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Families of victims reveal pain after Parole Board chief is made CBE

Families of victims reveal pain after Parole Board chief is made CBE

Families of victims reveal pain after Parole Board chief is made CBE

12 June 2021

The decision may be seen by some as controversial, coming just days after an outcry over the Parole Board’s decision to release Colin Pitchfork.


Sadness after ‘devastating’ fire tears through recreated Iron Age roundhouse

Sadness after ‘devastating’ fire tears through recreated Iron Age roundhouse

Sadness after ‘devastating’ fire tears through recreated Iron Age roundhouse

12 June 2021

The Scottish Crannog Centre was hit by a devastating fire on Friday night.


Johnson says spread of Delta variant is ‘serious, serious concern’

Johnson says spread of Delta variant is ‘serious, serious concern’

Johnson says spread of Delta variant is ‘serious, serious concern’

12 June 2021

The Prime Minister is expected to delay the final lifting of restrictions in England following a rise in cases of the Delta variant.


Second man charged over shooting of black equal rights activist

Second man charged over shooting of black equal rights activist

Second man charged over shooting of black equal rights activist

12 June 2021

Sasha Johnson was shot in the head at a party in Peckham, south London, in the early hours of Sunday May 23.


PM: I will not hesitate to take unilateral measures over Northern Ireland

PM: I will not hesitate to take unilateral measures over Northern Ireland

PM: I will not hesitate to take unilateral measures over Northern Ireland

12 June 2021

The Prime Minister warned EU leaders he is prepared to invoke Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Johnson calls for compromise with EU leaders in Northern Ireland Brexit row

Johnson calls for compromise with EU leaders in Northern Ireland Brexit row

Johnson calls for compromise with EU leaders in Northern Ireland Brexit row

12 June 2021

The Prime Minister held a series of meeting with EU leaders as the G7 summit takes place in Cornwall.


In Pictures: Save our seas – G7 protesters take to the water

In Pictures: Save our seas – G7 protesters take to the water

In Pictures: Save our seas – G7 protesters take to the water

12 June 2021

Surfers Against Sewage called on the world leaders to take ‘drastic action’ to tackle the climate emergency.


Military parade marks Queen’s official birthday

Military parade marks Queen’s official birthday

Military parade marks Queen’s official birthday

12 June 2021

The traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony in London was cancelled due to the pandemic.


Boris Johnson faces legal challenge over peerage for Tory backer

Boris Johnson faces legal challenge over peerage for Tory backer

Boris Johnson faces legal challenge over peerage for Tory backer

12 June 2021

City financier Peter Cruddas gave the party £500,000 three days after taking up his seat in the House of Lords last February.


Early childhood should be ‘defining issue of our time’, Kate and Jill Biden say

Early childhood should be ‘defining issue of our time’, Kate and Jill Biden say

Early childhood should be ‘defining issue of our time’, Kate and Jill Biden say

12 June 2021

The Duchess of Cambridge and the US first lady hope to work together on the issue.


Experts urge caution over lockdown lifting due to rise in Delta variant cases

Experts urge caution over lockdown lifting due to rise in Delta variant cases

Experts urge caution over lockdown lifting due to rise in Delta variant cases

12 June 2021

Scientists now estimate that 96% of all new cases of coronavirus are attributed to the Delta variant.


Aer Lingus cancels regional flights as Stobart Air appoints liquidator

Aer Lingus cancels regional flights as Stobart Air appoints liquidator

Aer Lingus cancels regional flights as Stobart Air appoints liquidator

12 June 2021

The announcement affects several flights from Dublin and Belfast City airports to UK cities.


EU urged to be ‘pragmatic, not bloody-minded’ over Brexit dispute

EU urged to be ‘pragmatic, not bloody-minded’ over Brexit dispute

EU urged to be ‘pragmatic, not bloody-minded’ over Brexit dispute

12 June 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made the call as Boris Johnson met leaders from the bloc in Cornwall.


Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

12 June 2021

The Scottish Crannog Centre on the shores of Loch Tay was hit by a devastating fire.


UK wants virtual trial of US diplomat’s wife over Harry Dunn death, says Raab

UK wants virtual trial of US diplomat’s wife over Harry Dunn death, says Raab

UK wants virtual trial of US diplomat’s wife over Harry Dunn death, says Raab

12 June 2021

While the US will not extradite Anne Sacoolas, the Foreign Secretary says there is hope for a ‘virtual trial or process’.


What the papers say – June 12

What the papers say – June 12

What the papers say – June 12

12 June 2021

Brexit tensions at the G7 summit, the Euros, and the forecast postponement of ‘Freedom Day’ dominate the national front pages.


Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

12 June 2021

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, will join the head of state for the ceremony.


Parole Board chief made CBE for work promoting transparency

Parole Board chief made CBE for work promoting transparency

Parole Board chief made CBE for work promoting transparency

11 June 2021

The decision may be seen by some as controversial, coming just days after an outcry over the Parole Board’s decision to release Colin Pitchfork.


Football fans to enjoy hottest day of year as temperatures approach 30C

Football fans to enjoy hottest day of year as temperatures approach 30C

Football fans to enjoy hottest day of year as temperatures approach 30C

11 June 2021

The mercury will soar on Sunday afternoon, just as England take on Croatia, potentially making it the warmest June 13 on record.


Johnson faces difficult meetings with EU leaders in margins of G7 summit

Johnson faces difficult meetings with EU leaders in margins of G7 summit

Johnson faces difficult meetings with EU leaders in margins of G7 summit

11 June 2021

The dispute over Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangement casts a shadow over the gathering in Cornwall.


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