron of the College for more than six decades.


Sir Paul McCartney electrifies Glastonbury with guests Springsteen and Grohl

Sir Paul McCartney electrifies Glastonbury with guests Springsteen and Grohl

Sir Paul McCartney electrifies Glastonbury with guests Springsteen and Grohl

26 June 2022

The former Beatle became the festival’s oldest solo headliner during his electrifying set on the Pyramid Stage.


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