Politics
Healey sets out UK’s path to close defence co-operation with EU
Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the UK could join EU defence initiatives even before a formal security pact is agreed.
Government pulls out of legal battle over Cumbria coal mine
The Government has told the High Court that planning permission for the mine near Whitehaven should be quashed, campaigners said.
Minister summons Avanti West Coast bosses to meeting over ‘woeful’ rail service
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants to discuss performance on the West Coast Main Line.
Starmer drops bank holiday hint if England win Euros
The Liberal Democrats have led calls for an extra bank holiday after England claimed a 2-1 victory in the semi-finals.
Millionaire Reform donor becomes party chairman as Ben Habib ousted
Reform UK announced the parliamentary roles their MPs will be taking on as leader Nigel Farage aims to ‘professionalise’ the party.
Johnny Mercer facing jail as request to withhold names denied
The ex-veterans' minister has until July 25 to comply with Sir Charles Haddon-Cave’s order.
Calls for extra bank holiday if England win the Euros
The England men’s football team will face Spain in the Euros final on Sunday.
Campaigners angry over bill rises amid ‘environmental carnage’ of sewage spills
Proposed water bill increases have been labelled unfair and insulting amid the ‘national scandal’ of sewage pollution in rivers and seas.