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Windrush choir opens Glastonbury main stage in ‘hugely important’ performance

Windrush choir opens Glastonbury main stage in ‘hugely important’ performance

The Bristol Reggae Orchestra and Windrush Choir opened the Pyramid Stage on Sunday morning.

Ben Elton blasts Rishi Sunak as a ‘mendacious narcissistic sociopath’

Ben Elton blasts Rishi Sunak as a ‘mendacious narcissistic sociopath’

The comedian said the PM owed the public honesty but Mr Sunak’s interview on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg was just ‘dripping with vanity’.

Wagner rebellion turmoil an ‘internal matter’ for Russia – minister

Wagner rebellion turmoil an ‘internal matter’ for Russia – minister

Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen made the comments as the fallout from the mercenary group’s march on Moscow continues.

Sunak says he is willing to be unpopular over public sector pay

Sunak says he is willing to be unpopular over public sector pay

The Prime Minister could reject recommendations by review bodies to give workers 6% pay rises over inflation concerns.

General election will be ‘difficult’ for SNP, concedes Yousaf

General election will be ‘difficult’ for SNP, concedes Yousaf

But the Scottish First Minister added he remains ‘confident’ of victory.

No answer to mortgage crisis without building more homes, Labour says

No answer to mortgage crisis without building more homes, Labour says

Lisa Nandy raised concerns about the lack of mandatory measures.

Mutual enforcement on post-Brexit trade requires serious consideration – DUP

Mutual enforcement on post-Brexit trade requires serious consideration – DUP

The pro-Brexit think tank Centre for Brexit Policy has set out proposals to replace the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

Prince of Wales to launch initiative aimed at ending homelessness

Prince of Wales to launch initiative aimed at ending homelessness

William is patron of the homelessness charities Centrepoint and The Passage.

Sunak says ‘it will take time’ to cut NHS waiting list as he hails staffing plan

Sunak says ‘it will take time’ to cut NHS waiting list as he hails staffing plan

The full 15-year NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is expected to be published next week.

Majority of public oppose Government’s legacy bill – Amnesty

Majority of public oppose Government’s legacy bill – Amnesty

Amnesty commissioned a UK-wide poll by Savanta, which indicates nine in 10 adults say people should still be prosecuted for serious crimes.

Sir Elton John to close Glastonbury with ‘completely unique’ set

Sir Elton John to close Glastonbury with ‘completely unique’ set

The veteran musician’s Sunday show at Worthy Farm will include four surprise guests.

Rick Astley brands Glastonbury crowd the ‘loveliest’ ever

Rick Astley brands Glastonbury crowd the ‘loveliest’ ever

The singer joked his debut appearance at the music festival had not yet made him ‘cool’.

Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault

Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault

BT said it had implemented a back-up platform after issues with 999 calls.

Sunak warns ‘no alternative’ to curbing inflation as he defends rates hike

Sunak warns ‘no alternative’ to curbing inflation as he defends rates hike

The Prime Minister urged homeowners to ‘hold our nerve’ as mortgage rates soar once again.

Rishi Sunak: I demonstrated integrity when I resigned from Johnson’s government

Rishi Sunak: I demonstrated integrity when I resigned from Johnson’s government

The Prime Minister defended his decision to skip a Commons vote on the Privileges Committee report.

‘Low-income families having to pay thousands more for same goods and services’

‘Low-income families having to pay thousands more for same goods and services’

New research looked at the poorest third of families whose incomes are approximately £24,000 a year or less.

Emergency calls not connecting amid technical issues

Emergency calls not connecting amid technical issues

Several police forces and fire and ambulance services said they were affected.

Minority of households in flats have access to a car or van

Minority of households in flats have access to a car or van

Analysis shows 49% of households across England and Wales living in flats fell into this category in 2021.

Cyclist takes on own version of Tour de France for modern slavery victims

Cyclist takes on own version of Tour de France for modern slavery victims

The cycle will take place from June 26 to June 30, days before the Tour de France.

My life mission is to promote inclusivity, says first Muslim woman to lead Pride

My life mission is to promote inclusivity, says first Muslim woman to lead Pride

Saima Razzaq, from Birmingham, said becoming the first Muslim woman to lead a Pride parade in Britain was a ‘monumental moment’.

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