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James Bond star Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale

James Bond star Sir Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5 is up for sale

The auction has been called a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.

Leadsom accuses Johnson of ‘unacceptable failings of leadership’

Leadsom accuses Johnson of ‘unacceptable failings of leadership’

The former Cabinet minister said Tory MPs need to decide how they can restore confidence in the Government following the Sue Gray report.

GSK strikes deal to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax

GSK strikes deal to buy US vaccine firm Affinivax

It comes as the UK pharmaceutical business seeks to bolster its vaccine operation as part of a shake-up of its portfolio.

Education Secretary heckled by LGBT protesters

Education Secretary heckled by LGBT protesters

Warwick University’s LGBT group, Warwick Pride, said Nadhim Zahawi ‘plays a significant role in institutional transphobia’.

Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

Police need to be more visible and attend every house burglary, new chief says

Andy Cooke, chief inspector of constabulary, said he wanted more of a focus on neighbourhood policing and ‘putting doors in to catch people’.

Government ‘hasn’t prepared’ for rise in demand for foreign holidays

Government ‘hasn’t prepared’ for rise in demand for foreign holidays

Airline passengers have been hit by cancellations and long delays at airports for several months, with the situation appearing to worsen this week.

Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

Snape Maltings Concert Hall is close to Sheeran’s Suffolk home and was chosen as the venue for his Radio 1 Big Weekend gig last year.

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

Under the current system, students from Hong Kong face paying £22,831 a year more than domestic students for university fees.

B&M hires new boss as discount retailer posts fall in sales

B&M hires new boss as discount retailer posts fall in sales

Current chief financial officer Alex Russo will take over as chief executive next year.

Online fashion firm Missguided collapses into administration

Online fashion firm Missguided collapses into administration

The company called in administrators from Teneo after it was issued with a winding-up petition by suppliers owed millions of pounds.

Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

They said vulnerable children who do not receive free meals are facing a ‘real barrier to learning’.

What the papers say – May 31

What the papers say – May 31

Travel delays marring the half-term holiday dominate the nation’s papers on Tuesday.

World first as human liver kept for three days successfully transplanted – study

World first as human liver kept for three days successfully transplanted – study

The patient quickly recovered his quality of life without any signs of liver damage and remains healthy one year on, researchers say.

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

The finding came from a study of 1.3 million women in England.

Only one police force in the UK is meeting 999 answer targets, data shows

Only one police force in the UK is meeting 999 answer targets, data shows

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.

Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.

How can a Conservative prime minister be ousted?

How can a Conservative prime minister be ousted?

Tories Andrew Bridgen and Elliot Colburn confirmed on Monday that they had handed in no-confidence letters, joining a growing number of colleagues.

PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence come in

PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence come in

A steady stream of Tories have backed a ballot to decide the PM’s future, or called for Boris Johnson to step down.

What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

Monkeypox is related to smallpox and cases are usually found in West and Central Africa.

Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking

Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking

The Home Office announced on Monday evening that the arrangement with the Border Force agency would come to an end immediately.

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