The UK week in pictures: Rail strikes, Glastonbury Festival begins, and summer solstice

'The National' selects the most striking photos from across Britain over the past week

Students watch a firework display at the Trinity May Ball at the University of Cambridge's Trinity College On Monday evening. The ball celebrates the end of the academic year. PA

Students watch a firework display at the Trinity May Ball at the University of Cambridge's Trinity College On Monday evening. The ball celebrates the end of the academic year. PA

Jun 24, 2022

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Rail strikes: UK grinds to a halt with largest walkout in a generation

Glastonbury Festival 2022: revellers descend for first time since Covid-19 began

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