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Poorest schools suffered funding cut under Tory reforms, says watchdog

Poorest schools suffered funding cut under Tory reforms, says watchdog

The National Audit Office said the Department for Education must evaluate whether the funding model ‘is matching resources to need’.

Tech giants vow action to help tackle abuse of women online

Tech giants vow action to help tackle abuse of women online

Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter have committed to improving their reporting systems and offering women more tools to protect themselves online.

Voting begins in by-election billed as crucial test for Labour leader Starmer

Voting begins in by-election billed as crucial test for Labour leader Starmer

The by-election was seen as a straight fight between Labour’s Kim Leadbeater and the Tories’ Ryan Stephenson.

Climate change – not humans – started decline of ancient elephants, says study

Climate change – not humans – started decline of ancient elephants, says study

Prehistoric elephants, mammoths and their relatives were already in decline by the time humans started hunting them, new research suggests.

Stormont ministers to decide on easing coronavirus restrictions

Stormont ministers to decide on easing coronavirus restrictions

It is understood Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey will call for an urgent financial package for the culture, arts and heritage sector.

Andy Murray rebukes Government for ‘pathetic’ NHS pay rise

Andy Murray rebukes Government for ‘pathetic’ NHS pay rise

The tennis star rounded on Whitehall after his second round win at Wimbledon, where key figures of the pandemic have been honoured.

What the papers say – July 1

What the papers say – July 1

The papers on Thursday are led by shifts in pandemic advice, the rift between William and Harry, and more on Euro 2020.

New DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson vows to heal party after period of turmoil

New DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson vows to heal party after period of turmoil

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been confirmed as new leader of the DUP

UK urged to share Covid vaccines with the world at same time as booster rollout

UK urged to share Covid vaccines with the world at same time as booster rollout

A booster programme could begin for 32 million people in the UK as soon as September, officials have said.

William and Harry to put differences aside for unveiling of Diana statue

William and Harry to put differences aside for unveiling of Diana statue

The monument has been erected at Diana’s former home Kensington Palace in its Sunken Garden.

Man apologises over video of Chris Whitty being harassed in park

Man apologises over video of Chris Whitty being harassed in park

Lewis Hughes, 24, from Romford, Essex, said he had lost his job following the incident.

Two men killed as light aircraft crashes near airfield

Two men killed as light aircraft crashes near airfield

Sussex Police said a 65-year-old and a 58 year-old died in the incident near Goodwood Airfield in Chichester.

Donaldson officially ratified as new leader of the DUP

Donaldson officially ratified as new leader of the DUP

Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been named as leader of the DUP in succession to Edwin Poots after a meeting of the party’s executive.

High street retail giant Gap to close all UK and Ireland stores

High street retail giant Gap to close all UK and Ireland stores

The company said it intends to take business online ‘in a phased manner’ from the end of August through to the end of September this year.

Tories in Matt Hancock’s constituency back ex-health secretary

Tories in Matt Hancock’s constituency back ex-health secretary

The West Suffolk Conservative Association said it had received a ‘heartfelt apology’ from Mr Hancock.

Labour demands probe after emails suggest VIP ‘fast track’ for Covid testing

Labour demands probe after emails suggest VIP ‘fast track’ for Covid testing

The messages were disclosed by a campaign group as part of its legal challenge against the Government over PPE contracts.

New ‘right to repair’ standards come into effect

New ‘right to repair’ standards come into effect

Electrical appliances should now be cheaper to run and longer lasting as a result of new repair standards.

Just over 1% of long Covid cases recorded by GPs

Just over 1% of long Covid cases recorded by GPs

Only 23,000 cases have been logged on GP systems.

Brexit’s NI Protocol is lawful but conflicts with Acts of Union, judge rules

Brexit’s NI Protocol is lawful but conflicts with Acts of Union, judge rules

The judge in Belfast High Court dismissed two legal challenges that argued the contentious trading arrangements were unlawful.

Harry makes surprise WellChild visit ahead of Diana statue unveiling

Harry makes surprise WellChild visit ahead of Diana statue unveiling

The duke left Frogmore Cottage in Windsor to make a special appearance at the charity’s garden party award ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.

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