Day: June 16, 2023
Full list of King’s Birthday Honours
June 16, 2023T he King’s first birthday honours list has been released and has seen figures recognised for their contributions in sport, entertainment and public service. This year’s list is the first from King Charles for his official birthday in June and has seen ex-footballer Ian Wright receive an OBE and broadcasters Ken Bruce and Davina McCall […]
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Ban on two-for-one junk food deals delayed amid cost-of-living crisis
June 16, 2023T he Government will delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals – a key anti-obesity measure – for another two years amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) to avoid restricting consumer options while […]
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Ex-Ofsted chief calls for overhaul of grading system after Ruth Perry’s death
June 16, 2023T he former chief of Ofsted has called for an overhaul of the inspectorate’s grading system after changing his mind on one-word judgments in the wake of the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Sir Michael Wilshaw, former chief inspector of schools, told Tes magazine that one-word judgments should be replaced with a more “nuanced” report […]
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Ian Wright, Anna Wintour and Ian McEwan among those recognised in King’s first Birthday Honours list
June 16, 2023The highest awards went to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna and Booker Prize-winning novelist McEwan, who were made Companions of Honour alongside Professor Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford. In the showbiz world, Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure, television presenter Davina McCall and veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce were made […]
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King’s Birthday Honours: Literary giant Martin Amis knighted before his death
June 16, 2023M artin Amis, the British literary giant who who died last month, has been knighted. After publishing his first novel at the age of 24, he went on to write 13 more – as well as a memoir, two collections of stories and eight collections of non-fiction works. The author was given a knighthood before […]
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Boris Johnson ‘considering running for London mayor’
June 16, 2023Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Boris Johnson is said to be considering an audacious independent bid to become London mayor for a second time after his exit from parliament and dramatic fall from grace in the Tory party. […]
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Roof of east London nursery collapses overnight
June 16, 202300:49 The roof of a day nursery in east London has collapsed overnight. Footage provided to The Independent shows firefighters working on the damaged roof on Friday 16 June, after it collapsed around 8pm on Thursday evening. Other videos also show the extent of the damage to the roof. There was no one inside the […]
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Rail strikes: London to Scotland journeys face disruption in July
June 16, 2023Train drivers will strike on Avanti West Coast and ban overtime on LNER in July, spelling disruption on both of Britain’s mainlines from London to Scotland. The Aslef union announced a one-day strike on Sunday 2 July on Avanti, with an ongoing overtime ban starting on LNER from 1 July. The disputes at each operator […]
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The Ashes latest updates: Duckett falls after England make fast start with bat
June 16, 2023Friday 16 June 2023 11:28, UK
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Cricket stars honour Nottingham attack victims at The Ashes
June 16, 2023The England and Australia cricket teams have paid tribute to the victims of the Nottingham attacks on the first day of The Ashes. Players wore black armbands at Edgbaston cricket ground to honour Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates, who were stabbed to death in Tuesday’s attacks. A minute’s silence was observed across the […]
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