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Gove names groups to be assessed under Government’s new extremism definition

Gove names groups to be assessed under Government’s new extremism definition

The Communities Secretary said the country’s values of inclusivity and tolerance were ‘under challenge from extremist groups’.

Universal free school meals should be ‘targeted’ in poorer areas – report

Universal free school meals should be ‘targeted’ in poorer areas – report

Schools should not have to use ‘sticking plaster solutions’ to tackle child poverty, former children’s commissioner has said.

Neglect contributed to death of 14-day-old baby boy, coroner says

Neglect contributed to death of 14-day-old baby boy, coroner says

Orlando Davis suffered an irreversible brain injury after his mother developed a rare condition in labour that went unrecognised.

Trader jailed over rate rigging had ‘extraordinarily unfair’ trial, court told

Trader jailed over rate rigging had ‘extraordinarily unfair’ trial, court told

Former banker Tom Hayes was convicted multiple counts of conspiracy to defraud over manipulating the Libor rate.

Government ‘in dialogue’ with funeral industry over alleged Hull scandal

Government ‘in dialogue’ with funeral industry over alleged Hull scandal

Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is the subject of an investigation after officers recovered 35 bodies and suspected human ashes.

Rishi Sunak insists Tories ‘united’ despite calls for new leader before election

Rishi Sunak insists Tories ‘united’ despite calls for new leader before election

The Prime Minister also said ‘nothing has changed’ about his ‘working assumption’ that an election will be held in the second half of 2024.

Starmer pledges arts access plan but plays down prospect of immediate funding

Starmer pledges arts access plan but plays down prospect of immediate funding

The Labour leader warned the party would be unable to ‘turn on the taps straight away’ if it wins power.

Yellow box junctions responsible for the most fines are too big – study

Yellow box junctions responsible for the most fines are too big – study

The RAC said the analysis it commissioned shows drivers risk being ‘fined unnecessarily’ when their actions ‘haven’t contributed to congestion’.

Family and friends of Charlie Bird gather for memorial service in Dublin

Family and friends of Charlie Bird gather for memorial service in Dublin

The broadcaster died his week at the age of 74 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Two firefighters injured in flats blaze as around 100 people evacuated

Two firefighters injured in flats blaze as around 100 people evacuated

Some 70 firefighters remain at the scene where the fire is now ‘contained’.

Barclay wants to help farmers diversify amid concerns raised by Clarkson

Barclay wants to help farmers diversify amid concerns raised by Clarkson

Clarkson’s Farm has documented dealings with council officials over his expansion of the business in the Cotswolds.

Man arrested in Portsmouth remanded on people-smuggling charge

Man arrested in Portsmouth remanded on people-smuggling charge

Ali Omar Karim was after an investigation into a Kurdish organised crime group.

UK buys new Chinooks as Shapps calls for military spending boost to 3% of GDP

UK buys new Chinooks as Shapps calls for military spending boost to 3% of GDP

The American-made heavy-lift helicopters can operate in challenging environments.

Encountering violent online content starts at primary school – Ofcom

Encountering violent online content starts at primary school – Ofcom

The regulator said the children it spoke to for the recent study had commonly encountered violent gaming content, verbal discrimination and fighting.

What the latest NHS performance figures show

What the latest NHS performance figures show

Some 14,013 people had waited more than 18 months to start treatment at the end of January, up from 13,164 at the end of December.

Abba’s Eurovision 50th anniversary to be celebrated at host venue

Abba’s Eurovision 50th anniversary to be celebrated at host venue

The Swedish superstars won the event with Waterloo on April 6 1974 at Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall.

Glastonbury superfan’s 3D-printed Coldplay hat pays off after line-up announced

Glastonbury superfan’s 3D-printed Coldplay hat pays off after line-up announced

Alex McGuire, 47, said his themed hats take ‘a couple of hundred hours’ to create.

Annual terror arrests rise for first time in six years

Annual terror arrests rise for first time in six years

The figures also showed there were 244 prisoners behind bars for terrorism offences last year.

‘Global phenomenon’ Riverdance announces 30th anniversary tour

‘Global phenomenon’ Riverdance announces 30th anniversary tour

The troupe has been a global success since its beginning at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994.

Plans for targeted badger culling to continue in ‘hotspots’ to tackle bovine TB

Plans for targeted badger culling to continue in ‘hotspots’ to tackle bovine TB

The proposals for targeted culls within the existing high risk and adjacent areas come as the policy of widespread intensive culling is phased out.

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