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UK’s carbon footprint shrank by 13% in 2020 amid pandemic, Government data shows

UK’s carbon footprint shrank by 13% in 2020 amid pandemic, Government data shows

UK’s carbon footprint shrank by 13% in 2020 amid pandemic, Government data shows

07 June 2023

The UK produced a total 583 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2020 compared to 670 million tons in 2019.


Gray’s Inn bomb accused was ‘using loo’ when police arrived at manor, court told

Gray’s Inn bomb accused was ‘using loo’ when police arrived at manor, court told

Gray’s Inn bomb accused was ‘using loo’ when police arrived at manor, court told

07 June 2023

Jonathan Nuttall was unhappy at the prospect of losing his family home, a court heard.


Alexander Kareem’s family ‘not going to rest’ three years on from his murder

Alexander Kareem’s family ‘not going to rest’ three years on from his murder

Alexander Kareem’s family ‘not going to rest’ three years on from his murder

07 June 2023

Alexander, 20, was shot dead while out on his scooter in June 2020.


Airline saves the day after bridesmaid forgets her dress

Airline saves the day after bridesmaid forgets her dress

Airline saves the day after bridesmaid forgets her dress

07 June 2023

New mother Lauren Fernandes forgot her dress for Gemma O’Shea’s wedding in Cyprus, so travel firm TUI stepped in to help.


Some organisations ‘somewhat slow’ over Arena inquiry findings, chairman says

Some organisations ‘somewhat slow’ over Arena inquiry findings, chairman says

Some organisations ‘somewhat slow’ over Arena inquiry findings, chairman says

07 June 2023

The response to the 2017 terrorist attack has been heavily criticised by a public inquiry into the events of that day.


Experts say AI could pose same risks as nuclear war and pandemics, says Sunak

Experts say AI could pose same risks as nuclear war and pandemics, says Sunak

Experts say AI could pose same risks as nuclear war and pandemics, says Sunak

07 June 2023

The Prime Minister said he wanted to avoid ‘scaremongering’ about the risks posed by AI technology.


Sunak denies fear of embarrassment behind bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing texts

Sunak denies fear of embarrassment behind bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing texts

Sunak denies fear of embarrassment behind bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing texts

07 June 2023

The Cabinet Office is challenging inquiry chairwoman Baroness Hallett’s request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages.


‘World’s last gas-lit cinema’ ready to reopen after £2m restoration

‘World’s last gas-lit cinema’ ready to reopen after £2m restoration

‘World’s last gas-lit cinema’ ready to reopen after £2m restoration

07 June 2023

The Hye Park Picture House in Leeds is opening again at the end of June.


US trade deal has not been a priority for a while, says Rishi Sunak

US trade deal has not been a priority for a while, says Rishi Sunak

US trade deal has not been a priority for a while, says Rishi Sunak

07 June 2023

The Prime Minister suggested ‘specific and targeted ways’ of improving trade between the two nations were still being considered.


Sunak will ‘take responsibility’ if he fails to meet inflation target

Sunak will ‘take responsibility’ if he fails to meet inflation target

Sunak will ‘take responsibility’ if he fails to meet inflation target

07 June 2023

Speaking in Washington, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Channel 4 the target would be ‘hard to meet’ but ‘I wanted to be ambitious’.


Rishi Sunak says control of nation’s finances will help ease mortgage pressure

Rishi Sunak says control of nation’s finances will help ease mortgage pressure

Rishi Sunak says control of nation’s finances will help ease mortgage pressure

07 June 2023

The Prime Minister said it would be ‘very damaging for people’s mortgages’ if the Government was irresponsible with the public finances.


Ukraine’s long-term future to be on agenda at Sunak and Biden meeting

Ukraine’s long-term future to be on agenda at Sunak and Biden meeting

Ukraine’s long-term future to be on agenda at Sunak and Biden meeting

07 June 2023

The Prime Minister said there was still no ‘definitive answer’ about whether Russia was responsible for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam.


Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

07 June 2023

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater said it will not now begin until October 2025 ‘at the earliest’.


Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision

Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision

Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision

07 June 2023

Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been calling for the National Audit Office to lead the investigation into the major development.


Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

07 June 2023

Westminster would not make decisions on governing the region without consent from the Irish government, a Commons committee was told.


Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

07 June 2023

The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast.


Czech police detain 16 people after clash between Fiorentina and West Ham fans

Czech police detain 16 people after clash between Fiorentina and West Ham fans

Czech police detain 16 people after clash between Fiorentina and West Ham fans

07 June 2023

Officials in Prague said West Ham supporters were attacked in a bar in the city.


Call to act on ‘dangerous’ conditions around Westminster for disabled people

Call to act on ‘dangerous’ conditions around Westminster for disabled people

Call to act on ‘dangerous’ conditions around Westminster for disabled people

07 June 2023

One peer said he had missed hospital appointments because he could not navigate along the streets around Parliament.


Michael Gove and Keir Starmer criticise Roger Waters amid antisemitism claims

Michael Gove and Keir Starmer criticise Roger Waters amid antisemitism claims

Michael Gove and Keir Starmer criticise Roger Waters amid antisemitism claims

07 June 2023

The minister said the rocker was ‘falling short’ of expectations that people with a significant public profile did not ‘abuse their platform’.


England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

07 June 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021.


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