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Minority of households in flats have access to a car or van

Minority of households in flats have access to a car or van

Analysis shows 49% of households across England and Wales living in flats fell into this category in 2021.

Cyclist takes on own version of Tour de France for modern slavery victims

Cyclist takes on own version of Tour de France for modern slavery victims

The cycle will take place from June 26 to June 30, days before the Tour de France.

My life mission is to promote inclusivity, says first Muslim woman to lead Pride

My life mission is to promote inclusivity, says first Muslim woman to lead Pride

Saima Razzaq, from Birmingham, said becoming the first Muslim woman to lead a Pride parade in Britain was a ‘monumental moment’.

Sir Elton John to close Glastonbury 2023 with historic UK performance

Sir Elton John to close Glastonbury 2023 with historic UK performance

The veteran musician’s Sunday show at Worthy Farm has been billed as his final UK gig.

Rishi Sunak outlines 15-year plan to ‘build the health workforce of the future’

Rishi Sunak outlines 15-year plan to ‘build the health workforce of the future’

Writing in The Sunday Times, Mr Sunak said he feels ‘a great responsibility to ensure our NHS endures’.

Mutant enzyme ‘helps prostate cancer to spread and become more aggressive’

Mutant enzyme ‘helps prostate cancer to spread and become more aggressive’

Researchers hope the findings might offer new treatment options for aggressive prostate cancer.

What the papers say – June 25

What the papers say – June 25

Just one story dominates Sunday’s papers.

Targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled out: Government

Targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled out: Government

People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking are to be assessed and invited for screenings and quit-smoking services

UK forces evacuating people from Afghanistan feared they ‘may not return home’

UK forces evacuating people from Afghanistan feared they ‘may not return home’

Military personnel interviewed for Channel 4’s documentary series Evacuation have shed light on what it was like to be involved in Operation Pitting.

Nine in 10 mid-size firms rolling back expansion plans amid squeeze – survey

Nine in 10 mid-size firms rolling back expansion plans amid squeeze – survey

The survey found that 91% of the companies questioned said difficulty getting capital means growth plans are being rethought.

‘Substantial gap’ between Government insulation targets and delivery

‘Substantial gap’ between Government insulation targets and delivery

To reduce energy consumption by 15% by 2030, five million homes need insulating with 1.5 million on heat pumps, analysts said.

NHS substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy – report

NHS substantially behind similar countries on life expectancy – report

The King’s Fund published their report ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.

Guns N’ Roses triumph with Glastonbury debut as Lana Del Rey has power cut off

Guns N’ Roses triumph with Glastonbury debut as Lana Del Rey has power cut off

The US singer was forced to lead fans in an a capella performance of her final song Video Games after her microphone cut out.

Green levies to return to household energy bills in July

Green levies to return to household energy bills in July

The levies which drive investment in renewables have been temporarily funded by the Government as part of its energy support package.

Guns N’ Roses thank fans for invite as they kick off Glastonbury debut

Guns N’ Roses thank fans for invite as they kick off Glastonbury debut

The performance featured the original line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan – who reunited in 2015.

Hunt urges public to hold their nerve amid ‘necessary’ interest rate hikes

Hunt urges public to hold their nerve amid ‘necessary’ interest rate hikes

The Chancellor sought to reassure people that ‘things will get better’ amid the dire economic situation.

Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion

Sunak to stay in touch with allies after deal to end Russia rebellion

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is to leave Russia under a deal brokered by Belarus.

Julian Assange’s wife says ‘it is now or never’ at US extradition protest

Julian Assange’s wife says ‘it is now or never’ at US extradition protest

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in on 18 charges by the US government.

Canadian police look into circumstances of five deaths in Titan implosion

Canadian police look into circumstances of five deaths in Titan implosion

Superintendent Kent Osmond said officers are seeking to determine whether a criminal investigation is necessary.

Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage crowd carries Lewis Capaldi through voice issues

Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage crowd carries Lewis Capaldi through voice issues

The Scottish singer treated the crowd of adoring fans to a host of hit tracks from his two chart-topping albums as well as taking his shirt off.

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