Grenfell Tower survivor calls on Rayner to reconsider demolition decision

PM pledges £5m project in memory of Southport victims

The Government has pledged £5 million for a renovation project in memory of the three young girls murdered in Southport. Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner met the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King in Downing Street on Tuesday. The Town Hall gardens in Southport will be renovated in their memory, a project the families have said is “rooted in love, resilience and unity”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

King Charles visits SXSW London

The King visited South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in London. His Majesty was greeted by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at the event. The King also toured Old Spitalfields Market and met with several retailers before concluding the visit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Angela Rayner gives update on benefits cap

Angela Rayner has refused to say if the government plans to scrap the two child cap on benefits. The deputy prime minister said: "We're looking at all the different issues that affect child poverty. What we inherited was child poverty on the increase. We will be coming forward with our strategy later this year." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Pope Leo XIV Meets Zelensky at Inauguration Mass | 1st American Pope Vows to end Russian-Ukraine War

In a historic and politically charged moment at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, shook hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska as his inaugural Mass drew to a close. But the gesture was more than ceremonial. In his first global address, Pope Leo XIV vowed to make “every effort” to help end the war in Ukraine and later condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying people had been “reduced to famine.” World leaders—including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—looked on as faith and geopolitics collided in St. Peter’s Square. Is the new pope signaling a bold new era of Vatican diplomacy? Can faith intervene where politics has failed? #PopeLeoXIV #Zelensky #Vatican2025 #PapalInauguration #UkraineWar #GazaCrisis #CatholicChurch #FaithAndPolitics #FirstAmericanPope #JDVance #StPetersSquare #VaticanNews #WorldLeaders #PopeAndPeace #HumanitarianCrisis #ReligionAndGeopolitics ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.102~GR.124~

Deputy PM 'confident' furnaces will continue firing

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the government has secured the raw materials needed to keep Scunthorpe steel plant going. It comes as the government stepped in over the weekend to take it over from Chinese company Jingye after it threatened to shut down one of the furnaces today. "We've got the raw materials, they've been paid for and we're confident that the furnaces will continue to fire," Ms Rayner said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

‘Kiev Can’t Strike Without…’ Lavrov BLASTS Starmer And Zelensky | Russia BLAMES UK For Terror…

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the UK of playing a direct role in Ukraine’s alleged terrorist attacks inside Russia. Speaking at the 'Forum of the Future 2050' in Moscow, Lavrov said Ukraine would be “helpless” without British assistance, citing deadly sabotage incidents and coordinated drone strikes across Russian territory. Lavrov claimed the U.S. has pulled back, leaving Britain “100%” involved. The UK has declined to comment on operational matters, while Moscow’s ambassador to London also pointed to UK-supplied geospatial data as key to recent attacks. #Russia #Ukraine #Lavrov #UKSupport #TerroristAttacks #DroneStrikes #Geopolitics #Moscow #FutureForum #RussiaUKTensions #WarUpdate #BreakingNews #KievAttacks #RussiaUnderAttack #BritishInvolvement #UKraineConflict #DroneWarfare #RussiaUkraineWar #LavrovSpeech #GeoSpatialData Also Read Trump Proposes Allowing Ukraine and Russia to Fight Before Seeking Peace :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-ukraine-russia-fight-for-a-while-011-4173761.html?ref=DMDesc Ukraine Hits Russia's Crimea Bridge Using 1,100 Kilograms Of Explosives :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukraine-hits-russias-crimea-bridge-using-1-100-kilograms-of-explosives-4171479.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Blames Putin & Zelenskyy as He Seeks to End Ukraine War :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-blames-putin-zelenskyy-as-he-seeks-to-end-ukraine-war-4109951.html?ref=DMDesc

Nato chief urges UK to hike defence spending

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte urged the UK government to hike its defence spending budget in a speech delivered in London on Monday. Speaking in Chatham House, Mr Rutte said: "We need a quantum leap in our collective defence. We must have more forces and capabilities to implement our defence plans in full." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

From Cornclave to Twin Leeks: Take a look at London’s wonderful vegetable sculpture contest

From Cornclave to Twin Leeks: Take a look at London’s wonderful vegetable sculpture contest A wildly creative vegetable sculpture contest stole the show at this year’s Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park. From a papal “Cornclave” to “Twin Leeks”, the entries were as punny as they were impressive. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/09/from-cornclave-to-twin-leeks-take-a-look-at-londons-wonderful-vegetable-sculpture-contest Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.