The five problems with the chancellor’s U-turn on winter fuel payments – and there are some major issues.
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Errol Musk described his son’s feud with Donald Trump as typical of disagreements, suggesting they will reconcile soon despite recent tensions over Trump’s tax and spending bill and allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Peter Brooks, 61, sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for attempted murder, arson, and knife possession after stabbing his former boss, Graeme Perks, in January 2021.
Glasgow City Council initiated a cleanup of a drugs den in Calton, following complaints from residents about discarded needles and general filth in the area.
An NHS trust was acquitted of corporate manslaughter following the death of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo at Goodmayes Hospital, but was found guilty of failing to ensure health and safety for non-employees.
Week 24 kicks off with spending review speculations, the NHS issuing an urgent call for blood donors and reaction to the weekend’s Nations League action.
We’re only halfway through the week but much has happened across the continent so far: Israel has continued to attack aid centres as Greta Thunberg – and other activists – have been deported. Over in Italy, the public took to the polls to vote on changes in labour laws and citizenship – barely anyone turned up! Meanwhile, Poland’s election count has stirred up drama, with officials now checking whether someone swapped numbers as well as ballots.
Brussels has proposed new sanctions targeting Russia, whilst the UK has announced sanctions on two Israeli ministers.
The Dutch have announced they will hold elections in October following Geert Wilders’ party walking out of the coalition.
The aftermath of the Appleby Horse Fair left fields littered with rubbish, including plastic bags, furniture, and cardboard, raising concerns over cleanliness.
President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on 9 June, blocks citizens from 12 countries — including Iran, Libya, and Yemen — from entering the US.
Cliff Notes A father and his nine-year-old daughter died following a house fire in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire; the fire was reported at 6.19am on Sunday. Two other girls were hospitalised, with one in critical condition, while police do not suspect foul play in the fire’s cause. Investigations by police and fire services are ongoing, and support is being offered to the victims’ relatives during this tragic time. Father and nine-year-old daughter die in house fire…
An aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other European activists was intercepted en route to Gaza
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged to restore blast furnace operations in Port Talbot, calling it a matter of “national sovereignty and industrial pride.”
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome over the weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli military operations.
Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out introducing a wealth tax under a Labour government, despite growing pressure from trade unions and party members.
Monday’s newspaper headlines are dominated by a few stories: Government policy, in particular, the upcoming Spending Review, which is set to be released on Wednesday and the clashes between protests and the National Guard in the USA.
A handful of front pages lead with the NHS’s call for more blood donors, whilst the back pages report on football transfer gossip ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Portugal winning the Nations League and Spain’s Alcaraz winning the French Open.
Good Morning! It’s a cloudy start this morning in the capital, but don’t despair – the heat is expected to return later this week.
It’s all pretty glum news leading the UK media this moring, with most of it focused on the international chaos from across the USA and the war in Gaza.
Closer to home, NHS nurses are to vote on a pay deal today, there’s coverage of the upcoming Spending Review – set to be released on Wednesday and Premier League transfer gossip dominates the back pages.
Cliff Notes Donald Trump’s new travel ban restricts entry to the US from 12 countries, citing security threats and allowing flexibility for additions or removals from the list. Afghan nationals with special immigrant visas are exempt from the ban; however, the inclusion of Afghanistan has drawn significant criticism as morally objectionable. Critics argue the ban is less about national security and more about fostering hostility towards immigrant communities. Trump’s new travel ban: The notable countries…
An aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other pro-Palestinian campaigners has been diverted by Israel’s military. The yacht Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was sailing under a British flag with a mission to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza when it was intercepted and redirected to Ashdod port.
Nearly 350,000 NHS nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being asked to vote on a 3.6% pay rise from Monday. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has slammed the offer as “grotesque” and warned it could trigger a fresh strike ballot.
Downtown Los Angeles saw chaos as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown escalated. With over 300 National Guard troops deployed—without the governor’s request—clashes broke out, self-driving cars were torched, and police used rubber bullets and tear gas.
Cliff Notes Protests in Downtown Los Angeles escalated from peaceful demonstrations to violent clashes as tensions rose following President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops without state consultation. The National Guard was ordered to guard federal buildings amidst ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, leading to significant unrest in the area. Responding to the chaos, local law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets, while critics accused Trump of provoking the violence…
A Gaza-bound aid boat, Madleen, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists was diverted to Israel, where passengers are expected to return home while humanitarian aid will be transferred to Gaza through established channels.
Cliff Notes – A thousand doctors write to MPs urging them to vote against assisted dying bill Over 1,000 doctors have expressed strong opposition to the assisted dying bill, warning it poses risks to patients and the medical workforce, and suggesting it exacerbates existing inequalities in healthcare access. The letter, signed by prominent medical professionals, highlights inadequate safeguards and concerns about patients being at risk of coercion, particularly among vulnerable groups. Concerns were raised regarding…
Protests against Donald Trump’s immigration policy have intensified, now entering their third day, with 2,000 National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles to manage the situation.