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Chancellor urged to unveil £200 billion post-Covid stimulus package

Chancellor urged to unveil £200 billion post-Covid stimulus package

Rishi Sunak will speak to the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Priti Patel says lockdown lessons will be learned to counter domestic abuse

Priti Patel says lockdown lessons will be learned to counter domestic abuse

The Home Secretary said technology would play a role in helping fight the problem.

Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road

Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road

Firefighters helped motorists stuck in half a metre of water at the Brent Cross intersection of the North Circular road.

Fire safety engineer denies failing to properly scrutinise Grenfell assessment

Fire safety engineer denies failing to properly scrutinise Grenfell assessment

Survivors and those bereaved by the blaze have criticised the inquiry for holding limited attendance hearings to comply with social distancing.

David Starkey apologises for ‘so many damn blacks’ comment

David Starkey apologises for ‘so many damn blacks’ comment

The historian said his words had cost him ‘every distinction and honour acquired in a long career’.

Man Tasered after paramedics stabbed during welfare callout

Man Tasered after paramedics stabbed during welfare callout

The medics are ‘doing well’ and are in stable condition in hospital.

Theatre boss says he hopes £1.57bn lifeline for the arts improves accessibility

Theatre boss says he hopes £1.57bn lifeline for the arts improves accessibility

The Government support package has been welcomed by many in the arts sector.

Harry and Meghan say past wrongs of Commonwealth need to be acknowledged

Harry and Meghan say past wrongs of Commonwealth need to be acknowledged

The Sussexes held a video call with young leaders from the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust network.

Raab sets out sanctions for ‘worst human rights abusers’

Raab sets out sanctions for ‘worst human rights abusers’

Forty-nine individuals and organisations are the first to face UK sanctions for human rights violations.

Camilla: We just have to keep our fingers crossed we don’t see the second wave

Camilla: We just have to keep our fingers crossed we don’t see the second wave

The duchess praised fire crews who changed roles to support paramedics.

Ex-Tory MP shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, court told

Ex-Tory MP shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, court told

Charlie Elphicke, the former MP for Dover, denies three counts of sexual assault

Wallace denies plans to slash armed forces numbers amid Commons concern

Wallace denies plans to slash armed forces numbers amid Commons concern

Mr Wallace claimed the UK is on course to meet its recruitment ambitions.

PM’s comments on care homes ‘neither accurate nor welcome’

PM’s comments on care homes ‘neither accurate nor welcome’

Boris Johnson said lessons are being learned after appearing to cast some blame on care homes as they responded to the Covid-19 outbreak.

No new coronavirus deaths in Wales

No new coronavirus deaths in Wales

The statistic was confirmed by Public Health Wales on the day the country’s five-mile travel restriction was lifted.

‘Tiny bug slayer’ may be related to dinosaurs

‘Tiny bug slayer’ may be related to dinosaurs

The miniature reptile known as the ‘tiny bug slayer’ is thought to have lived around 237 million years ago.

Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB extended by almost 10%

Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB extended by almost 10%

Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB was designated in 1970.

Hotels to host weddings in Northern Ireland from July 10

Hotels to host weddings in Northern Ireland from July 10

Nuptials have been put on hold since the lock down to combat the spread of disease was introduced in March.

Chancellor visits Shakespeare’s Globe after announcing £1.57bn of arts support

Chancellor visits Shakespeare’s Globe after announcing £1.57bn of arts support

He visited the London venue with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

PM calls for driverless trains as condition of future TfL bailout

PM calls for driverless trains as condition of future TfL bailout

The Government gave Transport for London a £1.6 billion package to continue running services after a collapse in revenue in May.

Extradition review amid rising tensions with China over Hong Kong

Extradition review amid rising tensions with China over Hong Kong

China’s ambassador has defended laws he said were necessary to prevent collusion with a foreign power.

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