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Invest in education now to save in the future, parties told

Invest in education now to save in the future, parties told

Invest in education now to save in the future, parties told

07 June 2024

EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley urged politicians to show ‘what you’re really made of’.


Labour set to unveil plan to back small businesses

Labour set to unveil plan to back small businesses

Labour set to unveil plan to back small businesses

07 June 2024

Labour is pledging to replace business rates and stamp out late payment of invoices as part of a plan to support entrepreneurs.


Record number of flood warnings for Britain in winter 2024 – analysis

Record number of flood warnings for Britain in winter 2024 – analysis

Record number of flood warnings for Britain in winter 2024 – analysis

07 June 2024

The period of January to April this year saw a record 4,858 warnings and alerts issued across Britain, data figures show.


Fact check: Bank Levy tax collected £3.2bn in year ending 2016

Fact check: Bank Levy tax collected £3.2bn in year ending 2016

Fact check: Bank Levy tax collected £3.2bn in year ending 2016

07 June 2024

Liberal Democrat calculations show that bank tax breaks could reduce Government revenue by £4.3 billion a year by the year ending March 2029.


Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding

Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding

Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding

07 June 2024

Members of the public arrived outside Chester Cathedral hoping to catch a glimpse of the event and Prince William, who was an usher.


Sunak ‘lets country down’ by skipping D-Day event, says Normandy veteran

Sunak ‘lets country down’ by skipping D-Day event, says Normandy veteran

Sunak ‘lets country down’ by skipping D-Day event, says Normandy veteran

07 June 2024

Rishi Sunak apologised for leaving 80th anniversary events in France before the main international ceremony with fellow world leaders.


Swinney reveals ‘bond with the Swifties’ as he welcomes US superstar to Scotland

Swinney reveals ‘bond with the Swifties’ as he welcomes US superstar to Scotland

Swinney reveals ‘bond with the Swifties’ as he welcomes US superstar to Scotland

07 June 2024

The Scottish First Minister was asked to name his favourite songs by the singer.


‘Argy bargy’ in debates turns public off, says Swinney

‘Argy bargy’ in debates turns public off, says Swinney

‘Argy bargy’ in debates turns public off, says Swinney

07 June 2024

Two debates have already taken place during the campaign, with another scheduled for Friday.


Julian Assange’s family welcomes support from US politicians

Julian Assange’s family welcomes support from US politicians

Julian Assange’s family welcomes support from US politicians

07 June 2024

The WikiLeaks founder remains in Belmarsh prison as he continues his campaign not to be sent to the US.


Swinney: ‘Shoddy behaviour’ by Ross in Duguid seat row will boost SNP

Swinney: ‘Shoddy behaviour’ by Ross in Duguid seat row will boost SNP

Swinney: ‘Shoddy behaviour’ by Ross in Duguid seat row will boost SNP

07 June 2024

The Scottish Tory leader is to stand in a constituency the former minister had expected to contest.


Opinion poll round-up on day 16 of the election campaign

Opinion poll round-up on day 16 of the election campaign

Opinion poll round-up on day 16 of the election campaign

07 June 2024

The average poll ratings for the Reform party are starting to rise.


Childminder admits manslaughter over death of baby boy in her care

Childminder admits manslaughter over death of baby boy in her care

Childminder admits manslaughter over death of baby boy in her care

07 June 2024

Karen Foster’s basis of plea for manslaughter was that ‘forceful shaking’ of Harlow Collinge caused his death, a court heard.


Four rare tiger cubs born at Longleat a month ago doing well, keepers say

Four rare tiger cubs born at Longleat a month ago doing well, keepers say

Four rare tiger cubs born at Longleat a month ago doing well, keepers say

07 June 2024

The four cubs are from an endangered species.


Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event

Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event

Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event

07 June 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced severe criticism for missing an international event to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.


Public say Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day events early was ‘disgusting’

Public say Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day events early was ‘disgusting’

Public say Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day events early was ‘disgusting’

07 June 2024

Rishi Sunak has apologised and said ‘on reflection’ he should have stayed in Normandy for a major international ceremony attended by world leaders.


Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage to be interviewed in Panorama election specials

Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage to be interviewed in Panorama election specials

Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage to be interviewed in Panorama election specials

07 June 2024

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been invited to appear but has not been confirmed as an interviewee.


Starmer makes manifesto pledge to recognise Palestinian state

Starmer makes manifesto pledge to recognise Palestinian state

Starmer makes manifesto pledge to recognise Palestinian state

07 June 2024

The Labour leader suggested that such a move should not be blocked by a neighbouring country.


Sunak leaving D-Day events early a ‘breathtakingly terrible decision’ – Swinney

Sunak leaving D-Day events early a ‘breathtakingly terrible decision’ – Swinney

Sunak leaving D-Day events early a ‘breathtakingly terrible decision’ – Swinney

07 June 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for leaving the D-Day commemorations early.


Scientists and artists create live art based on groundbreaking research

Scientists and artists create live art based on groundbreaking research

Scientists and artists create live art based on groundbreaking research

07 June 2024

The Great Exhibition Road Festival will see artists create paintings inspired by the work of Imperial College London scientists.


Divers look for Michael Mosley as search intensifies on Greek island

Divers look for Michael Mosley as search intensifies on Greek island

Divers look for Michael Mosley as search intensifies on Greek island

07 June 2024

The TV doctor and columnist vanished on Wednesday.


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