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UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

UK will call out ‘reprehensible’ behaviour of Russia, says Raab

The Foreign Secretary said the UK will hold Russia to account for its actions.

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

Man arrested after hospital staff member stabbed

The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was put in lockdown.

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

Boris Johnson says he does not want another national lockdown

The PM says he does not believe it will be necessary but should be held in reserve like the nuclear deterrent.

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Raab: ‘no credible measures’ available to UK for Harry Dunn suspect extradition

Mr Dunn died when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base.

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

Campaign urges protection from eviction to prevent ‘misery’ of homelessness

An alliance including The Big Issue and Shelter has called for a halt to evictions of anyone affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

Thousands of new school places to be created for children with special needs

The Government announced it is building 35 new special free schools.

Dividend pay-outs crash £22bn lower in second quarter

Dividend pay-outs crash £22bn lower in second quarter

Headline dividends for the quarter to the end of June fell 57.2% to £16.1 billion, about £22 billion less than in the second quarter of 2019.

Manufacturers call for furlough scheme extension as firms eye job cuts

Manufacturers call for furlough scheme extension as firms eye job cuts

Make UK said the number of companies planning to make redundancies in the next six months has risen to 53%.

Red kites make ‘triumphant comeback’ to England in just three decades

Red kites make ‘triumphant comeback’ to England in just three decades

Conservationists are marking the 30th anniversary of a ‘radical’ reintroduction scheme to bring the birds of prey back to English skies.

Lockdown sparks archaeological finds in back gardens

Lockdown sparks archaeological finds in back gardens

Experts have told gardeners not to be embarrassed to check whether their discoveries are significant.

Chinese firm shelves plans to build TikTok HQ in Britain – report

Chinese firm shelves plans to build TikTok HQ in Britain – report

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has been in talks with the Department for International Trade and No 10 to establish a worldwide base in Britain.

Met Police releases body cam footage of attempt to disperse illegal music event

Met Police releases body cam footage of attempt to disperse illegal music event

Two officers suffered injuries during the operation in north London on Friday.

What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

Pictures from Princess Beatrice’s wedding feature on many of today’s front pages.

Schools in England receive £2.2bn funding increase

Schools in England receive £2.2bn funding increase

The Government has committed to the second year of a three-year financial settlement for state schools.

Football hero Jack Charlton to be honoured by England and Ireland postmark

Football hero Jack Charlton to be honoured by England and Ireland postmark

Following the announcement of Charlton’s death, tributes poured in from his former clubs and the wider football family.

‘Miracle’ girl takes first steps after family was told she would never walk

‘Miracle’ girl takes first steps after family was told she would never walk

Doctors believed Felicity Edgar, now three, would never walk after complications during her birth.

Dramatic rise in people waiting for scans to diagnose cancer

Dramatic rise in people waiting for scans to diagnose cancer

Data shows 55,500 more people are now waiting to get key cancer tests in England compared to last year.

Harry Dunn’s mother appeals to PM to make son ‘top priority’

Harry Dunn’s mother appeals to PM to make son ‘top priority’

Mr Dunn was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire.

Princess Beatrice weds in dress and tiara borrowed from the Queen

Princess Beatrice weds in dress and tiara borrowed from the Queen

The ceremony took place at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.

PM says legal aid rules to be reviewed following Shamima Begum judgment

PM says legal aid rules to be reviewed following Shamima Begum judgment

Boris Johnson says it is ‘odd and perverse’ someone stripped of their UK citizenship can apply for financial assistance.

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