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Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

Nearly 600 heat-related deaths expected in UK heatwave, researchers estimate

20 June 2025

Experts used real-time rapid analysis of the UK’s soaring temperatures to estimate excess mortality.


Family of woman who died after drink-driver sped away from police ‘heartbroken’

Family of woman who died after drink-driver sped away from police ‘heartbroken’

Family of woman who died after drink-driver sped away from police ‘heartbroken’

20 June 2025

Kitchen designer Lillie Clack, 22, was injured and died days after the crash in the early hours of Christmas Day 2021.


Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

20 June 2025

Members of the Bille and Ogale communities began legal action in 2015, claiming they have suffered systemic and ongoing oil pollution for years.


Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

20 June 2025

The high street fashion chain is proposing to close 33 of its 230 stores, while it is in talks with landlords over the future of 71 further stores.


Police issue appeal five years after double murder at lockdown party

Police issue appeal five years after double murder at lockdown party

Police issue appeal five years after double murder at lockdown party

20 June 2025

Cheriff Tall and Abayomi ‘Junior’ Ajose were killed in a car park in the middle of a block of flats in Moss Side, Manchester.


Campaigners for and against assisted dying make feelings known at Westminster

Campaigners for and against assisted dying make feelings known at Westminster

Campaigners for and against assisted dying make feelings known at Westminster

20 June 2025

Protesters on both sides of the debate gathered outside Parliament ahead of Friday’s crucial vote.


Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry to publish first tranche of final report in July

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry to publish first tranche of final report in July

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry to publish first tranche of final report in July

20 June 2025

The first volume is to focus on compensation as well as the devastating toll on the lives of victims and will be released on July 8.


Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike

20 June 2025

Alana Armstrong died at the scene in Pleasley, Derbyshire, in November 26 last year.


Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

Security review launched after Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base

20 June 2025

Downing Street said security is being reviewed across the defence estate and that the Government is working closely with police.


River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

20 June 2025

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.


Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

20 June 2025

A yellow weather warning covering Nottingham up to Newcastle is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.


MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

20 June 2025

If MPs back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading, it will face further scrutiny in the House of Lords at a later date.


Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

20 June 2025

A search of the property in Kirkcaldy, Fife, took place on Wednesday afternoon.


Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

20 June 2025

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer.


Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

20 June 2025

The ONS said borrowing surged to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for May


Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

20 June 2025

The new policy came into effect on Friday.


Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

20 June 2025

Graduation ceremonies will include ‘distinguished individuals’ honoured for their contribution to sport, politics, science, medicine and the arts.


Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

20 June 2025

The rock crystal jar is part of a wider collection of items discovered in 2014 called the Galloway Hoard.


ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

20 June 2025

A new report suggests there is no evidence of over-diagnosis of ADHD in the UK.


UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

20 June 2025

The Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport out of the region.


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