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UK contemporary artworks to feature at buildings including 10 Downing Street

UK contemporary artworks to feature at buildings including 10 Downing Street

Some 90 modern pieces by 45 artists have been acquired by the Government Art Collection.

Ed Miliband calls for workers on company boards

Ed Miliband calls for workers on company boards

The former Labour leader said that in most European countries it is usual to include workers on boards of state-owned or former state-owned firms.

Summer-born children unfairly labelled as having educational needs, says study

Summer-born children unfairly labelled as having educational needs, says study

A report found that two out of five summer-born boys are categorised as having special educational needs and disabilities by primary schools.

Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches

Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches

Medical evidence to back up whiplash injuries will now be mandatory under clamp down on exaggerated claims which push up insurance costs.

One-to-one time for rescued donkeys to help save endangered wildflower

One-to-one time for rescued donkeys to help save endangered wildflower

Residents at the Donkey Sanctuary in Devon will tread in the seeds of the small-flowered catchfly while on walks with their grooms.

Letter written by ‘father of vaccines’ could sell for £8,000

Letter written by ‘father of vaccines’ could sell for £8,000

Dr Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vaccine, wrote to a fellow physician to thank him for endorsing his work

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

The couple married in front of family and friends at Westminster Cathedral.

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

The wedding was attended by close friends and family at the end of a difficult week in Westminster for the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister marries for third time after Covid-dominated leadership of UK

Prime Minister marries for third time after Covid-dominated leadership of UK

The wedding comes just days after the couple were said to have sent save-the-date cards to friends and family for an event in July next year.

Decor, dog fights and ‘I dos’: The Prime Minister’s rollercoaster week

Decor, dog fights and ‘I dos’: The Prime Minister’s rollercoaster week

The Prime Minister has weathered allegations of Islamophobia, incompetence and extravagant interior design.

The PM’s ‘secret wedding’: Who is Carrie Symonds?

The PM’s ‘secret wedding’: Who is Carrie Symonds?

A profile on Boris Johnson’s wife and former Conservative Party communications chief Carrie Symonds.

What are the wedding rules in England?

What are the wedding rules in England?

The partial relaxation of restrictions on May 17 saw the cap on attendees lifted from 15.

Newly-engaged couple reunited with lost ring by ‘brilliant’ diver

Newly-engaged couple reunited with lost ring by ‘brilliant’ diver

Angus Hosking, 21, retrieved their engagement ring after it plunged into Lake Windermere in Cumbria.

SNP finance boss quits over ‘lack of information’

SNP finance boss quits over ‘lack of information’

Douglas Chapman said on Twitter he had resigned ‘with immediate effect’.

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds married in secret ceremony – reports

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds married in secret ceremony – reports

Downing Street would not comment on reports the Prime Minister and his fiancee tied the knot in the Catholic Westminster Cathedral.

Sunny bank holiday weather brings Britons out in force

Sunny bank holiday weather brings Britons out in force

The UK has been making the most of that rarest of creatures – a fine bank holiday weekend.

Tory ‘civil war’ putting June 21 unlocking at risk, Starmer warns

Tory ‘civil war’ putting June 21 unlocking at risk, Starmer warns

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the biggest threat to the road map out of lockdown is the Government’s ‘incompetence’.

TV producer rejects historical misconduct allegations as ‘demonstrably false’

TV producer rejects historical misconduct allegations as ‘demonstrably false’

He was removed from the After Life production after Netflix was made aware of the historical allegations, which pre-date the current project.

Artist David Hockney used lockdown as inspiration for new paintings

Artist David Hockney used lockdown as inspiration for new paintings

The Bradford-born painter said living in near-isolation in Normandy meant he had no interruptions, and could paint without distraction.

Anti-immigration protesters halt traffic at port of Dover

Anti-immigration protesters halt traffic at port of Dover

There were sporadic clashes with police and several arrests have been made, the PA news agency understands.

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