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Childcare a key issue for voters, new education coalition’s research suggests

Childcare a key issue for voters, new education coalition’s research suggests

Childcare a key issue for voters, new education coalition’s research suggests

06 September 2023

Almost two-thirds (59%) of voters said they believe good early years education benefits the whole country, rather than just parents.


London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport

London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport

London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport

06 September 2023

The 2023 TCS London Marathon has been awarded gold certification following an assessment of its approach to social and environmental impacts.


What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

What the papers say – September 6

05 September 2023

Birmingham local council is under fire for blaming equal pay for bankruptcy, and big changes are coming for those on sickness benefits across the UK.


Rishi Sunak to face PMQs test over schools concrete crisis

Rishi Sunak to face PMQs test over schools concrete crisis

Rishi Sunak to face PMQs test over schools concrete crisis

05 September 2023

Labour is demanding to know how much the Prime Minister knew about the school buildings trouble when he was chancellor.


Parts of UK already in heatwave as hottest day of year could be on way

Parts of UK already in heatwave as hottest day of year could be on way

Parts of UK already in heatwave as hottest day of year could be on way

05 September 2023

Areas in West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Devon and Wales hit heatwave criteria on Tuesday.


Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation, Home Office says

Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation, Home Office says

Wagner to be declared a terrorist organisation, Home Office says

05 September 2023

The order will mean that, once passed, it is illegal to be a member of or support Wagner Group.


This Morning loses its daytime crown to The Repair Shop at the NTAs

This Morning loses its daytime crown to The Repair Shop at the NTAs

This Morning loses its daytime crown to The Repair Shop at the NTAs

05 September 2023

It comes as the ITV morning programme continues to face backlash amid the furore of the Phillip Schofield affair.


Flights back to UK cancelled amid severe Greek island floods

Flights back to UK cancelled amid severe Greek island floods

Flights back to UK cancelled amid severe Greek island floods

05 September 2023

British tourists have taken to social media to ask for help having been left stranded on the resort island of Skiathos.


Lewis Capaldi says response to his documentary ‘means the world’ as he wins NTA

Lewis Capaldi says response to his documentary ‘means the world’ as he wins NTA

Lewis Capaldi says response to his documentary ‘means the world’ as he wins NTA

05 September 2023

Capaldi was not able to collect the award in person as he is currently in America.


Government urged to scrap NI legacy bill after ’embarrassing’ Lords vote

Government urged to scrap NI legacy bill after ’embarrassing’ Lords vote

Government urged to scrap NI legacy bill after ’embarrassing’ Lords vote

05 September 2023

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord said the Lords vote was an ’embarrassment’ to the Conservative government.


Labour demands to see advice Rishi Sunak given about schools concrete crisis

Labour demands to see advice Rishi Sunak given about schools concrete crisis

Labour demands to see advice Rishi Sunak given about schools concrete crisis

05 September 2023

The Prime Minister has come under pressure over funding he allocated for school rebuilding programmes during his tenure as chancellor.


Young girl dies after going missing at Co Cork beach

Young girl dies after going missing at Co Cork beach

Young girl dies after going missing at Co Cork beach

05 September 2023

Her body was recovered from the water at Fountainstown Beach, near Crosshaven following a search.


Tories receive £5 million election war-chest boost from health entrepreneur

Tories receive £5 million election war-chest boost from health entrepreneur

Tories receive £5 million election war-chest boost from health entrepreneur

05 September 2023

It is the second £5 million sum to be given to the Conservative Party by an individual this year.


One person dead and another in a critical condition after coach and car crash

One person dead and another in a critical condition after coach and car crash

One person dead and another in a critical condition after coach and car crash

05 September 2023

The crash on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembroke Dock left one of the drivers trapped.


Human memories ‘are unreliable because of tendency for complete storylines’

Human memories ‘are unreliable because of tendency for complete storylines’

Human memories ‘are unreliable because of tendency for complete storylines’

05 September 2023

People prefer stories with a clear beginning, middle and end, scientists said.


Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more

Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more

Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more

05 September 2023

The criticism came as the House of Commons was considering the Government’s flagship Energy Bill.


Woman and two children killed in Yorkshire crash identified as Ukrainian family

Woman and two children killed in Yorkshire crash identified as Ukrainian family

Woman and two children killed in Yorkshire crash identified as Ukrainian family

05 September 2023

Daria Bartienieva, 35, her son, Ihor Bartienieva, six, and stepdaughter, Anastasiia Bartienieva 15, were killed in a collision on the A61.


Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

05 September 2023

Some councils have not yet provided figures.


Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m

Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m

Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m

05 September 2023

The Diamond Light Source, which is 10,000 times more powerful than a traditional microscope, has made ground-breaking health discoveries.


British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

05 September 2023

Footage circulating on social media shows a Challenger 2 tank billowing with smoke by the side of a road.


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