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Truss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong

Truss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of the ex-British colony.

PM ‘confident rules will not be changed to give MPs another chance to oust him’

PM ‘confident rules will not be changed to give MPs another chance to oust him’

The rules of the Tory 1922 Committee mean there cannot be another confidence vote within 12 months.

Bug hotel and electric vehicles among green developments at Wimbledon 2022

Bug hotel and electric vehicles among green developments at Wimbledon 2022

Hattie Park, sustainability manager at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), spoke with the PA news agency.

Police officer sacked for turning ‘blind eye’ to criminal husband

Police officer sacked for turning ‘blind eye’ to criminal husband

The Met Police has dismissed Pc Inga Gherghel after she failed to report £10,000 and police body armour that was stashed at her home.

Tory deputy chief whip quits after drunken incident

Tory deputy chief whip quits after drunken incident

Chris Pincher apologised to the PM for his conduct after he ’embarrassed’ himself and others.

Two fifths of UK arable land used to grow crops for animals, not people – WWF

Two fifths of UK arable land used to grow crops for animals, not people – WWF

A wildlife charity is calling for a transformation of the UK’s food system to address climate and nature crises and make supplies more resilient.

Senior Tory warns PM against snap election to duck ‘partygate’ probe

Senior Tory warns PM against snap election to duck ‘partygate’ probe

Steve Baker said the only reason to go to the polls early was to circumvent an inquiry into whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament.

Marcus Rashford backs Aldi reading campaign to donate 100,000 books to children

Marcus Rashford backs Aldi reading campaign to donate 100,000 books to children

The footballer said he began reading books as a teenager but the “escapism and joy” of reading could have benefitted him significantly as a child.

Relations have never been as bad with UK government ministers: Varadkar

Relations have never been as bad with UK government ministers: Varadkar

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said he believes the UK is not being ‘even handed’ over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee to receive freedom of her home city

Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee to receive freedom of her home city

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council voted unanimously to give Ms McGee the honour at a meeting on Thursday.

Public health doctor urges those with monkeypox symptoms to avoid London Pride

Public health doctor urges those with monkeypox symptoms to avoid London Pride

Professor Kevin Fenton has urged people with monkeypox symptoms to stay home and not attend Pride events this weekend.

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction than adults, study suggests

Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis addiction than adults, study suggests

But they may not be at increased risk of other mental health problems related to the drug, researchers found.

Lewis Hamilton: Bernie Ecclestone’s comments on Putin will ‘put us back decades’

Lewis Hamilton: Bernie Ecclestone’s comments on Putin will ‘put us back decades’

Mr Ecclestone, speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, described the Russian president as a ‘first-class person’.

Michelle O’Neill lays wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary

Michelle O’Neill lays wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary

While Sinn Fein mayors in Belfast have laid a laurel wreath in previous years, this was the first time the party leadership took part.

Little Simz and It’s A Sin among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

Little Simz and It’s A Sin among South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees

The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate a variety of artistic genres and will take place in July.

Labour can ‘seal deal’ at next election with clear policy agenda, says Blair

Labour can ‘seal deal’ at next election with clear policy agenda, says Blair

The former Labour prime minister was speaking at the Future Of Britain conference in central London.

‘Openly proud lesbian’ MP recalls being abused for holding hands with partner

‘Openly proud lesbian’ MP recalls being abused for holding hands with partner

Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans also took part in the debate.

Dissolving implantable device can relieve pain without drugs, study suggests

Dissolving implantable device can relieve pain without drugs, study suggests

The device could provide an alternative to opioids and other highly addictive drugs, researchers say.

Tory MP criticises ‘extreme’ sex education material in schools

Tory MP criticises ‘extreme’ sex education material in schools

Miriam Cates says Government guidance has unwittingly ‘opened the floodgates’ to extreme materials.

Changes to fit notes come into force

Changes to fit notes come into force

Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify fit notes as well as doctors.

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