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The Irish Sea border returns to NI politics

The border had been modified, simplified and repackaged in subsequent deals but is still there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKgJG0T via IFTTT

Growth takes the spotlight in Scotland's campaign

Parties are looking to shift ground – and the key issue is economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDaYwn1 via IFTTT

Labour's long war inflicts Starmer's first campaign stumble

The furore over Diane Abbott has exposed long-running divisions in the Labour Party from BBC News https://ift.tt/piCAsod via IFTTT

Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate

Europe's Earthcare satellite will tell us if the planet could lose the cooling effect of clouds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1WE79Ly via IFTTT

Fly-tippers to get points on driving licence, Tories promise

The party also says it will create a new law to evict repeat offenders from social housing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXogpv0 via IFTTT

Labour pledges clean power push 'within months'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that green energy projects would be kickstarted across the country within months. He plans to create a publicly-owned company, Great British Energy, should Labour win the general election in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0zAXoM via IFTTT

Tories would swap 'rip-off' degrees for apprenticeships

The Conservatives say they would replace some degrees with 100,000 new apprenticeships per year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AmYROcN via IFTTT

Concern for Iceland town following new eruption

Grindavik's mayor says larger lava flows than usual are heading towards the largely abandoned area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jH2DXWr via IFTTT

SNP will not back Matheson ban over £11,000 iPad bill

It comes after the SNP indicated they would not oppose the sanctions over an £11,000 data bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W94JGwH via IFTTT

Airbus UK to build satellite to monitor Sun storms

The spacecraft will give earlier warnings of conditions that produced the recent auroral lights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f1kPNAB via IFTTT

Myrie and Kuenssberg to lead BBC election coverage

The BBC unveils its presenter line-up for election night on Thursday 4 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aM8WY4A via IFTTT

Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'

Sir Ed Davey has predicted his party will overtake the SNP to become the UK's third largest party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxH7TmI via IFTTT

What is the Tory national service plan and how might it work?

The government has confirmed no one will be forced to do military training under the £2.5bn scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q14DXmB via IFTTT

Labour MP Kevin Brennan says he is standing down

The MP said he had changed his mind about standing in the general election after talks with family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pit6c2R via IFTTT

I was wrong about family firm not paying living wage - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was accused of hypocrisy after saying not all staff at the business received the rate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sHEgA9t via IFTTT

Starmer to focus on security in speech as campaigning resumes

It comes after a weekend that saw the Tories unveil a plan that would bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-olds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8WjIy0V via IFTTT

Alliance leader Naomi Long to stand in general election

Mrs Long previously held the seat from 2010 until 2015, when the DUP’s Gavin Robinson won it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/04x2mvM via IFTTT

Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said dental services were being 'neglected' on both sides of the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxH7TmI via IFTTT

Home secretary to face Laura Kuenssberg's questions over national service plan

Rishi Sunak announced his party would bring back mandatory national service if it wins the general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJnKU15 via IFTTT

Finances a 'dark cloud' over election campaign, says IFS

A leading think tank warns more tax rises or cuts to public services could lie ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9XeYWmU via IFTTT

Corbyn confirms he will stand against Labour

The former Labour leader will run as an independent in the London seat he has represented since 1983. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnq9pWg via IFTTT

Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service

Every 18-year-old would choose between joining the military or volunteering one weekend a month in the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2BayQGp via IFTTT

Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/duoP41A via IFTTT

Gove won't stand in election as mass exodus of MPs continues

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has announced he is standing down at the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TnwrcUX via IFTTT

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cQvzHAM via IFTTT

No Rwanda flights before election, says Sunak

The prime minister had been expected to get a first flight off before polling day on 4 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3M4tRAx via IFTTT

Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1RwK4WI via IFTTT

Watch: Rishi Sunak's election announcement in full

The prime minister had to contend with pouring rain while announcing the General Election outside No 10. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p3TjIBG via IFTTT

People are crying out for change - Ed Davey

The Lib Dem leader says the Conservatives have taken people "for granted for so long". from BBC News https://ift.tt/olVibWY via IFTTT

'I fluffed it': Labour's Streeting caught out on party pledges

The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg finds out if her Conservative and Labour guests know their parties' policies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k45jy1F via IFTTT

GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach

The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hc6zveM via IFTTT

Isle of Wight-size iceberg breaks from Antarctica

Another big iceberg breaks from in front of the UK's Halley research base - the third in three years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sz5qrGV via IFTTT

Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP

One claimant unknowingly overpaid Carer's Allowance said the debts she incurred have brought 'considerable financial strain'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a1E7fFb via IFTTT

Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvxRqeh via IFTTT

Is Hunt right about a £38bn black hole?

Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uEYdBrX via IFTTT

David Lammy rejects call to label Trump racist

The shadow foreign secretary says he will find "common cause" with the de-facto Republican presidential nominee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UBMljkS via IFTTT

Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst

An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u30xZ5Y via IFTTT

Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cOS57dU via IFTTT

More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen

Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LePSfOM via IFTTT

NI civil service wasn't proactive on Covid - Sue Gray

Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry sitting in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QjqtBAF via IFTTT

Slot machines to go cashless as debit cards allowed

The government says it will help slot venues compete - but charities warn it could increase addiction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVo4EvD via IFTTT

Gething sacks minister alleging she leaked to media

Hannah Blythyn denies Vaughan Gething's claim she leaked pandemic-era text messages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3LDRjC via IFTTT

Plan to ban sex education for children under nine in England

New guidance for schools in England is expected to be set out on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjVbEf9 via IFTTT

UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit row

The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4K9kVir via IFTTT

MPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament ban

Proposal passes by one vote after the government had suggested the threshold should be when an MP is charged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfXkOBQ via IFTTT

Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere

Millions of litres of raw sewage was pumped into one of the UK's most famous lakes after a fault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbm85jT via IFTTT

Hard to justify hereditary peers, says Labour

Labour could get rid of the final hereditary members of the House of Lords if it wins the general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPsq5jb via IFTTT

I'm sorry for going to Storey funeral - O'Neill

The first minister tells the Covid Inquiry her actions “compounded the hurt” and “angered families” during the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1xSQmqZ via IFTTT

MP Chris Bryant treated for skin cancer in lung

Labour MP Chris Bryant has revealed he is having immunotherapy after his skin cancer returned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Dt8dPj via IFTTT

UK arms ban for Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UMeQFOS via IFTTT

Kuenssberg: What could possibly go wrong for Keir Starmer? A lot, actually

Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsmeMLT via IFTTT

Welcome to the Sunak and Starmer show

The prime minister and opposition leader are road testing their messages ahead of the general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kjpzKAI via IFTTT

27 new wild swimming sites for England - but are they clean?

Twenty-seven new sites have been designated for summer pollution monitoring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DXaRYe9 via IFTTT

Sunak to promise 'bold ideas' in pre-election pitch

The PM will argue in a speech that the UK is facing some of its "most transformational" years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oWrS5Fv via IFTTT

Swinney remains committed to gender reform bill

The Scottish government recommits to bill that will allow someone to self-identify their legally recognised sex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvVXDTA via IFTTT

The man on a mission to open up space to disability

John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rL1z0e via IFTTT

Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-born froglets

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xa4l2gV via IFTTT

Faisal Islam: Economy is getting better but people may not notice

Growth was stronger than expected, but millions of households are yet to feel the benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sF0NqYf via IFTTT

Watchdog rejects MP's lobbying scandal complaint

A press regulator has said The Times investigation had a "clear public interest". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YziLGs7 via IFTTT

Mosquitoes found all across warming Scotland

One of the most common types of mosquito has been identified for the first time in locations across Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lPYZrux via IFTTT

Starmer to unveil plans to tackle small boats

The Labour leader will pledge to divert £75m from the Rwanda scheme to border security if he wins power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cieX92 via IFTTT

Swinney says no change in SNP's referendum strategy

The first minister said Scotland could only "move on" if it became independent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqI4l8a via IFTTT

Ban on sex offenders changing their name to go ahead

The government has accepted an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill from Labour MP Sarah Champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PkswRtl via IFTTT

Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

Natalie Elphicke has previously attacked Labour over policies including migration and taxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5HPuqBb via IFTTT

Forbes 'honoured' to become deputy first minister

John Swinney has announced his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsT3onO via IFTTT

Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'

The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ACnpgQ via IFTTT

Green assembly member quits days after election

Siân Berry's exit from the London Assembly means mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett will take her place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftySr1j via IFTTT

Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland's first minister

He is also expected to form his government, with a "significant" role being promised to Kate Forbes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lJG6EUm via IFTTT

Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat

Every single day of the past 12 months has seen a new global sea temperature high for the time of year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8ZGByK via IFTTT

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check

First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UctNrYg via IFTTT

Bluetongue virus warning as midges blown into UK

Midges blown from northern Europe could spread a serious virus across farms in England, experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9dI4Zf via IFTTT

Tourist influx turns Lake Windermere green - report

New research links algal blooming at England's largest lake with increased visitor numbers from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPCRmFp via IFTTT

Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy

The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qRsZul0 via IFTTT

Single-sex toilet law proposed for new buildings

Legislation is needed to address safety, privacy and dignity concerns, minister Kemi Badenoch says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6kjibE via IFTTT

Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station

Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3iZmK4 via IFTTT

'Work to do' after local election losses - Sunak

Rejecting calls to change course, the PM says he can make "progress" with voters before a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLlqptJ via IFTTT

Swinney to become SNP leader after challenger drops out

A veteran activist had secured a nomination but agreed to back front-runner Swinney at the 11th hour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lg0PaXM via IFTTT

Andy Burnham wins third term as mayor

The Labour mayor's overwhelming win saw him receive almost two-thirds of the votes cast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucT5lv8 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit

Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y9mEClg via IFTTT

Lib Dems add councillors as party targets Tory seats

Leader Sir Ed Davey claims voters are switching from the Tories because they are being "let down". from BBC News https://ift.tt/idwhlE8 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit

Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oEJIxby via IFTTT

One-seat Tory Harlow majority hangs in the balance

James Leppard is being investigated amid allegations he posted Islamophobic comments online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olcuBTq via IFTTT

Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy

It’s the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iN5nCwu via IFTTT

Labour wins Blackpool South as Tories lose councils

The party won the parliamentary seat with a 7,607 majority and a huge 26% swing from the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kbi2d1 via IFTTT

Labour ousts Tories in Blackpool South by-election

Labour supporters are celebrating a huge 26% swing from the Tories, heaping pressure on Rishi Sunak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LlnXdY4 via IFTTT

Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID

The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9uYURA via IFTTT

Polls close and counting begins in local elections

Voters have cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors, and police and crime commissioners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RJChUe9 via IFTTT

Watch: Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister

Humza Yousaf has resigned as first minister of Scotland, triggering a leadership contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tUHo9uJ via IFTTT

Police should probe hacking 'cover up' - Brown

Gordon Brown believes his phone may have been hacked while he was PM and is considering legal action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0O1Gkn8 via IFTTT

Forbes and Swinney hold talks about SNP leadership

The two former SNP ministers are considering bids to succeed Humza Yousaf as first minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHV3uav via IFTTT