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Johnson sees off Tory revolt as MPs back £4bn aid cut

Johnson sees off Tory revolt as MPs back £4bn aid cut

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the public finances were under a greater strain than at any point in peacetime history.

Sailor dies aboard Royal Navy frigate

Sailor dies aboard Royal Navy frigate

Next of kin have been informed, the MoD says.

Rees-Mogg warning to BBC over ‘left-wing’ appointments

Rees-Mogg warning to BBC over ‘left-wing’ appointments

The Leader of the Commons said the corporation is damaging its reputation for independence and impartiality.

Secretary of State to announce way forward on legacy

Secretary of State to announce way forward on legacy

Brandon Lewis is to make a statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday outlining the government’s approach.

Venues will take precautions but not ask for vaccine passports, says music boss

Venues will take precautions but not ask for vaccine passports, says music boss

Measures being taken include staff wearing face masks, improving ventilation inside and plastic screens installed on bars.

Backing for local food system ‘could create 200,000 jobs and restore nature’

Backing for local food system ‘could create 200,000 jobs and restore nature’

Food and farming charity Sustain and the RSPB are calling on the Government to fill local food infrastructure gaps to achieve environmental benefits.

Scotland to move to lowest level of Covid restrictions on Monday

Scotland to move to lowest level of Covid restrictions on Monday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a virtual session of the Scottish Parliament that the country could move to Level 0 of restrictions.

Prince of Wales recalls first parachute drop ‘upside down with legs in rigging’

Prince of Wales recalls first parachute drop ‘upside down with legs in rigging’

Charles was speaking as he presented new Colours to the Parachute Regiment at a ceremony at Merville Barracks in Colchester.

One in nine pupils out of class after numbers of children self-isolating surge

One in nine pupils out of class after numbers of children self-isolating surge

More than 830,000 children were absent from school last week, Department for Education figures show.

Ex-PM May says cuts to aid budget will mean ‘more of the poorest will die’

Ex-PM May says cuts to aid budget will mean ‘more of the poorest will die’

Boris Johnson faces a damaging Tory revolt over the decision to slash aid spending.

Government in breach of human rights obligations under UN racism treaty – report

Government in breach of human rights obligations under UN racism treaty – report

Charities say minority ethnic groups face sustained disparities across health, the criminal justice system, education, employment and elsewhere.

Nearly 30 tonnes of rubbish collected in London clean-ups after Euro 2020 final

Nearly 30 tonnes of rubbish collected in London clean-ups after Euro 2020 final

Veolia said teams spent hours clearing up central London and area around Wembley stadium in large scale efforts during and after the game.

High blood sugar levels reprogramme stem cells, study suggests

High blood sugar levels reprogramme stem cells, study suggests

Researchers say the findings explain why people with diabetes have an increased risk of heart attack.

Johnson defends cut to aid spending as he braces for Tory revolt

Johnson defends cut to aid spending as he braces for Tory revolt

The PM said the Government’s test for returning to the aid spending target offered certainly while protecting investment in the police and NHS.

Always offer pain relief for coil fittings, medics say

Always offer pain relief for coil fittings, medics say

The move comes after Naga Munchetty shared her traumatic experience of having the contraceptive device fitted.

Third of population in England ‘still susceptible to Delta variant’

Third of population in England ‘still susceptible to Delta variant’

When taking account of vaccines, which do not work perfectly, modellers at Warwick University calculated that 33% of the population could catch Covid.

Fifth of workers in Covid self-isolation, industry bosses tell MPs

Fifth of workers in Covid self-isolation, industry bosses tell MPs

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of trade group UKHospitality, said the numbers in isolation are expected to rise to a third.

Police open investigation after complaints around SNP donations

Police open investigation after complaints around SNP donations

The move follows allegations that £600,000 raised for Scottish independence campaigning was diverted elsewhere.

More work needed to reduce cancer ‘long waiters’ list, MPs told

More work needed to reduce cancer ‘long waiters’ list, MPs told

About 16,000 people have been waiting for 62 days or more.

PM to urge social media firms to take tougher action over online racism

PM to urge social media firms to take tougher action over online racism

Boris Johnson was preparing to hold talks about online abuse with the companies in No 10 in the wake of attacks on England’s football players.

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