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01.07.2025

01.07.2025 โ€” Starmer's Welfare Concessions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 01.07.2025.

It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.07.2025 โ‡ข Starmer's Welfare Concessions
โŒจUK media heavily concentrated on the Labour government's contentious welfare reform bill throughout July 1st. Morning reports indicated Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a significant backbench rebellion, with a crucial vote looming. By early afternoon, rebel MPs had secured a vote to challenge the proposed cuts. As the day progressed into the late afternoon and evening, Starmer offered last-minute concessions, ultimately leading to the passage of a watered-down bill in the Commons. This marked a costly victory for the government, reflecting internal party divisions. Concurrently, Britain experienced its hottest day of the year, with warnings of melting roads and escalating public brawls. Three senior staff members were arrested in connection with the Lucy Letby hospital case. The Glastonbury free speech debate continued, and late-day news covered a partial verdict in rapper P Diddy's trial and the narrow passage of Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill in the US Senate.
01.07.2025
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06:20
The Guardian

When the digital nomad dream turns sour

06:20

06:40โ‡ขStarmer's Welfare Trial

โŒจUK media predominantly focuses on Labour's ongoing internal struggle, with Keir Starmer facing significant rebellion over welfare reforms and a crucial vote pending (The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator, Channel 4 News). Separately, a BBC report warns of millions of deaths due to Trump's global aid cuts (BBC News).
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08:41
The Guardian

What happened while the world looked away?

08:41
09:25
09:51
BBC

Europe heatwave puts Paris on red alert as parts of UK face possible 35C highs

Two people have died in Italy and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as wildfires rage in western Turkey.
09:51
11:43
BBC

Turkey battles wildfires and Paris on heatwave red alert as parts of UK could hit 35C

Two people have died in Italy, as Portugal and Spain recorded their highest-ever June temperatures this week.
11:43
12:18
Bob Vylanโ€™s Glastonbury performance has dominated headlines and sparked a huge debate. The punk duo chanted โ€œdeath to the IDFโ€ to a live crowd of thousands, and millions more watched at home, as their set aired live on the BBC.
12:18

12:20โ‡ขWelfare Vote Showdown

โŒจUK media heavily reports on Keir Starmer's ongoing Labour rebellion over welfare reforms, with MPs poised to defy the party line in a crucial vote (HuffPost UK, The Independent, New Statesman, The Spectator). The controversial Glastonbury aftermath persists, debating Bob Vylan's performance and free speech (Channel 4 News). Simultaneously, extreme heatwaves and wildfires across Europe, including potential 35C temperatures in parts of the UK, are a major focus (BBC News, Daily Mail, Metro). Three senior hospital leaders were also arrested in the Lucy Letby case (Sky News, The Sun).
12:27
12:53
BBC

UK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires as heatwave grips Europe

Two people have died in Italy, as Portugal and Spain recorded their highest-ever June temperatures this week.
12:53
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15:14โ‡ขWelfare Vote Secured

โŒจUK media continues to focus heavily on the Labour government's controversial welfare bill, with rebel MPs securing a vote to challenge the cuts (The Independent, Sky News, HuffPost UK, New Statesman, The Spectator, Novara Media). Concerns are voiced regarding its impact on disabled people. Separately, Britain faces a 'killer' heatwave, with warnings of roads melting and temperatures up to 36C (Daily Mail). The Channel migrant crisis also sees record arrivals (Breitbart London), and the Glastonbury debate persists (Channel 4 News).
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16:31
The Guardian

Whatโ€™s in Trumpโ€™s big, beautiful bill?

16:31
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18:35โ‡ขStarmer's Welfare Bill: A Costly Victory

โŒจThe UK media's central focus remains the Labour government's controversial welfare bill. Following a substantial rebellion within the party, Prime Minister Keir Starmer made last-minute U-turns and concessions, allowing the watered-down bill to pass the Commons (HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Mirror, New Statesman). This reflects a "hollow victory" for the government. Separately, US Senate Republicans narrowly passed a "big, beautiful" bill from Donald Trump (BBC News, The Guardian).
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20:01
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20:44
BBC

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex-trafficking trial

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty in the sex-trafficking trial.
20:44
20:53
21:28
BBC

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex-trafficking trial

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.
21:28
21:37
BBC

Jury told to keep deliberating after partial verdict in Diddy trial

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.
21:37

21:39โ‡ขWelfare Bill Compromise

โŒจThe UK media's primary focus remains the Labour government's contentious welfare reform bill. Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured its passage by offering last-minute concessions to quell a significant backbench rebellion, though some outlets view this as a "hollow victory" (Channel 4 News, The Independent, Sky News, HuffPost UK, New Statesman, The Spectator). Separately, news breaks regarding rapper P Diddy's trial, with the jury reaching a partial verdict on multiple charges (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Mirror).
21:54
The Guardian

โ€˜I have a lot of sympathy for Elon Muskโ€™

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