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Thunderstorms return as UK braces for more disruption
Thunderstorms powered up by a plume of warm continental air have begun to unload “hefty downpours” and flashes of lightning over south-east England.
Jeremy Hunt pledges to boost defence spending by a quarter if he becomes PM
Jeremy Hunt has pledged to spend an extra £15 billion on defence if he is made prime minister to help combat “new threats to western values”.
What the papers say – June 25
The latest fallout on Boris Johnson’s row and the cost to taxpayers for renovating the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new home lead Tuesday’s papers.
Britain’s most powerful people ‘more likely to have attended private school’
Britain’s most influential people are five times more likely to have studied at a private school than the general population, new research suggests.
The idea that being ‘too clean’ leads to poor health is a myth – experts
Public health officials are calling for an end to the myth that being “too clean” in the home is bad for health.
Harry and Meghan’s house renovation paid for with £2.4m from taxpayer
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Frogmore Cottage has been renovated with £2.4 million of taxpayers’ money, royal accounts have revealed.
UK’s F-35 fighter jets join operations against IS above Iraq and Syria
Britain’s F-35 stealth fighter jets have flown on operational missions for the first time as they joined efforts to eradicate Islamic State, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Johnson’s higher-rate tax cut would mainly benefit top 10% of earners – IFS
Plans floated by Boris Johnson to give a tax cut to people on more than £50,000 would cost around £9 billion and mainly benefit the top 10% of earners, according to new analysis.
‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced for allergy sufferers
Food allergy sufferers are due to be protected under a new law introduced by Michael Gove following the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse.
Dragging loved ones into political arena ‘simply unfair’, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has again declined to discuss in detail a late-night quarrel at his home, saying it was “simply unfair” to “drag” his loved ones into the political arena.
Boris Johnson urges ‘creative ambiguity’ over £39bn cost of Brexit divorce deal
Boris Johnson has called for “creative ambiguity” over the £39 billion cost of the UK’s Brexit divorce deal.
Overhaul of sick pay and housing for disabled people announced
An overhaul of sick pay and housing for disabled people has been announced by the Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson: I’ll continue to speak my mind
Boris Johnson has defended his record as foreign secretary and mayor of London, pledging to be a politician “who sticks by what (he) believes in”.
‘Simply unfair’ to drag loved ones into political arena, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has again declined to discuss in detail the late-night quarrel at his home, saying it was “simply unfair” to “drag” his loved ones into the political arena.
‘Reckless’ Iran must de-escalate, Defence Secretary warns
Iran has been “reckless” and must de-escalate, the Defence Secretary has said as she warned the dangers of miscalculations being made are very high.
Police warning after spate of sexual assaults in south London park
Women are being urged to stay on their guard after a spate of sexual assaults in a south London park.
Theresa May’s successors have ‘no grip on reality’ over Brexit, warns Corbyn
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have “no grip on reality”, according to Jeremy Corbyn as he rubbished their plans for Brexit.
Man charged with attempting to steal Magna Carta
A man has been charged with trying to steal one of the oldest surviving copies of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral.
Homeless deaths ‘highest in areas with biggest council budget cuts’
Deaths of homeless people have been highest in areas with the biggest council cuts, Labour analysis shows.
Man who pushed ex-Eurotunnel boss on to Tube track jailed for life
A paranoid schizophrenic man who pushed a former Eurotunnel boss on to the Tube tracks has been jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years.
Broadcasting watchdog rejects criticism of plans to police online content
The Irish broadcasting watchdog has rejected criticism that it is not the right institution to regulate harmful online content of social media giants Facebook and Twitter.
Labour calls Brexit Party’s Peterborough by-election claims ‘nonsense’
The Brexit Party’s claims that vote-rigging may have played a role in Labour’s wafer-thin victory in the Peterborough by-election have been branded a “desperate attempt” to excuse a defeat.
Serial sex offender who met victims on Tinder jailed
A serial sex offender who attacked women he met on Tinder has been handed a 12-year jail term.
Temperatures set to rise above 30C by Saturday after wet start to the week
Rain and thunderstorms are set to make way for sunshine and warmth in time for Glastonbury this weekend, according to the Met Office.
Eurostar passengers angry over changes to alcohol rules
Holidaymakers have expressed frustration at tougher alcohol restrictions on Eurostar trains.
Johnson labelled ‘bottler Boris’ for ducking TV debate
Boris Johnson has been branded a “bottler” by allies of Jeremy Hunt for ducking a planned TV showdown.
Coroner demands NHS 111 changes after death of six-year-old
A coroner has warned more children in England could die unless the NHS takes action after call handlers missed several opportunities to save the life of a six-year-old boy.
Which years have had the UK’s warmest Junes?
Four of the 10 warmest Junes on record have occurred within the past two decades.
Arrangements for Irish border after Brexit ready within three years – report
Measures to avoid a hard border with Ireland could be ready within three years, according to an independent commission chaired by senior Tories.
Government reveals tax millions collected from frozen Libyan assets
The Government has revealed it collects £5 million a year in tax from frozen Libyan assets.
