5 h. ago Catch up on what you've missed this week: 20th anniversary of 7/7 attacks in London, Macron's UK visit

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33 h. ago Who is Brigitte Macron? The wife of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife to join him on state visit

The Macrons are in London for a state visit

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37 h. ago 7/7 bombings: Scars have still to heal 20 years after terror attacks that changed London forever

On the 20th anniversary of 7/7, the effects of the Islamist attacks still linger — in the memories of survivors, in the grief of victims’ families, and on the city itself

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53 h. ago Nigel Farage says flaws in Reform UK’s candidate vetting process were not his fault – UK politics live

Farage says any errors in the runup to the 2024 general election cannot be laid at his door as he was not party leader at the timeThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Macron due in U.K. for state visit as London tries to balance ties with Europe, U.S.

Macron due in U.K. for state visit as London tries to balance ties with Europe, U.S.  The Hindu

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54 h. ago Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan lay wreaths at 7/7 bombings memorial

Prime minister Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park today (7 July), in a service commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London terrorist attacks that killed 52 people.

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54 h. ago 7/7 London terror attack victims remembered at 20th anniversary service

7/7 London terror attack victims remembered at 20th anniversary service  The Guardian

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55 h. ago Minister won’t rule out support cuts for children with EHCPs amid Send overhaul – UK politics live

Stephen Morgan, the early education minister, would not confirm every child who has an EHCP would continue to keep the same provisionsThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Britain marks 20th anniversary of deadly 7/7 terror attacks on London

Britain marks 20th anniversary of deadly 7/7 terror attacks on London  upi.com

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56 h. ago Royal Family lead nation in remembering those who lost their lives in 7/7 terror attack 20 years ago

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the 'spirit of unity' in London and the country more broadly, which has allowed the nation to heal.

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57 h. ago 7/7 attacks: Starmer joins St Paul's memorial service on 20th anniversary of London bombings

7/7 attacks: Starmer joins St Paul's memorial service on 20th anniversary of London bombings  BBC

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57 h. ago King Charles issues emotional statement as he leads nation in remembering 7/7 horror

On July 7 2005, 52 people were killed during a series of coordinated terror attacks in London. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, King Charles has recalled the "enduring grief" and "extraordinary courage" of those affected

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60 h. ago 7/7 attacks: Victims of London bombings remembered on 20th anniversary of attacks

7/7 attacks: Victims of London bombings remembered on 20th anniversary of attacks  BBC7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on  Sky NewsHow I reported on the London bombings — and the woman who cheated death  The Times

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60 h. ago 7/7 attacks: Wreaths laid to remember victims on 20th anniversary of London bombings

7/7 attacks: Wreaths laid to remember victims on 20th anniversary of London bombings  BBC7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on  Sky NewsKing Charles Marks 20th Anniversary of 7/7 London Bombings with Emotional Statement  People.com

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60 h. ago 7/7 London bombings: 'Those who tried to divide us failed,' says Starmer on 20th anniversary of attacks

7/7 London bombings: 'Those who tried to divide us failed,' says Starmer on 20th anniversary of attacks  Sky News

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60 h. ago 7/7 20th anniversary: King calls on nation to remember victims of London terror attacks

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the ‘spirit of unity’ which allowed healing.

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62 h. ago 7/7 terror attacks: Scars have still to heal 20 years after bombings that changed London forever

On the 20th anniversary of 7/7, the effects of the Islamist attacks still linger — in the memories of survivors, in the grief of victims’ families, and on the city itself

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63 h. ago Starmer, Cooper and King Charles mark 20th anniversary of 7/7 attacks

PM says ‘those who tried to divide us failed’ while monarch says victims and stories of courage should be rememberedKeir Starmer, King Charles and the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, have marked the 20th anniversary of the 7 July attacks in London in which Islamist suicide bombers killed 52 people and injured more than 770.The prime minister said: “Today the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed for ever. We honour the courage shown that day – the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of survivors and the unity of Londoners in the face of terror. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago King and Prime Minister lead nation remembering horror of July 7 bombings

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the ‘spirit of unity’ which allowed healing.

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