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MPs back flagship immigration legislation amid child refugee concerns

MPs back flagship immigration legislation amid child refugee concerns

MPs back flagship immigration legislation amid child refugee concerns

30 June 2020

It was approved at third reading by 342 votes to 248, majority 94, thereby clearing all stages in the House of Commons.


Starmer says councils face a ‘perfect storm’ due to coronavirus

Starmer says councils face a ‘perfect storm’ due to coronavirus

Starmer says councils face a ‘perfect storm’ due to coronavirus

30 June 2020

The Labour leader is warning of a £10 billion ‘black hole’ in local government finances unless ministers act.


Train operator Grand Central announces ‘measured’ return to service

Train operator Grand Central announces ‘measured’ return to service

Train operator Grand Central announces ‘measured’ return to service

30 June 2020

The Yorkshire-based company is allowing passengers to book for its West Riding and North East routes, from July 26.


Airbus planning to cut 1,700 jobs in UK as result of coronavirus crisis

Airbus planning to cut 1,700 jobs in UK as result of coronavirus crisis

Airbus planning to cut 1,700 jobs in UK as result of coronavirus crisis

30 June 2020

The company is cutting 15,000 jobs across its global operations.


Four doctors reflect on 100th day of lockdown

Four doctors reflect on 100th day of lockdown

Four doctors reflect on 100th day of lockdown

30 June 2020

Medics on the front line have described some of their ‘hardest moments’ during the pandemic.


Fifth of people ‘say coronavirus crisis has been a financial wake-up call’

Fifth of people ‘say coronavirus crisis has been a financial wake-up call’

Fifth of people ‘say coronavirus crisis has been a financial wake-up call’

30 June 2020

Some 38% of people aim to boost their emergency savings in case lockdown restrictions need to be tightened again.


E-scooters allowed on Britain’s roads from Saturday

E-scooters allowed on Britain’s roads from Saturday

E-scooters allowed on Britain’s roads from Saturday

30 June 2020

Trials are being held for 12 months of rental e-scooters only.


Storey funeral must not be NI’s Dominic Cummings moment – minister

Storey funeral must not be NI’s Dominic Cummings moment – minister

Storey funeral must not be NI’s Dominic Cummings moment – minister

30 June 2020

Sinn Fein leaders have faced sharp criticism for their attendance at an event that drew hundreds of mourners.


Queen and Trump speak by phone ahead of American Independence Day

Queen and Trump speak by phone ahead of American Independence Day

Queen and Trump speak by phone ahead of American Independence Day

30 June 2020

During the lockdown the Queen has held telephone conversations with a series of world leaders including France’s President Emmanuel Macron.


Hen survives 90-mile journey wedged under lorry

Hen survives 90-mile journey wedged under lorry

Hen survives 90-mile journey wedged under lorry

30 June 2020

The bird, who has been named Henrietta, travelled all the way from Lincolnshire to Hertfordshire – and was unharmed by the adventure.


EasyJet and Ryanair ramp up flight schedules

EasyJet and Ryanair ramp up flight schedules

EasyJet and Ryanair ramp up flight schedules

30 June 2020

The airlines increased their operations on Wednesday.


US sanctions on Huawei could impact firm’s role in UK 5G, ministers suggest

US sanctions on Huawei could impact firm’s role in UK 5G, ministers suggest

US sanctions on Huawei could impact firm’s role in UK 5G, ministers suggest

30 June 2020

UK currently assessing Huawei’s reliability in the 5G network following more stringent US sanctions.


Theresa May questions Boris Johnson’s decision over national security adviser

Theresa May questions Boris Johnson’s decision over national security adviser

Theresa May questions Boris Johnson’s decision over national security adviser

30 June 2020

The Prime Minister has appointed David Frost, a political aide, to fill the role which has previously been held by civil servants.


Victim of street shooting died in case of mistaken identity, police believe

Victim of street shooting died in case of mistaken identity, police believe

Victim of street shooting died in case of mistaken identity, police believe

30 June 2020

Alexander Kareem, 20, died after an attack in west London on June 8.


4.5 million people in ‘deep poverty’ in UK – report

4.5 million people in ‘deep poverty’ in UK – report

4.5 million people in ‘deep poverty’ in UK – report

30 June 2020

The proportion of the UK population in ‘deep poverty’ has risen from 5% to 7% over the last two decades, the Social Metrics Commission said.


Nightingale hospitals to be converted into cancer testing centres

Nightingale hospitals to be converted into cancer testing centres

Nightingale hospitals to be converted into cancer testing centres

30 June 2020

The facility in Exeter will be the first to operate as a testing centre.


Runaway horse rescued from Atlantic in Ireland

Runaway horse rescued from Atlantic in Ireland

Runaway horse rescued from Atlantic in Ireland

30 June 2020

The distressed animal called Valentine was coaxed out of four metres deep waters on Monday evening.


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