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Starmer G7 Will Discuss Russia Sanctions If Putin Holds Out On Ceasefire Talks
G7 allies will discuss the prospect of more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin continues to resist calls for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Tax And Labour Increases Costing Average Pub 14000 Says Industry Body
Tax increases and the rise in the minimum wage have cost each UK pub about £14,000 on average, according to the latest figures..
Vapes And Solar Panels See Electrical Device Sales Surge
Vapes and solar panels have driven a 75% surge in electrical device sales over the last five years, according to an e-waste recycling body..
Glasgow Region Should Have Directly Elected Mayor Suggests Think Tank
The greater Glasgow region needs a directly-elected mayor and a devolution deal to avoid falling behind other large UK cities, a think tank has recommended..
Almost 17500 ScotRail Services Cancelled Last Year Figures Show
More than 17,000 ScotRail trains were cancelled in the last year, a freedom of information request has found..
Ministers To Unveil 10 Year Plan To Overhaul Infrastructure
Ministers are to unveil their plan to overhaul infrastructure over the next decade as Rachel Reeves said the country’s schools and hospitals have been “left to crumble”..
Starmer Visits Canada For Trade Talks With Carney Ahead Of G7 Summit
Sir Keir Starmer is holding talks on trade and security with Mark Carney on the first visit by a UK leader to Canada in eight years, ahead of a major international summit..
Starmer Accused Of U Turn After Ordering Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of a U-turn after committing to a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal..
King Wears Black Armband In Memory Of India Air Disaster At Trooping The Colour
The King wore a black armband in tribute to those killed in the Air India plane crash as the Trooping the Colour ceremony staged in his honour began..
Iran Retaliates After Israeli Strikes Target Nuclear Programme And Military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme and armed forces..
Grenfell Community Gathers For Final Anniversary Before Tower Demolition Begins
Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition..
One In 10 Parents Say Children Ask To Miss School Over Concerns About Toilets
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, a survey has suggested..
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly named in Kings Birthday Honours list
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is incredibly grateful to have been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Kings Birthday Honours..
David Beckham immensely proud of knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours
Former England captain David Beckham said he is immensely proud to have been given a knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours..
Kings Birthday Honours list 2025
Those receiving Knighthoods and Damehoods in the Kings Birthday Honours list 2025..
Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill
MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned. .
The British survivor of the AirIndiaplane crash has spoken of the horror of watching people dying in front of my eyes
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh told DD News I still cant believe how I survived as he spoke from his hospital bed on Friday..
Parents whose sons are losing ability to walk face nightmare battle with NHS
Parents whose sons are losing the ability to walk have described the nightmare battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug..
William praises rangers who protect awe inspiring rhinos
The Prince of Wales has highlighted the devastating poaching crisis threatening the survival of awe-inspiring rhinos..
100000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with 381m funding
100,000 street-side electric vehicle (EVs) charging points will be installed across England as a result of £381 million funding, ministers have said..