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Further strike disruption hits Scotland’s railway

Further strike disruption hits Scotland’s railway

Further strike disruption hits Scotland’s railway

24 June 2022

The RMT union staged the second of three planned walkouts on Thursday.


PM must face reality after by-election defeat, disgraced ex-MP Neil Parish says

PM must face reality after by-election defeat, disgraced ex-MP Neil Parish says

PM must face reality after by-election defeat, disgraced ex-MP Neil Parish says

24 June 2022

The former Tory Tiverton and Honiton MP, who resigned after watching porn in the Commons, said MPs must now decide Boris Johnson’s fate.


Households spending more on holidays, clothes and gardening, says Nationwide

Households spending more on holidays, clothes and gardening, says Nationwide

Households spending more on holidays, clothes and gardening, says Nationwide

24 June 2022

There are also signs that people are using credit cards more to pay for goods and services amid rising living costs, the Society said.


Tui boss to step down in new ‘growth path’ for travel firm

Tui boss to step down in new ‘growth path’ for travel firm

Tui boss to step down in new ‘growth path’ for travel firm

24 June 2022

Fritz Joussen will leave the German holiday giant at the end of September, when he will be replaced by chief financial officer Sebastian Ebel.


Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner facing fraud charges over Iraq War claims

Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner facing fraud charges over Iraq War claims

Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner facing fraud charges over Iraq War claims

24 June 2022

Shiner, from Birmingham, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


Mother describes anguish after murder of schoolboy Rikki Neave

Mother describes anguish after murder of schoolboy Rikki Neave

Mother describes anguish after murder of schoolboy Rikki Neave

24 June 2022

James Watson, 41, is due to be sentenced for the 1994 murder at the Old Bailey on Friday.


Metal detectorists sentenced after damaging historic fort

Metal detectorists sentenced after damaging historic fort

Metal detectorists sentenced after damaging historic fort

24 June 2022

Dunadd Fort in Argyll and Bute is renowned as a royal power centre of the Gaelic kings of Dal Riata, from around AD 500 to AD 800.


Ministers insist Government must plough on after by-election defeats

Ministers insist Government must plough on after by-election defeats

Ministers insist Government must plough on after by-election defeats

24 June 2022

Home Secretary Priti Patel says it is ‘important and right’ the Conservatives have a ‘moment of reflection’ following the results.


Katie Price avoids prison after breaching restraining order

Katie Price avoids prison after breaching restraining order

Katie Price avoids prison after breaching restraining order

24 June 2022

The 44-year-old former glamour model sent Kieran Hayler an abusive message about his new partner in January.


What is the Commonwealth and what is its role today?

What is the Commonwealth and what is its role today?

What is the Commonwealth and what is its role today?

24 June 2022

This year’s meeting is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda.


Self-build homes scheme in England will open for applications soon

Self-build homes scheme in England will open for applications soon

Self-build homes scheme in England will open for applications soon

24 June 2022

The scheme could help people with specific living requirements, creating homes that are tailored to their needs.


By-election disasters leave Boris Johnson and his party running out of options

By-election disasters leave Boris Johnson and his party running out of options

By-election disasters leave Boris Johnson and his party running out of options

24 June 2022

Two catastrophic defeats will worry Tory MPs who thought themselves safe and suggests the party’s strategy is not working.


We must acknowledge past wrongs, Charles tells Commonwealth leaders

We must acknowledge past wrongs, Charles tells Commonwealth leaders

We must acknowledge past wrongs, Charles tells Commonwealth leaders

24 June 2022

The Prince of Wales told a Commonwealth summit in Rwanda he was on a personal journey of discovery.


By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

24 June 2022

The Conservatives lost both the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton seats in votes on Thursday.


BT denies union claims that staff have set up food bank for colleagues

BT denies union claims that staff have set up food bank for colleagues

BT denies union claims that staff have set up food bank for colleagues

24 June 2022

The firm said the facility was a collection for colleagues who do not have time to get the shops after a long shift.


45% of Britons cut back on journeys due to soaring fuel costs – ONS

45% of Britons cut back on journeys due to soaring fuel costs – ONS

45% of Britons cut back on journeys due to soaring fuel costs – ONS

24 June 2022

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an increase in the number of households highlighting a rise in their cost of living.


It cannot be business as usual after by-election defeats, warns Tory MP

It cannot be business as usual after by-election defeats, warns Tory MP

It cannot be business as usual after by-election defeats, warns Tory MP

24 June 2022

Andrew Bowie, the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP, said he would again vote that he has no confidence in Boris Johnson if asked.


Celebrities urge Commonwealth leaders to condemn ‘offensive’ Rwanda asylum plan

Celebrities urge Commonwealth leaders to condemn ‘offensive’ Rwanda asylum plan

Celebrities urge Commonwealth leaders to condemn ‘offensive’ Rwanda asylum plan

24 June 2022

More than 20 high-profile names have penned an open letter to attendees of this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Rwanda.


Tube workers reaffirm backing for industrial action

Tube workers reaffirm backing for industrial action

Tube workers reaffirm backing for industrial action

24 June 2022

By law, the RMT had to reballot its members, with the union saying there was a “decisive” result in favour of industrial action.


Sun, sea and spend: Holidaymakers expect to increase resort budgets this year

Sun, sea and spend: Holidaymakers expect to increase resort budgets this year

Sun, sea and spend: Holidaymakers expect to increase resort budgets this year

24 June 2022

Among those likely to go abroad this year, 54% are planning to increase their budget for resort spending, Post Office Travel Money said.


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