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Ukraine’s long-term future to be on agenda at Sunak and Biden meeting

Ukraine’s long-term future to be on agenda at Sunak and Biden meeting

The Prime Minister said there was still no ‘definitive answer’ about whether Russia was responsible for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam.

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater said it will not now begin until October 2025 ‘at the earliest’.

Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision

Government announces Teesworks panel as Labour brings vote over inquiry decision

Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been calling for the National Audit Office to lead the investigation into the major development.

Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

Westminster would not make decisions on governing the region without consent from the Irish government, a Commons committee was told.

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast.

Czech police detain 16 people after clash between Fiorentina and West Ham fans

Czech police detain 16 people after clash between Fiorentina and West Ham fans

Officials in Prague said West Ham supporters were attacked in a bar in the city.

Call to act on ‘dangerous’ conditions around Westminster for disabled people

Call to act on ‘dangerous’ conditions around Westminster for disabled people

One peer said he had missed hospital appointments because he could not navigate along the streets around Parliament.

Michael Gove and Keir Starmer criticise Roger Waters amid antisemitism claims

Michael Gove and Keir Starmer criticise Roger Waters amid antisemitism claims

The minister said the rocker was ‘falling short’ of expectations that people with a significant public profile did not ‘abuse their platform’.

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021.

Trouble with falling and staying asleep ‘linked to increased risk of stroke’

Trouble with falling and staying asleep ‘linked to increased risk of stroke’

The researchers said the link was stronger in participants under 50 years of age who had five to eight insomnia symptoms.

Press ‘has misled me for my whole life’, Harry tells High Court

Press ‘has misled me for my whole life’, Harry tells High Court

The Duke of Sussex finished his evidence in his claim against MGN on Wednesday afternoon.

Telegraph Media Group set for sale after row with lenders

Telegraph Media Group set for sale after row with lenders

The Barclay family, the billionaire owners of Telegraph Media Group, denied that the business could face administration.

Scottish deposit return scheme delayed to October 2025 ‘at the earliest’

Scottish deposit return scheme delayed to October 2025 ‘at the earliest’

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater blamed the UK Government.

Met Police chief says sorry for past LGBT+ failings in ‘ground-breaking step’

Met Police chief says sorry for past LGBT+ failings in ‘ground-breaking step’

The #ApologiseNow! campaign was supported by the late television star Paul O’Grady before his death in March.

‘Hard to control emotions’ amid Kherson flooding, says Ukrainian aid worker

‘Hard to control emotions’ amid Kherson flooding, says Ukrainian aid worker

Father Vitaliy Novak, chairman of Depaul International, called for more financial aid to help those worst affected by the floods.

First heat health alert of the year issued ahead of sweltering 30C weekend

First heat health alert of the year issued ahead of sweltering 30C weekend

Parts of the country will be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife as a ‘plume of warm air’ moves in.

Third youth convicted of Zombie knife killing of boy in front of mother

Third youth convicted of Zombie knife killing of boy in front of mother

Camron Smith, 16, was unarmed and in his underwear when masked attackers stormed into his home.

Harry launched legal against MGN after bumping into barrister in France

Harry launched legal against MGN after bumping into barrister in France

The duke said he contacted solicitors after he and wife Meghan experienced ‘abuse, intrusion and hate’.

Insurance industry bosses push back at perceptions of ‘profiteering’

Insurance industry bosses push back at perceptions of ‘profiteering’

Representatives appeared before MPs sitting on the Treasury Committee.

Court sees CCTV footage of custody sergeant being shot dead in police cell

Court sees CCTV footage of custody sergeant being shot dead in police cell

Jurors at Northampton Crown Court were played footage of Louis De Zoysa being wrestled to the floor after Sergeant Matt Ratana was shot in the chest.

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