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Labour ‘to look at’ lowering voting age and expanding franchise to migrants

Labour ‘to look at’ lowering voting age and expanding franchise to migrants

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds also insisted his party under Sir Keir Starmer is embodying a ‘classic Labour offer’.

Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness O’Loan

Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness O’Loan

The legislation would provide immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body.

Minister defends rail disputes strategy despite financial hit

Minister defends rail disputes strategy despite financial hit

Huw Merriman said that while he ‘would not deny’ there has been financial damage caused by strikes, the Government stance was the right one.

Arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong have inflated migration figures – Shapps

Arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong have inflated migration figures – Shapps

The minister stressed the importance of post-Brexit controls over immigration, amid speculation net migration figures could hit a record high.

Tories ‘buzzing with ideas’, says Shapps amid grassroots criticism of Sunak

Tories ‘buzzing with ideas’, says Shapps amid grassroots criticism of Sunak

The Energy Secretary played down suggestions of unrest within the party ranks amid the fallout from the local elections.

Large numbers tune in to watch Eurovision as Mae Muller finishes second-bottom

Large numbers tune in to watch Eurovision as Mae Muller finishes second-bottom

The live BBC broadcast saw an average of almost 10 million people tune in on Saturday night.

Mae Muller ‘proud of everyone’ after finishing second-bottom in Eurovision

Mae Muller ‘proud of everyone’ after finishing second-bottom in Eurovision

The UK’s entrant secured just 24 points for her track I Wrote A Song.

Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

Mental health awareness week runs between May 15 and May 21 this year.

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members.

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members.

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

Nursing union leader calls for double-digit pay offer to relaunch talks

RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members.

Households could spend nearly £6,000 on imported gas over next 12 years

Households could spend nearly £6,000 on imported gas over next 12 years

The average home could be buying foreign gas worth around £500 a year unless efforts are made to reduce dependency on gas, says new analysis.

Talking to toddlers boosts early brain development – scientists

Talking to toddlers boosts early brain development – scientists

Researchers found that infants who heard more speech also had more myelin – a substance that makes brain signals more efficient.

Rebekah Vardy speaks for the first time about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness

Rebekah Vardy speaks for the first time about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness

In a Channel 4 documentary she says she was sexually abused by an individual in the community between the ages of 11 and 15.

Gap in support for young people who have suffered abuse – NSPCC

Gap in support for young people who have suffered abuse – NSPCC

Just half of local authorities had records of the numbers of children in their area who had experienced either domestic or sexual abuse or both.

Badenoch to hold talks on modernising UK-Swiss trade deal

Badenoch to hold talks on modernising UK-Swiss trade deal

The Trade Secretary will meet her counterpart, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, in the capital Bern to discuss a ‘services-based’ deal.

One in three people who notice dementia symptoms ‘keep it to themselves’

One in three people who notice dementia symptoms ‘keep it to themselves’

Around a quarter of people polled waited more than six months before they spoke to a medical professional.

Climate change will cut land available for coffee by more than half, says report

Climate change will cut land available for coffee by more than half, says report

The caffeinated bean consumed by millions in the UK will become increasingly difficult to grow as temperatures in the tropics rise.

Nurses fear being taken to court over treatment in corridors, RCN warns

Nurses fear being taken to court over treatment in corridors, RCN warns

Specialist A&E nurses have shared their experiences of working in overcrowded hospitals.

Teacher unions begin new strike votes after rejected pay offer

Teacher unions begin new strike votes after rejected pay offer

NAHT and NEU members could take part in co-ordinated industrial action in the autumn.

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