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A point no-one is considering if the word ‘IDF’ was replaced by ‘Russia’ in that chant, the MPs would have joined in chanting.

Humanity is being drowned out the volume of pro-Israeli rhetoric being splashed out on MSM.

Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new. The backlash has come from Israeli MPs.

A murder investigation has been initiated following the discovery of 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery, a pregnant woman, dead in her home in Donaghadee, Co Down.

Emily Eavis, organiser of Glastonbury, condemned the chants “death to the IDF” during Bob Vylan’s performance, stating they crossed a line and reiterated that hate speech has no place at the festival.

Wes Streeting expressed confidence that the government will secure a crucial vote on welfare cuts following significant concessions by Sir Keir Starmer aimed at quelling dissent within the Labour Party.

In a piece in The Sunday Times, Sir Keir said he was occupied with the G7 and NATO summits and the escalating tensions in the Middle East for much of the past two weeks.

Can he not multitask? after all he’s just agreeing to pay more on a racketeering gig!

The UK government is implementing a healthy food standard for supermarkets to combat high obesity rates, aiming to make healthier choices more accessible for consumers.

Two men aged 22 and 24 from London were arrested on Saturday in connection with vandalism at RAF Brize Norton, suspected of terrorism offences under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury marked the largest crowd in their career, amidst political controversy over their inclusion in the festival line-up.

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Cliff Notes The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, has resigned amid findings from a safeguarding review highlighting "blurred sexual boundaries" at Bangor Cathedral. The review…

Cliff Notes – Fixing welfare a ‘moral imperative’ Sir Keir Starmer emphasised that reforming the UK’s welfare system is a “moral imperative”, following a government…

Cliff Notes Authorities seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately £96m at London Gateway port, marking the sixth-largest cocaine seizure in UK history. The…

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Cliff Notes – Robbie Williams addresses Glastonbury rumours Robbie Williams has sparked speculation about a potential surprise performance at Glastonbury after sharing nostalgic social media…

Cliff Notes A body believed to be Reanne Coulson, missing since May, was discovered in Binley Woods, with police informing her family but awaiting formal…

Cliff Notes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will address concerns over a potential coalition between Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru before next May’s Senedd…

Cliff Notes The government conceded significant reforms to welfare, protecting existing claimants of Personal Independence Payments and the health aspect of Universal Credit, following pressure…

Cliff Notes Lewis Capaldi returned to Glastonbury with a surprise performance, two years after a challenging stage appearance, launching into familiar hits like "Before You…

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare bill changes include concessions like exempting existing PIP claimants, following rebellion from 127 Labour MPs concerned about poverty risks.…

Cliff Notes Daniel Bannister, 50, has pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order by visiting Cheryl’s home, previously admitting he “can’t stay away.” He was…

The Friday newspaper front pages won’t be an easy read for the prime minister this morning, as they react to his U-turn on his highly controversial welfare cuts.

Many of the papers had gone to print before the watered-down bill was confirmed. They acknowledge that the prime minister offered the more than 120 Labour rebels ‘concessions’ but did not know the details.

Beyond welfare cuts, the rest of the papers are made up of a mix of different headlines from ongoing coverage of the US bombing of Iran to the UK and France agreeing on a migrant returns deal.

Labour rebels win as Starmer backs down over benefit cuts – UK second heatwave this weekend – Pound hits four-year high | What Happened Today
Friday’s headlines are dominated by the embarrassing U-turn from the prime minister over benefit cuts. More than 120 Labour MPs were mounting a rebellion over Starmer’s heavy cuts to welfare, which the government’s assessment said could end up pushing 250,000 people into poverty, including children. The PM’s desire to slash the ballooning welfare bill is a bid to save around £5bn a year. But it had caused massive upset as the most vulnerable were facing losing key benefits, including disabled people.

The government confirmed the climbdown will mean those currently receiving PIP or the health elements of Universal Credit will continue to do so, and instead, the planned cuts will only hit future claimants.

The vote will proceed as planned on Tuesday in the Commons and is expected to pass.

Amber health alerts have been issued for parts of England as temperatures are set to rise above 30C, in the second UK heatwave in June this year – don’t forget your sunscreen!

Elsewhere, the news that the pound briefly hit its highest level against the dollar for almost four years after markets were unnerved by a report that Trump could bring forward the naming of a new head of the US central bank.

Rob Howard, Reform UK’s first council leader, has quit just five weeks after taking charge of Warwickshire County Council, citing personal health issues.

Inspector Moloy Campbell described severe injuries sustained while confronting Marcus Monzo during a rampage, highlighting the sharpness of the samurai sword used in the attack.