A progressive way of teaching history | Letter
Letter: Jeremy Waxman responds to David Olusoga saying that history should not be treated as a ‘soft play area’
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/jun/27/a-progressive-way-of-teaching-history
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A progressive way of teaching history | Letter
Letter: Jeremy Waxman responds to David Olusoga saying that history should not be treated as a ‘soft play area’
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/jun/27/a-progressive-way-of-teaching-history
UK doctors demand pay rise of up to 30% over five years
BMA members’ call for reversal of real-terms cuts over last 14 years increases chances of strike action
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/27/uk-doctors-demand-pay-rise-of-up-to-30-over-five-years
John Major’s ‘bad luck’ comment on infected blood scandal angers victims
Former prime minister tells inquiry no amount of money could compensate for what happened
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/27/john-major-bad-luck-comment-on-infected-blood-scandal-angers-victims
From Poirot to poppers! Jarman award shortlist celebrates ‘risk-taking’ film-makers
Contenders for the £10,000 video art prize offer up a range of work, from explorations of the UK prison system to surreal skin cream adverts
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jun/28/from-poirot-to-poppers-jarman-award-shortlist-celebrates-risk-taking-film-makers
Fatal gas explosion raises concerns over aged pipes serving British homes
Analysis: cause of Birmingham blast yet to be established but corrosion of service pipes has led to other deaths and injuries
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/27/at-least-12-people-died-in-domestic-gas-explosions-in-britain-since-2017
Theresa May: Northern Ireland protocol bill will ‘diminish UK in eyes of the world’ – video
Theresa May said the government's bill does not comply with international law
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2022/jun/27/theresa-may-northern-ireland-protocol-bill-will-diminish-uk-in-eyes-of-the-world-video
At least one Tory MP from 2019 intake in advanced talks to defect to Labour
One of the potential defectors in marginal seat while another also elected in 2019 sounded out Labour MP
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/27/at-least-one-tory-mp-from-2019-intake-in-advanced-talks-to-defect-to-labour
TUC issues workers’ rights warning over post-Brexit trade deals
Exclusive: Union organisation says minister in talks with 13 countries with poor track record
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/28/tuc-issues-workers-rights-warning-over-post-brexit-trade-deals
Met asked to investigate claims Qatari sheikh gave €3m to royal charities
Call comes as Charity Commission considers investigation into allegations Prince Charles personally accepted cash donations
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/27/met-police-asked-to-investigate-claims-qatari-sheikh-gave-3m-in-cash-to-royal-charities
'Hypocrisy is corrosive to our foreign policy', David Lammy tells Liz Truss – video
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warned the government that 'hypocrisy is corrosive to our foreign policy'
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2022/jun/27/hypocrisy-is-corrosive-to-our-foreign-policy-david-lammy-tells-liz-truss-video
'Very, very modest': Johnson and Trudeau joke about whose private jet is smaller – video
Boris Johnson and the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, joked about whose private jet is smaller
https://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2022/jun/26/very-very-modest-johnson-and-trudeau-joke-about-whose-private-jet-is-smaller-video
Steel tariffs to be extended despite WTO rules, Boris Johnson indicates
Prime minster says proposed measures to protect British industry are in line with other European countries
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/26/steel-tariffs-plan-still-on-despite-potential-wto-breach-boris-johnson-tells-g7
‘This was properly amazing work’: the artist’s life’s work found in a skip
George Westren’s op-art drawings went viral on social media after a neighbour saved them from the tip – now they might get an exhibition of ..
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jun/27/this-was-properly-amazing-work-the-artists-lifes-work-found-in-a-skip
Boris Johnson urges world leaders to hold firm on Ukraine
Longstanding backing for Kyiv ‘a price worth paying for democracy and freedom’ says prime minister at G7 summit
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/26/boris-johnson-urges-world-leaders-to-hold-firm-on-ukraine
Essential services websites in UK ‘should be accessible to all’
Exclusive: group of charities say that protections are needed to stop people being excluded online
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/26/essential-services-websites-in-uk-should-be-accessible-to-all
Transport for London to fine motorists who drive in cycle lanes
Government expansion of operator’s enforcement powers aims to make capital’s roads safer for cyclists
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/26/transport-for-london-to-fine-motorists-who-drive-in-cycle-lanes
Prince Charles’s charities are no stranger to controversy
Analysis: Reports that prince accepted €3m from a former Qatari prime minister again throws spotlight on donations
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/26/charless-princes-foundation-is-no-stranger-to-controversy
Why are criminal barristers in England and Wales striking and what will be the impact?
The series of strikes over a legal aid funding row comes amid a huge backlog of cases in the crown courts
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/jun/27/why-are-criminal-barristers-in-england-and-wales-striking-and-what-will-be-the-impact
Murder investigation after ‘horrific assault’ on woman in east London
36-year-old died from serious head injuries sustained in attack while walking in Ilford early on Sunday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/26/investigation-launched-after-horrific-assault-in-east-london
Boris Johnson backs plans to close ticket offices as fresh rail strike talks loom
RMT mulls future dates for industrial action as PM says it can’t be ‘business as usual’ on the railways
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/26/johnson-backs-plans-to-close-ticket-offices-as-fresh-rail-strike-talks-loom
Plea after ‘irreplaceable’ records accidentally sold at Derbyshire car boot sale
Relative mistakenly sold ‘shocked and horrified’ Buxton woman’s inherited vinyls for less than £1 each
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/25/plea-after-irreplaceable-vinyl-accidentally-sold-at-rowsley-car-boot-sale
The Observer view on why Britain needs Tory MPs to oust Boris Johnson | Observer editorial
His party should heed what voters signalled in Thursday’s crushing byelection defeats – get him out of Downing Street
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/26/the-observer-view-on-why-britain-needs-tory-mps-to-oust-boris-johnson
Andy Burnham says Labour must ‘seize moment’ and back proportional representation
Writing in the Observer, mayor of Manchester says Tory byelection defeats should open the way for consensus and radical reform
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/25/andy-burnham-says-labour-must-seize-moment-and-back-proportional-representation
BBC’s Amol Rajan criticised for using phrase ‘pro-life’ in Roe v Wade interview
Pro-choice campaigners say hearing the term, seen as partisan, on Today programme was ‘disappointing’
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jun/25/bbc-amol-rajan-phrase-pro-life-roe-v-wade-interview
Man dies after assault in south Gloucestershire village
Avon and Somerset police say victim died at scene in Charfield after being found badly injured
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/25/man-dies-after-assault-in-south-gloucestershire-village
Infamy! Infamy! Carry on Boris – cartoon
The prime minister channels his inner Julius Caesar. But the knives are out…
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2022/jun/25/infamy-infamy-carry-on-boris-cartoon
Prince Charles given €3m in cash in bags by Qatari politician, according to report
Money was passed immediately to one of the prince’s charities, says Clarence House
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/25/prince-charles-is-said-to-have-been-given-3m-in-qatari-cash
Campaigners welcome Sharon Stone’s decision to talk about her miscarriages
Actor’s comments described as ‘a gift’ that will help other women
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/25/campaigners-welcome-sharon-stones-decision-to-talk-about-her-miscarriages
Greta Thunberg makes surprise appearance at Glastonbury festival
19-year-old activist warns world faces ‘total natural catastrophe’ unless citizens take urgent action
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/25/greta-thunberg-makes-surprise-appearance-at-glastonbury-festival
Double defeat points to unwinding of Conservative Brexit coalition
Defeat for the Tories in two key byelections shows that tactical voting could put safe seats in play if replicated at a general election
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/25/double-defeat-points-to-unwinding-of-conservative-brexit-coalition
Overturning Roe v Wade a 'big step backwards', says Boris Johnson – video
Johnson's comments came after the US Supreme Court ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2022/jun/24/overturning-roe-v-wade-a-big-step-backwards-says-boris-johnson-video
Weekend podcast: Fatboy Slim, Marina Hyde, and ‘winging it’ to the top
This week, Marina Hyde on Boris Johnson’s ability to blame everything on anyone but himself (ms), musician Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, on ..
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/audio/2022/jun/25/weekend-podcast-fatboy-slim-marina-hyde-winging-it-to-the-top
Michael Rosen marks Anne Frank anniversary with new poem
Sonnet for Anne Frank reflects on the ‘awful paradox between the living spirit of the diary and then the knowledge that you have’
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jun/25/michael-rosen-marks-anne-frank-anniversary-with-new-poem
Swinging south-west: Lib Dems buoyant after Devon byelection win
Party hopes Tiverton and Honiton victory could be start of shift away from Tories in ‘yellow hedge’ seats
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/24/swinging-south-west-lib-dems-buoyant-after-devon-byelection-win
Cream teas and rock’n’roll: older revellers live it up at Glastonbury
Veteran festivalgoers say event is ‘for everybody, all ages’ – with onstage lineup also on the older side this year
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/24/cream-teas-rocknroll-older-revellers-glastonbury
Two ways to bring down a PM: Boris Johnson’s rebels see opportunities
Johnson was defiant in Rwanda after his byelection disasters, but at home there was renewed Tory anger
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/24/boris-johnson-tory-rebels-see-fresh-opportunity-to-oust-pm-byelection-losses
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges Glastonbury crowd to help end war in Ukraine
President in video address calls festival the ‘greatest concentration of freedom’ in the world
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/24/volodymyr-zelenskiy-urges-glastonbury-crowd-help-end-war-ukraine
Sir Paul McCartney plays surprise pre-Glastonbury gig in Frome
Set at Cheese and Grain sold out in under an hour after being announced on Thursday night
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/24/sir-paul-mccartney-plays-surprise-pre-glastonbury-gig-in-frome
‘One of the true broadcasting greats’: BBC’s Harry Gration dies aged 71
Gration was the presenter of BBC Look North from 1982 to 2020.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/24/one-of-the-true-broadcasting-greats-bbcs-harry-gration-dies-aged-71
Country diary: Avian flu is devastating the seabirds of the Northern Isles
Birsay, Orkney: This catastrophe has global significance – at this time of year, Scotland hosts 46% of the world’s northern gannets
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/25/country-diary-avian-flu-is-devastating-the-seabirds-of-the-northern-isles
Rail strikes show Tories have moved on since promises to defend workers’ rights
Analysis: New laws aim to make it easier for firms to use agency workers to break strikes, tilting the balance of power towards employers
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/23/rail-strikes-tories-agency-workers-rights
Topsy-turvy homes for sale – in pictures
From a wooded corner of Devon with views of the sea, to new-build north of Sheffield city centre
https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2022/jun/24/topsy-turvy-homes-for-sale-in-pictures
Does David Frost’s claim that Brexit is working stack up?
Analysis: From the economy to Northern Ireland protocol, former chief negotiator has given his verdict
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/23/does-david-frost-claim-brexit-is-working-stack-up-economic-impact-northern-ireland-protocol
Rail workers and what they earn: who are the real fat cats?
As government says striking rail workers are well paid, we look at industry salaries from cleaning staff to chief executives
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/23/railworkers-and-what-they-earn-who-are-the-real-fat-cats
Spread of ‘free-range’ farming may raise risk of animal-borne pandemics – study
If we can’t dramatically cut meat consumption then intensive ‘factory farming’ may be comparatively less risky, say authors
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/23/free-range-extensive-farming-may-risk-more-animal-borne-pandemics-than-intensive-factory-farming-study
Low polio vaccination rates among teenagers risks ‘virulent infection’ in UK
Experts’ warning comes after data shows less than half 13 to 14-year-olds received booster in parts of England last year
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/23/low-polio-vaccination-rates-among-teenagers-risks-virulent-infection-in-uk
Dominic Cummings attempts career reboot as political speaker
Ex-adviser to Boris Johnson holds forth about his hero Otto von Bismarck at Orwell Festival of Political Writing
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/23/dominic-cummings-attempts-career-reboot-as-political-speaker
Boris Johnson: rail strikes 'unnecessary' and 'a terrible idea' – video
Boris Johnson says rail strikes 'unnecessary' after stoppages continue across Great Britain
https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2022/jun/23/boris-johnson-rail-strikes-unnecessary-and-a-terrible-idea-video
Byelection defeats cast pall over Boris Johnson’s pitch that he is an election winner
Analysis: dire results in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton make it more likely the prime minister will face a renewed challenge
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/24/byelection-defeats-cast-pall-over-boris-johnsons-pitch-that-he-is-an-election-winner
David Frost insists Brexit is working and claims critics have 'axe to grind' – video
His comments come a day after a thinktank report said Brexit was damaging the competitiveness of UK exports and making the cost of living cr..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/jun/23/david-frost-insists-brexit-is-working-claims-critics-have-axe-to-grind-video