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Branson hails ‘experience of a lifetime’ after flying to edge of space

Branson hails ‘experience of a lifetime’ after flying to edge of space

The launch has been hailed a ‘landmark moment’ for the billionaire businessman as well as the whole commercial space industry.

Caution ‘absolutely vital’ as country heads to Step 4, PM warns

Caution ‘absolutely vital’ as country heads to Step 4, PM warns

The Prime Minister will hold a press conference on the next stage of lifting lockdown on Monday.

In Pictures: Frenzied fans ready for football final

In Pictures: Frenzied fans ready for football final

Victory in Euro 2020 would mark the men’s football team’s first major tournament win since the 1966 World Cup success.

England team vow to go for glory as excitement grows on Euros final day

England team vow to go for glory as excitement grows on Euros final day

Manager Gareth Southgate expressed his thanks to fans for their support and said it will give the players a ‘huge lift’ for the match.

Kate joined by her father at Wimbledon to watch men’s final

Kate joined by her father at Wimbledon to watch men’s final

The duchess is a keen tennis fan and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Harry Kane sends best wishes to young brain tumour patient ahead of Euros final

Harry Kane sends best wishes to young brain tumour patient ahead of Euros final

Two-year-old Harry Crick, from Elmswell in Suffolk,

New laws ‘would give free rein to extremists on campus’

New laws ‘would give free rein to extremists on campus’

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill returns to the Commons on Monday.

O’Neill calls for calm amid tensions over interface bonfire

O’Neill calls for calm amid tensions over interface bonfire

Deputy First Minister says residents living near Tiger’s Bay bonfire have been living ‘under siege’.

Branson’s first space flight with Virgin Galactic delayed due to weather

Branson’s first space flight with Virgin Galactic delayed due to weather

Launch preparations have been pushed back by 90 minutes due to weather overnight at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Why are huge bonfires lit across Northern Ireland on Eleventh Night?

Why are huge bonfires lit across Northern Ireland on Eleventh Night?

Bonfires will usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season – the Twelfth of July.

Liz Truss aims to tackle threats to free trade on five-day US visit

Liz Truss aims to tackle threats to free trade on five-day US visit

The International Trade Secretary will meet Katherine Tai, the US trade representative, during her visit from Sunday to Thursday.

Masks will be ‘expected’ in enclosed indoor areas, says vaccines minister

Masks will be ‘expected’ in enclosed indoor areas, says vaccines minister

The Government has faced criticism for removing the legal requirement to wear a mask in Step 4.

‘Bunfight’ to buy drive-thrus as pandemic sparks customer demand

‘Bunfight’ to buy drive-thrus as pandemic sparks customer demand

The number of drive-in and drive-thru restaurants in England and Wales increased by 41% in the five years to the end of 2020.

Elon Musk buys ticket on Sir Richard Branson’s space flight – report

Elon Musk buys ticket on Sir Richard Branson’s space flight – report

Sir Richard confirmed the purchase in an interview.

Criticism of foreign aid cuts grows as philanthropists step in

Criticism of foreign aid cuts grows as philanthropists step in

A consortium of charities will reportedly pledge more than £100 million to help make up for the Government’s aid reduction.

Road workers reveal mental health impact of abuse from public

Road workers reveal mental health impact of abuse from public

The issue is being highlighted in a week-long drive to raise awareness.

‘Culture wars’ pit working class communities against each other – report

‘Culture wars’ pit working class communities against each other – report

The Fabian Society claims that rows over issues such as racial equality and cancel culture are stoked by politicians, media outlets and social media.

Police Scotland make £28.5m with nearly 100 property sales since 2013

Police Scotland make £28.5m with nearly 100 property sales since 2013

The figures were released under freedom of information laws.

Travelodge recruiting hundreds of new staff

Travelodge recruiting hundreds of new staff

Jobs on offer including managers, bar staff, receptionists and maintenance engineers.

Treasury wiped data from 117 phones after wrong Pin entered

Treasury wiped data from 117 phones after wrong Pin entered

Permanent secretary Tom Scholar was unable to publish his texts with David Cameron because they were deleted when he put his password in wrong.

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