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More than 1,100 arrivals on small boats in past three days

More than 1,100 arrivals on small boats in past three days

More than 1,100 arrivals on small boats in past three days

19 June 2023

Nearly 2,900 people are reported to have arrived between June 10 and 18.


Man chuckles in court after receiving football ban for wearing offensive shirt

Man chuckles in court after receiving football ban for wearing offensive shirt

Man chuckles in court after receiving football ban for wearing offensive shirt

19 June 2023

James White, 33, of Warwickshire, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court in London on Monday.


Sunak and Zelensky discuss progress in counter-offensive against Russia

Sunak and Zelensky discuss progress in counter-offensive against Russia

Sunak and Zelensky discuss progress in counter-offensive against Russia

19 June 2023

The Prime Minister and the Ukrainian president spoke as Kyiv’s troops are seeking to retake territory occupied by Vladimir Putin’s forces.


Yousaf sets out ‘radical’ plans for independent Scotland’s written constitution

Yousaf sets out ‘radical’ plans for independent Scotland’s written constitution

Yousaf sets out ‘radical’ plans for independent Scotland’s written constitution

19 June 2023

The First Minister launched a new paper on plans for a written constitution to be developed if Scotland votes in favour of independence.


Any delay to green energy shift would be ‘historic mistake’, says Starmer

Any delay to green energy shift would be ‘historic mistake’, says Starmer

Any delay to green energy shift would be ‘historic mistake’, says Starmer

19 June 2023

The Labour leader said his party’s plans offer a ‘bridge to a better future’.


Train drivers at 16 operators to refuse to work overtime

Train drivers at 16 operators to refuse to work overtime

Train drivers at 16 operators to refuse to work overtime

19 June 2023

Aslef said the action will take place over six days from July 3 to July 8, and will coincide with Wimbledon.


Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast but temperature could hit 30C at weekend

Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast but temperature could hit 30C at weekend

Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast but temperature could hit 30C at weekend

19 June 2023

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northern Ireland on Monday between 1pm and 8pm.


Jury deliberates on verdict in Croydon tram disaster trial

Jury deliberates on verdict in Croydon tram disaster trial

Jury deliberates on verdict in Croydon tram disaster trial

19 June 2023

Alfred Dorris denies a single charge of failing to take reasonable care at work over the incident in which seven people died.


Iceland trials ‘world first’ air fryer food aisle

Iceland trials ‘world first’ air fryer food aisle

Iceland trials ‘world first’ air fryer food aisle

19 June 2023

A survey suggests 46% of Britons have either personally bought an air fryer or had someone in their household buy one for them in the last five years.


Bristol tenants facing ‘Wild West’ rental market, says mayor

Bristol tenants facing ‘Wild West’ rental market, says mayor

Bristol tenants facing ‘Wild West’ rental market, says mayor

19 June 2023

Marvin Rees said there is a need for rent controls in the housing market as private tenants face some of the highest prices outside London.


SNP Westminster leader supports keeping ‘incredibly talented’ Sturgeon in party

SNP Westminster leader supports keeping ‘incredibly talented’ Sturgeon in party

SNP Westminster leader supports keeping ‘incredibly talented’ Sturgeon in party

19 June 2023

Stephen Flynn hailed the former Scottish first minister as an ‘incredibly talented politician’.


Warburton formally quits as MP over cocaine use and harassment allegations

Warburton formally quits as MP over cocaine use and harassment allegations

Warburton formally quits as MP over cocaine use and harassment allegations

19 June 2023

David Warburton’s resignation as Somerton and Frome’s MP leaves Rishi Sunak facing another by-election battle.


I would not submit resignation honours if PM, says Starmer

I would not submit resignation honours if PM, says Starmer

I would not submit resignation honours if PM, says Starmer

19 June 2023

The Labour leader said it is ‘very hard to justify’ having former prime ministers put forward nominations for peerages and other honours.


Southern Water ‘considering bill rises of 73%’

Southern Water ‘considering bill rises of 73%’

Southern Water ‘considering bill rises of 73%’

19 June 2023

The company said the plans are not final but part of an exploratory research programme before it submits proposals to Ofwat.


Morrisons cuts prices of nearly 50 items as hopes mount of easing food inflation

Morrisons cuts prices of nearly 50 items as hopes mount of easing food inflation

Morrisons cuts prices of nearly 50 items as hopes mount of easing food inflation

19 June 2023

Tesco boss Ken Murphy said last week there were ‘early signs’ that rampant food price inflation is starting to ease.


Sunak urged to take part in vote on report into Johnson’s partygate lies

Sunak urged to take part in vote on report into Johnson’s partygate lies

Sunak urged to take part in vote on report into Johnson’s partygate lies

19 June 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Rishi Sunak should ‘show us where he stands’ on his predecessor’s conduct.


Oxford children’s choir has helped ‘heal souls’ of Ukrainian refugees

Oxford children’s choir has helped ‘heal souls’ of Ukrainian refugees

Oxford children’s choir has helped ‘heal souls’ of Ukrainian refugees

19 June 2023

Choir tutor Yevheniia Diachenko said: ‘They feel support from each other and music helps to heal their souls.’


Cutting waiting times for social housing a priority, says Rishi Sunak

Cutting waiting times for social housing a priority, says Rishi Sunak

Cutting waiting times for social housing a priority, says Rishi Sunak

19 June 2023

The Prime Minister said the Government needs to ‘stick to the plan’ on bring inflation down to help cut mortgage rates.


Rishi Sunak ‘would not want to influence anyone’ ahead of Johnson partygate vote

Rishi Sunak ‘would not want to influence anyone’ ahead of Johnson partygate vote

Rishi Sunak ‘would not want to influence anyone’ ahead of Johnson partygate vote

19 June 2023

Prime Minister is refusing to say whether he will vote on the report during Monday’s Parliamentary debate.


What the papers say – June 19

What the papers say – June 19

What the papers say – June 19

19 June 2023

Partygate and the mortgage crisis feature on Monday’s front pages.


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