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Glastonbury Says Chants By Bob Vylan Crossed The Line As Police Assess Footage
Glastonbury Festival has said chants by punk duo Bob Vylan have “crossed a line”, as footage from their set is assessed by the police..
Supermarkets Could Be Fined If They Fail To Hit New Healthy Eating Targets
Supermarkets could be fined if they do not sell healthier food, under a new Government plan to tackle obesity..
Wes Streeting Says Chants Of Death To The IDF At Glastonbury Were Appalling
Wes Streeting has said chants of “death” to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at Glastonbury were “appalling” and that the BBC and festival have “questions to answer”..
Starmer Labour Will Not Take Away Safety Net From Vulnerable People
Sir Keir Starmer has said “everyone agrees” the welfare system needs to be fixed but that Labour will not “take away the safety net” that vulnerable people rely on..
Veterans Railcards Could Extend To Family In New Legal Duty For Armed Forces
Families of veterans could receive cut-price train fares of their own as part of proposals to strengthen the UK’s military covenant being considered by ministers, it is understood..
Massive Cocaine Haul Valued At 100m Seized At UK Port
Border Force officers have seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine with a value of almost £100 million in one of the biggest drugs busts in years..
Starmer To Warn Of Backroom Stitch Up In Welsh Elections
Sir Keir Starmer will warn of a “backroom stitch-up” between the Tories, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of key elections in Wales next year..
Families Of Chinook Crash Victims Press On With Legal Action Against MoD
The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have said they will press on with seeking a judicial review after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) dismissed their demands for a judge-led public inquiry..
Scottish Troops Set For Relocation With High Readiness Posting In Cyprus
A Scottish Army battalion is gearing up to relocate to Cyprus for two years, where it will take on a new role as a high-readiness standby formation..
Warnings Of Tax Rises After Downing Street Welfare U Turn
There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Sir Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion..
Body Found In Missing Woman Search As Man Charged With Murder
Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact with them on her birthday on June 17..
Fourth Man Charged After Death Of Man Who Was Trying To Be Mediator In Fight
A fourth man has been charged after the fatal stabbing of a man who was trying to be a “mediator” in a fight..
Sword Attacker Jailed For At Least 40 Years
Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo .
Husband Who Stabbed Wife As She Pushed Pram Found Guilty Of Murder
Attack in broad daylight.
There Was No Time For Fear
- officer who confronted Hainault attacker.
The 1975 To Headline Glastonbury Festival
Rumours of Lorde secret set.
One In Seven Parents Going Without To Pay For School Trips
Some parents are working extra hours or selling possessions to fund school trips, a survey has found..
Successive Governments Have Failed To Turn Bus Services Around Watchdog Says
Attempts by successive governments to improve bus services and attract more passengers have failed, according to the spending watchdog..
There Was No Time For Fear Says Officer Who Confronted Hainault Attacker
A brave police officer who was injured as he ran to confront psychotic swordsman Marcus Monzo has said there was “no time for fear” as lives were on the line..
Ministers Urged To Act To Protect Hospice Care For Children
Seriously ill children may be denied end-of-life care without further funding for hospices, a charity has warned..