Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Almost two-thirds of voters say immigration has worsened since Brexit, a high air pollution alert triggered in London as the heatwave continues, Iranian banks have been hit by a cyber attack days after Trump warned millions in frozen funds would be released.

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1 | Almost two-thirds of voters say immigration has worsened since Brexit, poll shows

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2 | High air pollution alert triggered in London as first hosepipe ban issued amid UK heatwave

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3 | Iranian banks hit by cyber attack after Trump said millions in frozen funds would be released

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4 | Trump cabinet member ‘described Zelensky as “special needs child for the Europeans”’

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5 | 19 injured after bus crash at roundabout in Wales

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New MP appears to cross fingers swearing allegiance to King

STAT OF THE DAY

£400,000

The amount of party funds embezzled by Peter Murrell, the jailed ex-SNP chief.

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"Let's be clear, it's an unconditional gift. I can spend it on cars if I want to."

 Nigel Farage defends the £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire after facing a grilling from journalists.

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