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Cleverly defends China visit plans and pledges to use UK’s global ‘influence’

Cleverly defends China visit plans and pledges to use UK’s global ‘influence’

Cleverly defends China visit plans and pledges to use UK’s global ‘influence’

29 June 2023

The Foreign Secretary said he will not shy away from addressing human rights issues or the situation in Hong Kong if he travels to Beijing.


Government lacks long-term plans to meet waste reduction targets, says watchdog

Government lacks long-term plans to meet waste reduction targets, says watchdog

Government lacks long-term plans to meet waste reduction targets, says watchdog

29 June 2023

The National Audit Office found that household recycling rates in England had ‘stalled’ over the last decade.


NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows

NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows

NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows

29 June 2023

Figures showed days off due to anxiety, stress, depression and other psychiatric illnesses made up almost a quarter of absences in February.


Tate Liverpool presents hospital with artwork celebrating NHS staff

Tate Liverpool presents hospital with artwork celebrating NHS staff

Tate Liverpool presents hospital with artwork celebrating NHS staff

29 June 2023

The artwork depicts workers at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital during the pandemic.


‘Police unit’s spying was not justified and squad should have been closed down’

‘Police unit’s spying was not justified and squad should have been closed down’

‘Police unit’s spying was not justified and squad should have been closed down’

29 June 2023

Findings from the first part of a mammoth public inquiry into undercover policing were published on Thursday.


Sturgeon tells Covid-19 Inquiry her government ‘did not get everything right’

Sturgeon tells Covid-19 Inquiry her government ‘did not get everything right’

Sturgeon tells Covid-19 Inquiry her government ‘did not get everything right’

29 June 2023

Nicola Sturgeon, who was Scotland’s first minister during the coronavirus pandemic, said the Scottish Government ‘did our best’.


Minister calls for Brexit scaremongering to stop as ‘total trade is up’

Minister calls for Brexit scaremongering to stop as ‘total trade is up’

Minister calls for Brexit scaremongering to stop as ‘total trade is up’

29 June 2023

Business minister Nus Ghani claimed that trade is thriving post-Brexit,


Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful, Court of Appeal rules

Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful, Court of Appeal rules

Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful, Court of Appeal rules

29 June 2023

The Court of Appeal’s decision was announced by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett during a short hearing in London.


Privileges Committee report: What did Johnson allies say about partygate probe?

Privileges Committee report: What did Johnson allies say about partygate probe?

Privileges Committee report: What did Johnson allies say about partygate probe?

29 June 2023

Remarks from eight separate Conservative politicians were named in the panel’s report.


Airlines allowed to get away with ‘unlawful’ behaviour for 20 years – Which?

Airlines allowed to get away with ‘unlawful’ behaviour for 20 years – Which?

Airlines allowed to get away with ‘unlawful’ behaviour for 20 years – Which?

29 June 2023

The consumer rights group claimed the Civil Aviation Authority ‘should be doing more’ to pursue court action against law-breaking carriers.


Squeezed households raid bank and building society accounts by record £4.6bn

Squeezed households raid bank and building society accounts by record £4.6bn

Squeezed households raid bank and building society accounts by record £4.6bn

29 June 2023

Households made the the highest level of withdrawals from banks and building societies in May since monthly Bank of England records started in 1997.


Euclid telescope gearing up for mission to uncover universe’s dark mysteries

Euclid telescope gearing up for mission to uncover universe’s dark mysteries

Euclid telescope gearing up for mission to uncover universe’s dark mysteries

29 June 2023

The probe aims to shed light on dark energy and dark matter – two of the universe’s greatest mysteries.


Johnson allies could face punishment for campaign against partygate committee

Johnson allies could face punishment for campaign against partygate committee

Johnson allies could face punishment for campaign against partygate committee

29 June 2023

The Privileges Committee named MPs including Nadine Dorries, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel in its report.


Campaigners and asylum seekers win Court of Appeal challenge against Rwanda policy

Campaigners and asylum seekers win Court of Appeal challenge against Rwanda policy

Campaigners and asylum seekers win Court of Appeal challenge against Rwanda policy

29 June 2023

The Court of Appeal’s decision was announced on Thursday morning.


Inclusive workplaces unlock growth, Starmer tells LGBT+ business leaders

Inclusive workplaces unlock growth, Starmer tells LGBT+ business leaders

Inclusive workplaces unlock growth, Starmer tells LGBT+ business leaders

29 June 2023

At an event to mark Pride, the Labour leader renewed a commitment to ensure employees are ‘free of harassment’ and ‘able to be entirely themselves’.


Johnson allies criticised over attacks on MPs investigating partygate lies

Johnson allies criticised over attacks on MPs investigating partygate lies

Johnson allies criticised over attacks on MPs investigating partygate lies

29 June 2023

The Privileges Committee issued a special report criticising senior allies of the former PM for their actions.


Victim launches bid to stop rapist being moved to open jail

Victim launches bid to stop rapist being moved to open jail

Victim launches bid to stop rapist being moved to open jail

29 June 2023

A woman who was attacked by former Downing Street aide Mark Adams has launched a petition against moving him to the open prison estate.


Toxic waste may be leaking into Unesco World Heritage site, say campaigners

Toxic waste may be leaking into Unesco World Heritage site, say campaigners

Toxic waste may be leaking into Unesco World Heritage site, say campaigners

29 June 2023

They believe contaminated liquid may be spilling from a landfill into the Ironbridge Gorge, a world-famous symbol of the Industrial Revolution.


Mental health biggest issue in record NHS staff sickness levels

Mental health biggest issue in record NHS staff sickness levels

Mental health biggest issue in record NHS staff sickness levels

29 June 2023

Data shows staff absences reached a higher level than during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.


Court of Appeal set to rule on Rwanda policy challenge

Court of Appeal set to rule on Rwanda policy challenge

Court of Appeal set to rule on Rwanda policy challenge

29 June 2023

Three judges will give their decisions on an appeal against the High Court’s decision on Thursday.


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