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Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

20 June 2025

Professor Nigel Seaton will replace Professor Shane O’Neill, who stepped down on Thursday in the wake of the report.


Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

20 June 2025

Supporters and opponents of a change in the law gathered at Westminster holding placards saying ‘Let us choose’ and ‘Don’t make doctors killers’.


Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

20 June 2025

It comes almost a year after the GCA told Amazon it must take ‘swift and comprehensive action’ to improve its compliance with industry rules.


Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

20 June 2025

The incident took place inside RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.


Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

20 June 2025

Insolvency Service data showed there were 2,238 company insolvencies in England and Wales in May.


Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

20 June 2025

Martyn Gilleard pleaded guilty to collection of material likely to be of use to a terrorist.


Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

20 June 2025

The American musician denied attempting to cause Abraham Diaw grievous bodily harm in February 2023.


Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

20 June 2025

The Bank and the Government are in the process of exploring the launch of a digital pound.


MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

20 June 2025

MPs have a free vote on the Bill, meaning they decide according to their conscience rather than along party lines.


‘Great buzz’ at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket

‘Great buzz’ at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket

‘Great buzz’ at Irish shop which sold EuroMillions jackpot-winning ticket

20 June 2025

Ted Clifford, who owns Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street in Cork city, said he is planning a ‘big celebration’ for staff.


BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after allegations about behaviour

BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after allegations about behaviour

BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after allegations about behaviour

20 June 2025

The news programme’s editor Richard Frediani accepted a Bafta just last month.


Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea over ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea over ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea over ‘bottle attack’ charge

20 June 2025

The US musician is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Abraham Diaw in February 2023.


Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction

Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction

Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction

20 June 2025

The bronze tabletop artwork of Brown Jack is expected to fetch up to £300,000.


Minister insists no major welfare rebellion on the horizon after whip quits

Minister insists no major welfare rebellion on the horizon after whip quits

Minister insists no major welfare rebellion on the horizon after whip quits

20 June 2025

Lisa Nandy said the Government believes the Commons will back reforms.


Woman charged over murder of her 69-year-old sister in north London

Woman charged over murder of her 69-year-old sister in north London

Woman charged over murder of her 69-year-old sister in north London

20 June 2025

Nancy Pexton, 69, has been charged with murder.


David Lammy arrives in Geneva to meet Iran’s foreign minister for peace push

David Lammy arrives in Geneva to meet Iran’s foreign minister for peace push

David Lammy arrives in Geneva to meet Iran’s foreign minister for peace push

20 June 2025

The Foreign Secretary is meeting Abbas Araghchi on Friday alongside counterparts from France, Germany and the EU, as the US backs away from conflict.


Government borrowing jumps despite boost from national insurance hike

Government borrowing jumps despite boost from national insurance hike

Government borrowing jumps despite boost from national insurance hike

20 June 2025

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


UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

20 June 2025

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7% in May – the biggest drop since the end of 2023.


Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial

Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial

Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial

20 June 2025

Initial trials suggest the new drug may help obese patients lose weight quickly.


US tariffs and blowing the budget ‘among cost concerns for holidaymakers’

US tariffs and blowing the budget ‘among cost concerns for holidaymakers’

US tariffs and blowing the budget ‘among cost concerns for holidaymakers’

20 June 2025

More than half of holidaymakers said they will budget more for their next holiday due to increased costs, Post Office Travel Money said.


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