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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.

Call for positive male role models to counter gender-based violence

Call for positive male role models to counter gender-based violence

Dr Jackson Katz, a US educator, is to address an executive office-organised conference on his Bystander Approach.

Johnson urges G7 allies to stand firm in support of Ukraine

Johnson urges G7 allies to stand firm in support of Ukraine

The Prime Minister said ‘the price of backing down’ against Russia will be ‘far, far higher’ than supporting Ukraine.

My golden rule is to get on with the job, says PM as he eyes long stint in No 10

My golden rule is to get on with the job, says PM as he eyes long stint in No 10

It comes as pressure has been mounting on the PM from across the political divide following the Tories’ stinging double by-election defeat.

U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

U2’s Bono talks of discovering his half-brother

The Irish singer spoke about his relationship with his father on Desert Island Discs.

City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

City of London urged to reconsider plans to demolish historic Barbican buildings

The City of London Corporation has submitted plans to demolish Bastion House and the Museum of London.

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft to open new stores and create jobs

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft to open new stores and create jobs

It came as it announced adjusted pre-tax profit for the 2022 financial year was £15 million.

Government ‘misleading’ over role in rail strikes, legal advice suggests

Government ‘misleading’ over role in rail strikes, legal advice suggests

The TUC said an independent legal opinion undermined the Government’s claims that the rail dispute is just between the train operators and unions.

Ban on Russian gold will ‘strike at heart of Putin’s war machine’ says Johnson

Ban on Russian gold will ‘strike at heart of Putin’s war machine’ says Johnson

The UK will join allies in banning imports of Russian gold in an effort to increase Vladimir Putin’s economic isolation.

Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits

Benefit claimants to be made to work longer hours to avoid job centre visits

The Work and Pensions Secretary said she hoped the threshold would be raised ‘very soon’.

Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

Soul singer Diana Ross will fill the Sunday teatime legends slot.

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