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Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

26 June 2022

The words ‘no war stop Putin’ were displayed on a screen during the performance.


Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

26 June 2022

The three vessels from the GB Row Challenge hoped to collect environmental data.


Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

26 June 2022

Talks focused on issues being discussed at the G7 summit, but Emmanuel Macron also raised his vision for a European political community.


In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

26 June 2022

Lamar and Diana Ross were among the big names closing the Worthy Farm event for 2022.


PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson argued at the G7 summit in Germany it is reasonable for British steel to enjoy the ‘same protections’ as other European economies.


Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson asked fellow leaders whether they should take their jackets off at the G7 summit, suggesting they were ‘tougher than Putin’.


Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

26 June 2022

Westminster moved to cut MLA pay in 2017 after the executive collapsed over an energy scheme row.


Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

26 June 2022

It came as Greenpeace protesters marched through the festival site, demanding action to reduce global warming.


In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

26 June 2022

The Chalke Valley History Festival included talks and debates alongside interactive living history displays and re-enactments.


Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

26 June 2022

The Sunday Times claimed the prince accepted three million euros in cash donations for his charity the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.


Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

26 June 2022

Neil Parish opened up about his struggles in the aftermath of the incident, claiming the Tory Party chief whip did not offer him any help.


UK would be ‘honoured’ to host Zelensky for a state visit, Johnson says

UK would be ‘honoured’ to host Zelensky for a state visit, Johnson says

UK would be ‘honoured’ to host Zelensky for a state visit, Johnson says

26 June 2022

Boris Johnson said that if Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky felt able to leave his country on a visit, the UK would be ‘only too honoured’ to host him.


Wrong to change 1922 Committee rules in bid to oust PM, says Douglas Ross

Wrong to change 1922 Committee rules in bid to oust PM, says Douglas Ross

Wrong to change 1922 Committee rules in bid to oust PM, says Douglas Ross

26 June 2022

The Scottish Conservative leader’s comments come despite him voting against the Prime Minister in a vote of confidence.


Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

26 June 2022

The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.


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.


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