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Nuclear test veterans demand recognition at first meeting with Prime Minister

Nuclear test veterans demand recognition at first meeting with Prime Minister

Nuclear test veterans demand recognition at first meeting with Prime Minister

08 June 2022

Boris Johnson was told about debilitating health issues suffered by servicemen and their descendants as a result of radiation exposure.


Twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas – study

Twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas – study

Twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas – study

08 June 2022

Some 29% of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas while 13% come from the least deprived areas, researchers have found.


Households likely to need more cash support for winter, economists warn MPs

Households likely to need more cash support for winter, economists warn MPs

Households likely to need more cash support for winter, economists warn MPs

08 June 2022

Stephen Millard and Rebecca McDonald both told MPs at the Treasury Select Committee that Rishi Sunak may have to hand out further funds.


Monkeypox needs ‘substantial public health response’, says Covid vaccine expert

Monkeypox needs ‘substantial public health response’, says Covid vaccine expert

Monkeypox needs ‘substantial public health response’, says Covid vaccine expert

08 June 2022

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard was speaking after being knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.


Kate’s concern for mothers during cost-of-living crisis

Kate’s concern for mothers during cost-of-living crisis

Kate’s concern for mothers during cost-of-living crisis

08 June 2022

The Duchess of Cambridge visited a baby bank helping parents in need.


Labour plans policy blitz as Mandelson urges Starmer’s party to ‘raise its sights’

Labour plans policy blitz as Mandelson urges Starmer’s party to ‘raise its sights’

Labour plans policy blitz as Mandelson urges Starmer’s party to ‘raise its sights’

08 June 2022

Sir Keir Starmer’s party is expected to announce a series of new policies ahead of the autumn conference in September.


Drug-dealer handed nine-year sentence for manslaughter of music student

Drug-dealer handed nine-year sentence for manslaughter of music student

Drug-dealer handed nine-year sentence for manslaughter of music student

08 June 2022

Suleman Hassan, 18, was caught on CCTV as he inflicted a single stab wound on Lamin Barrow.


More rail workers to strike in growing dispute over jobs, pay and pensions

More rail workers to strike in growing dispute over jobs, pay and pensions

More rail workers to strike in growing dispute over jobs, pay and pensions

08 June 2022

Members of Unite in London will walk out on June 21, joining a previously announced strike by the RMT.


Sir Cliff Richard and Paul Gambaccini revive campaign for anonymity for suspects

Sir Cliff Richard and Paul Gambaccini revive campaign for anonymity for suspects

Sir Cliff Richard and Paul Gambaccini revive campaign for anonymity for suspects

08 June 2022

Both men were previously falsely accused of historical sex offences.


Government reserves option to take control of British Virgin Islands

Government reserves option to take control of British Virgin Islands

Government reserves option to take control of British Virgin Islands

08 June 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has issued a statement on the territory.


Chief borders inspector ‘frustrated’ by cancelled meetings with Priti Patel

Chief borders inspector ‘frustrated’ by cancelled meetings with Priti Patel

Chief borders inspector ‘frustrated’ by cancelled meetings with Priti Patel

08 June 2022

David Neal said he has not met with the Home Secretary since being appointed independent chief inspector of borders and immigration in March 2021.


E.on boss pleads with Government for more insulation and home upgrades

E.on boss pleads with Government for more insulation and home upgrades

E.on boss pleads with Government for more insulation and home upgrades

08 June 2022

Michael Lewis said Britain needs to massively ramp up its energy efficiency drive.


Relatives wait for ruling on boy at centre of life-support treatment fight

Relatives wait for ruling on boy at centre of life-support treatment fight

Relatives wait for ruling on boy at centre of life-support treatment fight

08 June 2022

Doctors treating 12-year-old Archie Battersbee think the youngster is ‘brain-stem dead’ and say treatment should stop but his parents disagree.


Olympic gold medallist curling skipper Eve Muirhead picks up double honour

Olympic gold medallist curling skipper Eve Muirhead picks up double honour

Olympic gold medallist curling skipper Eve Muirhead picks up double honour

08 June 2022

The Prince of Wales spoke to sports stars about curling at Balmoral in Scotland and the Duke of Sussex’s Arctic trek for veterans at an investiture.


Social isolation linked to dementia, study suggests

Social isolation linked to dementia, study suggests

Social isolation linked to dementia, study suggests

08 June 2022

Researchers say this means isolation could be used to predict the risk of someone developing the condition.


At least 1,400 payphones to be safeguarded from removal, says Ofcom

At least 1,400 payphones to be safeguarded from removal, says Ofcom

At least 1,400 payphones to be safeguarded from removal, says Ofcom

08 June 2022

Almost 150,000 calls were made to emergency services from phone boxes in the year to May 2020.


Officer concerned about racism claims following Sheku Bayoh death, inquiry hears

Officer concerned about racism claims following Sheku Bayoh death, inquiry hears

Officer concerned about racism claims following Sheku Bayoh death, inquiry hears

08 June 2022

Sergeant Scott Maxwell said allegations Mr Bayoh’s race played a part in his death ‘went through his head’.


Fuel retailers failing to pass on duty cut could be named as pump prices soar

Fuel retailers failing to pass on duty cut could be named as pump prices soar

Fuel retailers failing to pass on duty cut could be named as pump prices soar

08 June 2022

There is continued concern in Government that the 5p fuel duty cut implemented by Chancellor Rishi Sunak is still not being reflected in pump prices.


Euan Blair’s firm Multiverse becomes unicorn with £1.4bn valuation

Euan Blair’s firm Multiverse becomes unicorn with £1.4bn valuation

Euan Blair’s firm Multiverse becomes unicorn with £1.4bn valuation

08 June 2022

The apprenticeship business has secured another 220 million US dollars (£175 million) in funding, doubling its valuation in just eight months.


Big increase in four-day week jobs, study suggests

Big increase in four-day week jobs, study suggests

Big increase in four-day week jobs, study suggests

08 June 2022

The news follows the launch of a six-month long trial among scores of companies offering a four-day week for their staff.


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