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Assisted dying bill set to return to the Commons
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/14/assisted-dying-bill-return-commons-lauren-edwards
Published: June 14, 2026 20:54
Labour MP Lauren Edwards to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs againThe assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after the Labour MP Lauren Edwards agreed to use her private member’s bill to put the issue before MPs again.Edwards…
New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources
Published: June 14, 2026 18:22
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash from the Treasury, allies have…
Police arrest 14 at rival protests over Israeli property event in London
Published: June 14, 2026 17:47
About 1,000 people demonstrated for and against show in synagogue promoting sale of property in IsraelAbout 1,000 people protested for and against a show promoting the sale of property in Israel on Sunday, with police making 14 arrests.Those opposed to the…
Police stop Tommy Robinson on his way back to London from Russian trip
Published: June 14, 2026 17:24
Met seizes far-right activist’s phones after he disembarks flight at Heathrow under counter-terrorism provisionsBritish police say they stopped the far-right activist Tommy Robinson and seized his phones as he returned from a trip to Russia.Robinson, whose…
Running a small business has become almost impossible | Letter
Published: June 14, 2026 16:15
Rosie Wolfenden says that under the current tax system, and with rising costs, traditional business models are no longer viableThank you, Anita Chaudhuri, for writing about a crisis that is unfolding before our eyes and urgently needs the government’s…
Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?
Published: June 14, 2026 15:39
Government wants to back parents against ‘huge tech giants’ though some feel the process has been rushedKeir Starmer is expected to announce sweeping “Australia-plus” restrictions on under-16s accessing harmful social media apps, a move the government has…
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Published: June 14, 2026 15:05
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming appsKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”,…
Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Published: June 14, 2026 15:00
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and educationMinisters are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as part of one of the biggest…
Mother hopes to get justice for murdered daughter in retrial in Dominican Republic
Published: June 14, 2026 13:00
Shirley Firth is hoping those responsible for Lindsay de Feliz’s death in 2019 will finally be convictedA Cambridgeshire mother in her 90s is hoping to finally see justice for her murdered daughter when a retrial into her death is due to open in the…
UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure
Published: June 14, 2026 12:37
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at riskThe UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions.The…
‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban
Published: June 14, 2026 12:00
Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcomeBefore Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris Taylor and members of the Rochford LGBTQ+ community…
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel – video
Published: June 14, 2026 11:49
British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, has confirmed. According to the tracking website Marine Traffic, the vessel is now anchored off…
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Published: June 14, 2026 11:42
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy billsWes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald…
‘People start connecting the dots’: why an investment fund is rewilding a North Yorkshire estate
Published: June 14, 2026 11:00
Rebalance Earth is investing in Broughton Sanctuary to generate financial, environmental and social returnsFrom a high point on the hill, the North Yorkshire landscape unrolls below. The moorland above gives way to grassland, trees and then pasture,…
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms
Published: June 14, 2026 10:58
Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in MakerfieldUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage said he would ban foreign nationals from social housing and then deport them if they could not…
‘A beautiful display of love’: company launches DIY funeral shroud cover kit
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/14/devon-company-kit-funeral-shroud-covers
Published: June 14, 2026 10:00
Founder of Bellacouche in Devon says personalised covers tap into growing interest in alternatives to traditional funeralsIn the days leading up to his wife Claire’s death, Andrew Kent sat with her and talked about fabric leaves. She wanted them in…
London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’
Published: June 14, 2026 10:00
Poolbeg Pharma to test the treatment in NHS hospitals and says it is also developing a GLP-1 weight loss pillA London-based startup is about to trial a drug at six NHS hospitals that could stop people on cancer immunotherapy getting a life-threatening…
Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase
Published: June 14, 2026 09:18
Lisa Nandy says discussions are taking place about how to ‘keep this country safe’ after John Healey’s resignationUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have been asked to look for more money in their departments to fund an increase in defence…
UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live
Published: June 14, 2026 08:20
Prime minister says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morningBritish armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in ChannelAs my colleagues report in this story, teenagers under the age…
X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/14/x-racists-impunity-hate-posts
Published: June 14, 2026 07:00
Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenock, Shabana Mahmood and Zia Yusuf X has refused to take down dozens of social media posts reported as “hate, abuse or harassment” in which prominent UK politicians, including…
NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation
Published: June 14, 2026 07:00
Exclusive: Cancer charity says dispelling falsehoods gleaned from social media is now routine task for cliniciansSocial media misinformation about the use of dietary supplements such as turmeric, St John’s wort and magnesium is now so common that…
British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Published: June 14, 2026 06:47
Keir Starmer says operation involving UK armed forces has delivered ‘yet another blow’ to Russia and PutinThe British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, Keir Starmer has confirmed.The…
Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says
Published: June 14, 2026 06:00
Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes Streeting has called for Keir Starmer to take urgent action against X and other online platforms that have helped whip up social tensions,…
‘I should know better’: tech expert lost £70,000 in one simple phone call
Published: June 14, 2026 06:00
After falling for a scam call, ‘The Tech Chap’ host Tom Honeyands realised he’d given away vital details in social media postsWhen Tom Honeyands realised he had been defrauded out of £70,000 he was furious and embarrassed – and left wondering if he had…
Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection
Published: June 14, 2026 06:00
Failure to clear up rotting, rat-infested site is a key issue for local people as they weigh up politicians’ promisesA mountain of rubbish sits behind a metal fence in the village of Bickershaw, where it has remained for more than 20 months. For many…
Minister defends changes to UK workers’ rights against costs backlash
Published: June 14, 2026 06:00
Kate Dearden says reforms such as enhanced sick pay simply bring UK into line with other big economiesLabour’s radical workers’ rights reforms have simply put the UK on a “level playing field” with other big economies, the employment minister, Kate…
How Brexit has made Britain poorer – in charts
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/14/how-uk-economy-changed-since-brexit-vote-charts
Published: June 14, 2026 05:00
Forecasters were wrong about an immediate recession but right that we would be worse off outside the EUAs the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote approaches, the verdict on Britain’s economic performance is clear: voting to leave has resulted in severe…
UK and Japan set to agree investment deal worth £18bn
Published: June 13, 2026 22:39
Keir Starmer says commercial and government agreements will create tens of thousands of jobsThe UK and Japan are set to agree £18bn worth of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs.Prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome his Japanese counterpart…
Nearly half of UK girls saw harmful social media content in a week, research shows
Published: June 13, 2026 22:27
New safety measures had little effect so far, study finds, with Starmer expected to announce under-16s banNearly half of girls and a third of all teenagers saw suicide, self-harm and eating disorder content on social media in a week, a study shows.The…
One Stop shop worker sacked after trying to tackle suspected shoplifter
Published: June 13, 2026 22:09
Convenience store employee Eileen Fox, 56, said suspect ‘banged into metal stand’ but no one was injured in incident• Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggsA convenience store worker was sacked after trying to tackle a…
Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws
Published: June 13, 2026 22:08
Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to global prominence on social media amid racial tensions in BritainTommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to global…
Resident doctors in England call off strike action after new government offer
Published: June 13, 2026 21:39
Last-minute offer to be put to members is understood to include an average 6.6% pay upliftResident doctors in England have called off strike action after the government made a new offer which will be put to members.They were set to stage a four-day walkout…
UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Published: June 13, 2026 21:30
Funding for extracurricular activities comes as ministers prepare to introduce social media restrictions for under-16sThe government has announced a £132.5m funding package for after-school clubs as ministers prepare to introduce expected restrictions on…
Two arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident in Essex
Published: June 13, 2026 18:56
Man, 18, and boy, 17, detained on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in Southend-on-SeaTwo people have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after an incident involving a loading vehicle which has…
Far-right and anti-racist protesters clash in UK cities after Belfast riots
Published: June 13, 2026 17:30
Police make several arrests as rival demonstrators take to streets of Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and GlasgowFar-right marches took place across the UK on Saturday after violent unrest in Belfast and Southampton in recent days.Several people were…
MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/uk-london-real-estate-west-bank-israel-settlements
Published: June 13, 2026 16:06
More than 100 UK lawmakers urge government to cancel London event, warning it is linked to land ‘stolen from Palestinians’More than 100 UK lawmakers have called for the cancellation of an Israeli real estate event scheduled to take place in London on…
Revealed: DWP still allowing unpaid carers to run up debts despite being told about overpayments
Published: June 13, 2026 16:00
Chris Farrell was given benefit for six months despite his repeated requests for payments to stopA former unpaid carer has urged welfare officials to “get their act together” after they continued to pay him carer’s benefit for six months after the death of…
UK sets out AI infrastructure push at London Tech Week – how does it stack up?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/uk-ai-hardware-london-tech-week-investment-chips
Published: June 13, 2026 11:01
Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will workOwnership of the commanding heights of the AI economy is a political talking point around the world, as countries seek to…
Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/teenagers-arrested-murder-essex-chelmsford
Published: June 13, 2026 10:27
Boy, 14, among three people held after 21-year-old was found critically injured in Central Park, ChelmsfordThree teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in a park in Essex.Emergency services…
Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his head of news. After contentious accusations of bias by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott, both Tim…
Travel insurance: don’t let a health condition derail your holiday plans
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
A medical issue can send quotes for cover soaring but it is not worth risking going abroad without a policy“I nearly fell over when I saw the travel insurance quote,” says the retiree Bernie Lawrence. The 77-year-old from Fleet, Hampshire, says that after…
‘We eat and drink risk’: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivals
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimisticHosting Scotland’s first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow, the country’s gig capital and self-proclaimed “dynamic global hub…
Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/drug-diversion-schemes-reoffending-rates-police
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemesDrug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services are…
Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/tropical-heron-spotted-first-time-uk-aoe
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say expertsIt is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last week a western…
Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/andy-burnham-public-control-essentials-water-energy
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie at the heart of Andy…
How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak powerWatching late-night or early hours football could provide UK households with a practical opportunity to cut their energy bills, as even just doing the…
‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standardsAn environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government over proposals that it claims could fast-track chemical hazard…
Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign
Published: June 12, 2026 21:30
Journalist and healthcare campaigner was driving force behind patient safety initiative after death of 13-year-old daughterThe healthcare campaigner and journalist Merope Mills has been made a CBE in the king’s birthday honours list for services to patient…
Fraudster jailed after scamming London renters out of £77,000
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/fraudster-jailed-scamming-london-renters
Published: June 12, 2026 20:36
Frederic Priestley, 32, falsely advertised property he did not own for rent on Facebook, obtaining payments and depositsA man has been jailed after defrauding more than 30 people out of more than £77,000 in a rental scam, police said.Frederic Priestley,…
Police officer under criminal investigation over alleged use of AI
Published: June 12, 2026 20:12
Unidentified officer removed from frontline duties in the first known case of its kind in the UKA police officer is under criminal investigation over the alleged use of artificial intelligence and has been removed from frontline duties in the first known…
Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection
Published: June 12, 2026 18:57
Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Britain votersReform UK’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection has been criticised for welcoming an endorsement by Ant…
Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract
Published: June 12, 2026 17:59
Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and womanAsylum seekers have been removed from the Epping hotel that became a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests across England last summer as…
Number of arrests after riots in Northern Ireland rises to 19
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/police-arrests-riots-belfast-northern-ireland
Published: June 12, 2026 17:48
Police call for calm before anti-racist protests in Belfast and Glasgow as MPs warn of failure over online misinformationPolice said 19 people, including a 16-year-old boy, had now been arrested after two nights of rioting in Northern Ireland following a…
British man jailed for goading American to kill himself on video call
Published: June 12, 2026 17:46
Dylan Phelan, 21, of Leeds, sentenced to more than six years for encouraging the suicide of 21-year-old Travis DyerA Yorkshire man has been sentenced to more than six years in jail after admitting encouraging a US citizen to kill themselves while on a…
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/uk-to-ban-under-16s-from-high-risk-social-media-apps
Published: June 12, 2026 17:28
Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer…
Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK
Published: June 12, 2026 17:23
Four found guilty will face tougher conditions as judge says actions were ‘designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public’Four Palestine Action activists who smashed up drones and other equipment at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK…
Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
Published: June 12, 2026 16:28
Ex-paratrooper described by colleagues as straight shooter has long seemed destined for role but may not get longMPs who know Dan Jarvis are not surprised he accepted the cursed job of defence secretary – even knowing he may last only a few weeks in the…
Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge
Published: June 12, 2026 15:29
Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent bodyUK politics live – latest updatesThe prime minister and the home secretary have been urged to remove the Windrush compensation scheme from Home Office…
Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/12/world-cup-late-openings-britain-struggling-pubs
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
While venues could stay open until 2am, rising costs remain a far bigger concern for many landlords Picture the scene: it’s 1am on a sultry July night and Jude Bellingham has just scored the decisive penalty to send England into the World Cup semi-final.…
Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/john-healey-rachel-reeves-keir-starmer-uk-politics
Published: June 12, 2026 14:11
Former defence secretary’s accusation, that PM lacks impetus and is easily swayed by chancellor’s demands, is familiar territoryOne of the most scathing accusations made by John Healey in his resignation letter on Thursday was that the prime minister lacks…
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French electionsFrance’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in the Scottish elections earlier this year by targeting…
UK PM Keir Starmer defends defence spending: 'It's my number one priority' – video
Published: June 12, 2026 13:35
The UK prime minister has defended the government's defence spending plans and insisted he would fight to keep his job. In an interview with the BBC, Keir Starmer said defence would be his 'number one priority' in the next spending review. His remarks came…
‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-john-healey-defence-secretary-exit
Published: June 12, 2026 13:16
PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as himUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he knows he has to “turn things around” after a series of crises culminating in the resignation of…
Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget
Published: June 12, 2026 13:00
Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowingUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen Keir Starmer wanted to promise Donald Trump that the UK would increase defence…
Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal
Published: June 12, 2026 11:07
Brent crude falls as optimism rises strait of Hormuz could reopen over the weekendBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal oil prices fell on Friday to lows not seen since the first week of the Iran crisis after Donald Trump claimed he was close to reaching a…
Barclays to buy GoHenry kids’ debit card and money app
Published: June 12, 2026 11:07
High street bank to buy UK business from US fintech company Acorns as it targets young peopleBusiness live – latest updatesBarclays is to buy an app designed to help children understand and manage their money, as it targets young people in affluent…
Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/12/artist-david-hockney-dies
Published: June 12, 2026 09:52
Bradford-born painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction has diedDavid Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art, has died aged 88.He made his name as a pop artist during…
‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
People tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politiciansBelfast residents have reacted with anger and disgust at the disorder in the city in response to a an online callout by the…
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Published: June 12, 2026 08:54
Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planSky News has just shown some footage of Dan Jarvis meeting Keir Starmer in No 10, and then footage of him leaving No 10.As he…
UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation
Published: June 12, 2026 08:27
Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadershipUK politics live – latest updatesAl Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as a defence…
Paddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange
Published: June 12, 2026 07:25
Gambling business, which also owns Betfair, to focus on New York in latest high-profile blow to UK stock marketBusiness live – latest updatesThe gambling group that owns Paddy Power and Betfair is to scrap its listing on the London Stock Exchange, in yet…
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth
Published: June 12, 2026 06:02
GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in MarchThe UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures show.As energy prices have risen as a result of the…
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Published: June 12, 2026 05:00
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air…
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Published: June 12, 2026 05:00
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the…
Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first timeThe votes are in on Britain’s favourite butterfly, and it is one of the most ubiquitous yet spectacular backyard beauties that has…
Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/ireland-asylum-seekers-northern-land-border
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to IrelandUp to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered the country via the Northern Ireland land border in the last three years, figures suggest.Irish…
Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstepThe full list of…
On the ground in the Belfast riots - podcast
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jun/12/on-the-ground-in-the-belfast-riots-podcast
Published: June 12, 2026 02:00
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their livesStella and Sumayah are housemates. Both care workers and students from Uganda, they live together in west Belfast.On Tuesday…
CBS News to hire Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips as global correspondent
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/11/cbs-news-trevor-phillips-sky-news
Published: June 11, 2026 23:30
British journalist to become one of most prominent appointments made by embattled editor-in-chief Bari WeissCBS News is planning to hire the prominent British broadcaster Trevor Phillips, currently a Sunday morning presenter on Sky News, as a global…
Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/12/young-people-fear-long-term-unemployment-work
Published: June 11, 2026 23:01
Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewardedYoung people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a report, as record numbers fear long-term…
Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Published: June 11, 2026 23:01
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune diseaseFive lupus patients in England are in remission after being treated with a revolutionary therapy that genetically modifies their own cells, in a…
UK school leavers and new students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
Published: June 11, 2026 23:01
One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three peopleTeenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against…
Girl, 14, charged in connection with triple stabbing at school in Manchester
Published: June 11, 2026 22:35
Suspect detained under Mental Health Act, as police confirms counter-terrorism unit is leading investigation into attackA 14-year-old girl has been charged in connection with three stabbings at a school in North Manchester, police said.The girl was charged…
Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Published: June 11, 2026 21:30
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversitySchool pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE…
‘My kids are crying’: list of targeted addresses stokes fears across Belfast
Published: June 11, 2026 20:20
People in city’s minority ethnic communities speak of alarm as violence casts light on racism in Northern IrelandAs widespread violence broke out in Belfast, a list of addresses began circulating on social media. Spread geographically wide, on dozens of…
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/uk-defence-funding-john-healey-keir-starmer-offer
Published: June 11, 2026 19:14
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offerUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey’s resignation as defence secretary on Thursday was a long time brewing, though in the end the denouement was…
Alleged rape of girl ‘simply not true’, Jeffrey Donaldson tells trial
Published: June 11, 2026 17:17
Former DUP leader also rejects suggestion wife knew about or witnessed abuse, saying ‘there was nothing to know’Jeffrey Donaldson is “crystal clear” that an allegation he raped a girl several years ago is “simply not true”, the former Democratic Unionist…
Burnham’s momentum builds in Makerfield as byelection nears
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/andy-burnham-makerfield-byelection-labour
Published: June 11, 2026 17:12
Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streetsFor a few short weeks, the centre of political gravity in Britain has shifted from the Palace of Westminster to the bar of a former Labour club…
Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm
Published: June 11, 2026 17:09
There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth itUK politics live – latest updatesAs Labour MPs set out the case for change in the tea rooms and bars of Westminster, there is usually one…
Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London
Published: June 11, 2026 16:57
Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing support for MobLand co-star Tom HardyHelen Mirren has commented on being called an “evil Zionist bitch” while…
The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer – podcast
Published: June 11, 2026 16:39
The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is…
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/11/pupils-england-special-educational-needs
Published: June 11, 2026 16:32
Data shows sharp rise in number of children getting extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councilsMore than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in…
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/11/wegovy-weight-loss-pills-available-in-uk-to-buy
Published: June 11, 2026 16:25
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced on Thursday.It is the first GLP-1…
Police were warned for months about addresses targeted in Belfast riots
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/11/police-warned-addresses-targeted-belfast-riots
Published: June 11, 2026 15:45
Exclusive: PSNI repeatedly warned by monitoring group for eight months after a so-called hitlist of addresses began circulating in far-right networksA monitoring group repeatedly warned the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) over the past eight…
London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady
Published: June 11, 2026 15:19
Fatima Jabbe-Bio kept tenancy in Southwark despite living for much of year at presidential lodge in FreetownA social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s first lady has been seized by a London council.Southwark council confirmed it had repossessed the…
John Healey’s departure is less of a surprise than it might seem
Published: June 11, 2026 14:56
Despite his managerial veneer and quiet approach, outgoing defence secretary is a highly political operatorUK politics live – latest updatesIf there was one thing for which Downing Street could rely on with John Healey, it was avoiding unnecessary drama.…
Nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receiving corridor care in England, figures show
Published: June 11, 2026 14:28
Published for the first time, the data recorded 2,241 daily cases of A&E corridor care, with 699 patients also treated in other inappropriate settingsAlmost 3,000 patients a day in England are receiving care in hospital corridors due to an unavailability…
Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/andy-burnham-rules-out-compensation-waspi-women
Published: June 11, 2026 14:14
Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefitsAndy Burnham has ruled out paying compensation to the “Waspi women” who claim they lost out owing to changes to the state pension age – but said he was…
'Such a blessing': Whipsnade welcomes endangered baby Asian elephant – video
Published: June 11, 2026 13:34
An Asian elephant calf has been born in Whipsnade zoo. Stefan Groeneveld, a manager at the zoo in Bedfordshire, said the yet-to-be-named baby represented a 'real hope for the future of the species'. Asian elephants are native to south and south-east Asia…
BT boss takes home £5.6m as pay and bonus package more than doubles
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/11/bt-chief-executive-allison-kirkby-pay
Published: June 11, 2026 13:08
Allison Kirkby pocketed the payment after BT’s share price surged nearly 80% The chief executive of BT saw her pay and bonus package more than double last year to £5.6m, the biggest pay award to a boss of the telecoms company in more than a decade.Allison…
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