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Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

Johnson will not boycott G20 despite Putin invitation

29 June 2022

The Prime Minister said pulling out of the event would hand the Russian leader a propaganda opportunity.


Wimbledon: Record number of Britons through but empty Centre Court seats remain

Wimbledon: Record number of Britons through but empty Centre Court seats remain

Wimbledon: Record number of Britons through but empty Centre Court seats remain

29 June 2022

Crowds have stayed sparser than usual most likely due to coronavirus fears and wet weather.


Welsh diplomat witnesses ‘a changed city’ as she returns to war-torn Ukraine

Welsh diplomat witnesses ‘a changed city’ as she returns to war-torn Ukraine

Welsh diplomat witnesses ‘a changed city’ as she returns to war-torn Ukraine

29 June 2022

Political adviser Kate Davenport is part of the team reopening the embassy to offer humanitarian and political support to Ukraine.


Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs

Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs

Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs

29 June 2022

New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030.


Murder-accused farmer fell for wife over ‘sandwiches and trifle’, jury told

Murder-accused farmer fell for wife over ‘sandwiches and trifle’, jury told

Murder-accused farmer fell for wife over ‘sandwiches and trifle’, jury told

29 June 2022

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.


Man appears in court charged with murder of law graduate Zara Aleena

Man appears in court charged with murder of law graduate Zara Aleena

Man appears in court charged with murder of law graduate Zara Aleena

29 June 2022

Jordan McSweeney, from Dagenham, east London, is charged with murder, as well as attempted rape and robbery.


New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

29 June 2022

Collisions on motorways with the hard shoulder removed will fall under the remit of the Road Safety Investigation Branch.


Handover of National Lottery licence to Allwyn to begin after suspension lifted

Handover of National Lottery licence to Allwyn to begin after suspension lifted

Handover of National Lottery licence to Allwyn to begin after suspension lifted

29 June 2022

The Gambling Commission asked the High Court to overturn a block on the handover due to Camelot’s legal challenge amid fears of disruption.


Labour’s David Lammy apologises to BA staff over ‘mistaken’ criticism of strike

Labour’s David Lammy apologises to BA staff over ‘mistaken’ criticism of strike

Labour’s David Lammy apologises to BA staff over ‘mistaken’ criticism of strike

29 June 2022

Mr Lammy has written to constituents to say he had ‘mistakenly understood’ the situation.


Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

29 June 2022

The actor and comedian spoke in a video released by the climate change protest group.


Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

Stop Brexit Man vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers

29 June 2022

Steve Bray blared several songs at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday before officers intervened.


Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

Biffy Clyro frontman ‘proud’ to be awarded honorary degree

29 June 2022

Simon Neil will receive a doctor of letters from Glasgow Caledonian University in a ceremony next month.


Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

Golden eagle conservation project wins renowned ecology award

29 June 2022

The project was the first of its kind in the UK to successfully translocate free-flying young golden eagles aged between six months and three years.


Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

Parents of life-support boy Archie Battersbee ask for case to be reviewed

29 June 2022

The 12-year-old has not regained consciousness since being found with a ligature around his head in April.


Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain

29 June 2022

Dominic Paul will take over as chief executive officer from Ms Brittain at the start of the next financial year, in March 2023.


Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

Trade Secretary accused of ‘disrespect’ after missing Australia deal scrutiny

29 June 2022

Trade committee chair Angus Brendan MacNeil said MPs had been ‘consistently hindered’ in attempts to examine the deal.


All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

All you need to know about bowel cancer after Deborah James’ plea to ‘check poo’

29 June 2022

The podcast host and mother of two died at the age of 40.


UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

UK imported £140m of Russian oil months after Ukraine invasion – ONS

29 June 2022

The amount represented a significant drop in imports for refined oil from the country compared with prior to the conflict.


Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

Therese Coffey signals possible review of benefit cap amid cost-of-living crisis

29 June 2022

The Work and Pensions Secretary told MPs she ‘may’ review the cap between now and April in light of the rapidly rising cost of living.


Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

Giant anteater diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at zoo

29 June 2022

Nala has been trained to have daily insulin injections.


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