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Tories warned not to claim Civil Service behind their Labour tax attack

Tories warned not to claim Civil Service behind their Labour tax attack

Tories warned not to claim Civil Service behind their Labour tax attack

05 June 2024

Rishi Sunak said ‘independent Treasury officials’ were behind his claim that Sir Keir Starmer would hike taxes in power.


British Gas owner sees supply arm hitting targets two years early

British Gas owner sees supply arm hitting targets two years early

British Gas owner sees supply arm hitting targets two years early

05 June 2024

Centrica cheered a ‘more normalised external environment’ as energy markets recover after the crisis sparked by Russia’s war with Ukraine.


Euston mainline trains suspended after fatality on tracks

Euston mainline trains suspended after fatality on tracks

Euston mainline trains suspended after fatality on tracks

05 June 2024

National Rail Enquiries said the incident was affecting passengers travelling with Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway and Southern.


Google Gemini AI assistant app comes to the UK

Google Gemini AI assistant app comes to the UK

Google Gemini AI assistant app comes to the UK

05 June 2024

A dedicated mobile app housing the generative AI assistant has reached the UK and Europe for the first time.


Common heart problem ‘carries higher stroke and dementia risk than expected’

Common heart problem ‘carries higher stroke and dementia risk than expected’

Common heart problem ‘carries higher stroke and dementia risk than expected’

05 June 2024

The team from the University of Birmingham examined data on more than five million people registered with UK GP practices.


Community ‘horrified’ after woman killed in dog attack in Co Limerick

Community ‘horrified’ after woman killed in dog attack in Co Limerick

Community ‘horrified’ after woman killed in dog attack in Co Limerick

05 June 2024

The dog involved in the incident in Ballyneety was put down and several others were seized.


Disney fan recreates miniature versions of Andy and Sid’s rooms from Toy Story

Disney fan recreates miniature versions of Andy and Sid’s rooms from Toy Story

Disney fan recreates miniature versions of Andy and Sid’s rooms from Toy Story

05 June 2024

Popular items from the rooms including Sid’s Mutant Toys are present in the miniature models.


Russian cyber criminals behind hospital ransomware attack

Russian cyber criminals behind hospital ransomware attack

Russian cyber criminals behind hospital ransomware attack

05 June 2024

Several London hospitals declared a critical incident, cancelled operations and tests, and were unable to carry out blood transfusions.


What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday

05 June 2024

Political cut and thrust will momentarily pause as D-Day commemorations take centre stage.


Campaigners call for dedicated Secretary of State for Women and Girls

Campaigners call for dedicated Secretary of State for Women and Girls

Campaigners call for dedicated Secretary of State for Women and Girls

05 June 2024

The major political party leaders have been sent an open letter saying that too often women experiencing disadvantage and misogyny are stigmatised.


Fact check: ONS projections show 10.3 million migrants could come to UK by 2036

Fact check: ONS projections show 10.3 million migrants could come to UK by 2036

Fact check: ONS projections show 10.3 million migrants could come to UK by 2036

05 June 2024

Potential figure of 13.7 million migrants was estimated over a longer period than suggested.


Fact check: Some funds from HS2’s cancelled northern leg are earmarked for South

Fact check: Some funds from HS2’s cancelled northern leg are earmarked for South

Fact check: Some funds from HS2’s cancelled northern leg are earmarked for South

05 June 2024

The money will not just be spent in the North and the Midlands, despite the proposed line operating from Birmingham to Manchester.


Fact check: It is not clear how many delivery drivers are working illegally

Fact check: It is not clear how many delivery drivers are working illegally

Fact check: It is not clear how many delivery drivers are working illegally

05 June 2024

Government figures suggest some delivery drivers are operating without valid work permits, but it is not clear how many.


What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

05 June 2024

Here are the stories making headlines this Saturday.


‘Cacophony of war’ and ‘don’t make the same mistakes’ – D-Day veterans’ quotes

‘Cacophony of war’ and ‘don’t make the same mistakes’ – D-Day veterans’ quotes

‘Cacophony of war’ and ‘don’t make the same mistakes’ – D-Day veterans’ quotes

05 June 2024

Surviving veterans have spoken of their harrowing experiences and hopes for the future.


80 years on D-Day veteran says landings should ‘never, ever be forgotten’

80 years on D-Day veteran says landings should ‘never, ever be forgotten’

80 years on D-Day veteran says landings should ‘never, ever be forgotten’

05 June 2024

The D-day veteran landed on Gold Beach near Arromanches at around midday on June 6 1944.


Children born deaf can hear in both ears in world-first gene therapy trial

Children born deaf can hear in both ears in world-first gene therapy trial

Children born deaf can hear in both ears in world-first gene therapy trial

05 June 2024

Given as an infusion into the ear, the treatment works by replacing the faulty DNA which causes a type of inherited deafness known as DFNB9.


Study offers hope to people with restless legs syndrome

Study offers hope to people with restless legs syndrome

Study offers hope to people with restless legs syndrome

05 June 2024

The condition can cause an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge to move them.


Princess Royal to commemorate D-Day anniversary with veterans in Normandy

Princess Royal to commemorate D-Day anniversary with veterans in Normandy

Princess Royal to commemorate D-Day anniversary with veterans in Normandy

05 June 2024

Anne will take part in a series of events commemorating the sacrifices of the Allied forces.


King, Queen and Prince of Wales join veterans to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

King, Queen and Prince of Wales join veterans to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

King, Queen and Prince of Wales join veterans to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

05 June 2024

Memorial events will take place across Britain and France eight decades on from the battle that turned the tide for the Allied forces.


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