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Parents should ‘push back’ against children identifying as non-binary: MP

Parents should ‘push back’ against children identifying as non-binary: MP

MPs debated a public petition on making non-binary a legally-recognised gender identity.

Marcus Rashford wins top prize at the British Book Awards

Marcus Rashford wins top prize at the British Book Awards

Sir Billy Connolly and Marian Keyes both also took home awards.

Google Street View’s ‘time travel’ feature comes to smartphones

Google Street View’s ‘time travel’ feature comes to smartphones

The new feature is being introduced to mark Street View’s 15th birthday on Tuesday.

Johnson must explain pictures showing him drinking at party, says Ross

Johnson must explain pictures showing him drinking at party, says Ross

The Scottish Tory leader was speaking after the pictures were released by ITV.

Ukrainians will fight on even if surrounded, say Western officials

Ukrainians will fight on even if surrounded, say Western officials

President Zelensky urged the international community to continue to tighten sanctions on Moscow.

Jail for drug dealer who hid smuggled phone ‘up his backside’ during cell raid

Jail for drug dealer who hid smuggled phone ‘up his backside’ during cell raid

A metal detector located the phone when Harri Pullen’s cell at HMP Swansea was searched.

Johnson accused of lying to MPs over images showing him drinking at leaving do

Johnson accused of lying to MPs over images showing him drinking at leaving do

The Prime Minister is seen raising a glass while surrounded by at least nine people and six bottles of wine during the second lockdown.

Ex-minister for Grenfell victims ‘ashamed’ by Government response

Ex-minister for Grenfell victims ‘ashamed’ by Government response

Nick Hurd had been made minister for policing and the fire service two days before the disaster on June 14 2017.

The Queenmobile: Queen uses buggy to visit Chelsea Flower Show

The Queenmobile: Queen uses buggy to visit Chelsea Flower Show

The monarch, 96, is patron of the Royal Horticultural Society.

More powerful cameras key to smartphone success, says Google manager

More powerful cameras key to smartphone success, says Google manager

Navin Sarma said being able to better take photos is ‘one of the most important’ uses for smartphone owners.

Tube workers to stage strike amid dispute over job losses

Tube workers to stage strike amid dispute over job losses

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out on June 6.

MPs suggest Johnson behind ‘mysterious intervention’ in Nowzad evacuation

MPs suggest Johnson behind ‘mysterious intervention’ in Nowzad evacuation

Downing Street has denied the Prime Minister played any role in prioritising the evacuation of the animal welfare charity’s staff from Afghanistan.

Minister: We cannot stop evil against children but review can help limit cases

Minister: We cannot stop evil against children but review can help limit cases

Will Quince told MPs his priorities in improving services.

Smallpox vaccines brought in as first Scottish monkeypox case is confirmed

Smallpox vaccines brought in as first Scottish monkeypox case is confirmed

Public Health Scotland said they have obtained a number of shots of the smallpox vaccine which is also effective against monkeypox.

Number of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57

Number of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57

Those at the highest risk of contracting the disease are being asked to self-isolate at home for 21 days.

Kate Moss to give evidence in Johnny Depp defamation case

Kate Moss to give evidence in Johnny Depp defamation case

The British supermodel, who dated Mr Depp in the 1990s, will appear in court by videolink later this week.

Gove tells housing association of ‘deep disappointment’ at complaints failings

Gove tells housing association of ‘deep disappointment’ at complaints failings

The Housing Secretary said Clarion Housing Association had not been able to meet fundamental standards for its tenants.

Jail for former MP who groped 15-year-old boy in 2008

Jail for former MP who groped 15-year-old boy in 2008

Imran Ahmad Khan, who has quit as an MP, maintains his innocence.

Pictures show Boris Johnson raising glass during lockdown leaving party

Pictures show Boris Johnson raising glass during lockdown leaving party

The images cast fresh doubt on the Prime Minister’s denials of rule-breaking in Downing Street.

Licence fee-paying public must be ‘heard and seen’ in consultation – BBC boss

Licence fee-paying public must be ‘heard and seen’ in consultation – BBC boss

Tim Davie appeared in front of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee as part of its inquiry into the future funding of the broadcaster.

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