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1.1 million children in families hit by two-child limit on benefits – figures

1.1 million children in families hit by two-child limit on benefits – figures

Some 318,000 families, including 1.1 million children, were affected by the two-child limit as of April 2, according to Government statistics.

UK/EU ‘sausage war’ was ‘not even handbags at dawn’, MPs told

UK/EU ‘sausage war’ was ‘not even handbags at dawn’, MPs told

A Westminster committee has been told that a ‘perfect storm’ of problems related to the Northern Ireland Protocol lies ahead.

Female CEO says adding entrepreneurship to curriculum would ’empower kids’

Female CEO says adding entrepreneurship to curriculum would ’empower kids’

Sam Smith, from finnCap, is the only female CEO of a City stockbroker.

Electric car battery gigafactories needed across UK to meet demand, says PM

Electric car battery gigafactories needed across UK to meet demand, says PM

Boris Johnson also said there is ‘obviously a case’ for developing a plant in the car-building heartlands of the West Midlands.

Commons Speaker: ‘No meaningful way to force MPs to wear a face covering’

Commons Speaker: ‘No meaningful way to force MPs to wear a face covering’

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he did not have the power to bar elected officials from Parliament following calls to tighten the guidance around mask wearing.

Glasgow on parade: Indiana Jones chase scene filmed through city centre

Glasgow on parade: Indiana Jones chase scene filmed through city centre

St Vincent Street has been adorned in stars and stripes for the parade scene which features pipers playing Scotland the Brave and a brass band behind.

‘Blame culture’ between prosecutors and police over rape cases – watchdog report

‘Blame culture’ between prosecutors and police over rape cases – watchdog report

The report comes amid dismal rape conviction rates.

Investigators raid two homes over leaking of Matt Hancock CCTV

Investigators raid two homes over leaking of Matt Hancock CCTV

Mr Hancock had to resign from the Cabinet after footage showed him kissing an aide in his departmental office.

KFC leads on chicken welfare while Subway and Starbucks lag behind – report

KFC leads on chicken welfare while Subway and Starbucks lag behind – report

In the UK, KFC was the only brand to achieve ‘leading’ status with an overall score of 92%, according to the World Animal Protection league.

SDLP bidding to recall Stormont over Troubles ‘amnesty’ row

SDLP bidding to recall Stormont over Troubles ‘amnesty’ row

The party has tabled a motion to bring the Northern Ireland Assembly back from its summer break.

Hopes for more gigafactories ‘face dead end without more investment’

Hopes for more gigafactories ‘face dead end without more investment’

A Government scheme expected to support the establishment of so-called gigafactories is ‘insufficient’, the Environmental Audit Committee warned.

What is the Government guidance on staying safe from Covid after unlocking?

What is the Government guidance on staying safe from Covid after unlocking?

England’s coronavirus rules are set to end from July 19.

Testing on living animals at lowest level for 16 years, data shows

Testing on living animals at lowest level for 16 years, data shows

Figures from the Home Office reveal there were 2.88 million procedures conducted in 2020.

‘Highly probable’ that worst of Covid pandemic is behind us, says Johnson

‘Highly probable’ that worst of Covid pandemic is behind us, says Johnson

The PM urged caution when lockdown ends in England on Monday as ministers denied the rules have become a ‘total shambles’.

Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt

Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt

Quizzed on key recommendation in new National Food Strategy, the PM signalled he is not in favour of extra taxes on ‘hardworking people’.

SNP MP details racist social media abuse and calls for ‘real action’

SNP MP details racist social media abuse and calls for ‘real action’

Anum Qaisar-Javed detailed offensive marks she has been targeted with, as she addressed the House of Commons.

Journalists recognised at Society Of Editors’ Press Awards

Journalists recognised at Society Of Editors’ Press Awards

The awards honour the best in national journalism and media.

Party leaders to challenge Brandon Lewis over Northern Ireland legacy plans

Party leaders to challenge Brandon Lewis over Northern Ireland legacy plans

Proposals to end all Troubles prosecutions have been widely criticised by politicians and victims.

Bank may need to stop bond-buying ‘fairly soon’ as inflation soars – Saunders

Bank may need to stop bond-buying ‘fairly soon’ as inflation soars – Saunders

Interest rate-setter Michael Saunders said quantitative easing may need to be halted ‘in the next month or two’ to cool inflation.

Driver sentenced to life term for murdering pedestrian after trivial row

Driver sentenced to life term for murdering pedestrian after trivial row

Tony Green was caught on CCTV as he aimed his Skoda Octavia at Shkelzen Taka outside a Birmingham massage parlour.

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