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In Pictures: Swan Uppers take to the Thames for annual census

In Pictures: Swan Uppers take to the Thames for annual census

The Queen retains the right to claim ownership of any unmarked mute swan swimming in open waters.

The sooner Johnson leaves No 10 the better, says Cummings

The sooner Johnson leaves No 10 the better, says Cummings

The Prime Minister’s former aide admitted to wanting to replace Mr Johnson only days after he secured a landslide election win in 2019.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms batter parts of UK on hottest day of the year

Heavy rain and thunderstorms batter parts of UK on hottest day of the year

As of Tuesday evening, as much as 60mm of rain had fallen in just a few hours.

MPs back immigration reforms amid concerns over Channel crossings

MPs back immigration reforms amid concerns over Channel crossings

The Nationality and Borders Bill received a second reading by 366 votes to 265 in the Commons.

Sale of Channel 4 a ‘high-risk and damaging path’ – chairman

Sale of Channel 4 a ‘high-risk and damaging path’ – chairman

The Government is consulting on plans to privatise Channel 4.

About 1.5 million children lose family members or caregivers due to Covid-19

About 1.5 million children lose family members or caregivers due to Covid-19

Countries which had the highest rates of children losing family members included Peru, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Iran and Russia.

Minister cannot be ‘100% certain’ Ajax light tank project can be saved

Minister cannot be ‘100% certain’ Ajax light tank project can be saved

Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin has described the programme as ‘troubled’.

Royal Navy has just one fully operational destroyer

Royal Navy has just one fully operational destroyer

HMS Defender is the only Type 45 destroyer not currently undergoing maintenance.

Martin tells Johnson there can be ‘no pre-determined outcome’ on legacy

Martin tells Johnson there can be ‘no pre-determined outcome’ on legacy

The two leaders spoke by telephone on Tuesday

Action to tackle violence against women and girls to be published on Wednesday

Action to tackle violence against women and girls to be published on Wednesday

More than 180,000 contributors have helped shaped the strategy, designed to tackle violence against women and girls.

Thunderstorms to strike UK on hottest day of the year so far

Thunderstorms to strike UK on hottest day of the year so far

The Met Office has issued new amber thunderstorm warnings for parts of south-eastern England between 4pm and 7pm on Tuesday.

World cannot wait until coronavirus is beaten to take action on climate – Kerry

World cannot wait until coronavirus is beaten to take action on climate – Kerry

Limiting global warming to 1.5C cannot be achieved without China or other major economies, the US special presidential envoy for climate said.

Cummings: We talked about replacing Johnson as PM one month after election win

Cummings: We talked about replacing Johnson as PM one month after election win

The former Downing Street aide accused Boris Johnson of having no plan for his premiership before entering Downing Street in 2019.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms to batter UK amid sweltering heat

Heavy showers and thunderstorms to batter UK amid sweltering heat

The Met Office has issued new amber thunderstorm warnings for parts of south-eastern England between 4pm and 7pm on Tuesday.

Johnson calls for ‘pragmatism’ over NI Protocol in call with Irish premier

Johnson calls for ‘pragmatism’ over NI Protocol in call with Irish premier

The UK is preparing to announce its own plans on Wednesday to solve issues with the post-Brexit terms.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Eight areas are currently recording rates higher than 1,000 cases per 100,000 people.

Chris Whitty: Serious health challenges in coastal communities must be tackled

Chris Whitty: Serious health challenges in coastal communities must be tackled

Those living in seaside towns face lower life expectancies and higher rates of many major diseases compared to people in inland areas.

Channel crossings: Is it dangerous and what happens when people reach the UK?

Channel crossings: Is it dangerous and what happens when people reach the UK?

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the key questions surrounding the issue of small boats crossing the Channel.

Met Police under ‘significant pressure’ due to volume of missing person reports

Met Police under ‘significant pressure’ due to volume of missing person reports

The force’s missing persons lead says it is researching how cases are handled after scrutiny over high-profile cases.

UK Government would ‘learn lessons’ from 2014 before Indyref2, says Gove

UK Government would ‘learn lessons’ from 2014 before Indyref2, says Gove

Michael Gove said he hoped to be ‘enjoying my retirement’ by the time there is another vote on Scottish independence.

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