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Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

22 June 2025

The two leaders spoke on Sunday night after the US launched air raids and missile attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities.


Sir Mark Rowley ‘shocked’ at planned protest in support of Palestine Action

Sir Mark Rowley ‘shocked’ at planned protest in support of Palestine Action

Sir Mark Rowley ‘shocked’ at planned protest in support of Palestine Action

22 June 2025

The Home Secretary will update Parliament on the Government’s plan to ban Palestine Action following its vandalism of two planes at an RAF base.


Man, 46, due in court after Edinburgh disturbance

Man, 46, due in court after Edinburgh disturbance

Man, 46, due in court after Edinburgh disturbance

22 June 2025

A woman and baby were taken to hospital as a precaution.


Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

22 June 2025

The family of Kory McCrimmon spoke after the Parents Against Knives march in Glasgow.


Efforts under way to evacuate Irish citizens from Israel

Efforts under way to evacuate Irish citizens from Israel

Efforts under way to evacuate Irish citizens from Israel

22 June 2025

Ireland’s deputy premier said he spoke to a ‘really angry’ Iranian foreign minister on Sunday.


Energy costs to be cut for industry as Starmer seeks economic ‘turning point’

Energy costs to be cut for industry as Starmer seeks economic ‘turning point’

Energy costs to be cut for industry as Starmer seeks economic ‘turning point’

22 June 2025

The Government’s industrial strategy includes measures to ease the ‘crippling’ costs of energy for UK manufacturers.


Woman found stabbed in house explosion ‘gave her life to helping the vulnerable’

Woman found stabbed in house explosion ‘gave her life to helping the vulnerable’

Woman found stabbed in house explosion ‘gave her life to helping the vulnerable’

22 June 2025

Annabel Rook, 46, was found fatally injured at a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, north-east London, just before 5am on Tuesday.


Bayesian yacht taken to Sicilian town for full investigation into sinking

Bayesian yacht taken to Sicilian town for full investigation into sinking

Bayesian yacht taken to Sicilian town for full investigation into sinking

22 June 2025

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were among those killed when the superyacht sank off Sicily on August 19.


Motorcyclist killed in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash

22 June 2025

The 59-year-old man was riding on the B966 Fettercairn to Edzell road in Aberdeenshire on Saturday evening.


Highs of 28C with ‘fresher’ and ‘breezy’ conditions forecast on Sunday

Highs of 28C with ‘fresher’ and ‘breezy’ conditions forecast on Sunday

Highs of 28C with ‘fresher’ and ‘breezy’ conditions forecast on Sunday

22 June 2025

On Saturday, a provisional high of 33.2C was recorded by the weather service in Charlwood, Surrey, making it the warmest day so far of 2025.


Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ following US strikes against Iran

Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ following US strikes against Iran

Starmer warns of ‘risk of escalation’ following US strikes against Iran

22 June 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s nuclear sites.


Fergus Ewing believes SNP will ‘throw everything’ at independent MSP bid

Fergus Ewing believes SNP will ‘throw everything’ at independent MSP bid

Fergus Ewing believes SNP will ‘throw everything’ at independent MSP bid

22 June 2025

The veteran politician made a dig at the police investigation into the SNP finances during a broadcast interview.


Teenager arrested after fire at former primary school building

Teenager arrested after fire at former primary school building

Teenager arrested after fire at former primary school building

22 June 2025

It was the second serious blaze in Perth in less than a week.


More than 1,000 migrants cross Channel in small boats over two days

More than 1,000 migrants cross Channel in small boats over two days

More than 1,000 migrants cross Channel in small boats over two days

22 June 2025

This brings the total for the year so far to 18,400.


Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

Starmer calls for ‘diplomatic solution’ after US strikes Iran

22 June 2025

The UK Government had urged de-escalation in the Middle East but Donald Trump pushed ahead with air and missile strikes.


British nationals urged to register for evacuation flights from Israel

British nationals urged to register for evacuation flights from Israel

British nationals urged to register for evacuation flights from Israel

22 June 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office described it as ‘a perilous and volatile moment for the Middle East’.


UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

22 June 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations following the overnight attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.


Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

22 June 2025

Micheal Martin and Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.


Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

22 June 2025

The study analysed earnings data spanning all early-career workers in England, covering more than 11 million individuals.


Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

22 June 2025

Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event in Derby, which runs from August 1-3.


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