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Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

29 June 2022

The former 90s superstar was branded ‘the pied piper of R&B’ as he came face to face with several of his victims.


UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

29 June 2022

The European Commission vice-president warned that Northern Ireland Protocol Bill had set back progress on the issue by two years.


Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud sets records in £43.4 million sale

Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud sets records in £43.4 million sale

Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud sets records in £43.4 million sale

29 June 2022

The painting has become the most valuable work of art sold at auction in London this summer season so far, according to Sotheby’s.


Palace yet to reach its 10% diversity target among staff

Palace yet to reach its 10% diversity target among staff

Palace yet to reach its 10% diversity target among staff

29 June 2022

Buckingham Palace’s proportion of ethnic minority staff is 9.6%, up from 8.5%.


Two men arrested over fatal stabbing in west London

Two men arrested over fatal stabbing in west London

Two men arrested over fatal stabbing in west London

29 June 2022

The men aged 32 and 23, both of Ealing, west London, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of Karamjeet Singh Reel.


British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

29 June 2022

The body gave its backing to Gillian Mackay’s Bill which would see buffer zones placed around abortion clinics.


Prisoners locked up with too little to do, inspectors say

Prisoners locked up with too little to do, inspectors say

Prisoners locked up with too little to do, inspectors say

29 June 2022

Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor says there are ‘serious questions about inmates being given ‘genuinely purposeful ways to spend their time’.


Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic opens up about friend and fallen star Boris Becker

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic opens up about friend and fallen star Boris Becker

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic opens up about friend and fallen star Boris Becker

29 June 2022

Djokovic said he has been communicating with Becker through his relatives.


‘I am full of incandescent rage’ at Roe v Wade overturning – Chelsea Clinton

‘I am full of incandescent rage’ at Roe v Wade overturning – Chelsea Clinton

‘I am full of incandescent rage’ at Roe v Wade overturning – Chelsea Clinton

29 June 2022

Ms Clinton said she believes it will, and has already, endangered the lives of girls and women in the United States.


Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister

29 June 2022

The Government made the concession after being warned they risked defeat in the House of Commons if no amendments were made.


Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

Equal playing field must be created for women in politics – Chelsea Clinton

29 June 2022

The daughter of former US president Bill Clinton also expressed her anger at the overturning of the Roe v Wade ruling, during a visit to Belfast.


Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

Hospice volunteer aged 100 meets the royals at garden party

29 June 2022

David Flucker told Sophie Wessex his secret to a long life at the reception at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.


‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

‘She’ll come back stronger’: Fans react to Emma Raducanu loss at Wimbledon

29 June 2022

The reigning US Open champion crashed out of The Championships after losing to France’s Caroline Garcia.


Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

Harry and Meghan’s rental agreement on UK home is a ‘good deal’ for taxpayer

29 June 2022

Frogmore Cottage, a Grade-II listed property which is owned by the Crown Estate, was a gift from Harry’s grandmother the Queen.


Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader

29 June 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin was a ‘lunatic’ while Boris Johnson said ‘I think what he has done is evil’.


Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

Minister defends Government as planned Cumbrian coal mine branded ‘indefensible’

29 June 2022

Climate Change Committee chairman Lord Deben called a proposed new coal mine in Cumbria “absolutely indefensible”.


R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

R Kelly branded ‘pied piper of R&B’ by victims ahead of sentence in sex case

29 June 2022

The singer faces spending the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of racketeering and sexual exploitation.


How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

29 June 2022

The total taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant came to £86.3 million in 2021-2022.


Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

Fresh rail disruption threatened after railway workers back strikes

29 June 2022

TSSA members work at stations along the West Coast Mainline.


Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

Royal Mail managers vote to strike in jobs dispute

29 June 2022

Unite said Royal Mail plans to cut 542 frontline delivery manager jobs alongside a redeployment programme to bring in worsening terms and conditions.


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