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Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

31 May 2022

They said vulnerable children who do not receive free meals are facing a ‘real barrier to learning’.


What the papers say – May 31

What the papers say – May 31

What the papers say – May 31

31 May 2022

Travel delays marring the half-term holiday dominate the nation’s papers on Tuesday.


World first as human liver kept for three days successfully transplanted – study

World first as human liver kept for three days successfully transplanted – study

World first as human liver kept for three days successfully transplanted – study

31 May 2022

The patient quickly recovered his quality of life without any signs of liver damage and remains healthy one year on, researchers say.


Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

31 May 2022

The finding came from a study of 1.3 million women in England.


Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

31 May 2022

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.


How can a Conservative prime minister be ousted?

How can a Conservative prime minister be ousted?

How can a Conservative prime minister be ousted?

30 May 2022

Tories Andrew Bridgen and Elliot Colburn confirmed on Monday that they had handed in no-confidence letters, joining a growing number of colleagues.


PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence come in

PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence come in

PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence come in

30 May 2022

A steady stream of Tories have backed a ballot to decide the PM’s future, or called for Boris Johnson to step down.


What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

30 May 2022

Monkeypox is related to smallpox and cases are usually found in West and Central Africa.


Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking

Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking

Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking

30 May 2022

The Home Office announced on Monday evening that the arrangement with the Border Force agency would come to an end immediately.


Final chapter of Elizabeth line documentary to air next month on BBC Two

Final chapter of Elizabeth line documentary to air next month on BBC Two

Final chapter of Elizabeth line documentary to air next month on BBC Two

30 May 2022

The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway: Inside The Elizabeth Line will be broadcast on June 12, less than a month after the service opened.


Tory MP resubmitting no confidence note suggests ballot trigger could be ‘close’

Tory MP resubmitting no confidence note suggests ballot trigger could be ‘close’

Tory MP resubmitting no confidence note suggests ballot trigger could be ‘close’

30 May 2022

Andrew Bridgen told constituents he is again calling for a confidence vote following “further revelations over the past week”.


ScotRail announces more late-night trains after Scotland World Cup clash

ScotRail announces more late-night trains after Scotland World Cup clash

ScotRail announces more late-night trains after Scotland World Cup clash

30 May 2022

The last train from Glasgow to Edinburgh will now leave at 11.45pm on the day of the game.


Queen’s horse entered for race on Epsom Derby day

Queen’s horse entered for race on Epsom Derby day

Queen’s horse entered for race on Epsom Derby day

30 May 2022

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics.


Dozens of new monkeypox cases discovered in England

Dozens of new monkeypox cases discovered in England

Dozens of new monkeypox cases discovered in England

30 May 2022

The total cases in the UK now stand at 179.


EDF rules out delaying shutdown of Hinkley Point B nuclear power station

EDF rules out delaying shutdown of Hinkley Point B nuclear power station

EDF rules out delaying shutdown of Hinkley Point B nuclear power station

30 May 2022

The energy group confirmed the plan remains for the Somerset plant to move into the defueling phase by August 1 2022.


William and Kate to visit Cardiff to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

William and Kate to visit Cardiff to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

William and Kate to visit Cardiff to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

30 May 2022

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Northern Ireland and the Princess Royal will travel to Scotland to mark the 70-year milestone.


Johnson under fire over role of his adviser on rules for ministers

Johnson under fire over role of his adviser on rules for ministers

Johnson under fire over role of his adviser on rules for ministers

30 May 2022

The chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life said Lord Geidt was still not ‘sufficiently independent’.


Judges dismiss High Court challenge over probe into cement mixer ‘murder’

Judges dismiss High Court challenge over probe into cement mixer ‘murder’

Judges dismiss High Court challenge over probe into cement mixer ‘murder’

30 May 2022

Lee Balkwell, 33, died in a cement mixer in 2002.


Call for more support on 50th anniversary of Battersea fairground disaster

Call for more support on 50th anniversary of Battersea fairground disaster

Call for more support on 50th anniversary of Battersea fairground disaster

30 May 2022

Five children were killed and 13 injured when the Big Dipper rollercoaster crashed in 1972.


Former Bake Off champion unveils world’s largest Jaffa Cake

Former Bake Off champion unveils world’s largest Jaffa Cake

Former Bake Off champion unveils world’s largest Jaffa Cake

30 May 2022

Frances Quinn has beaten her own record set in 2017.


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