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Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran

22 June 2025

Micheal Martin and Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.


Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

Younger workers in England face ‘place-based’ pay penalty, study warns

22 June 2025

The study analysed earnings data spanning all early-career workers in England, covering more than 11 million individuals.


Brexit rules spark ‘clear demand’ for more motorhome parking, lobby group says

Brexit rules spark ‘clear demand’ for more motorhome parking, lobby group says

Brexit rules spark ‘clear demand’ for more motorhome parking, lobby group says

22 June 2025

Campra managing director Steve Haywood said welcoming motorcaravans to an area ‘can be a hugely positive move’.


Mass rollout of weight loss jabs begins on NHS

Mass rollout of weight loss jabs begins on NHS

Mass rollout of weight loss jabs begins on NHS

22 June 2025

From June 23 GPs in England will be able to prescribe the drugs for the first time.


Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

22 June 2025

Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event in Derby, which runs from August 1-3.


Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

22 June 2025

The Prime Minister said stability in the region ‘is a priority’.


Strike ballot launched at university over proposed job cuts

Strike ballot launched at university over proposed job cuts

Strike ballot launched at university over proposed job cuts

22 June 2025

The University of the West of Scotland is potentially axing around 75 full-time equivalent jobs.


Campaign launched to bring only Turner oil painting of Bristol back to city

Campaign launched to bring only Turner oil painting of Bristol back to city

Campaign launched to bring only Turner oil painting of Bristol back to city

22 June 2025

The one-week campaign, named Bring Turner Home, aims to return the piece to the city.


One in seven people ‘have lost money to fraud in past year’

One in seven people ‘have lost money to fraud in past year’

One in seven people ‘have lost money to fraud in past year’

22 June 2025

Many people favour security processes on their account over ease of access, a survey for TransUnion indicates.


Teenagers help produce latest Big Issue magazine

Teenagers help produce latest Big Issue magazine

Teenagers help produce latest Big Issue magazine

22 June 2025

Hundreds of young Big Issue vendors have accessed support from the magazine for issues including health and wellbeing.


Ministers urged to provide more graduate training slots for UK medical students

Ministers urged to provide more graduate training slots for UK medical students

Ministers urged to provide more graduate training slots for UK medical students

22 June 2025

The BMA said 20,000 medical graduates will miss out on further training due to a lack of slots as international graduates soar.


British father-to-be feels like ‘second class citizen’ over family visa rules

British father-to-be feels like ‘second class citizen’ over family visa rules

British father-to-be feels like ‘second class citizen’ over family visa rules

22 June 2025

It comes as charities Reunite Families UK and Coram published reports that documented the ‘significant emotional and psychological harm’ to families.


Families to march against knife crime through streets of Glasgow

Families to march against knife crime through streets of Glasgow

Families to march against knife crime through streets of Glasgow

21 June 2025

The march begins at Ibrox and finishes at Celtic Park.


Mike Lynch’s superyacht set to be brought to town where prosecutors are based

Mike Lynch’s superyacht set to be brought to town where prosecutors are based

Mike Lynch’s superyacht set to be brought to town where prosecutors are based

21 June 2025

The vessel is set to be taken to Termini Imerese, a town around 20km away, where prosecutors investigating the sinking are based.


Cooler weather forecast after UK sees hottest day of the year

Cooler weather forecast after UK sees hottest day of the year

Cooler weather forecast after UK sees hottest day of the year

21 June 2025

Sunday is expected to be a day of ‘sunny spells and showers’ with highs of around 27C and 28C, Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said.


Starmer welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader’s husband

Starmer welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader’s husband

Starmer welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader’s husband

21 June 2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is a key dissident figure and the husband of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.


Streeting: Assisted dying will take ‘time and money that is in short supply’

Streeting: Assisted dying will take ‘time and money that is in short supply’

Streeting: Assisted dying will take ‘time and money that is in short supply’

21 June 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said there is no budget for the assisted dying service, indicating cash might have to come from ‘trade-offs’ elsewhere.


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