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Chancellor: ‘No pressure to release £21bn support a day after Sue Gray report’

Chancellor: ‘No pressure to release £21bn support a day after Sue Gray report’

Chancellor: ‘No pressure to release £21bn support a day after Sue Gray report’

06 June 2022

The claims comes as the Prime Minister faces a vote of confidence by Tory MPs amid discontent over lockdown-busting parties at No 10 Downing Street.


Inquiry over claims of EU Settlement Scheme paperwork delays

Inquiry over claims of EU Settlement Scheme paperwork delays

Inquiry over claims of EU Settlement Scheme paperwork delays

06 June 2022

Watchdog the IMA said it had received a “number of complaints” from people left waiting for documents after applying to the scheme.


What the latest opinion polls show about the Conservatives and Boris Johnson

What the latest opinion polls show about the Conservatives and Boris Johnson

What the latest opinion polls show about the Conservatives and Boris Johnson

06 June 2022

A year ago the Tories were 12 points ahead – now they are eight points behind.


Prince Louis ‘especially’ had an incredible time at the Jubilee

Prince Louis ‘especially’ had an incredible time at the Jubilee

Prince Louis ‘especially’ had an incredible time at the Jubilee

06 June 2022

William and Catherine thanked everyone who turned out for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events adding “we all had an incredible time, especially Louis”


Broadcaster, soap star and former Love Islander reveal impact of prostate cancer

Broadcaster, soap star and former Love Islander reveal impact of prostate cancer

Broadcaster, soap star and former Love Islander reveal impact of prostate cancer

06 June 2022

It is the first time a men’s health charity has had an all-female cast to discuss the disease.


More than 300 monkeypox cases now recorded in the UK

More than 300 monkeypox cases now recorded in the UK

More than 300 monkeypox cases now recorded in the UK

06 June 2022

According to the UKHSA, monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people and the overall risk to the UK population remains low.


Gatwick passengers given ‘no help’ after flight cancellations

Gatwick passengers given ‘no help’ after flight cancellations

Gatwick passengers given ‘no help’ after flight cancellations

06 June 2022

The last-minute cancellation of a Wizz Air flight to Sicily sparked anger.


Unions submit pay claim for 1.4m council and school workers

Unions submit pay claim for 1.4m council and school workers

Unions submit pay claim for 1.4m council and school workers

06 June 2022

Unison, the GMB and Unite said staff working in local government have seen an average of 27.5% wiped from the value of their pay since 2010.


Strong winds and rain set to batter parts of the UK

Strong winds and rain set to batter parts of the UK

Strong winds and rain set to batter parts of the UK

06 June 2022

Exposed north-western island and coastal areas could see gusts in excess of 55mph.


Male athletes have stiffer arteries than women of same calibre, study suggests

Male athletes have stiffer arteries than women of same calibre, study suggests

Male athletes have stiffer arteries than women of same calibre, study suggests

06 June 2022

Researchers found that the aortas of the men were stiffer and, on average, 9.6 years older than their chronological age.


England fans ‘determined to fix poor reputation’ in Munich ahead of Germany tie

England fans ‘determined to fix poor reputation’ in Munich ahead of Germany tie

England fans ‘determined to fix poor reputation’ in Munich ahead of Germany tie

06 June 2022

Three Lions supporters who have already arrived in Munich said England fans have been turning on troublemakers in an effort to clean up their image.


Sturgeon to urge nations to show ‘much greater commitment’ on climate damage

Sturgeon to urge nations to show ‘much greater commitment’ on climate damage

Sturgeon to urge nations to show ‘much greater commitment’ on climate damage

06 June 2022

The Scottish First Minister will make the plea at talks taking place in Bonn where she will contribute by video address.


Call for more investment in long Covid research amid ‘postcode lottery’ of care

Call for more investment in long Covid research amid ‘postcode lottery’ of care

Call for more investment in long Covid research amid ‘postcode lottery’ of care

06 June 2022

The problem will make health inequalities worse, the Royal College of Nursing said.


Boris Johnson’s supporters defiant as Tory MPs vote on his future

Boris Johnson’s supporters defiant as Tory MPs vote on his future

Boris Johnson’s supporters defiant as Tory MPs vote on his future

06 June 2022

Allies insisted a single-vote victory will see the Prime Minister carry on, but in reality the political damage would be fatal.


Johnson discusses efforts to lift blockade of Ukrainian grain exports

Johnson discusses efforts to lift blockade of Ukrainian grain exports

Johnson discusses efforts to lift blockade of Ukrainian grain exports

06 June 2022

Britain is also to supply Ukraine with long-range multiple launch rocket systems to strike Russian artillery systems.


Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry – chairman

Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry – chairman

Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry – chairman

06 June 2022

The inquiry is examining allegations of abuse of patients at the facility in Co Antrim.


Jeremy Hunt says he will be ‘voting for change’ in attack on Boris Johnson

Jeremy Hunt says he will be ‘voting for change’ in attack on Boris Johnson

Jeremy Hunt says he will be ‘voting for change’ in attack on Boris Johnson

06 June 2022

Cabinet minister Nadine Dorries, an ally of the Prime Minister, accused Mr Hunt of ‘duplicity’.


Retail sales slip again as inflation weighs on consumer spending

Retail sales slip again as inflation weighs on consumer spending

Retail sales slip again as inflation weighs on consumer spending

06 June 2022

Total retail sales decreased by 1.1% in May, according to the latest monthly BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.


Disabled woman left on plane for 90 minutes after Gatwick staff failed to show

Disabled woman left on plane for 90 minutes after Gatwick staff failed to show

Disabled woman left on plane for 90 minutes after Gatwick staff failed to show

06 June 2022

Victoria Brignell was returning from a holiday in Malta when she was left stranded on a plane at Gatwick Airport for more than an hour and a half.


Half of GPs ‘plan on retiring aged 60 or before’

Half of GPs ‘plan on retiring aged 60 or before’

Half of GPs ‘plan on retiring aged 60 or before’

06 June 2022

Some 11% of respondents to a survey said they intended to retire aged 50 to 55, with only 14% intending to retire aged 66 or over.


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