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UK monkeypox cases increase as officials urge continued vigilance
There have been 590 cases in London according to latest data published on Friday
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Response to plans to scrap parts of protocol ‘more muted’ than expected, says PM
MPs will debate the controversial proposed legislation on Monday.
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Rwanda making preparations to take children removed from UK under asylum plan
Downing Street has previously said no unaccompanied children would be sent to the Rwandan capital.
By Sam Blewett
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Sir Paul McCartney brought back to his ‘early days’ at Glastonbury warm-up gig
The surprise performance comes ahead of his history-making Glastonbury headline set on Saturday.
By Naomi Clarke
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Blow for Johnson as Commonwealth leaders reject bid to oust Baroness Scotland
The Prime Minister had backed Jamaican foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to replace the Labour peer as secretary-general.
By Sam Blewett
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Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience’ during Pyramid set
Billie Eilish will take to the stage following Fender, when she will make history as Glastonbury’s youngest ever solo headliner.
By Naomi Clarke
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Protesters gather outside US embassy in London after abortion ruling
Demonstrators were said to be ‘full of rage and anger’ about the decision.
By Will Janes
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Yorkshire broadcasting institution Harry Gration dies aged 71
The broadcaster fronted the BBC’s Look North programme between 1982 and 2020.
By Pa Reporter
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‘One of the darkest days for women’s rights’ – Nicola Sturgeon on Roe v Wade
The US Supreme Court today struck down Roe v Wade, overturning the constitutional right to abortion for millions of women.
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Bill to override parts of protocol is an attack and must be stopped, says O’Dowd
On Monday, controversial legislation will be given its second reading in Parliament.
By Aine Fo
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Prince Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ over slavery’s ‘enduring impact’
Charles told the gathering he could not “describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many” during slavery.
By Sami Quadri
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Johnson and Charles enjoy ‘good old chinwag’ despite Rwanda asylum row
The pair met on the fringes of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Rwandan capital Kigali.
By Sam Blewett
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Who is eligible for Cost of Living payment and when will it arrive?
When people will get first half of £650 Cost of Living payment and who is eligible
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Women’s EURO 2022 fan festival hosted in London’s Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will host a live screening of the tournament final
By Seren Morris
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Glastonbury 2022 TV guide: How to watch and full schedule
Thousands of music fans will tune in to the BBC to see the festival’s highlights.
By Seren Morris
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Glastonbury Festival 2022: How to travel during the train strikes
Trains to Castle Cary will be disrupted due to the RMT strikes
By Seren Morris
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London Pride 2022: Parties, theme, parade route and gay pride events
Your ultimate guide to this year’s London Pride 2022
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Train strikes: Which companies will be affected and when do they end?
More than 50,000 workers will walk out over three days of strike action.
By Seren Morris
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Wimbledon: Norrie’s secret weapon? Having my parents courtside
“They love tennis and want me to be happy and playing well”
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Glastonbury Festival Map 2022: Site size, capacity, how to get around
The festival takes place over 900 acres of land–featuring seven main stages plus more than 70 performance spaces.
By Seren Morris
Business
What households can do to ease pressure of inflation surge
Here’s how households can beat the surge in inflation, that has hit a 40 year high
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The last day to spend the old £20 note—and what happens afterwards
The old paper £20 and £50 notes won’t be legal tender for much longer.
By Seren Morris
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What to do if your flight is delayed? Your options explained
Everything you need to know if your flight is delayed or cancelled
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Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections
Former Conservative leader Michael Howard urged the Prime Minister to resign for the good of their party and the nation.
By Sam Blewett
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Rwanda asylum scheme ‘will go ahead’ says Johnson amid questions over payments
It emerged this week that Britain has made payments to Rwanda under the asylum deal, despite no flights having taken off.
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Weekend of travel chaos as third rail walkout goes ahead this week
Only a fifth of services will run as people have been advised to only ‘travel if necessary’
By Lily Waddell
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Boris Johnson vows to press police on UK-based Rwanda genocide suspects
Scotland Yard is investigating five individuals living in the UK.
By Sam Blewett
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Thousands pay respects to ‘great’ Phil Bennett at former Wales star’s funeral
The former British and Irish Lions captain died earlier this month at the age of 73.
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Climate protesters will block roads ‘day after day’ in October, says XR founder
Speaking at Glastonbury festival, Roger Hallam said the disruption caused will be ‘the same if not greater’ than that seen in 2019.
By Edd Dracott
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Scotland’s hospitality industry could lose £50m due to rail strikes, body warns
Bars and restaurants have been reporting cancellations this week as RMT members take industrial action over pay and conditions.
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Glastonbury sees ‘huge drop in crime numbers’
Eleven offences have been recorded since Wednesday morning.
By Alex Green
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Further strike disruption hits Scotland’s railway
The RMT union staged the second of three planned walkouts on Thursday.
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‘Mind-blowing’ to be made MBE, says film hairstylist
Martin Samuel received the honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace.
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Showers forecast over weekend threaten to dampen Glasto spirits
Downpours could drench the west of the UK on Saturday and more rain is predicted on Sunday, meteorologists say.
By Nina Lloyd
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Control zone enforced at farm after suspected foot and mouth case
The last major outbreak in Britain was in 2007
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Covid infections rise in London as Omicron variants spread across UK
London has a rate of 140 cases per 100,000 people, up from 120 the previous week
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Ian Rankin and JK Rowling books have opening lines translated into Scots
The Braw Beginnings project has seen the start of a number of popular titles changed into the language.
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Arena attack mother says her son would be thrilled with her OBE
Figen Murray has obtained a masters degree in counterterrorism and successfully lobbied the Government to make public spaces and venues safer.
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Chelsea’s Emma Hayes ‘on real honour’ after being made an OBE
Hayes was appointed by the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace as the sun shone on the capital on Friday morning.
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RMT Twitter account adds 60,000 followers – but union says ‘not all support us’
The @RMTunion account, which is 13 years old, has attracted huge interest since the row over jobs, pay and conditions flared.
By Alan Jones