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Two men face extradition to France over death of girl in small boat incident

Two men face extradition to France over death of girl in small boat incident

The Sudanese nationals were arrested in west London last week and appeared in court on Saturday.

Next government needs plan for growth within 100 days, says CBI

Next government needs plan for growth within 100 days, says CBI

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) wants an immediate focus on the economy following the General Election.

Labour ‘set for biggest majority in 23 years’, analysis suggests

Labour ‘set for biggest majority in 23 years’, analysis suggests

The model projects Labour to win a total of 382 seats while the Conservatives would win 180.

No growth in school spending over 14 years is ‘historically unusual’ – IFS

No growth in school spending over 14 years is ‘historically unusual’ – IFS

State schools in England have seen a ‘squeeze on funding’ since 2010 and secondaries were hit hardest, researchers said.

Rishi Sunak says his favourite Nando’s order includes a helping of broccoli

Rishi Sunak says his favourite Nando’s order includes a helping of broccoli

The Prime Minister revealed his preferred order from the peri-peri style chicken restaurant when questioned by a girls’ team at Wantage Town FC.

RCN warns of declining numbers starting nursing degree courses

RCN warns of declining numbers starting nursing degree courses

Increases needed will be impossible to deliver without a ‘serious and significant’ government intervention – report.

No need for rectal exam to check for prostate cancer, charity says

No need for rectal exam to check for prostate cancer, charity says

The drive to raise awareness forms part of Prostate Cancer UK’s Find it Earlier campaign.

Fact check: Video of Rishi Sunak has been manipulated

Fact check: Video of Rishi Sunak has been manipulated

The original video included a blank flipchart sheet, which was intended to show a lack of ‘Labour’s policy’ but was filled in by someone else.

What General Election pledges have the Conservatives and Labour made so far?

What General Election pledges have the Conservatives and Labour made so far?

Party leaders Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer go head-to-head in a televised debate on Tuesday.

Ben Wallace puts down Labour’s nuclear triple lock plan with four-letter insult

Ben Wallace puts down Labour’s nuclear triple lock plan with four-letter insult

The Tory ex-defence secretary said defence had been hollowed out by both Labour and Conservative governments.

Welsh school holiday overhaul put on hold

Welsh school holiday overhaul put on hold

Welsh government plans to take a week from the school summer holiday have been put on hold, the education secretary has announced.

UK sees warmest May – and spring – on record, Met Office figures show

UK sees warmest May – and spring – on record, Met Office figures show

Despite dull, wet conditions for many, last month was the warmest in records dating back to 1884, the provisional data shows.

Respect for free speech needed after book festival loses sponsor – Swinney

Respect for free speech needed after book festival loses sponsor – Swinney

The First Minister stressed the Scottish Government could not be expected to fund every cultural event.

Half a million people affected by child benefit payments delay

Half a million people affected by child benefit payments delay

HMRC said those affected will be paid on Wednesday morning and anyone who has incurred a direct financial loss can apply for redress.

Lib Dems stick oar in to Sunak’s riverside campaign visit

Lib Dems stick oar in to Sunak’s riverside campaign visit

The Prime Minister appeared not to realise that activists from the rival party had gatecrashed his trip as he spoke to voters at a rowing club.

Seats visited by party leaders on day 12: Key election data

Seats visited by party leaders on day 12: Key election data

The Labour leader spent Monday in one of his party’s top 10 target seats.

Kevin Sinfield ‘pretty heartbroken’ as he pays tribute to ‘superman’ Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield ‘pretty heartbroken’ as he pays tribute to ‘superman’ Rob Burrow

Sinfield said the loss was ‘pretty raw still’ as he attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.

Drivers face lack of affordable used electric cars – study

Drivers face lack of affordable used electric cars – study

Auto Trader said just 10,000 of the used electric options on its UK-wide online vehicle marketplace cost under £15,000.

Giant pterosaur fossil found in Oxfordshire quarry is nicknamed ‘Abfab’

Giant pterosaur fossil found in Oxfordshire quarry is nicknamed ‘Abfab’

The wing bone belonged to a flying reptile with a wingspan of around 12ft that lived during the Jurassic period.

Ford managers to take industrial action over pay

Ford managers to take industrial action over pay

Members of Unite will ban overtime and work to rule, with strikes not ruled out.

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