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UK forces evacuating people from Afghanistan feared they ‘may not return home’

UK forces evacuating people from Afghanistan feared they ‘may not return home’

Military personnel interviewed for Channel 4’s documentary series Evacuation have shed light on what it was like to be involved in Operation Pitting.

Nine in 10 mid-size firms rolling back expansion plans amid squeeze – survey

Nine in 10 mid-size firms rolling back expansion plans amid squeeze – survey

The survey found that 91% of the companies questioned said difficulty getting capital means growth plans are being rethought.

‘Substantial gap’ between Government insulation targets and delivery

‘Substantial gap’ between Government insulation targets and delivery

To reduce energy consumption by 15% by 2030, five million homes need insulating with 1.5 million on heat pumps, analysts said.

NHS substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy – report

NHS substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy – report

The King’s Fund published their report ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.

Guns N’ Roses triumph with Glastonbury debut as Lana Del Rey has power cut off

Guns N’ Roses triumph with Glastonbury debut as Lana Del Rey has power cut off

The US singer was forced to lead fans in an a capella performance of her final song Video Games after her microphone cut out.

Green levies to return to household energy bills in July

Green levies to return to household energy bills in July

The levies which drive investment in renewables have been temporarily funded by the Government as part of its energy support package.

Guns N’ Roses thank fans for invite as they kick off Glastonbury debut

Guns N’ Roses thank fans for invite as they kick off Glastonbury debut

The performance featured the original line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan – who reunited in 2015.

Hunt urges public to hold their nerve amid ‘necessary’ interest rate hikes

Hunt urges public to hold their nerve amid ‘necessary’ interest rate hikes

The Chancellor sought to reassure people that ‘things will get better’ amid the dire economic situation.

Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion

Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is to leave Russia under a deal brokered by Belarus.

Julian Assange’s wife says ‘it is now or never’ at US extradition protest

Julian Assange’s wife says ‘it is now or never’ at US extradition protest

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in on 18 charges by the US government.

Canadian police look into circumstances of five deaths in Titan implosion

Canadian police look into circumstances of five deaths in Titan implosion

Superintendent Kent Osmond said officers are seeking to determine whether a criminal investigation is necessary.

Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage crowd carries Lewis Capaldi through voice issues

Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage crowd carries Lewis Capaldi through voice issues

The Scottish singer treated the crowd of adoring fans to a host of hit tracks from his two chart-topping albums as well as taking his shirt off.

Sunak discusses Russia rebellion with US, French and German leaders

Sunak discusses Russia rebellion with US, French and German leaders

They discussed the extraordinary events which saw the Wagner chief vow to oust Russia’s defence minister before halting his troops’ march on Moscow.

Irish media minister announces external review of governance and culture at RTE

Irish media minister announces external review of governance and culture at RTE

The move follows the revelation that Ryan Tubridy was paid several hundred thousand euro more than RTE had previously declared.

British adventurer’s sons pay tribute to ‘loving father’ following Titan death

British adventurer’s sons pay tribute to ‘loving father’ following Titan death

Hamish Harding’s sons described him as the ‘best father I could have ever asked for’.

UK enjoys temperatures just shy of the year’s highest

UK enjoys temperatures just shy of the year’s highest

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms on Sunday.

Labour does not rule out rejecting public sector pay advice from review bodies

Labour does not rule out rejecting public sector pay advice from review bodies

Rishi Sunak has expressed concern that unaffordable pay increases could trigger a ‘wage-price spiral’ amid stubbornly high inflation.

Thousands march through Dublin for Pride parade 40th anniversary

Thousands march through Dublin for Pride parade 40th anniversary

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was pictured with some of the groups taking part at the start of the march.

Wagner rebellion presents unique opportunity for Ukraine, experts say

Wagner rebellion presents unique opportunity for Ukraine, experts say

The mercenary group has acted as a private army for the Kremlin buts its leader has turned on the Russian military leadership.

King and Queen joined by Frankie Dettori in procession on Royal Ascot final day

King and Queen joined by Frankie Dettori in procession on Royal Ascot final day

The popular jockey had a number of rides this week on horses owned by the King and Queen but failed to win.

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