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Jamie Oliver calls for vulnerable children to be given free school meals

Jamie Oliver calls for vulnerable children to be given free school meals

The TV chef also wants every child to leave school ‘knowing how to cook 10 recipes to save their life’.

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Jane Morrison raised concerns about lax infection control measures as she spoke to the UK Covid inquiry.

Wetter, cooler and no heatwave: How July 2023 in the UK compares with 2022

Wetter, cooler and no heatwave: How July 2023 in the UK compares with 2022

The position of the jet stream has ensured the UK has avoided a repeat of last year’s extreme heat.

Darktrace shares surge after probe into finances closes

Darktrace shares surge after probe into finances closes

The cybersecurity firm also said that demand for AI cybersecurity in the ‘ChatGPT era’ is set to further boost its sales.

Varadkar does not think halting of Ukraine grain deal will cause inflation spike

Varadkar does not think halting of Ukraine grain deal will cause inflation spike

Russia on Monday ended a deal that allowed grain to be exported from the port of Odesa.

Former Spanish king asks High Court judge to dismiss ex-lover’s damages claim

Former Spanish king asks High Court judge to dismiss ex-lover’s damages claim

Danish businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn has sued Juan Carlos, 85, and made harassment allegations.

Irish father and son die on holiday in Turkey

Irish father and son die on holiday in Turkey

The man is understood to have been in his 30s while his son was 10.

What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

The Government’s migration plans are poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

Labour mayors prepare legal challenge to ‘rushed’ mass closure of ticket offices

Labour mayors prepare legal challenge to ‘rushed’ mass closure of ticket offices

Five Labour metro mayors have joined forces to fight plans to close train ticket offices.

Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges dropped

Giggs hoping to ‘rebuild life’ after domestic abuse charges dropped

The domestic violence case against him collapsed after his ex-girlfriend said she did not want the ordeal of a retrial, the court heard.

Portland not the right place to be homing all of these people, say protesters

Portland not the right place to be homing all of these people, say protesters

The Bibby Stockholm barge will house 500 asylum seekers.

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Using barges for asylum seekers ‘catastrophic’ for mental health, therapist says

Ann Salter said those who have fled to the UK will ‘most certainly’ have experienced trauma from their home country or journey.

Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

Corrie McKeague’s mother tells of ‘rage’ over lack of action on bin safety

The airman died after climbing into a bin that was tipped into a waste lorry in Suffolk.

Risk of terror attack in UK is rising, report warns

Risk of terror attack in UK is rising, report warns

Police and security services have also disrupted 39 plots since 2018.

Covid campaign group formed after people left feeling ‘abandoned’ by Government

Covid campaign group formed after people left feeling ‘abandoned’ by Government

A co-founder of the campaign group said he and others had faced abuse from Covid-deniers, anti-maskers and vaccine sceptics.

Gambling White Paper a ‘huge miss’ that will not prevent harm, MPs told

Gambling White Paper a ‘huge miss’ that will not prevent harm, MPs told

Dr Matthew Gaskell, clinical lead NHS Northern Gambling Service, told MPs that policy making needed to be insulated from the gambling industry.

Woman jailed for obtaining tablets to end pregnancy to be released after appeal

Woman jailed for obtaining tablets to end pregnancy to be released after appeal

Carla Foster, 45, will be freed from prison after her sentence for illegally obtaining abortion tablets to end her pregnancy was reduced.

MacNeil does not get to ‘pick and choose’ whether to have SNP whip, says Flynn

MacNeil does not get to ‘pick and choose’ whether to have SNP whip, says Flynn

Angus MacNeil said he would not return to the SNP Westminster group after a week-long suspension.

Failing to master AI could see retreat of progressive politics – Sir Tony Blair

Failing to master AI could see retreat of progressive politics – Sir Tony Blair

The former prime minister opened the Future of Britain conference in central London.

Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

FCA boss Nikhil Rathi said firms will need a strategy to ensure customers are adequately informed of available rates across their product set.

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