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Man charged with attempting to steal Magna Carta
A man has been charged with trying to steal one of the oldest surviving copies of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral.
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have “no grip on reality”, according to Jeremy Corbyn as he rubbished their plans for Brexit.
Man charged with attempting to steal Magna Carta
A man has been charged with trying to steal one of the oldest surviving copies of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral.
Homeless deaths ‘highest in areas with biggest council budget cuts’
Deaths of homeless people have been highest in areas with the biggest council cuts, Labour analysis shows.
Man who pushed ex-Eurotunnel boss on to Tube track jailed for life
A paranoid schizophrenic man who pushed a former Eurotunnel boss on to the Tube tracks has been jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years.
Northern Ireland job 'hotly fought over' with Belfast-born MP tipped to replace Karen Bradley in Boris Johnson Cabinet
A Belfast-born MP has been tipped to replace the current Northern Ireland secretary of state in what has been reported as a scramble to get the "hotly" contested position.
Sir Nick Clegg reiterates calls for tech firm regulation
Facebook’s head of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has reiterated his belief that increased regulation of tech firms can not be done solely by the internet companies themselves.
Sturgeon has waged war on business, Tory leadership contender claims
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt has accused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of being at war with the Scottish business community.
Brexit has left UK and Scotland relationship ‘in shreds’, Sturgeon claims
Brexit has created the biggest democratic deficit in post-war Scotland, according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Broadcasting watchdog rejects criticism of plans to police online content
The Irish broadcasting watchdog has rejected criticism that it is not the right institution to regulate harmful online content of social media giants Facebook and Twitter.
Coffee ‘could help you slim’
Drinking coffee could help boost weight loss, researchers say.
Labour calls Brexit Party’s Peterborough by-election claims ‘nonsense’
The Brexit Party’s claims that vote-rigging may have played a role in Labour’s wafer-thin victory in the Peterborough by-election have been branded a “desperate attempt” to excuse a defeat.
Serial sex offender who met victims on Tinder jailed
A serial sex offender who attacked women he met on Tinder has been handed a 12-year jail term.
Temperatures set to rise above 30C by Saturday after wet start to the week
Rain and thunderstorms are set to make way for sunshine and warmth in time for Glastonbury this weekend, according to the Met Office.
Man charged over pub ‘attack’
A man has been arrested and charged after a 55-year-old was injured near a pub.
Eurostar passengers angry over changes to alcohol rules
Holidaymakers have expressed frustration at tougher alcohol restrictions on Eurostar trains.
Johnson labelled ‘bottler Boris’ for ducking TV debate
Boris Johnson has been branded a “bottler” by allies of Jeremy Hunt for ducking a planned TV showdown.
Coroner demands NHS 111 changes after death of six-year-old
A coroner has warned more children in England could die unless the NHS takes action after call handlers missed several opportunities to save the life of a six-year-old boy.
Nasa’s Mars rover detects methane spike, hinting at life
A Nasa rover on Mars has detected its largest amount of methane yet, which could be an early indication of life on the Red Planet.
Man with dementia delights internet by remembering piece he composed decades ago
A man with dementia has won plaudits on social media after a viral video showed him playing a piece he composed decades ago.
Which years have had the UK’s warmest Junes?
Four of the 10 warmest Junes on record have occurred within the past two decades.
Arrangements for Irish border after Brexit ready within three years – report
Measures to avoid a hard border with Ireland could be ready within three years, according to an independent commission chaired by senior Tories.
Government reveals tax millions collected from frozen Libyan assets
The Government has revealed it collects £5 million a year in tax from frozen Libyan assets.
Minister reveals ‘bold vision’ to tackle child poverty
The Scottish Government is investing £3 million in after-school care and holiday clubs for youngsters as part of its “bold vision” of abolishing child poverty.
McMafia order woman ‘spent £15.5m in embezzled cash on luxuries’
The woman at the centre of the UK’s first so-called McMafia order spent up to £15.5 million of embezzled cash in luxury boutiques, hotels, restaurants and grand department stores across Europe, a court has heard.
Farage calls for postal ballot shake-up after by-election ‘vote-rigging rumours’
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party has called for an investigation into allegations of impropriety during Labour’s slim victory in the Peterborough by-election.
Lord Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering stroke
Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke.
Tory leadership TV debate cancelled as Johnson ‘declines invitation’
A planned TV showdown between the Tory leadership candidates has been cancelled because Boris Johnson is refusing to take part.
Allies defend Johnson after domestic row with girlfriend
Boris Johnson’s supporters have lined up to defend him over the domestic incident which saw police called to the home he shares with partner Carrie Symonds.
Raspberry Pi 4 micro-computer launched
The newest version of the low-cost Raspberry Pi computer has been announced, with its makers claiming it is the world’s most affordable multimedia desktop PC.
Johnson government faces rapid collapse over Brexit, warns Hunt
A Boris Johnson-led government would rapidly collapse when faced with key decisions on Brexit, his Tory leadership rival, Jeremy Hunt, has warned.
Key events in the Tory leadership contest this week
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt face a series of tests over the coming days as the national campaign for the Tory leadership gets into full swing.
£100m drive to help UK firms capitalise on growth in offshore wind industry
UK firms are being told of the “huge opportunities” from the offshore wind industry in the coming years.
Tube workers to vote on action in jobs row
Thousands of London Underground workers are to start voting on whether to strike in a dispute over jobs.
Residents throw 10th birthday party for cat crowned king of village
A village is coming together to throw a birthday party for a cat who has become famous for making himself at home in local shops.
Boris Johnson claims are 'leftie nonsense', claims DUP's Wilson
A DUP MP has said Boris Johnson's alleged domestic troubles should not detract from the Tory leadership race or influence its outcome.
Boris Johnson needs to show he can answer hard questions, says Hunt
Pressure was mounting on Boris Johnson last night to explain why police were called to the home he shares with partner Carrie Symonds as his rival to be Prime Minister insisted he should answer questions on everything.
Boots to scrap plastic bags in all stores by early 2020
Retail giant Boots has vowed to ditch plastic bags in all its stores by next year, replacing them with paper ones.
Ex-NIO minister defends suspended MP ield
A former NIO minister has defended a Conservative MP who grabbed a female Greenpeace activist after she gatecrashed a prestigious dinner.
No evidence of Russian interference in Brexit via Facebook, says Clegg
There is “absolutely no evidence” that Russia influenced the EU referendum result using Facebook, the tech giant’s vice-president, Sir Nick Clegg, has said.
UK could join US in assault on Iran, Jeremy Hunt says
Jeremy Hunt has said Britain would consider joining the US in military action against Iran.
Freezing embryos has no impact on IVF success rate, study concludes
A popular strategy for raising IVF pregnancy rates by freezing embryos has been shown to have no improvement in a large trial.
Sperm frozen long-term makes no difference to birth rates – study
Long-term sperm freezing makes no difference to live birth rates, a study has found.
What the papers say – June 24
Scrutiny of Boris Johnson over a row at the home he shares with his partner has spilled into a new week, with the Tory leadership hopeful making headlines across the front pages.
Boris Johnson insists he will not ‘bottle it’ on Brexit date
Boris Johnson has repeated his determination to deliver Brexit by Halloween, in what will be seen as an attempt to refocus attention away from his private life.
Facebook putting secrecy before accountability, says NSPCC boss
Facebook is placing privacy and secrecy ahead of accountability, according to a children’s charity boss.
Cable in talks with Tory and Labour MPs on defecting
Sir Vince Cable has said he is in talks with a number of Tory and Labour MPs about joining the Liberal Democrats.
Disgraced bishop Peter Ball dies aged 87
Peter Ball, the disgraced bishop who was jailed for sexually abusing young men, has died at the age of 87.
Queen unruffled as polo guest’s scarf lands on her shoulder
The Queen had an unexpected brush with a Japanese musician when his scarf blew into her path and landed on her shoulder.
Bodies of seven missing climbers ‘recovered on Himalayas’
The bodies of seven of a group of eight missing climbers have been recovered in the Indian Himalayas, officials have said.
Sex And The City star backs ‘listener’ Hunt rather than Johnson
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt has won some unlikely backing from one of the stars of Sex And The City.
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