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Half of local authorities not confident on September childcare rollout – report

Half of local authorities not confident on September childcare rollout – report

Half of local authorities not confident on September childcare rollout – report

26 June 2024

The major concern about being able to deliver the funded childcare expansion is the local workforce, according to charity Coram.


‘Labour Party member’ arrested as police probe Westminster honeytrap plot

‘Labour Party member’ arrested as police probe Westminster honeytrap plot

‘Labour Party member’ arrested as police probe Westminster honeytrap plot

26 June 2024

Around 12 men in political circles were targeted with messages late last year.


Man admits throwing objects at Nigel Farage

Man admits throwing objects at Nigel Farage

Man admits throwing objects at Nigel Farage

26 June 2024

Josh Greally was arrested in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on June 11 after the Reform UK leader was targeted while on the election campaign trail.


Expert calls for ‘heavy taxation’ on ultra-processed foods

Expert calls for ‘heavy taxation’ on ultra-processed foods

Expert calls for ‘heavy taxation’ on ultra-processed foods

26 June 2024

It comes amid suggestions that adverts for UPFs should also be banned or heavily restricted, with tobacco-style warnings on products.


Lib Dems demand emergency budget to ‘fix’ health services

Lib Dems demand emergency budget to ‘fix’ health services

Lib Dems demand emergency budget to ‘fix’ health services

26 June 2024

The NHS is ‘on its knees’, according to party leader Sir Ed Davey.


Signs of beavers living by Dorset river confirmed by wildlife trust

Signs of beavers living by Dorset river confirmed by wildlife trust

Signs of beavers living by Dorset river confirmed by wildlife trust

26 June 2024

The presence of the dam-making animals were confirmed after a recently planted tree was felled.


Junior doctors go on strike as election looms

Junior doctors go on strike as election looms

Junior doctors go on strike as election looms

26 June 2024

Medics are on strike from June 27 to July 2 – just two days before the General Election.


Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students

Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students

Exam submissions by AI found to earn higher grades than real-life students

26 June 2024

Experts say universities should focus on working out how to embrace the ‘new normal’ of AI in order to enhance education.


Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers

Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers

Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers

26 June 2024

More than 60 climate organisations signed an open letter sent to all party leaders on Thursday based on a report backed by leading trade unions.


Large fire breaks out at tower block in Surrey town centre

Large fire breaks out at tower block in Surrey town centre

Large fire breaks out at tower block in Surrey town centre

26 June 2024

Residents are being asked to avoid the area and keep their windows closed.


Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study

Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study

Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study

26 June 2024

An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.


Assange’s bail hearing requested to be private ‘for US national security’

Assange’s bail hearing requested to be private ‘for US national security’

Assange’s bail hearing requested to be private ‘for US national security’

26 June 2024

The plea agreement between the US and Julian Assange was signed on June 19 and a bail hearing was heard in private the next day.


Anne recovering slowly and will be out ‘when she’s ready’, says husband

Anne recovering slowly and will be out ‘when she’s ready’, says husband

Anne recovering slowly and will be out ‘when she’s ready’, says husband

26 June 2024

The Princess Royal has spent three nights in hospital after being injured when she was struck by a horse.


Ex-Fujitsu engineer denies knowing ‘gory details’ of Horizon remote access

Ex-Fujitsu engineer denies knowing ‘gory details’ of Horizon remote access

Ex-Fujitsu engineer denies knowing ‘gory details’ of Horizon remote access

26 June 2024

Gareth Jenkins told the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry he thought any remote access would have been visible to subpostmasters.


First UK Universal theme park ‘would deliver £50bn boost to economy’

First UK Universal theme park ‘would deliver £50bn boost to economy’

First UK Universal theme park ‘would deliver £50bn boost to economy’

26 June 2024

Universal Destinations and Experiences has proposed building a major theme park resort on a site in Bedfordshire it bought last year.


‘Jokey’ messages to private groups lawful, High Court told in ex-Pcs’ appeal

‘Jokey’ messages to private groups lawful, High Court told in ex-Pcs’ appeal

‘Jokey’ messages to private groups lawful, High Court told in ex-Pcs’ appeal

26 June 2024

Former police officers Jonathon Cobban and Joel Borders have brought appeals against their convictions to the High Court.


Next government must deal with ‘long-term scars’ of Brexit and austerity – study

Next government must deal with ‘long-term scars’ of Brexit and austerity – study

Next government must deal with ‘long-term scars’ of Brexit and austerity – study

26 June 2024

Researchers have called for structural change amid a decline in the effectiveness of UK governance.


Police probe criminal damage at offices of DUP candidate Sammy Wilson

Police probe criminal damage at offices of DUP candidate Sammy Wilson

Police probe criminal damage at offices of DUP candidate Sammy Wilson

26 June 2024

Windows and doors of the property were damaged in the overnight incident in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.


Aer Lingus passengers describe anxiety over industrial action

Aer Lingus passengers describe anxiety over industrial action

Aer Lingus passengers describe anxiety over industrial action

26 June 2024

An Irish minister has called for ‘cool heads’ after the airline cancelled 270 flights over the coming days due to a dispute over pay.


Younger investors predict a change of government will prompt stock market rally

Younger investors predict a change of government will prompt stock market rally

Younger investors predict a change of government will prompt stock market rally

26 June 2024

A survey of retail investors found some two-thirds of respondents aged 18 to 44 think a change in No 10 will push up British-listed stock values.


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