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Damon Albarn: Blur frontman says the government lacks ‘empathy’ for arts
After 18 months not performing for a live audience, Damon Albarn will be on stage soon at the Manchester International Festival.
Every water and sewerage company in England has missed its environmental targets
Not a single one of England's nine water and sewerage companies has managed to meet environmental targets set by the regulator.
‘Hundreds of daily Covid deaths possible’ if restrictions removed in England say doctors
In England, leading doctors have warned there could be "devastating consequences'' if all Covid restrictions are lifted on Monday, as scientific experts warned the move could lead to 200 deaths a day.
Scotland moves to ease Covid restriction to Level Zero but face masks will remain
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today that the whole country will move into its lowest level of restrictions on 19 July with some changes to the original plan.
Debate: Where does the racism targeted at England’s footballers leave the UK’s ‘culture war’?
We spoke to Alastair Campbell who was head of communications for former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Conservative political activist and columnist Tim Montgomerie about the UK’s ‘culture war’.
Marcus Rashford thanks fans for support as defaced mural of England star is repaired
England star Marcus Rashford has thanked fans for their support declaring he would "never apologise" for who he is and "where he came from" in response to the racism and abuse he received after the team's loss in the Euros.
Conservative Party “will suffer” after overseas aid cut says Tory MP
I spoke to the former International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell.
Government win vote to cut overseas aid budget as ‘furious’ senior Tories rebel
The government has defeated an attempt by MPs to reverse its cuts to international aid.
Link between rise in temporary housing and mental health crisis revealed
A mental health expert has warned that a rising number of people living in temporary accommodation will affect the wellbeing of adults and children.
Nearly 2,000 abusive tweets targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling after Euro 2020 final, research shows
Data shared exclusively with this programme shows just under 2,000 tweets specifically targeting young Black players were flagged as potentially abusive, with 167 considered "high risk" abuse.
Calls for calm heeded as loyalist bonfires are lit in Northern Ireland
They were the fires said to have lit the way for the Protestant King William of Orange in his battle against the Catholics more than three centuries ago.
‘Politicians are part of the problem’ – Darren Lewis on racism in football
We were joined by the writer, activist and author of Think Like a White Man, Nels Abbey, and assistant editor at The Daily Mirror, Darren Lewis.
Covid: Government scientific modellers say science is highly uncertain about impact of lifting all restrictions
Scotland's next steps are due to be outlined by Nicola Sturgeon tomorrow, while in Wales a review is due on Wednesday.
Johnson warns Covid pandemic ‘not over’ as he confirms lockdown rules to end 19 July
The emphasis was on "caution" rather than "freedom" as Boris Johnson confirmed that legal Covid restrictions in England will be lifted next week.
‘Racism should not be used as a party political matter’, says Tory MP Damian Green
We were joined by Damian Green, the former cabinet minister and member of the Commons culture select committee.