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SNP MSP claims International Criminal Court ‘biased against Israel’ An SNP spokesperson said this was wrong and that the court was “scrupulously independent and fair.” The row threatens to overshadow John Swinney’s call for Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to “do the right thing” and “immediately” recognise the state of Palestine. The First Minister has written to the two leaders, telling them the SNP will force a “binding vote” on recognition in the Commons…

Heads of the Valleys road closed as vehicle overturns in crash Gwent Police closed the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road westbound between Llanfoist in Hereford and Brynmawr just after 7pm on Monday, with the crash later confirmed to have taken place between Hardwick, Abergavenny and Gilwern. The road remained fully closed until 8pm, when one lane was reopened, although the other lane remains closed as of 9.30pm. Read more: Heads of Valleys Road closed westbound…

Football fan has ‘Hamas’ printed on his Manchester United shirt | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. A Jewish man was shocked and ‘very offended’ after spotting a man wearing a Manchester United jersey adorned with ‘Hamas 7’ in london (Picture: SWNS)A football fan has sparked outrage after being spotted walking through London with ‘Hamas 7′ emblazoned on a Manchester United jersey. He was spotted by a Jewish man in Oxford…

Labour government can be both pro-business and pro-worker, argues Reeves A Labour government can be both pro-business and pro-worker, Rachel Reeves will argue in her first major election speech on Tuesday. Ahead of the upcoming general election on 4 July, the shadow chancellor is expected to tell business leaders that, having brought business back to Labour, the party can now “bring growth back to Britain”. She will also tell working people that, by bringing business…

Inflation in UK shops falls amid price cuts on furniture and TVs Biggest drop since November 2021 as ‘unseasonable’ weather pushes retailers to continue promotions Shop price inflation has eased to the lowest level since November 2021 after retailers cut the price of big purchases such as furniture and TVs as households keep a tight rein on spending amid cost of living pressures and poor weather. Prices rose at an annual rate of 0.6% in…

‘Pitiful’ number of childminders sign up to government grant scheme The government’s childcare policy is at risk of failure as figures reveal that a “pitiful” number of childminders have signed up for the government’s grant scheme. Information obtained by The Independent via a freedom of information request shows that 1,627 grants were awarded through the government’s childminder start-up grant initiative between the end of November last year and the end of March – with some 1,837 applications during this period. Meanwhile, the number of childminders…

Sunak struggles to control Tory party on chaotic fifth day of election campaign Prime minister campaigns in Buckinghamshire as his military service plan is criticised and MP defects to Reform Rishi Sunak struggled to keep control of his fractured party on a chaotic fifth day of the Tory election campaign, as one MP defected to Reform and a minister criticised the prime minister’s pledge to bring back national service. Sunak was in Buckinghamshire as he…

Labour expected to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as 550 parliamentarians demand action There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailA group of 550 parliamentarians have made a final bid before the elecxtion to get the next government to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist group.The move by…

Moment police taser man armed with knife down his trousers near Tesco This is the moment police officers tasered a man armed with a knife down his trousers in Cambridgeshire. The officers were responding to reports from the public of a man waving around a knife and smashing it against a lamppost near Tesco Extra in Cromwell Road. Officers removed a large kitchen knife from Marek Vasko’s waistband. A Stanley blade and homemade scalpel were…

King to plant sapling from Sycamore Gap tree in Windsor Great Park National Trust gives first successful seedling from illegally felled Northumberland tree to King Charles The first successful seedling nurtured from seeds collected from the 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree, which was illegally felled, will be planted in Windsor Great Park after being given to King Charles by the National Trust. The king intends that the seedling, presented as a gift on the last bank…

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer woos undecided voters with a vow to safeguard national security British opposition leader Keir Starmer made his first major speech of the U.K. election campaign Monday, telling undecided voters that they can trust his Labour Party to safeguard the country’s economy, borders and security. Starmer is the favourite to win the July 4 election, with polls giving Labour a double-digit lead over the governing Conservatives under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.…

Keir Starmer delivers election speech as Labour attacks Tory national service pledge – UK politics live Labour issues briefing note highlight 22 ‘unanswered questions’ including where recruits would live as ex-military chief describes it as ‘bonkers’ Keir Starmer is in Lancing, in the constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. It is seat where Tim Loughton has been the Tory MP. At the last election he had a majority of 7,474, but Labour now hopes to…

CCTV images of suspect released after woman stabbed on Bournemouth beach Police have released CCTV images of a suspect after a woman was fatally stabbed on a beach in Bournemouth. A 34-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being attacked on Durley Chine Beach on Friday evening. Another 38-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remained on Sunday evening. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and…

‘It feels like contempt’: DWP asks 85-year-old dementia patient to repay £13k There is no bias in the title provided. Cypriot-born Sia Kasparis, who speaks limited English, was not told about disability premium overpayment for several yearsEighty-five-year-old Sia Kasparis was in her hospital bed in the living room of her small north london flat when there was a knock at the door.The grandmother-of-five has been bedbound for the last two years, the result of a…

Search for woman, 68, reported missing on Isle of Rum There is no original title provided. She was then in contact with family at around 6.30pm but it is unknown where she was at the time. It is understood Ms Molloy was trying to make her way back to the Dibidil area and may have become disorientated. Mary Molloy was last seen wearing a turquoise waterproof jacket, red trousers, brown walking boots, a blue hat…

Pilot dead in RAF Coningsby Spitfire crash is named There is no bias in the title provided. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road in Lincolnshire just before 1.20pm on Saturday. The Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) was flying near the air station when the crash took place. Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby. Our thoughts this evening are with the…

The Welsh Commando unit leader awarded Military Cross for his 'gallant' service There is no bias in the title provided. Major Bryan Hilton-Jones’ unit helped gather intelligence ahead of D-Day A new study suggests that regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals who engaged in physical activity at least three times a week were less likely to develop the condition compared to those who were sedentary. The…

Former takeaway worker jailed for role in £5,000,000,000 Bitcoin ring | UK News There is no bias in the original title provided. Jian Wen was jailed for six years for money laundering while involved in a major Bitcoin ring (Pictures: Metropolitan Police)A former Chinese takeaway worker found guilty of money laundering after police discovered more than £5 billion worth of Bitcoin has been jailed. Jian Wen, 42, had tried to buy some of london’s most…

Keir Starmer aims to end questions about his leadership in first major election campaign speech There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailSir Keir Starmer will use his first major speech of the general election to make Labour’s campaign personal as he tries to quell concerns expressed about what sort of prime minister he…

Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds There is no bias in the title provided. Cancer Research UK notes particular rise in diagnoses among older people and says majority of cases are preventableRates of melanoma skin cancer have reached an all-time high in the UK, according to analysis that highlights a substantial rise in the number of cases over the past decade, particularly among older people.New diagnoses increased by almost…

General election latest: Young royals would not be exempt from Sunak’s national service scheme There is no bias in the title provided. Labour Party ‘leaks Rishi Sunak’s campaign diary’ in new ad attacking gaffesSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailYoung royals including Prince George and Princess Charlotte would not be exempt from taking part in Rishi Sunak’s plans to bring back…

Rishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief There is no bias in the title provided. Criticism of proposed scheme comes as another blow to the party’s struggling election campaignBritain’s armed forces need more money not untrained teenage volunteers, former military leaders and Tory figures have said in a new blow to the Conservatives’ faltering election campaign.Within hours of being announced, Rishi Sunak’s election pledge to bring back military service for 18-year-olds was…

Defence minister ruled out National Service over morale fears day after Rishi Sunak called election There is no bias in the original title Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailA Tory defence minister warned on the first day of the general election campaign that Rishi Sunak’s plan to reintroduce national service would “damage morale” in the military.Andrew Murrison signed off a…

RAF pilot killed in Spitfire crash at Battle of Britain event is named There is no bias in the title provided. Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe Royal Air Force pilot who died in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Saturday has been named as squadron leader Mark Long. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene…

William and Kate lead tribute to RAF pilot killed in memorial event crash There is no bias in the title provided. Airman died at the scene after second world war-era plane came down near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire The Prince and Princess of Wales have led tributes to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain memorial event.The airman, who has not yet been named…