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Government is ‘well aware’ of DUP position over NI Protocol – Donaldson

Government is ‘well aware’ of DUP position over NI Protocol – Donaldson

Government is ‘well aware’ of DUP position over NI Protocol – Donaldson

15 June 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said she hoped upcoming meetings would inject fresh momentum into efforts to restore powersharing.


What happens now the Privileges Committee’s report on Johnson has been released?

What happens now the Privileges Committee’s report on Johnson has been released?

What happens now the Privileges Committee’s report on Johnson has been released?

15 June 2023

Here is a look ahead at the implications of the damning report by the Privileges Committee into the former prime minister’s conduct.


Junior doctors preparing to strike every month until next spring amid pay row

Junior doctors preparing to strike every month until next spring amid pay row

Junior doctors preparing to strike every month until next spring amid pay row

15 June 2023

If members vote to continue strikes, junior doctors will take to picket lines for three days a month, every month, until March 2024.


Labour leader Keir Starmer: We won’t see talent like Glenda Jackson again

Labour leader Keir Starmer: We won’t see talent like Glenda Jackson again

Labour leader Keir Starmer: We won’t see talent like Glenda Jackson again

15 June 2023

Famous faces from the world of politics and beyond have remembered the acting and political star.


Glenda Jackson: From Oscar-winning actress to formidable politician

Glenda Jackson: From Oscar-winning actress to formidable politician

Glenda Jackson: From Oscar-winning actress to formidable politician

15 June 2023

The actress performed in TV, films and on stage before moving to serve as a Labour MP for 23 years.


Gwent Police officer served with misconduct notice over Cardiff crash

Gwent Police officer served with misconduct notice over Cardiff crash

Gwent Police officer served with misconduct notice over Cardiff crash

15 June 2023

Three people who had not been seen for 48 hours were found dead in a crashed car near the A48 in the St Mellons area of the city.


Ross backed Johnson to the hilt, claims Yousaf after partygate report

Ross backed Johnson to the hilt, claims Yousaf after partygate report

Ross backed Johnson to the hilt, claims Yousaf after partygate report

15 June 2023

The Commons Privileges Committee has ruled Boris Johnson committed ‘repeated contempts’ of Parliament.


Police granted more time to quiz ex-Nottingham student over deadly city rampage

Police granted more time to quiz ex-Nottingham student over deadly city rampage

Police granted more time to quiz ex-Nottingham student over deadly city rampage

15 June 2023

Two students and a school caretaker were fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.


Just Stop Oil activists arrested as new police dispersal law comes into force

Just Stop Oil activists arrested as new police dispersal law comes into force

Just Stop Oil activists arrested as new police dispersal law comes into force

15 June 2023

Several individuals were handcuffed at a slow march protest in central London on Thursday.


Mother and partner jailed over ‘sadistic’ killing and torture of Alfie Steele

Mother and partner jailed over ‘sadistic’ killing and torture of Alfie Steele

Mother and partner jailed over ‘sadistic’ killing and torture of Alfie Steele

15 June 2023

A judge said the murder of the nine-year-old, whose neighbours raised repeated concerns about his welfare, was violent and brutal.


MP: Change the law to ensure sex offenders cannot stand for Parliament

MP: Change the law to ensure sex offenders cannot stand for Parliament

MP: Change the law to ensure sex offenders cannot stand for Parliament

15 June 2023

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has also called for those convicted while in office to be barred from seeking re-election.


O’Neill accuses Heaton-Harris of ‘sabre-rattling’ over revenue-raising letter

O’Neill accuses Heaton-Harris of ‘sabre-rattling’ over revenue-raising letter

O’Neill accuses Heaton-Harris of ‘sabre-rattling’ over revenue-raising letter

15 June 2023

Stormont political leaders have been meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service Jayne Brady.


Early June sees its highest temperatures ever, says EU climate change service

Early June sees its highest temperatures ever, says EU climate change service

Early June sees its highest temperatures ever, says EU climate change service

15 June 2023

The first days of the month exceeded the 1.5C rise over pre-industrial levels limit, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said.


New protest planned to call for release of Julian Assange

New protest planned to call for release of Julian Assange

New protest planned to call for release of Julian Assange

15 June 2023

A sculpture featuring life-sized bronze figures of whistleblowers Edward Snowden, Assange and Chelsea Manning will be on display in Parliament Square.


Teenager jailed for at least 12 years for country park murder

Teenager jailed for at least 12 years for country park murder

Teenager jailed for at least 12 years for country park murder

15 June 2023

Leighton Amies, 15, bragged about fatally stabbing Tomasz Oleszak, 14, in a Gateshead park in October, Newcastle Crown Court heard.


Police officer admits using position to obtain dead people’s bank details

Police officer admits using position to obtain dead people’s bank details

Police officer admits using position to obtain dead people’s bank details

15 June 2023

Muhammed Mustafa Darr, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of misconduct in public office at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.


MP calls for urgent action to ban ‘bred-to-kill’ American Bully XL dogs

MP calls for urgent action to ban ‘bred-to-kill’ American Bully XL dogs

MP calls for urgent action to ban ‘bred-to-kill’ American Bully XL dogs

15 June 2023

Sir John Hayes said there was “no debate” needed about banning the breed as a dangerous dog.


Grammy-nominated Rapper Slowthai denies rape charges

Grammy-nominated Rapper Slowthai denies rape charges

Grammy-nominated Rapper Slowthai denies rape charges

15 June 2023

The 28-year-old, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, entered his pleas during a brief hearing at Oxford Crown Court


Extended flypast planned for Saturday after scaled-down coronation display

Extended flypast planned for Saturday after scaled-down coronation display

Extended flypast planned for Saturday after scaled-down coronation display

15 June 2023

The King will be joined by the Queen and members of the royal family to view the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards Troop their Colour.


Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he has hypermobility

Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he has hypermobility

Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he has hypermobility

15 June 2023

Louis De Zoysa denies murdering Sergeant Matt Ratana at a custody block in south London in September 2020.


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