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Tory peer Lord Maude calls for more ‘robust culture’ in Whitehall

Tory peer Lord Maude calls for more ‘robust culture’ in Whitehall

Lord Maude said that, without adjustments, there will be more cases like Dominic Raab’s in which ‘frustrations boil over’ .

Growing funding gap for infant free school meals, ministers warned

Growing funding gap for infant free school meals, ministers warned

Some schools are subsidising the cost of infant free school meals from their wider budgets, Tory ex-minister Steve Brine has said.

Plan to cut use of foreign gas ‘will fail without insulation and heat pumps’

Plan to cut use of foreign gas ‘will fail without insulation and heat pumps’

The North Sea Transition Authority expects UK gas production to fall 55% by 2030 and 75% by 2035.

20% of people ‘less confident than six months ago about paying rent or mortgage’

20% of people ‘less confident than six months ago about paying rent or mortgage’

HSBC UK and housing charity Shelter have announced a new partnership to support the financial health of people and communities.

More awareness is needed around genetic sight loss – expert

More awareness is needed around genetic sight loss – expert

Inherited sight loss conditions are the most common cause of blindness in working age adults in the UK.

Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

Researchers said taking breaks from sitting could help reduce risk of diabetes complications.

One in four delay or go without NHS dental treatment ‘due to cost’

One in four delay or go without NHS dental treatment ‘due to cost’

Charges in England will increase by 8.5% from Monday.

Oxford and Cambridge hit housebuilding targets while cutting emissions

Oxford and Cambridge hit housebuilding targets while cutting emissions

The university locations achieved the lowest levels of emissions of any major cities in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics found.

What the papers say – April 23

What the papers say – April 23

Many of Sunday’s front pages mark the death of Barry Humphries with images of Dame Edna Everage.

London Marathon runners could face heavy rain for much of the race

London Marathon runners could face heavy rain for much of the race

The Met Office has forecast a ‘very wet’ day in the capital.

Irish president’s dog Brod dies at the age of 11

Irish president’s dog Brod dies at the age of 11

Brod had greeted scores of high profile visitors including the US President Joe Biden and Duchess of Cambridge.

Braverman: Crucial for UK ministers to decide whether to accept ECHR rulings

Braverman: Crucial for UK ministers to decide whether to accept ECHR rulings

The Home Secretary said amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill would allow ‘broad discretion whether to comply’ with the Strasbourg court.

Sudan to be evacuated of British embassy staff ‘as soon as feasible’

Sudan to be evacuated of British embassy staff ‘as soon as feasible’

A UK Government source said British officials would be assisted to leave due to the attacks on diplomatic missions during internal fighting.

Prince of Wales congratulates Hollywood-backed Wrexham on Football League return

Prince of Wales congratulates Hollywood-backed Wrexham on Football League return

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were among a 10,162 crowd to see the Welsh club secure the National League title on Saturday.

Protest targeting Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested, say police

Protest targeting Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested, say police

Police Scotland said 25 people had been arrested after a protest which saw people storm the track at Ayr Racecourse.

Labour calls for rates cut and energy subsidies to ease food price rises

Labour calls for rates cut and energy subsidies to ease food price rises

The party said food prices overall were growing 50% faster in Britain than elsewhere in the G7.

Paul Rudd drinks beer and sings chants with fans at Wrexham pub

Paul Rudd drinks beer and sings chants with fans at Wrexham pub

Fans at the Turf said the Ant-Man star was ‘super nice’ and took the time to have pictures taken.

Number of arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National

Number of arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National

Police Scotland made several arrests after, group Animal Rising said, around 25 of its supporters made their way on to the track.

Dog shot dead by police in Derby after reports man was ‘seriously injured’

Dog shot dead by police in Derby after reports man was ‘seriously injured’

Firearms officers killed the dog.

Chris Packham makes rallying call for more people to join Extinction Rebellion

Chris Packham makes rallying call for more people to join Extinction Rebellion

The wildlife broadcaster spoke to thousands of climate change protesters from a stage in Westminster.

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