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River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

20 June 2025

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.


Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves

20 June 2025

A yellow weather warning covering Nottingham up to Newcastle is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.


MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

20 June 2025

If MPs back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading, it will face further scrutiny in the House of Lords at a later date.


Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

Cannabis plants worth £7m seized by police in raid at former college campus

20 June 2025

A search of the property in Kirkcaldy, Fife, took place on Wednesday afternoon.


Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

20 June 2025

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer.


Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

20 June 2025

The ONS said borrowing surged to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for May


Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

20 June 2025

The new policy came into effect on Friday.


Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

Alan Cumming to receive honorary degree from University of St Andrews

20 June 2025

Graduation ceremonies will include ‘distinguished individuals’ honoured for their contribution to sport, politics, science, medicine and the arts.


Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

Viking-age jar found by metal detectorist to go on display for first time

20 June 2025

The rock crystal jar is part of a wider collection of items discovered in 2014 called the Galloway Hoard.


ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

ADHD waiting list led to rise in unregulated private providers – report

20 June 2025

A new report suggests there is no evidence of over-diagnosis of ADHD in the UK.


UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

UK readies charter flights out of Tel Aviv as Middle East crisis spirals

20 June 2025

The Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport out of the region.


Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

20 June 2025

Professor Nigel Seaton will replace Professor Shane O’Neill, who stepped down on Thursday in the wake of the report.


Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

Assisted dying Bill not now or never moment, says Cleverly ahead of crucial vote

20 June 2025

Supporters and opponents of a change in the law gathered at Westminster holding placards saying ‘Let us choose’ and ‘Don’t make doctors killers’.


Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers

20 June 2025

It comes almost a year after the GCA told Amazon it must take ‘swift and comprehensive action’ to improve its compliance with industry rules.


Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

20 June 2025

The incident took place inside RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.


Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

Company insolvencies jump 8% after cost increases

20 June 2025

Insolvency Service data showed there were 2,238 company insolvencies in England and Wales in May.


Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

Neo-Nazi paedophile facing more jail time over gunpowder manual

20 June 2025

Martyn Gilleard pleaded guilty to collection of material likely to be of use to a terrorist.


Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to ‘bottle attack’ charge

20 June 2025

The American musician denied attempting to cause Abraham Diaw grievous bodily harm in February 2023.


Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

Bank of England boss not ‘convinced’ of need for digital pound

20 June 2025

The Bank and the Government are in the process of exploring the launch of a digital pound.


MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

20 June 2025

MPs have a free vote on the Bill, meaning they decide according to their conscience rather than along party lines.


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