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Society Struggling To Respond To Link Between Smartphones And Youth Extremism
Society is “grasping at straws” in how to deal with more young people being drawn into extremism due to the availability of smartphones, the terror laws watchdog has said..
July 7 Attacks Were Watershed Moment For Head Of Mets Counter Terrorism Squad
The July 7 2005 attacks were a watershed moment for the now-head of the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism squad, who drove to London to help in the aftermath of the atrocities and remained in the capital for the next two decades..
First Responders Share Horror Over July 7 Atrocities
A first responder has recalled the “pinch in the stomach” moment they realised the seriousness of the July 7 bombings 20 years on..
Horrors Of July 7 Bombings Will Never Be Forgotten King Tells Nation
The King has called on the nation to remember the “extraordinary courage and compassion” in the face of the horrors of the July 7 bombings..
Lando Norris Wins His First British Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri pays the penalty.
Cricket India Close On Victory
Ben Stokes falls on brink of lunch.
Jet2 To Reveal Jump In Profits Amid Rise In Last Minute Bookings
Jet2 is expected to deliver stronger profits for the past year amid a jump in holidaymakers booking last-minute trips..
NI Theatre And Dance Productions To Be Spotlighted At Edinburgh Fringe
Three works created by Northern Ireland theatre, dance and arts organisations will be spotlighted as part of an event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer..
Ministers Pushed Ahead Too Fast On Welfare Reform Says Phillipson
Ministers “pushed ahead too fast” and “didn’t listen enough” on welfare reform, the Education Secretary has said..
Ministers Pushed Ahead Too Fast On Welfare Reform Phillipson
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The Kings Foundation Launches Programme To Teach Students Art Of Costume Making
The King’s Foundation has launched a programme to teach students the art of costume-making for film and television..
Family Hubs To Be Rolled Out Across Every Council In England
Family hubs offering parenting support and youth services are set to be rolled out across every council in England, ministers have announced..
Islamic And Right Wing Extremism Remain UKs Biggest Threats Says Cooper
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says Islamic and right-wing extremism remain Britain’s “biggest threats” ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings..
We Caused Our Own Problems Says England Boss Sarina Wiegman After France Defeat
England head coach Sarina Wiegman felt the defending champions created their “own problems” after opening their Euro 2025 campaign with a 2-1 loss to France in Zurich..
Infected Blood Victims To Get Faster Payments Government Says
Infected blood victims are set to get their payments more quickly as the administration and process delays will be reduced, the Government said..
29 People Arrested At Protest In Support Of Banned Palestine Action
A total of 29 people have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after protesters gathered in central London to show support for the now proscribed group Palestine Action, police said..
Max Verstappen Spoils The British Party By Taking Pole At Silverstone
Max Verstappen silenced the British fans by seeing off McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to put his Red Bull on pole position at Silverstone..
MP Resigns Reform UK Whip Amid Business Propriety Investigation
MP James McMurdock has resigned the Reform UK whip from himself amid questions over “business propriety during the pandemic”..
Kyle Walker Leaves Man City For Burnley On Two Year Deal
England defender Kyle Walker has joined Burnley on a two-year deal..
Lisa Nandy Says She Asked BBC Why Nobody Was Fired For Airing Gaza Documentary
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said she asked the BBC why nobody has been fired for airing a Gaza documentary which featured the son of a Hamas official..