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Boris Johnson thinks he is honest, says Tory by-election candidate

Boris Johnson thinks he is honest, says Tory by-election candidate

Boris Johnson thinks he is honest, says Tory by-election candidate

17 June 2022

But Tiverton and Honiton candidate Helen Hurford twice declined to say the Prime Minister is trustworthy.


11,000 people have crossed the Channel to reach Britain this year

11,000 people have crossed the Channel to reach Britain this year

11,000 people have crossed the Channel to reach Britain this year

17 June 2022

A total of 146 people were brought to Britain on four small boats on Thursday.


Council to trial drone deliveries for school lunches

Council to trial drone deliveries for school lunches

Council to trial drone deliveries for school lunches

17 June 2022

Argyll and Bute Council is to carry out a trial where lunches could be delivered by drone.


The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

17 June 2022

In April, Westminster Magistrates’ Court formally issued an extradition order after years of hearings in the case.


Home Secretary agrees to extradition of Julian Assange

Home Secretary agrees to extradition of Julian Assange

Home Secretary agrees to extradition of Julian Assange

17 June 2022

The WikiLeaks founder is being held in Belmarsh prison in London.


Some airport staff could work longer hours if they wanted, minister says

Some airport staff could work longer hours if they wanted, minister says

Some airport staff could work longer hours if they wanted, minister says

17 June 2022

The aviation industry is suffering from staff shortages after letting thousands of people go during the coronavirus pandemic.


More railway workers to be balloted for strikes over pay and jobs

More railway workers to be balloted for strikes over pay and jobs

More railway workers to be balloted for strikes over pay and jobs

17 June 2022

TSSA members at Southeastern will vote in the coming weeks, threatening a long summer of travel chaos.


Grandmother of 10 ‘stunned’ to win £3.5m dream home with £10 ticket

Grandmother of 10 ‘stunned’ to win £3.5m dream home with £10 ticket

Grandmother of 10 ‘stunned’ to win £3.5m dream home with £10 ticket

17 June 2022

Susan Havenhand, 71, said she and her husband feel like they are ‘waiting to wake up’ after winning the Cotswolds property through Omaze.


Johnson warned he would be making ‘big mistake’ not replacing Lord Geidt

Johnson warned he would be making ‘big mistake’ not replacing Lord Geidt

Johnson warned he would be making ‘big mistake’ not replacing Lord Geidt

17 June 2022

The Prime Minister is reviewing whether to abolish the role of ministerial interests adviser after Lord Geidt resigned.


Thousands expected at protest to call for help with cost-of-living crisis

Thousands expected at protest to call for help with cost-of-living crisis

Thousands expected at protest to call for help with cost-of-living crisis

17 June 2022

Trade union leaders, frontline workers and community organisations will be among those at the demonstration in London.


NHS patients urged to plan ahead for appointments as rail strikes loom

NHS patients urged to plan ahead for appointments as rail strikes loom

NHS patients urged to plan ahead for appointments as rail strikes loom

17 June 2022

Millions of patients are seen in the health service each week.


Tesco bosses see changing shopper behaviour as inflation bites

Tesco bosses see changing shopper behaviour as inflation bites

Tesco bosses see changing shopper behaviour as inflation bites

17 June 2022

Ken Murphy, chief executive of the business, highlighted ‘unprecedented increases’ in the cost of living for customers.


What the papers say – June 17

What the papers say – June 17

What the papers say – June 17

17 June 2022

Reports that Boris Johnson may not replace Lord Geidt as ministerial ethics adviser feature among the front page stories.


Archbishop of Canterbury calls church’s slave trade links a ‘source of shame’

Archbishop of Canterbury calls church’s slave trade links a ‘source of shame’

Archbishop of Canterbury calls church’s slave trade links a ‘source of shame’

17 June 2022

The church’s investigation found its predecessor fund had invested ‘significant amounts’ in the trade of enslaved people.


‘Exhaustive’ search fails to find Dom Phillips’ boat as tests begin on bodies

‘Exhaustive’ search fails to find Dom Phillips’ boat as tests begin on bodies

‘Exhaustive’ search fails to find Dom Phillips’ boat as tests begin on bodies

17 June 2022

Fisherman Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, 41, confessed to killing the men and led officers to two buried bodies.


AA president: Waive road charges for drivers during rail strike action

AA president: Waive road charges for drivers during rail strike action

AA president: Waive road charges for drivers during rail strike action

17 June 2022

Edmund King said parking charges, congestion and clean air zones, as well as unnecessary road works, should all be suspended across strike dates.


Dame Deborah James finds being on UK newspaper front pages ‘quite surreal’

Dame Deborah James finds being on UK newspaper front pages ‘quite surreal’

Dame Deborah James finds being on UK newspaper front pages ‘quite surreal’

17 June 2022

News of her trip to Royal Ascot has featured on editions of national mastheads including The Sun and Daily Mail.


Ripley’s: Marilyn Monroe dress was not damaged by Kim Kardashian at Met Gala

Ripley’s: Marilyn Monroe dress was not damaged by Kim Kardashian at Met Gala

Ripley’s: Marilyn Monroe dress was not damaged by Kim Kardashian at Met Gala

17 June 2022

The franchise acknowledged the controversy caused by loaning the historic dress to the reality TV star for the event.


Investigation begins following death of 82-year-old passenger at Gatwick Airport

Investigation begins following death of 82-year-old passenger at Gatwick Airport

Investigation begins following death of 82-year-old passenger at Gatwick Airport

17 June 2022

An airport spokesperson said the incident occurred while staff were helping to disembark three passengers with restricted mobility.


No tax cuts before runaway inflation tamed, ministers suggest

No tax cuts before runaway inflation tamed, ministers suggest

No tax cuts before runaway inflation tamed, ministers suggest

16 June 2022

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Communities Secretary Michael Gove spoke out against measures that could further fuel inflation expected to top 11%.


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