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‘Double the Pupil Premium’ says social mobility expert

‘Double the Pupil Premium’ says social mobility expert

‘Double the Pupil Premium’ says social mobility expert

14 July 2022

Social mobility expert says Pupil Premium funding must be extended as teachers report children stealing basics such as tissues and food.


Mordaunt under fire as Truss camp pushes for votes in race for No 10

Mordaunt under fire as Truss camp pushes for votes in race for No 10

Mordaunt under fire as Truss camp pushes for votes in race for No 10

14 July 2022

A scathing attack on the trade minister by Lord Frost was seized on by supporters of the Foreign Secretary.


Strikes by bus workers suspended after new pay offer

Strikes by bus workers suspended after new pay offer

Strikes by bus workers suspended after new pay offer

14 July 2022

Unite members on Merseyside were due to stage two 24-hour walkouts.


Kevin Spacey at court to enter pleas in sex assault case

Kevin Spacey at court to enter pleas in sex assault case

Kevin Spacey at court to enter pleas in sex assault case

14 July 2022

The actor has already indicated he ‘strenuously denies’ the allegations.


Online Safety Bill delay sparks row over child safety and free speech

Online Safety Bill delay sparks row over child safety and free speech

Online Safety Bill delay sparks row over child safety and free speech

14 July 2022

Campaigners and politicians have clashed over the decision to postpone the Bill’s passage through Parliament until a new prime minister is in place.


Sir Mo Farah’s PE teacher says star had ‘no other option but to lock away past’

Sir Mo Farah’s PE teacher says star had ‘no other option but to lock away past’

Sir Mo Farah’s PE teacher says star had ‘no other option but to lock away past’

14 July 2022

Alan Watkinson played a crucial role in helping Sir Mo after he was trafficked to the UK as a youngster.


Real wages forecast to ‘shrink’ over the next two years

Real wages forecast to ‘shrink’ over the next two years

Real wages forecast to ‘shrink’ over the next two years

14 July 2022

TUC says families left ‘brutally exposed’ to Britain’s cost-of-living crisis after years of wage stagnation.


Concerns growing over threat to Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Concerns growing over threat to Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Concerns growing over threat to Doncaster Sheffield Airport

14 July 2022

Thousands of people have signed a petition to save the airport after its owners announced it may no longer be commercially viable.


Water supply returning to Isle of Sheppey after two burst pipes

Water supply returning to Isle of Sheppey after two burst pipes

Water supply returning to Isle of Sheppey after two burst pipes

14 July 2022

The Isle of Sheppey off the Kent coast has been without water supply for most of the week.


Penny Mordaunt: Defence of the UK is safe in my hands

Penny Mordaunt: Defence of the UK is safe in my hands

Penny Mordaunt: Defence of the UK is safe in my hands

14 July 2022

The trade minister and former defence secretary surged ahead of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss after the first round of voting by Tory MPs.


Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation

Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation

Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation

14 July 2022

The Home Office earlier confirmed it would not take action against Sir Mo after he revealed the information.


Police ‘launch investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation’

Police ‘launch investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation’

Police ‘launch investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation’

14 July 2022

The Home Office earlier confirmed it would not take action against Sir Mo after he revealed the information.


US court of appeal agrees to unseal documents in Roman Polanski rape case

US court of appeal agrees to unseal documents in Roman Polanski rape case

US court of appeal agrees to unseal documents in Roman Polanski rape case

14 July 2022

It comes less than 48 hours after the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office said they would no longer object to the document’s release.


Kevin Spacey to enter pleas in sex assault case

Kevin Spacey to enter pleas in sex assault case

Kevin Spacey to enter pleas in sex assault case

14 July 2022

The former Hollywood star is accused by three men who are now in their 30s and 40s.


Joanna Lumley and Tom Dean to be recognised with honours at Buckingham Palace

Joanna Lumley and Tom Dean to be recognised with honours at Buckingham Palace

Joanna Lumley and Tom Dean to be recognised with honours at Buckingham Palace

14 July 2022

The Absolutely Fabulous star will be appointed a dame commander.


Young people ‘should not drink but older people may benefit from small amounts’

Young people ‘should not drink but older people may benefit from small amounts’

Young people ‘should not drink but older people may benefit from small amounts’

14 July 2022

Researchers said that alcohol advice should vary according to age and gender.


What the papers say – July 14

What the papers say – July 14

What the papers say – July 14

14 July 2022

The Tory leadership contest continues to dominate the nation’s front pages.


Sir Mo Farah: My family are my proudest achievement and documentary is for them

Sir Mo Farah: My family are my proudest achievement and documentary is for them

Sir Mo Farah: My family are my proudest achievement and documentary is for them

13 July 2022

The four-time Olympic champion’s new film, titled The Real Mo Farah, aired on Wednesday evening.


Who is backing whom? Tory MPs offer support as six leadership hopefuls remain

Who is backing whom? Tory MPs offer support as six leadership hopefuls remain

Who is backing whom? Tory MPs offer support as six leadership hopefuls remain

13 July 2022

More than 200 MPs have offered public support for a candidate.


Cyclist ‘overwhelmed with kindness’ after 4,000-mile charity ride across America

Cyclist ‘overwhelmed with kindness’ after 4,000-mile charity ride across America

Cyclist ‘overwhelmed with kindness’ after 4,000-mile charity ride across America

13 July 2022

Antony Butcher, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire completed his three-month challenge and raised more than £25,000 for charity.


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