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MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation

MPs write to The Sun over Huw Edwards coverage and Dan Wootton investigation

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has also contacted the BBC about its inquiry into the allegations against Edwards.

Radiographers in England take to picket lines over pay and staffing

Radiographers in England take to picket lines over pay and staffing

The Society of Radiographers said worrying numbers of staff are leaving the profession and not enough is being done to recruit more workers.

People’s experience of A&E getting far worse, report warns

People’s experience of A&E getting far worse, report warns

Waiting times have increased for both A&E and urgent care centres and people feel less likely to get help, the Care Quality Commission found.

Jury retires to consider verdict in Amber Gibson murder trial

Jury retires to consider verdict in Amber Gibson murder trial

Amber’s brother Connor Gibson has denied sexually assaulting and murdering her.

Two pensioners arrested over 1981 unsolved murder

Two pensioners arrested over 1981 unsolved murder

Carol Morgan’s body was found on August 13 1981.

Rishi Sunak ‘appalled’ by Odesa strikes amid efforts to restore vital grain deal

Rishi Sunak ‘appalled’ by Odesa strikes amid efforts to restore vital grain deal

The Prime Minister stressed UK efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative ended by Moscow in a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing

Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing

Christian Climate Action said the decision could further affect the reputation of the bank, which publicises its relationships with ethical clients.

Numbers of households and children in temporary accommodation hit record highs

Numbers of households and children in temporary accommodation hit record highs

There were 131,370 children living in temporary accommodation as of the end of March this year.

TikTok launches text-only posts as social media innovation race heats up

TikTok launches text-only posts as social media innovation race heats up

The new format will allow users to create text-based content to share stories, rivalling the likes of Twitter and Threads.

Some insurance customers ‘left in the dark over why a claim has been rejected’

Some insurance customers ‘left in the dark over why a claim has been rejected’

Not getting an explanation for why a claim has not being fully accepted puts consumers at a ‘serious disadvantage’, the consumer group said.

Trainspotting producer appointed to chair Edinburgh International Film Festival

Trainspotting producer appointed to chair Edinburgh International Film Festival

Andrew Macdonald takes on the role less than a year after the charity that ran the event called in administrators.

UK to be second worst economy in the G7 in 2023 despite upgrade, says IMF

UK to be second worst economy in the G7 in 2023 despite upgrade, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund said it expects UK output to grow by 0.4% this year.

Radiographers at 37 NHS trusts in England on strike over pay

Radiographers at 37 NHS trusts in England on strike over pay

The Society of Radiographers said worrying numbers of staff are leaving the profession and not enough is being done to recruit more workers.

George Alagiah lifted the room by coming in – John Simpson

George Alagiah lifted the room by coming in – John Simpson

The BBC’s world affairs editor reflected on hiring the broadcaster, who died on Monday.

Climate protesters ‘concrete’ themselves to road to block refinery

Climate protesters ‘concrete’ themselves to road to block refinery

The action is the latest in an apparent escalation from anti-oil activist group This is Rigged.

Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 jobs

Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 jobs

The mobile and broadband company said the move will affect around 12% of its workforce.

Just Stop Oil protests cost Metropolitan Police £7.7m in 13 weeks

Just Stop Oil protests cost Metropolitan Police £7.7m in 13 weeks

Just Stop Oil activists have disrupted various major sporting events.

Thousands of Britons rescued from Rhodes as flights continue arriving in UK

Thousands of Britons rescued from Rhodes as flights continue arriving in UK

Holidaymakers spoke of their ‘traumatic’ and ‘miserable’ experiences, having to leave their hotels and sleep in schools, airports and sports centres.

Workers threatened with reprimand for wearing stickers, says RMT boss

Workers threatened with reprimand for wearing stickers, says RMT boss

Mick Lynch said rail staff were being threatened by managers over the wearing of stickers protesting at the closure of ticket offices.

NatWest has ‘further to go’ in rectifying Nigel Farage row, says Michael Gove

NatWest has ‘further to go’ in rectifying Nigel Farage row, says Michael Gove

The former Ukip leader has demanded a probe into the source of a BBC story that suggested the closure of his account was not linked to his politics.

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