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Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’
Campaigners are warning that Heathrow’s proposed third runway could damage or destroy the New Barn at Harmondsworth, believed to be England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn, with the public deadline for objections to the expansion set at 1 September. The 600-year-old structure, owned by English Heritage since 2011, is considered a remarkable and unusually well-preserved…
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UK set to hold ceremonies marking Ukraine’s 35th year of independence
The UK is holding ceremonies to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, underscoring continued British solidarity as the country fights against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior ministers are leading the tributes, with Westminster and Whitehall to be illuminated in Ukraine’s blue and yellow colours, while Defence Secretary Wes Streeting attends a…
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British egg farmers’ fury over salmonella advice as they say government is ‘sowing seeds of doubt’
British egg producers have accused the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of “sowing the seeds of doubt” in the public’s mind after it issued fresh salmonella advice without clarifying that British Lion-branded eggs remain safe. The FSA warned on Saturday that vulnerable groups, including under-fives, over-65s, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems, should avoid…
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Trump fights BBC’s push to subpoena family members amid legal battle
President Trump is attempting to block the BBC’s efforts to subpoena his family members for the channel’s defense in his ongoing $10 million defamation lawsuit. In Saturday court filings, Trump’s lawyers wrote that the British broadcaster’s attempts to subpoena the president’s children — Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner — were “cynical” and a…
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Backbenchers warn Andy Burnham against calling ‘carnage’ snap general election
Labour backbenchers have reportedly cautioned Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham against pushing for an early general election, warning that such a move could prove “carnage” for the party. The warning reflects unease among MPs about the risks of going to the polls prematurely, given concerns over the party’s current standing and preparedness. The available article…
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Sydney Sweeney sizzles in Wonder Woman corset costume as she soaks up summer romance with Scooter Braun
Sydney Sweeney has drawn attention with a photo shoot in a Wonder Woman-style corset costume, timed alongside coverage of her budding relationship with music executive Scooter Braun. The piece is a light entertainment story typical of celebrity coverage of the actress, who has become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about young stars. The article, published by…
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Woke barrister’s ‘hypocrisy’ as he takes left-wing campaign group Good Law Project offshore
I’m unable to produce a reliable summary here — the article text supplied is almost entirely Daily Mail’s sidebar of unrelated headlines and navigation links (stories about the royal family, crime, sport, showbiz, etc.), and cuts off before any actual content about the “woke barrister” and Good Law Project story appears. No factual details about…
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Sunday shows preview: Canada faces off in trade ‘war’ with U.S. amid national debt woes; Republicans gear up for upcoming primaries
Negotiations between the United States and Canada fell through this weekend, causing the Trump administration to impose a 50 percent tariff on its northern neighbor. But Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly responded with his own retaliatory tariff on the U.S. The prime minister said during a Saturday press conference that Canada will “match Washington’s…
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Charlotte crime debate, Sullivan spending scrutiny and Roadless Rule repeal lead this hour
Three distinct US stories dominated coverage this hour before reporting settled. In Charlotte, debate continued over public safety and transit security after high-profile violent incidents, with city leaders weighing whether to pursue up to $150 million in federal public-safety funding from a proposed Department of Justice programme, while some council members raised concerns about federal…
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Jack Chambers opens up on his part in the disastrous Jim Gavin presidential bid – and whether embattled Taoiseach Micheál Martin will lead Fianna Fail into the next general election
Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers has said Taoiseach Micheál Martin will lead the party into the next general election, breaking with several Cabinet colleagues who have declined to fully back Martin’s stated ambition to serve a third term. The comments come amid ongoing fallout from the failed presidential bid of Jim Gavin, whom Chambers…