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Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

The Met Office said there were sightings ‘from top to tail across the country’.

Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

Gradual weaning off anti-obesity jabs could help avoid weight gain – study

Researchers found a lower dose of the drug semaglutide could also be effective for weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.

Queen thanks nurses for their ‘wonderful work’ on International Nurses Day

Queen thanks nurses for their ‘wonderful work’ on International Nurses Day

Camilla met patients, families, and medical staff involved with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity in London on Sunday.

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.

Applications for funded childcare open for parents of nine-month-olds

Applications for funded childcare open for parents of nine-month-olds

Families of children as young as nine months old in England can access 15 hours a week from September.

What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

A range of stories feature on the front of the nation’s newspapers on Saturday.

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Police attended School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his sixties suffered a stab wound.

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

The Aurora Borealis has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Enrolments at independent schools this academic year have dropped 2.7%, according to figures from the Independent Schools Council (ISC).

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

Among those paying tribute was US actor Ben Stiller.

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

The Home Secretary insisted that more than 3,500 people not reporting to the Home Office will be found and removed to Rwanda.

Man, 24, charged with murder after fatal stabbing during fight in east London

Man, 24, charged with murder after fatal stabbing during fight in east London

Jack Hague died after being injured in Corfield Street, Bethnal Green, at around 8.20pm on Sunday.

Delay-hit Co-op Live arena finally set to open with Elbow gig after inspection

Delay-hit Co-op Live arena finally set to open with Elbow gig after inspection

Rock band Elbow, who hail from Manchester, are set to open the £365 million venue on May 14.

Dutch act barred from second Eurovision final rehearsal amid ‘incident’ probe

Dutch act barred from second Eurovision final rehearsal amid ‘incident’ probe

Joost Klein was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing a performance of his song.

CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

Dr Sir Michael McBride told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how leaks of Executive meetings were ‘undermining’ and created huge distrust between ministers.

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

Labour’s victorious mayoral candidate appeared at first not to see the Conservative candidate’s outstretched hand, before shaking it.

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

The computing giant said it was investigating a data breach which compromised ‘limited’ customer information such as name and physical address.

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

The First Minister said there was no need for a minister for independence because everyone in his Government would be making the case.

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