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Government plans to cut childcare costs criticised as providers say sector is in crisis
The Government says it will cut the cost of childcare for families facing a squeeze on their incomes, with plans to lower the ratio of staff to children in England's nurseries. 


Thousands of birds dying from lethal strain of avian flu
Thousands of seabirds in colonies across the country are dying with bird flu, washing up along our east coast from Scotland down to Suffolk.


Twelve people arrested in ‘go-slow’ fuel protests across the UK
Twelve people have been arrested after a go-slow protest against rising fuel prices which disrupted traffic on motorways around the country.


‘We are all being tainted’: Conservative MP Caroline Nokes says Johnson must say ‘what he knew and when’ over appointment of Chris Pincher
We spoke to the Conservative MP Caroline Nokes, who's chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, and began by asking her about Downing Street's reaction to the allegations about Chris Pincher.


Chris Pincher: Johnson aware of concerns before appointing Tory MP deputy chief whip
Downing Street admitted today that Boris Johnson did know of concerns about the sexual behaviour of the MP Chris Pincher before he made him Tory deputy chief whip earlier this year.


Stalked: the story of Gracie Spinks – did police fail to spot a killer?
It’s just over a year since 23-year-old Gracie Spinks was found dead after reporting being stalked


Ukraine war: Russia says it’s captured eastern city Lysychansk
Russia's defense minister says his country's forces have taken control of the last major city in Ukraine's Luhansk province, bringing Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of the Donbas region. 


Expect ‘summer of stress’ holidaymakers warned
Travel consultant Paul Charles is a former director at Virgin Atlantic and Eurostar. We asked what this summer had in store for holidaymakers.


Zara Aleena: Hundreds march at vigil of murder victim
They finished the journey she wasn't able to complete. A week ago Zara Aleena was killed as she walked home from a night out. Today hundreds walked in her memory at a vigil organised by her family highlighting the epidemic of violence against women a...


Pride at 50: How much has changed for the LGBTQ+ community?
Warning: This report contains an account of a homophobic attack and offensive language.


‘This is what living with Covid looks like’, says Scotland’s national clinical director
Covid infection levels in the UK have risen by more than 30 per cent in a week according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics. 


‘Power, control and entitlement’ currency of Westminster, says Labour’s Jess Phillips
We did ask the government and the Conservative party for an interview, but no one was available. 


‘I feel really let down’ – Tamworth constituents react to Tory MP’s suspension
We have been getting reaction from Mr Pincher's constituency in Tamworth.


Tory MP Chris Pincher suspended from party after groping allegations
The MP who's been accused of groping two men at a private members’ club has had the Tory whip suspended - after an investigation was launched.


Police response to domestic abuse claims against officers condemned by watchdog
Police forces in England and Wales have been accused of "significantly harming the public interest" in their handling of allegations of domestic abuse by their own officers. 



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