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Military parade marks Queen’s official birthday

Military parade marks Queen’s official birthday

The traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony in London was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Boris Johnson faces legal challenge over peerage for Tory backer

Boris Johnson faces legal challenge over peerage for Tory backer

City financier Peter Cruddas gave the party £500,000 three days after taking up his seat in the House of Lords last February.

Early childhood should be ‘defining issue of our time’, Kate and Jill Biden say

Early childhood should be ‘defining issue of our time’, Kate and Jill Biden say

The Duchess of Cambridge and the US first lady hope to work together on the issue.

Experts urge caution over lockdown lifting due to rise in Delta variant cases

Experts urge caution over lockdown lifting due to rise in Delta variant cases

Scientists now estimate that 96% of all new cases of coronavirus are attributed to the Delta variant.

Aer Lingus cancels regional flights as Stobart Air appoints liquidator

Aer Lingus cancels regional flights as Stobart Air appoints liquidator

The announcement affects several flights from Dublin and Belfast City airports to UK cities.

EU urged to be ‘pragmatic, not bloody-minded’ over Brexit dispute

EU urged to be ‘pragmatic, not bloody-minded’ over Brexit dispute

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made the call as Boris Johnson met leaders from the bloc in Cornwall.

Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

The Scottish Crannog Centre on the shores of Loch Tay was hit by a devastating fire.

UK wants virtual trial of US diplomat’s wife over Harry Dunn death, says Raab

UK wants virtual trial of US diplomat’s wife over Harry Dunn death, says Raab

While the US will not extradite Anne Sacoolas, the Foreign Secretary says there is hope for a ‘virtual trial or process’.

What the papers say – June 12

What the papers say – June 12

Brexit tensions at the G7 summit, the Euros, and the forecast postponement of ‘Freedom Day’ dominate the national front pages.

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

Queen’s official birthday to be marked with military parade at Windsor

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, will join the head of state for the ceremony.

Parole Board chief made CBE for work promoting transparency

Parole Board chief made CBE for work promoting transparency

The decision may be seen by some as controversial, coming just days after an outcry over the Parole Board’s decision to release Colin Pitchfork.

Football fans to enjoy hottest day of year as temperatures approach 30C

Football fans to enjoy hottest day of year as temperatures approach 30C

The mercury will soar on Sunday afternoon, just as England take on Croatia, potentially making it the warmest June 13 on record.

Johnson faces difficult meetings with EU leaders in margins of G7 summit

Johnson faces difficult meetings with EU leaders in margins of G7 summit

The dispute over Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangement casts a shadow over the gathering in Cornwall.

Johnson poised to delay Covid lockdown lifting to July

Johnson poised to delay Covid lockdown lifting to July

Ministers are considering putting back the final easing of controls in England for four weeks as cases of the Delta variant surge.

Charities gather to remember those lost during coronavirus pandemic

Charities gather to remember those lost during coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic has taken more than 3.7 million lives globally.

Zoonotic disease needs to be stopped at source, top scientist warns

Zoonotic disease needs to be stopped at source, top scientist warns

Humans must think ‘more holistically’ about how we interact with nature to prevent future pandemics, Professor Peter Horby said.

Queen uses ceremonial sword to cut cake during Eden Project engagement

Queen uses ceremonial sword to cut cake during Eden Project engagement

The monarch used the sword to cut a large cake marking the Big Lunch, which the Duchess of Cornwall is patron of.

Climate change requires same urgency as pandemic, says Charles

Climate change requires same urgency as pandemic, says Charles

The Prince of Wales addressed world leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall.

England footballer Henderson: NHS staff are the true heroes

England footballer Henderson: NHS staff are the true heroes

The Liverpool captain has been made an MBE for services to football and charity in the Queen’s Birthday honours.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Around nine in 10 local areas are currently recording a rise in rates.

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