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Labour leaders call for 4pm finish ahead of England’s Euros clash with Germany

Labour leaders call for 4pm finish ahead of England’s Euros clash with Germany

Gareth Southgate’s men are due to take part in the game at Wembley at 5pm on Tuesday.

Ex-education catch-up chief denounces ‘feeble’ Government response

Ex-education catch-up chief denounces ‘feeble’ Government response

Sir Kevan Collins said he had no choice but to quit after the cash committed by ministers fell far short of what was needed.

Immigrant children get better qualifications but are less likely to find work

Immigrant children get better qualifications but are less likely to find work

The Institute of Fiscal Studies said that second-generation ethnic minority adults who did well at school were less likely to be employed.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pageantry ‘a reopening ceremony’ for UK

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pageantry ‘a reopening ceremony’ for UK

Details of events to mark next year’s 70th anniversary of the accession have been revealed.

Government efforts to protect nature are not enough to halt wildlife losses: MPs

Government efforts to protect nature are not enough to halt wildlife losses: MPs

Plans by ministers to improve the natural environment do not deliver the changes to bend the curve of biodiversity loss, committee says.

‘Irresponsible’ AU Vodka ads banned

‘Irresponsible’ AU Vodka ads banned

The advertising watchdog banned seven Instagram and website ads for the British brand.

Quarantine exemption for foreign business leaders bringing economic boost to UK

Quarantine exemption for foreign business leaders bringing economic boost to UK

The Government said senior executives will not need to self-isolate on arrival in England if attending meetings that will lead to jobs being created.

Clinics retrieving too many eggs from IVF patients, study suggests

Clinics retrieving too many eggs from IVF patients, study suggests

How this impacts the health and emotional and financial well-being of patients is not known, researchers say.

Man denies public order offence over BBC Newsnight editor incident

Man denies public order offence over BBC Newsnight editor incident

Martin Hockridge appeared before Westminster magistrates.

Newborn squirrel monkeys at London Zoo ‘doing really well’

Newborn squirrel monkeys at London Zoo ‘doing really well’

Two baby squirrel monkeys at ZSL London Zoo have been nicknamed Teeny and Tiny.

Shop prices slide further in June amid cheaper clothing

Shop prices slide further in June amid cheaper clothing

The BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index for June revealed that prices declined by 0.7% year-on-year, accelerating from a 0.6% fall in May.

Ford Escort once owned by Princess of Wales fetches £52,640 at auction

Ford Escort once owned by Princess of Wales fetches £52,640 at auction

Lady Diana Spencer was given the silver 1.6L Ghia saloon by the Prince of Wales as an engagement present in May 1981.

Tory minister Smith clear of cancer after chemotherapy and surgery

Tory minister Smith clear of cancer after chemotherapy and surgery

Constitution minister Chloe Smith, who was treated for breast cancer, said she felt ‘hopeful and happier to look ahead to better times’.

Weekly coronavirus deaths registered in Wales drop to zero for first time

Weekly coronavirus deaths registered in Wales drop to zero for first time

The last time that no deaths were recorded that mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate was in March 2020.

Building UK gigafactories ‘key component’ to survival of Vauxhall plant

Building UK gigafactories ‘key component’ to survival of Vauxhall plant

The car brand’s owner is currently reviewing its options for the Ellesmere Port factory.

Brisk walking could stave off early death caused by poor sleep – study

Brisk walking could stave off early death caused by poor sleep – study

Researchers said more needs to be done to increase people’s exercise habits and improve sleep quality.

Johnson condemns ‘thugs’ who targeted Chris Whitty

Johnson condemns ‘thugs’ who targeted Chris Whitty

The Prime Minister said he was shocked at the ‘harassment’ faced by England’s chief medical officer.

Sajid Javid condemns ‘appalling’ video of Chris Whitty being harassed in park

Sajid Javid condemns ‘appalling’ video of Chris Whitty being harassed in park

The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident.

No recent rises in Covid-19 infections in younger high school pupils – ONS

No recent rises in Covid-19 infections in younger high school pupils – ONS

Around 0.35% of children in school years 7 to 11 are estimated to have a current infection.

Several UK gigafactories needed to secure future of car industry – report

Several UK gigafactories needed to secure future of car industry – report

The study also called for the installation of at least 2.3 million charging points nationwide before the end of the decade.

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