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UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends

UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends

UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends

06 July 2023

Martin Harris, who has experience in both Kyiv and Moscow, will take over the role.


Man found guilty of murdering beautician Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve

Man found guilty of murdering beautician Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve

Man found guilty of murdering beautician Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve

06 July 2023

Elle, 26, died when Connor Chapman opened fire with a sub-machine gun outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Liverpool.


Heat-health warnings issued for six areas of England ahead of sweltering weekend

Heat-health warnings issued for six areas of England ahead of sweltering weekend

Heat-health warnings issued for six areas of England ahead of sweltering weekend

06 July 2023

The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued the joint warnings to six regions in England.


Labour not taking left-wing voters for granted, says Angela Rayner

Labour not taking left-wing voters for granted, says Angela Rayner

Labour not taking left-wing voters for granted, says Angela Rayner

06 July 2023

The deputy leader also branded right-wing Tories ‘idiots’ for wanting to curb a visa scheme that allows foreign workers to fill care vacancies.


Girl, eight, killed and 10 in hospital after car crashes into school building

Girl, eight, killed and 10 in hospital after car crashes into school building

Girl, eight, killed and 10 in hospital after car crashes into school building

06 July 2023

A total of 16 people were treated at the scene in Wimbledon, south London, on Thursday.


One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

06 July 2023

The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested.


Climate protesters ‘not going to hurt anyone’ at Wimbledon – Gary Lineker

Climate protesters ‘not going to hurt anyone’ at Wimbledon – Gary Lineker

Climate protesters ‘not going to hurt anyone’ at Wimbledon – Gary Lineker

06 July 2023

Three people were arrested on Wednesday for disrupting play on Court 18.


Ofsted team in Ruth Perry case ‘professional and humane’, says chief inspector

Ofsted team in Ruth Perry case ‘professional and humane’, says chief inspector

Ofsted team in Ruth Perry case ‘professional and humane’, says chief inspector

06 July 2023

Amada Spielman was speaking at the Festival of Education in Berkshire.


Government urged to remove remaining unsafe cladding quickly

Government urged to remove remaining unsafe cladding quickly

Government urged to remove remaining unsafe cladding quickly

06 July 2023

The call came as Communities Secretary Michael Gove said progress on high-rise buildings has not been made ‘fast enough’.


James Webb Space Telescope detects ‘most distant active supermassive black hole’

James Webb Space Telescope detects ‘most distant active supermassive black hole’

James Webb Space Telescope detects ‘most distant active supermassive black hole’

06 July 2023

Researchers also observed two more, smaller black holes.


Majority of jobs axed as shopping channel Ideal World collapses

Majority of jobs axed as shopping channel Ideal World collapses

Majority of jobs axed as shopping channel Ideal World collapses

06 July 2023

The Peterborough-based company employed around 275 people at its head office but fell into administration on Wednesday.


Cabinet Office loses court bid over Covid inquiry request for Johnson messages

Cabinet Office loses court bid over Covid inquiry request for Johnson messages

Cabinet Office loses court bid over Covid inquiry request for Johnson messages

06 July 2023

In a ruling on Thursday, Lord Justice Dingemans and Mr Justice Garnham ruled against the Government department.


UK announces new sanctions regime targeted at Iranian threats

UK announces new sanctions regime targeted at Iranian threats

UK announces new sanctions regime targeted at Iranian threats

06 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary said the new sanctions regime will ensure there ‘can be no hiding place for those who seek to do us harm’.


Girl killed as car crashes into girls’ prep school building

Girl killed as car crashes into girls’ prep school building

Girl killed as car crashes into girls’ prep school building

06 July 2023

The Metropolitan Police said a woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.


No prosecution of ex-police officers behind early Stephen Lawrence murder probe

No prosecution of ex-police officers behind early Stephen Lawrence murder probe

No prosecution of ex-police officers behind early Stephen Lawrence murder probe

06 July 2023

Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of five or six racist attackers in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.


RTE’s incoming director general vows to ‘restore trust’ in broadcaster

RTE’s incoming director general vows to ‘restore trust’ in broadcaster

RTE’s incoming director general vows to ‘restore trust’ in broadcaster

06 July 2023

Kevin Bakhurst said he would outline his plans on Monday when he takes charge at the crisis-hit organisation.


Sunak ‘concerned’ over price tag of rejoining EU science research scheme

Sunak ‘concerned’ over price tag of rejoining EU science research scheme

Sunak ‘concerned’ over price tag of rejoining EU science research scheme

06 July 2023

The Prime Minister is seeking ‘value for money’ and is still considering a UK-based alternative to the collaboration scheme, said No 10.


Man on trial accused of murdering teenage sister

Man on trial accused of murdering teenage sister

Man on trial accused of murdering teenage sister

06 July 2023

Connor Gibson is also charged with sexually assaulting Amber Gibson in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, in November 2021.


Climate change could leave children worse off than parents – Sir Michael Marmot

Climate change could leave children worse off than parents – Sir Michael Marmot

Climate change could leave children worse off than parents – Sir Michael Marmot

06 July 2023

The leading epidemiologist was speaking at the British Medical Association’s annual representative meeting in Liverpool.


Cleverly: Safety of Britons being held abroad is Government’s ‘top priority’

Cleverly: Safety of Britons being held abroad is Government’s ‘top priority’

Cleverly: Safety of Britons being held abroad is Government’s ‘top priority’

06 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary was replying to complaints about the UK’s handling of situations such as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran.


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