The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
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Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
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More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
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Grieving mum was told baby’s ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says “I hope my baby’s remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these”.
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
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French Navy carries out ‘shooting drill’ mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
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Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
The BBC One show’s co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter’s chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
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Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.
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Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine t-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name “Nigel” alongside an image of a guillotine.
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Funeral director who left people unburied breached families’ trust ‘on industrial scale’, court hears
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a “horror scene”.
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Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister’s first international visitor since taking office.
