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Food prices could rise as much as 15% over the summer – report

Food prices could rise as much as 15% over the summer – report

Food prices could rise as much as 15% over the summer – report

16 June 2022

The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) said essentials including bread and chicken will be affected by inflation over the summer.


Consumer Credit Act will be reformed ‘to keep pace with the modern world’

Consumer Credit Act will be reformed ‘to keep pace with the modern world’

Consumer Credit Act will be reformed ‘to keep pace with the modern world’

16 June 2022

The Government said it will undertake an ‘ambitious long-term reform’ of the Act, which regulates credit card purchases and personal loans.


233 people brought to UK after attempting to cross English Channel

233 people brought to UK after attempting to cross English Channel

233 people brought to UK after attempting to cross English Channel

16 June 2022

According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Defence, six boats were intercepted in the Channel on Wednesday.


Hollywood star Kevin Spacey arrives at London court to face sex attack charges

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey arrives at London court to face sex attack charges

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey arrives at London court to face sex attack charges

16 June 2022

The 62-year-old, wearing a pale blue suit, dark spotted tie and white shirt, smiled as he entered the building.


Geidt’s ‘rough grilling’ by MPs could have triggered shock exit, claims Raab

Geidt’s ‘rough grilling’ by MPs could have triggered shock exit, claims Raab

Geidt’s ‘rough grilling’ by MPs could have triggered shock exit, claims Raab

16 June 2022

The Prime Minister’s adviser on ministerial ethics Lord Geidt announced his resignation on Wednesday.


British neo-Nazi threat ‘remains high’ after demise of banned group NA

British neo-Nazi threat ‘remains high’ after demise of banned group NA

British neo-Nazi threat ‘remains high’ after demise of banned group NA

16 June 2022

Professor Matthew Feldman said society should remain vigilant to ‘lone wolf’ attacks despite the successful dismantling of National Action.


Raab has plan to ignore European judges’ future injunctions after Rwanda row

Raab has plan to ignore European judges’ future injunctions after Rwanda row

Raab has plan to ignore European judges’ future injunctions after Rwanda row

16 June 2022

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said interim orders like those used to ground the Rwanda flight should not be “legally binding” under UK law.


Students will find it harder to get into top universities this year – report

Students will find it harder to get into top universities this year – report

Students will find it harder to get into top universities this year – report

16 June 2022

The proportion of applicants with an offer from a top uni has fallen, says Ucas.


End to electric car grants is backwards step, warns Halfords boss

End to electric car grants is backwards step, warns Halfords boss

End to electric car grants is backwards step, warns Halfords boss

16 June 2022

The Government confirmed on Tuesday that it is scrapping the £1,500 subsidy for purchases of new electric cars.


More than 150 men who worked at British embassy in Afghanistan remain in country

More than 150 men who worked at British embassy in Afghanistan remain in country

More than 150 men who worked at British embassy in Afghanistan remain in country

16 June 2022

Some of the men claim to have been beaten by the Taliban because of their previous occupations.


Boris Johnson orders ministers to find £1 billion for insulation scheme – report

Boris Johnson orders ministers to find £1 billion for insulation scheme – report

Boris Johnson orders ministers to find £1 billion for insulation scheme – report

16 June 2022

The plans would involve the Government topping up and expanding the Energy Company Obligation scheme.


What the papers say – June 16

What the papers say – June 16

What the papers say – June 16

16 June 2022

Further reaction to the cancellation of the first Rwanda deportation flight features on the front pages.


Armed forces anti-bullying line receives 660 calls in 20 months

Armed forces anti-bullying line receives 660 calls in 20 months

Armed forces anti-bullying line receives 660 calls in 20 months

16 June 2022

Labour shadow defence minister Stephanie Peacock said ‘personnel should not be experiencing such levels of bullying, harassment and discrimination’.


Russia has ‘strategically lost’ war in Ukraine, says head of UK’s armed forces

Russia has ‘strategically lost’ war in Ukraine, says head of UK’s armed forces

Russia has ‘strategically lost’ war in Ukraine, says head of UK’s armed forces

16 June 2022

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Vladimir Putin’s forces might achieve tactical victories in the coming weeks but could not take over all of Ukraine.


Kevin Spacey due in UK court charged with sexually assaulting men

Kevin Spacey due in UK court charged with sexually assaulting men

Kevin Spacey due in UK court charged with sexually assaulting men

16 June 2022

The Hollywood star is expected to attend Westminster Magistrates’ Court.


Labour MP calls for talks with Taliban after ‘heart-rending’ Afghanistan trip

Labour MP calls for talks with Taliban after ‘heart-rending’ Afghanistan trip

Labour MP calls for talks with Taliban after ‘heart-rending’ Afghanistan trip

16 June 2022

David Lammy and Preet Gill were the first senior British politicians to visit Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul.


Journalist’s wife: ‘We can say goodbye with love’ after bodies found in Amazon

Journalist’s wife: ‘We can say goodbye with love’ after bodies found in Amazon

Journalist’s wife: ‘We can say goodbye with love’ after bodies found in Amazon

16 June 2022

Brazil’s justice minister Anderson Torres said the remains were found near where the pair disappeared on June 5.


UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

16 June 2022

The companies’ bosses say they are ‘committed’ to creating working environments that focus on ‘respect and diversity’ in all areas of production.


Boris Johnson’s fresh partygate trauma after resignation of ethics adviser

Boris Johnson’s fresh partygate trauma after resignation of ethics adviser

Boris Johnson’s fresh partygate trauma after resignation of ethics adviser

15 June 2022

Lord Geidt became the second ministerial interests adviser to quit during Mr Johnson’s premiership.


Scottish government ‘unlikely’ to win legal challenge over second referendum

Scottish government ‘unlikely’ to win legal challenge over second referendum

Scottish government ‘unlikely’ to win legal challenge over second referendum

15 June 2022

Professor Ciaran Martin said the debate to secure a second independence referendum was a ‘battleground’.


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