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Arrests made at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

Arrests made at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

Arrests made at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

05 July 2025

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.


MP resigns Reform UK whip amid ‘business propriety’ investigation

MP resigns Reform UK whip amid ‘business propriety’ investigation

MP resigns Reform UK whip amid ‘business propriety’ investigation

05 July 2025

James McMurdock was elected South Basildon and East Thurrock MP a year ago.


Marchers converge for Orange Order walks in Glasgow

Marchers converge for Orange Order walks in Glasgow

Marchers converge for Orange Order walks in Glasgow

05 July 2025

Dozens of roads in the city were closed for the events.


Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man who died after disturbance

Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man who died after disturbance

Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man who died after disturbance

05 July 2025

Richard Lee, 39, died on Thursday.


Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

05 July 2025

The Capuchin Franciscan friar founded Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre in 1969 to help the homeless.


Diogo Jota’s wife and family joined by Liverpool players at funeral

Diogo Jota’s wife and family joined by Liverpool players at funeral

Diogo Jota’s wife and family joined by Liverpool players at funeral

05 July 2025

The Portuguese footballer was killed alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.


Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

Shona Robison urges Prime Minister to follow Scotland on taxation

05 July 2025

Ms Robison said people are wondering what has changed with a Labour government.


Arrests increase to 52 as police investigate suspected gang feud

Arrests increase to 52 as police investigate suspected gang feud

Arrests increase to 52 as police investigate suspected gang feud

05 July 2025

The spate of incidents, including shootings, fire-bombings and assaults, began in Edinburgh but has spread to the Glasgow area.


More than 10,000 ferry sailings cancelled due to faults, say Lib Dems

More than 10,000 ferry sailings cancelled due to faults, say Lib Dems

More than 10,000 ferry sailings cancelled due to faults, say Lib Dems

05 July 2025

Freedom of information data obtained by the party showed 10,809 sailings were cancelled since January 2023.


Islamic charity warned over ‘inflammatory’ sermon after October 7 attacks

Islamic charity warned over ‘inflammatory’ sermon after October 7 attacks

Islamic charity warned over ‘inflammatory’ sermon after October 7 attacks

05 July 2025

It is one of more than 300 cases involving charities in the past 18 months related to the Middle East conflict, the regulator said.


SNP urges Starmer not to ‘punish’ children by keeping benefit cap

SNP urges Starmer not to ‘punish’ children by keeping benefit cap

SNP urges Starmer not to ‘punish’ children by keeping benefit cap

05 July 2025

The party made the plea following reports that Labour’s welfare U-turn will see it keep the two-child benefit cap.


Meghan opens up about July 4 ‘tradition’ and second date with Harry

Meghan opens up about July 4 ‘tradition’ and second date with Harry

Meghan opens up about July 4 ‘tradition’ and second date with Harry

05 July 2025

The pair now include children Archie and Lilibet in the festivities, the duchess revealed.


Reform council claim ‘trans-related’ library book ban ‘not a change of policy’

Reform council claim ‘trans-related’ library book ban ‘not a change of policy’

Reform council claim ‘trans-related’ library book ban ‘not a change of policy’

05 July 2025

The council has since rowed back on suggestions that the book was in the children’s section.


Palestine Action terror ban comes into force after late-night legal action fails

Palestine Action terror ban comes into force after late-night legal action fails

Palestine Action terror ban comes into force after late-night legal action fails

04 July 2025

It makes membership of, or support for, the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.


Oasis thank their fans as they close their first gig together in 16 years

Oasis thank their fans as they close their first gig together in 16 years

Oasis thank their fans as they close their first gig together in 16 years

04 July 2025

The brothers blasted through their setlist, kicking off with Hello, from their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?


Third heatwave could hit parts of UK by mid-July, Met Office says

Third heatwave could hit parts of UK by mid-July, Met Office says

Third heatwave could hit parts of UK by mid-July, Met Office says

04 July 2025

To qualify as a heatwave, a location must reach or exceed a certain temperature for three consecutive days.


Palestine Action loses appeal hours before terror ban due to start

Palestine Action loses appeal hours before terror ban due to start

Palestine Action loses appeal hours before terror ban due to start

04 July 2025

The Court of Appeal heard the challenge ahead of the planned ban starting at midnight.


Reeves says welfare fallout ‘damaging’ and declines to rule out tax hikes

Reeves says welfare fallout ‘damaging’ and declines to rule out tax hikes

Reeves says welfare fallout ‘damaging’ and declines to rule out tax hikes

04 July 2025

The Chancellor warned there would be ‘costs to what happened’ as she faced questions about how she would cover the shortfall left by concessions.


Cooper orders ‘crackdown’ on suspected illegal working for delivery apps

Cooper orders ‘crackdown’ on suspected illegal working for delivery apps

Cooper orders ‘crackdown’ on suspected illegal working for delivery apps

04 July 2025

Officers will carry out checks in hotspots across the country where they suspect asylum seekers are working as delivery riders without permission.


Lisbon Lion John Clark attained football immortality with Celtic, funeral told

Lisbon Lion John Clark attained football immortality with Celtic, funeral told

Lisbon Lion John Clark attained football immortality with Celtic, funeral told

04 July 2025

The defender from Lanarkshire, who died last month aged 84, was a member of Celtic’s history-making, European Cup winning side in 1967.


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