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No 10 denies Cummings’ claim PM wanted to see the Queen early in the pandemic

No 10 denies Cummings’ claim PM wanted to see the Queen early in the pandemic

Boris Johnson ultimately took a 15-month break from his face-to-face weekly audience with the Queen.

British Gas dispute ends as workers accept improved pay deal

British Gas dispute ends as workers accept improved pay deal

The GMB union declared an end to the so-called ‘fire and rehire’ dispute after its members backed an agreement by three to one.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew reach space and return safely

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew reach space and return safely

The billionaire blasted off in the sub-orbital New Shepard rocket from Texas with his brother, and the oldest and youngest people to fly into space.

Sex Pistols probably ‘gone for good’, band’s former drummer tells High Court

Sex Pistols probably ‘gone for good’, band’s former drummer tells High Court

Paul Cook and former guitarist Steve Jones are suing ex-singer John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, over the use of their songs in a forthcoming TV series.

Jeff Bezos blasts off on journey to edge of space

Jeff Bezos blasts off on journey to edge of space

The billionaire launched on Blue Origin’s sub-orbital New Shepard rocket with his brother Mark, female astronaut Wally Funk, and Oliver Daemen, 18.

No 10 contradicts minister to say it is ‘crucial’ to self-isolate when pinged

No 10 contradicts minister to say it is ‘crucial’ to self-isolate when pinged

The move came hours after business minister Paul Scully said quarantining was a decision for individuals and employers.

What is ‘pingdemic’ and do people pinged by the Covid app have to isolate?

What is ‘pingdemic’ and do people pinged by the Covid app have to isolate?

Number 10 has said it is ‘crucial for people to quarantine in line with the app’s recommendation.

Mother joins NHS in calling for people to donate blood plasma

Mother joins NHS in calling for people to donate blood plasma

Plasma is made into antibody medicines known as immunoglobulins, which are used for around 17,000 people every year suffering immune disorders.

New law recommendations include creating specific cyberflashing sexual offence

New law recommendations include creating specific cyberflashing sexual offence

The suggestions were made by the Law Commission, and also include a new offence covering psychological harm.

Gupta should keep Liberty Steel despite ‘opaque financing’, minister says

Gupta should keep Liberty Steel despite ‘opaque financing’, minister says

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said a Government intervention to prop up Liberty Steel is not off the table.

Justice Secretary pledges new direction of prison reform

Justice Secretary pledges new direction of prison reform

Robert Buckland gave a speech on Tuesday.

No 10 fails to deny reports of National Insurance hike to pay for social care

No 10 fails to deny reports of National Insurance hike to pay for social care

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said plans would be set out before the end of the year.

Scottish Government urges JCVI not to rule out vaccinating all teenagers

Scottish Government urges JCVI not to rule out vaccinating all teenagers

Dr Gregor Smith will urge the UK’s vaccine body to take account of all data from countries vaccinating younger people.

‘No inkling’ thousands of Irish ex-racehorses were sent for slaughter in UK

‘No inkling’ thousands of Irish ex-racehorses were sent for slaughter in UK

It is illegal under Irish and European law to transport a horse in a way that is likely to ’cause it injury or undue suffering’.

Troubles ‘amnesty’ would not be acceptable in any modern democracy, MLAs told

Troubles ‘amnesty’ would not be acceptable in any modern democracy, MLAs told

Stormont’s Assembly has been recalled to debate the Government’s controversial plan for a statute of limitations on prosecutions from the NI conflict.

Ex-Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson takes seat in House of Lords

Ex-Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson takes seat in House of Lords

Baroness Davidson of Lundin Links takes her title from the village in Fife where she grew up and her parents still live.

Thunderstorms to hit UK amid scorching temperatures

Thunderstorms to hit UK amid scorching temperatures

The mercury is forecast to climb as high as 33C (91.4F) this week.

£13m Lotto jackpot claimed

£13m Lotto jackpot claimed

National Lottery operator Camelot said it had received a claim for the ‘Must Be Won’ prize draw on July 7 for £13,137,760.

Borrowing cheer to prove short-lived for Chancellor, warns think tank

Borrowing cheer to prove short-lived for Chancellor, warns think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rishi Sunak will face a ‘very difficult’ autumn spending review.

More than one million children in England out of school last week over Covid-19

More than one million children in England out of school last week over Covid-19

Around one in seven state school pupils were off on Thursday last week due to coronavirus, figures suggest.

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