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Raab says PM’s ‘unintentional’ Covid law breach did not break ministerial code

Raab says PM’s ‘unintentional’ Covid law breach did not break ministerial code

The Justice Secretary says he does not believe the Prime Minister will face a confidence vote next week.

Village celebrates jubilee with 104 royal-related scarecrows

Village celebrates jubilee with 104 royal-related scarecrows

The royal theme has inspired Wellington to create scarecrows of Princess Fiona from Shrek, Queen’s Freddie Mercury, and ‘a few Purple Rain Princes’.

Flying Frenchman smashes bungee jump record off Scottish bridge

Flying Frenchman smashes bungee jump record off Scottish bridge

Francois-Marie Dibon is due to finish his challenge shortly after 10am on Wednesday, when the new world record will be set.

Housing market set to slow as the year progresses, says Nationwide

Housing market set to slow as the year progresses, says Nationwide

Prices also increased by 0.9% month on month in May, taking the average house price to £269,914, Nationwide Building Society said.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys Missguided out of administration

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys Missguided out of administration

Frasers Group has bought the intellectual property of the retailer and sister brand Mennace for around £20 million.

Ukrainian pupils join schools in time for Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Ukrainian pupils join schools in time for Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Children are enjoying tea, cake and maypole dancing during their first weeks in UK classes.

Former Tory Education Secretary joins call for free school meal expansion

Former Tory Education Secretary joins call for free school meal expansion

Teaching unions earlier wrote to the Chancellor and Education Secretary asking for an urgent expansion of free school meals.

Ancient Greek equivalent of ‘graduate school yearbook’ discovered on stone

Ancient Greek equivalent of ‘graduate school yearbook’ discovered on stone

The stone has been in the National Museums Scotland collection since the late 19th century.

Timings for key jubilee events at a glance

Timings for key jubilee events at a glance

The weekend begins with Trooping the Colour and beacon lighting on Thursday, and ends with the pageant on Sunday.

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma due to be sentenced over Snapchat cat attack video

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma due to be sentenced over Snapchat cat attack video

The 27-year-old French centre-back admitted two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

Inquest into R116 helicopter crash deaths set to resume

Inquest into R116 helicopter crash deaths set to resume

Rescue 116 crashed off Co Mayo on March 14 2017 during a search and rescue mission with four crew on board.

Rising child poverty may be behind thousands more children entering care

Rising child poverty may be behind thousands more children entering care

Child poverty is a ‘major preventable driver’ of children being removed from their family home, researchers said.

What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

The nation’s papers cover the build up to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

PM’s leadership under fresh pressure as ethics chief questions partygate response

PM’s leadership under fresh pressure as ethics chief questions partygate response

Lord Geidt has suggested that Mr Johnson’s fixed penalty notice may have breached the Ministerial Code.

Queen’s flight aborts landing due to lightning storm – report

Queen’s flight aborts landing due to lightning storm – report

The Monarch, 96, was travelling from Balmoral ready to join the nation’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking her 70 year-reign.

Gordonstoun school fire service wins Queen’s Award

Gordonstoun school fire service wins Queen’s Award

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Violence at health centres and GP surgeries ‘almost doubles in five years’

Violence at health centres and GP surgeries ‘almost doubles in five years’

A health leader called on the Government to ‘urgently’ deliver on its manifesto pledge to increase the number of GPs and practice staff.

The home of Hockney and the Brontes is the youngest city in Europe

The home of Hockney and the Brontes is the youngest city in Europe

Around 29% of its half-million population are under 20.

‘Beautiful and brilliant’ Bradford named UK City of Culture 2025

‘Beautiful and brilliant’ Bradford named UK City of Culture 2025

The West Yorkshire city beat fellow finalists County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham County Borough.

BTS deliver remarks on Asian hate crime at White House briefing

BTS deliver remarks on Asian hate crime at White House briefing

The music megastars joined Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and each gave short statements in their native Korean, assisted by an interpreter.

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