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MPs set to vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol

MPs set to vote on Bill to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol

The move has sparked a fierce backlash from the EU, with fresh legal action launched against Britain.

Firefighters tackle blaze at landmark Calton Hill

Firefighters tackle blaze at landmark Calton Hill

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon.

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

On Tuesday, the First Minister will outline her plans to hold a second independence referendum.

Tennis fans queue overnight to get Wimbledon tickets

Tennis fans queue overnight to get Wimbledon tickets

Novak Djokovic will begin his defence of the men’s singles title on Centre Court on the championship’s opening day.

Murder probe launched after woman dies following ‘horrific assault’

Murder probe launched after woman dies following ‘horrific assault’

The 36-year-old was attacked in Ilford, east London.

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

The words ‘no war stop Putin’ were displayed on a screen during the performance.

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

Rowers rescued after stormy seas cut short GB Row Challenge

The three vessels from the GB Row Challenge hoped to collect environmental data.

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Channel crossings not discussed by Macron and Johnson

Talks focused on issues being discussed at the G7 summit, but Emmanuel Macron also raised his vision for a European political community.

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

In Pictures: Kendrick Lamar thrills fans on Glastonbury’s final night

Lamar and Diana Ross were among the big names closing the Worthy Farm event for 2022.

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

Boris Johnson argued at the G7 summit in Germany it is reasonable for British steel to enjoy the ‘same protections’ as other European economies.

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Johnson and G7 leaders joke about Putin during official meeting

Boris Johnson asked fellow leaders whether they should take their jackets off at the G7 summit, suggesting they were ‘tougher than Putin’.

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Westminster moved to cut MLA pay in 2017 after the executive collapsed over an energy scheme row.

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas join calls at Glastonbury for climate action

It came as Greenpeace protesters marched through the festival site, demanding action to reduce global warming.

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

In Pictures: History buffs get fired up for festival

The Chalke Valley History Festival included talks and debates alongside interactive living history displays and re-enactments.

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

Charles ‘accepted large cash donations’ from Qatari politician, report claims

The Sunday Times claimed the prince accepted three million euros in cash donations for his charity the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund.

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Police ‘kindly’ confiscated my guns after pornography scandal, former MP says

Neil Parish opened up about his struggles in the aftermath of the incident, claiming the Tory Party chief whip did not offer him any help.

UK would be ‘honoured’ to host Zelensky for a state visit, Johnson says

UK would be ‘honoured’ to host Zelensky for a state visit, Johnson says

Boris Johnson said that if Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky felt able to leave his country on a visit, the UK would be ‘only too honoured’ to host him.

Wrong to change 1922 Committee rules in bid to oust PM, says Douglas Ross

Wrong to change 1922 Committee rules in bid to oust PM, says Douglas Ross

The Scottish Conservative leader’s comments come despite him voting against the Prime Minister in a vote of confidence.

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.

Lammy says he will not support BA strikes as he defends Labour’s stance

Lammy says he will not support BA strikes as he defends Labour’s stance

The shadow foreign secretary said the party is fully behind negotiation to resolve any industrial dispute.

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