A decision over whether a member of rap group Kneecap, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, will stand trial for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 last year has been postponed. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp shifts blame for the use of asylum hotels saying, “Labour has lost control of our borders” after Epping council was granted a temporary injunction blocking migrants from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Office Minister Dan Jarvis agrees with a High Court ruling to grant a temporary injunction to Epping Forest District Council to remove asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Essex, arguing “we don’t think hotels is the right accommodation solution for asylum seekers”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow treasury minister James Wild “welcomes” the High Court ruling to grant a temporary injunction to Epping Forest District Council to remove asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Essex, saying, it addresses the concerns of the local community. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kneecap star Liam O’Hanna arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with terror offences after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a Kneecap gig at the O2 Forum in north London last November. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has promised to “carefully consider” a High Court decision to remove all asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Treasury Minister Torsten Bell said, “we inherited a completely broken asylum system…and we are working with those communities to make sure we close all asylum hotels over the course of this parliament”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Treasury Minister Torsten Bell admits “price rises are disappointing for everybody” as UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8%. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Residents of Epping gathered outside The Bell Hotel to celebrate after the local council won a temporary injunction banning its use to house asylum seekers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Councillor Chris Whitebread warns residents of Epping Forest district council not to protest or “over celebrate” as asylum seekers face being removed from Bell Hotel in Epping. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer hails US President Donald Trump's commitment to security guarantees for Ukraine, calling it “really productive” as he described the movement toward a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Treasury Minister Torsten Bell says “significant progress” has been made in the Ukraine peace talks and that providing security guarantees to Ukraine will “strengthen their hand in the negotiations”. It comes after President Trump promised to provide Ukraine with “very good security guarantee” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Treasury Minister Torsten Bell says President Putin has “not being serious about peace” as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine amid talks between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Olivia Campbell-Cavendish of the Trans Legal Clinic says the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman has “horrendous” impacts on trans people, but stresses the appeal is about fairness and equity for all. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seen stepping off his plane in Washington ahead of meetings with President Trump, President Zelenskyy, and European leaders on ending the war in Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer lands in Washington ahead of meetings with European leaders, President Zelenskyy and President Trump to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scott Meekings from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said eight appliances and up to 40 firefighters tackled a large blaze in Clacton-on-Sea. The fire, which started in a furniture store, affected three businesses and led to around 60 people being evacuated. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A mobility store in Clacton-on-Sea has been destroyed after a large fire broke out overnight. Fire crews were called to Easy Mobility Services on West Avenue just after midnight on Monday. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group following attacks on Jewish-owned shops and a UK military base, warning that supporting the group carries consequences. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says any agreement from talks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington must be acceptable to Ukraine and backed by cast-iron security guarantees. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says 100 new diagnostic centres are now open across England, helping to ease hospital pressure and speed up diagnoses for patients. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle describes a platform which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help complete the documents needed to discharge patients from hospital as a “big step forward”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A number of public buildings around the UK lit up on Friday evening to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey said he is "sceptical" about Donald Trump's ability to bring peace to Ukraine. "The problem is Ukraine is not up on the table, you can't have another country negotiating for another country," Mr Davey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
US President Donald Trump welcomes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday for talks aiming to bring about a ceasefire and ultimately an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Noticeably absent from the meeting in Anchorage is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Europe’s leaders have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a truce. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King and Queen observed a flypast at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as they commemorated the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria also watched as the RAF's aerobatics team flew overhead. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge said it is "incredibly important" that Ukraine is at the heart of any negotiations held regarding the Ukraine war. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey has spoken out ahead of Friday's meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, saying the talks will be "the first stage that will lead to negotiations". "This is about pressure on Putin," Mr Healey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the veterans who fought on Japan Day on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Military bagpipers performed a lament at dawn on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. The bagpipers played at various locations across the UK including Whitehall, the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland and the Japanese Garden of Peace in London. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a reception in the garden of 10 Downing Street to commemorate VJ Day, veteran Stanley Elliss, aged 103, and his daughter, show Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pictures he had taken during the war. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says “we must never forget” sacrifices made during World War 2 during a speech in the garden of 10 Downing Street ahead of Friday’s VJ Day commemorations. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson congratulates students and staff at a school in Manchester after A-level grades reached record highs outside of Covid years. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson praises A-level students who “have worked incredibly hard” as a record number of pupils celebrate after securing their first choice university. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shoppers at Borough Market in London confirm that people in Britain rarely make their own desserts like crumbles and sponges due to the convenience of ready-made treats. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hug in Downing Street after meeting in Number 10, ahead of talks between presidents Trump and Putin in Alaska on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Students at the Sydney Russell School in Dagenham, east London receive their A-level results, which has seen top grades rise again this year, remaining above pre-pandemic highs according to national figures. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she is “deeply troubled’ by inequality in the education sector, saying she is particularly worried by the outcomes of “white working-class kids”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is greeted with a hug by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as he arrives for a meeting at 10 Downing Street ahead of peace talks between presidents Trump and Putin in Alaska on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride blames “a slowing growth picture” on the government “taxing the living daylights out of business” after the rate of GDP growth slowed to 0.3% between April and June (compared to 0.7% between January and March). Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to be drawn on tax plans ahead of the autumn budget but insists her “key focus” is to “boost productivity and growth”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the latest ONS GDP figures which show the UK economy grew by 0.3% between April and June, describing them as “encouraging numbers”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a video call with European leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reiterates a “longstanding principle” that there can be “no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer tells European leaders the UK stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ and impose tougher sanctions on Russia, during a video call to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a video call with European leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says a "viable" chance of reaching a ceasefire in the Ukraine war now exists because of US President Donald Trump's work. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Court of Appeal judge Lady Justice Macur rules that a teenage boy who killed elderly dog walker Bhim Kohli in a Leicestershire park will not have his sentence for manslaughter changed. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rebecca Vincent from Big Brother Watch says facial recognition treats communities as “a nation of suspects” and is “less accurate when scanning black faces”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says she “welcomes the guidance” where police forces have been told to share suspects' ethnicity and nationality with the public. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper watches a demonstration of live facial recognition technology outside the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Yvette Cooper insists there will be "safeguards and protections" governing the use of live facial recognition by police forces in England and Wales, following fears that its deployment could infringe people’s right to privacy. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately accuses the government of “not managing the economy” which she says will result in tax increases “in a very painful autumn budget”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn