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High Court rules Johnny Depp in breach of court order in The Sun libel case

High Court rules Johnny Depp in breach of court order in The Sun libel case

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher, News Group Newspapers, and its executive editor over an article which referred to him as a ‘wife beater’.

Paper wine bottle launched to help reduce impact on environment

Paper wine bottle launched to help reduce impact on environment

The first wine to go on sale in the Frugal bottle is from the Italian vineyard Cantina Goccia.

Johnson faces storm over exit of Civil Service chief Sedwill

Johnson faces storm over exit of Civil Service chief Sedwill

Boris Johnson heaped praise on Sir Mark Sedwill, who is standing down as Cabinet Secretary amid speculation he was forced out by the PM’s allies.

Covid-19 pandemic has been a ‘nightmare’ and a ‘disaster’ – Boris Johnson

Covid-19 pandemic has been a ‘nightmare’ and a ‘disaster’ – Boris Johnson

Mr Johnson said he had been ‘very lucky’ in his recovery from Covid-19 and the experience had given him an ‘even deeper love’ for the NHS.

Johnson: UK will be ‘fitter and happier’ if obesity problem is tackled

Johnson: UK will be ‘fitter and happier’ if obesity problem is tackled

The Prime Minister said addressing the country’s weight problem would help prepare it for future Covid-style crises.

Johnson pledges spending blitz to heal economy after Covid-19

Johnson pledges spending blitz to heal economy after Covid-19

The Prime Minister has promised an approach comparable to Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal in the US in the 1930s.

Restaurants chains are ‘hurting’ due to pandemic, warns Deliveroo boss

Restaurants chains are ‘hurting’ due to pandemic, warns Deliveroo boss

Will Shu, chief executive of the food delivery business, also warned that customers face a ‘long period’ of socially-distanced dining.

‘Landmark’ year for Fairtrade Foundation, annual report shows

‘Landmark’ year for Fairtrade Foundation, annual report shows

Sales of products including flowers, coffee, wine, and gold increased in 2019.

Lookers auditor says £19m hit needed after accounting errors

Lookers auditor says £19m hit needed after accounting errors

Earlier this month, the car dealership business said its shares could be suspended due to investigations over potential fraud in its accounts.

Liverpool boss urges fans to celebrate title win ‘in a safe way’

Liverpool boss urges fans to celebrate title win ‘in a safe way’

Jurgen Klopp spoke after thousands of fans had gathered on the city’s waterfront over two nights.

Balmoral rangers urge public not to use estate grounds as a toilet

Balmoral rangers urge public not to use estate grounds as a toilet

People had been breaking into the public toilets at the site.

High Court to rule on The Sun’s bid to strike out Johnny Depp libel claim

High Court to rule on The Sun’s bid to strike out Johnny Depp libel claim

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher, News Group Newspapers, and its executive editor over an article which referred to him as a ‘wife beater’.

What the papers say – June 29

What the papers say – June 29

Sir Mark Sedwill’s standing down from his role as head of the Civil Service leads many papers.

MPs and senior ex-civil servants hit out after Cabinet Secretary ousted

MPs and senior ex-civil servants hit out after Cabinet Secretary ousted

The Prime Minister’s chief aide Dominic Cummings has been accused of playing a part in Sir Mark Sedwill’s exit.

Leicester Covid-19 cases under scrutiny after spike amid local lockdown fears

Leicester Covid-19 cases under scrutiny after spike amid local lockdown fears

The city’s major said more testing was needed.

Opposition MPs accuse Dominic Cummings of role in Cabinet Secretary resignation

Opposition MPs accuse Dominic Cummings of role in Cabinet Secretary resignation

Labour and the Liberal Democrats suggested the Prime Minister’s chief aide played a part in Sir Mark Sedwill’s exit.

Leicester city mayor plays down local lockdown speculation

Leicester city mayor plays down local lockdown speculation

Reports suggests restrictions could be imposed within days.

Police release image of man shot dead by officers during Glasgow attack

Police release image of man shot dead by officers during Glasgow attack

Badreddin Abadlla Adam was killed after six people were injured, including a police officer, in West George Street.

Mother of Noah Donohoe told him ‘he would change the world’

Mother of Noah Donohoe told him ‘he would change the world’

The Donohoe family paid an emotional tribute to the 14-year-old who is believed to have died.

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill confirms exit

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill confirms exit

The senior civil servant will also step down from his role as national security adviser in September.

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