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Labour says it will address ‘flaws’ in Brexit deal

Labour says it will address ‘flaws’ in Brexit deal

Rachel Reeves said Labour had no plans to take the UK back into the EU single market.

Water firm calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes

Water firm calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes

Yorkshire Water said it is spending “millions” on clearing blockages caused by wipes, even those labelled as “fine to flush”.

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP

House of Commons leader Mark Spencer insisted the Government ‘does understand the challenges that we face’.

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

Mecca Bingo hall honours Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday with name change

The Beatles’ frontman celebrates his landmark birthday in the same month as his headline appearance at Glastonbury.

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

Tories ‘terrified’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

It came after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said the Scottish Government’s priorities in pushing for another vote are ‘all wrong’.

‘Government off track on curbing pollution and informing public on air quality’

‘Government off track on curbing pollution and informing public on air quality’

The National Audit Office has called for the Government to develop ‘robust solutions’ quickly to meet targets to curb toxic air.

About 4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new twice-daily pill

About 4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new twice-daily pill

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, is suitable for those with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, node-positive early breast cancer.

Long Covid risk lower from Omicron compared to Delta, research suggests

Long Covid risk lower from Omicron compared to Delta, research suggests

Symptoms of the condition can include fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of concentration and joint pain.

Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat

Britons warned of ‘serious’ health implications amid sweltering heat

Forecasters expect 29C temperatures in London on Thursday, surpassing the 28.2C recorded on Wednesday.

Crags Of Tumbledown Mountain piper returned from Falklands ‘like a stranger’

Crags Of Tumbledown Mountain piper returned from Falklands ‘like a stranger’

James Riddell’s daughter told how he was ‘a different man’ following the conflict.

New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

Professor Dame Lesley Regan will oversee implementation of the Government’s forthcoming health strategy for women.

Sunscreens costing up to £28 do not offer protection claimed, says Which?

Sunscreens costing up to £28 do not offer protection claimed, says Which?

None of the five mineral SPF30 products included in tests offered the advertised level of protection, the consumer group said.

Russian officials sanctioned after ‘barbaric’ treatment of Ukrainian children

Russian officials sanctioned after ‘barbaric’ treatment of Ukrainian children

The Foreign Office has announced fresh sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s allies.

Journalist’s family are ‘heartbroken’ after murders confirmed in remote Amazon

Journalist’s family are ‘heartbroken’ after murders confirmed in remote Amazon

Dom Phillips’ family said they were “informed that two bodies have been recovered from a remote location after a confession” from a man in custody.

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 1.25%

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 1.25%

Three of the Bank’s nine-person committee wanted to go even further

Boris Johnson risked deliberate breach of Ministerial Code, says ethics adviser

Boris Johnson risked deliberate breach of Ministerial Code, says ethics adviser

The warning was issued in Lord Geidt’s letter of resignation.

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be greeted by the president of Cyprus and also travel to the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances

Zahawi: Pupils not in strong academy trusts are missing out on life chances

Nadhim Zahawi said trusts were better at “weathering the storm” of Covid than standalone schools.

Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in war-torn Ukraine

Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in war-torn Ukraine

Journalist covering the conflict spotted the bin close to the Polish border.

Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

Kevin Spacey free to return to US after court appearance in London

A court heard that the Oscar-winning actor strenuously denies charges that he sexually assaulted three men.

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