Evening briefing Monday 30th June

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0:38Search IG.com to find out more. IG. Trade. Invest. Progress. Your capital is at risk. Other fees may apply. This is the Times evening briefing for Monday 30th June. The Work and Pension Secretary has detailed proposed changes to the welfare system in an attempt to face down a rebellion by around 50 Labour MPs in a Commons vote on Tuesday. The Department for Work and Pensions says 150 ,000 people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of the government's welfare cuts. The original plans restricted eligibility for the personal independence payment and cut the health-related elements of universal credit.

1:22Liz Kendall, however, says the government has listened carefully to concerns. Those who can work must work, but often need proper support to do so. those who can never work must be protected and that the welfare state must be fair both for those who need support and for taxpayers so it is sustainable for generations to come. The Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Helen Waitley, however, described the government's approach to welfare reform as inadequate. Nothing we've seen from Labour over the last couple of weeks suggests that they have the courage and conviction to grip this problem and in the meantime, our welfare bill will only continue to rise.

2:05Avon and Somerset Police has launched a criminal investigation into the Glastonbury performances by the rap punk duo Bob Villain and the Northern Irish rappers Kneecap. Their sets have been recorded as a public order incident and a senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation. Bob Villain have also had their US visas revoked ahead of a tour that had been scheduled for later in the year. A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of the rape and murder of an elderly widow in what is thought to be the UK's longest-running cold case ever to be solved. Ryland Headley, then aged 34, forced entry into the home of 75-year-old Louisa Dunn in Bristol in June of 1967 before attacking her.

2:47Detective Inspector Dave Martiant from Avon and Somerset Police says justice has no time limits. Ryland Headley has now been convicted of three rapes of elderly women within their own addresses and in the case of Louisa Dunn, her murder as well. In 1977 and 78, when he was convicted, he admitted to a number of other burglary offences. I think there's every possibility that there are other offences out there over the 60s, 70s, however long a time period, which Mr Headley could be culpable for. At least 200 migrants have crossed the English Channel on one of the hottest June days on record. More than 18 ,500 people have reached the country on small boats in 2025.

3:26a record figure for the first six months of the year. The UK and France are expected to announce new initiatives to reduce crossings at a summit next week. And the British wildcard Arthur Ferry, who is ranked 461 in the world, has produced arguably the biggest shock of the opening day at Wimbledon by beating the 20th seed from Australia, Alexey Popperin. The British qualifier Oliver Tarvet, who is ranked 733, beats Switzerland's Leandro Reedy in straight sets. The British No. 3 Sonny Cartel beat the former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. You can follow the Times News Briefing on Spotify and listen live to Times Radio online.

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