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Labour urges Government to bring forward aviation rescue deal to save jobs

Labour urges Government to bring forward aviation rescue deal to save jobs

The Commons Transport Committee branded British Airways a ‘national disgrace’ over its treatment of its workforce.

Two-thirds of families on Universal Credit forced into debt in lockdown

Two-thirds of families on Universal Credit forced into debt in lockdown

The findings come after the Government was forced to perform a U-turn to provide free school meal vouchers to eligible pupils over the summer.

Flash floods in north-west England after thunderstorms

Flash floods in north-west England after thunderstorms

Thunderstorms hit parts of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire on Tuesday causing streets and roads to flood.

World is united against brutality, George Floyd’s brother says

World is united against brutality, George Floyd’s brother says

Lawyer Benjamin Crump says “there are two justice systems in America, one for black America and one for white America”

Marcus Rashford: I’m grateful Boris Johnson changed policy on free school meals

Marcus Rashford: I’m grateful Boris Johnson changed policy on free school meals

Boris Johnson said the policy change was the ‘right thing to do’.

Doctors and nurses demand action over BAME report findings

Doctors and nurses demand action over BAME report findings

The Government was accused of holding back this second PHE report when a first report on the issue was published at the start of June.

Man shot by police investigating reports of armed robbery

Man shot by police investigating reports of armed robbery

The man was airlifted to hospital, and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Street cat named Bob made famous in bestselling book dies at 14

Street cat named Bob made famous in bestselling book dies at 14

Author James Bowen posted a heartfelt message about his loss.

Judge says severely ill baby can be allowed to die against parents’ wishes

Judge says severely ill baby can be allowed to die against parents’ wishes

Mr Justice Hayden made a ruling late on Tuesday after a private, virtual, hearing in the Family Division of the High Court.

Johnson says ‘watch this space’ in hint at movement on two-metre rule

Johnson says ‘watch this space’ in hint at movement on two-metre rule

The Prime Minister is under intense pressure to change social distancing measures to help revive the economy after the coronavirus lockdown.

Thousands call for Bicester Village to close over Covid-19 infection concerns

Thousands call for Bicester Village to close over Covid-19 infection concerns

The outlet reopened on Monday but has been criticised for a lack of social distancing as hundreds of shoppers flocked to the area.

Tory Senedd member dies after ‘medical emergency’

Tory Senedd member dies after ‘medical emergency’

The MS for South Wales East was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning.

What is dexamethasone, how does it work and when will it be used?

What is dexamethasone, how does it work and when will it be used?

Dexamethasone is a cheap and widely available steroid that could save thousands of lives, experts say.

Boris Johnson’s baby son Wilfred ‘doing well’, PM says

Boris Johnson’s baby son Wilfred ‘doing well’, PM says

The Prime Minister was asked if he was being kept aware at night by the baby.

Who will be able to receive free meals over the summer?

Who will be able to receive free meals over the summer?

Food vouchers will be available to families over the six-week break following Marcus Rashford’s campaign.

Boris Johnson congratulates Marcus Rashford after meals campaign U-turn

Boris Johnson congratulates Marcus Rashford after meals campaign U-turn

Downing Street has announced a one-off £120 million fund which will benefit some 1.3 million children in England over the six-week holidays.

William jokes he’s looking forward to the pub as he meets ambulance staff

William jokes he’s looking forward to the pub as he meets ambulance staff

The Duke of Cambridge visited crews from King’s Lynn Ambulance Station at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk.

Disgraced former MP’s questions over Coco Pops monkey mascot

Disgraced former MP’s questions over Coco Pops monkey mascot

Kellogg’s said in a statement that it ‘stands in support of the black community’.

Arlene Foster says Troubles compensation scheme must be delivered

Arlene Foster says Troubles compensation scheme must be delivered

The First Minister said efforts were under way to resolve the issue.

Plane used by PM to receive red, white and blue makeover

Plane used by PM to receive red, white and blue makeover

Boris Johnson has previously questioned why the plane is grey.

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