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‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report

‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report

‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report

27 June 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) released the first of what will now be an annual report.


Wimbledon kicks off with full capacity crowds for first time in three years

Wimbledon kicks off with full capacity crowds for first time in three years

Wimbledon kicks off with full capacity crowds for first time in three years

27 June 2022

The grand slam tennis tournament will see the Queue return as spectators from around the world line up to buy on-the-door tickets.


Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury with powerful call for women’s rights

Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury with powerful call for women’s rights

Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury with powerful call for women’s rights

27 June 2022

The US rapper concluded proceedings at Worthy Farm in Somerset with one of the most theatrical shows of the festival.


Kingstanding residents rescue trapped man from rubble following blast

Kingstanding residents rescue trapped man from rubble following blast

Kingstanding residents rescue trapped man from rubble following blast

27 June 2022

The man is in a life-threatening condition following the explosion in north Birmingham.


By-election losses hit hard but Boris Johnson pushes on with long-term plans

By-election losses hit hard but Boris Johnson pushes on with long-term plans

By-election losses hit hard but Boris Johnson pushes on with long-term plans

27 June 2022

Mr Johnson has raised eyebrows by revealing he has ambitions to remain in office into the 2030s.


Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham

Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham

Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham

27 June 2022

Footage on social media showed flames, damage and debris from a terraced red brick house.


Johnson ploughs on after by-election defeats rock premiership

Johnson ploughs on after by-election defeats rock premiership

Johnson ploughs on after by-election defeats rock premiership

26 June 2022

The Prime Minister is meeting counterparts at the G7 summit in Germany on the latest leg of a series of international gatherings.


Man fighting for life after house destroyed in Birmingham explosion

Man fighting for life after house destroyed in Birmingham explosion

Man fighting for life after house destroyed in Birmingham explosion

26 June 2022

Four other men suffered minor injuries and were assessed by ambulance crews at the scene.


Kendrick Lamar kicks off debut Glastonbury set as he brings festival to a close

Kendrick Lamar kicks off debut Glastonbury set as he brings festival to a close

Kendrick Lamar kicks off debut Glastonbury set as he brings festival to a close

26 June 2022

The US rapper is the final performer to take to the Pyramid Stage, concluding the festivities at Worthy Farm in Somerset.


Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support

Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support

Johnson demands action on Ukrainian grain as Zelensky calls for more support

26 June 2022

Ukraine will dominate the agenda at the G7 summit in Germany on Monday.


PM expresses support for excluding trans athletes from women’s events

PM expresses support for excluding trans athletes from women’s events

PM expresses support for excluding trans athletes from women’s events

26 June 2022

The Culture Secretary is set to apply pressure on sports bodies to impose bans.


Johnson commits UK cash to international fund to tackle future pandemics

Johnson commits UK cash to international fund to tackle future pandemics

Johnson commits UK cash to international fund to tackle future pandemics

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson has promised UK aid funding to a new initiative also backed by the US and European Union.


Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

Warning new internet laws will hand ministers ‘unprecedented’ powers

26 June 2022

The Government is facing calls to ‘slim down’ its Online Safety Bill amid concerns over its impact on people’s freedoms and privacy.


House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

House destroyed and several others damaged in Birmingham explosion

26 June 2022

Police said there are reports of casualties but the number and severity of their injuries is unknown at this time.


NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

NHS England ‘set to eliminate list of patients waiting two years for treatment’

26 June 2022

People who remain on the waiting list are being asked whether they are prepared to travel to receive treatment.


Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

Elbow joined by Little Amal and refugee choir at Glastonbury in ‘special’ moment

26 June 2022

A Ukrainian member of the Citizens Of The World Choir said she will ‘never forget’ being on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm.


Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

Raab says barrister strikes ‘only delay justice for victims’ as walkouts begin

26 June 2022

Barristers are staging court walkouts for several days from Monday in a dispute over legal aid funding.


Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

26 June 2022

The inquiry was launched on the second anniversary of the stabbings at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow.


Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms

26 June 2022

The Department for Health and Social Care published the draft of the Mental Health Bill on Monday.


Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

Diana Ross reels off the hits during legends slot at Glastonbury

26 June 2022

A huge audience gathered to watch the 78-year-old star on the Pyramid Stage.


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