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Sunak urged to put Johnson’s honours list ‘through the shredder’

Sunak urged to put Johnson’s honours list ‘through the shredder’

The Liberal Democrats said giving the green light to Boris Johnson’s peerage recommendations would be a reward of ‘failure’.

Train journeys down 12% on pre-pandemic levels

Train journeys down 12% on pre-pandemic levels

The Office of Rail and Road said an estimated 389 million journeys were made by train from the start of January to the end of March.

Social care recruitment campaign costing millions branded ‘ineffectual’

Social care recruitment campaign costing millions branded ‘ineffectual’

The staff vacancy rate is at a record high, with 165,000 vacancies in the social care sector in 2021/22.

Record £2.4bn in motor claims paid in first quarter of 2023, say insurers

Record £2.4bn in motor claims paid in first quarter of 2023, say insurers

The total value of motor claims payments recorded by the Association of British Insurers was up by 14%, compared with the first quarter of 2022.

Divers off Cornwall join global effort to clean seas for World Oceans Day

Divers off Cornwall join global effort to clean seas for World Oceans Day

They removed beach litter, including a vape and plastic water bottles, as well as debris from fishing nets, under the water at Mullion Cove.

All Uber Eats couriers to use zero emission vehicles by 2040

All Uber Eats couriers to use zero emission vehicles by 2040

Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said London is ‘the leader in electrification’.

Taurine may slow ageing process, research suggests

Taurine may slow ageing process, research suggests

Taking taurine supplements has been shown to reverse key ageing markers in mice.

Jess Phillips avoids sanction despite again failing to declare payment on time

Jess Phillips avoids sanction despite again failing to declare payment on time

The shadow safeguarding minister declared a payment of £1,000 for giving a lecture at Bristol University two days’ late.

West Ham to stage victory parade after Europa Conference League win

West Ham to stage victory parade after Europa Conference League win

The parade will head from the Hammers’ old home at Upton Park at 7pm to a reception at Stratford Town Hall at about 8pm.

New guide aims to help families access savings of disabled young people

New guide aims to help families access savings of disabled young people

It raises awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, which applies to people in England and Wales who lack capacity to make decisions.

Watchdog rules rail infrastructure deal could leave passengers worse off

Watchdog rules rail infrastructure deal could leave passengers worse off

The Competition and Markets Authority’s provisional findings could lead to the merger involving Hitachi and Thales being blocked.

Three people rescued after giant inflatable duck drifts out to sea

Three people rescued after giant inflatable duck drifts out to sea

Quackers the inflatable duck went out to sea at Westward Ho! beach in Devon.

Last-minute European triumph for West Ham as fans clash with police

Last-minute European triumph for West Ham as fans clash with police

Jarrod Bowen’s strike secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for West Ham over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.

Green Party’s only MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election

Green Party’s only MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election

The former party leader said her duties as a constituency MP meant she had ‘struggled to spend the time I want’ on environmental concerns.

Marathon through-the-night Lords sitting on small boats law ‘disgraceful’

Marathon through-the-night Lords sitting on small boats law ‘disgraceful’

There was frustration and anger as detailed debate on the Illegal Migration Bill continued until shortly before dawn.

Climate change increasing aircraft turbulence, study shows

Climate change increasing aircraft turbulence, study shows

The annual duration of severe turbulence across the North Atlantic has increased by 55% over the last 40 years.

West Ham fans fight riot police in Prague after Europa Conference League win

West Ham fans fight riot police in Prague after Europa Conference League win

A scuffle broke out after police officers tried to confiscate a lit flare as fans gathered in the Old Town area of the city.

What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

The Duke of Sussex giving evidence in court features on the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.

Police now attending scene of every home burglary, police chiefs say

Police now attending scene of every home burglary, police chiefs say

Under the plan, forces prioritise attendance where people’s homes have been burgled, rather than outbuildings and garden sheds.

Rishi Sunak guest of honour at Major League Baseball game in Washington DC

Rishi Sunak guest of honour at Major League Baseball game in Washington DC

The Prime Minister watched Washington Nationals take on Arizona Diamondbacks during his trip to the US.

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