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Princess of Wales returns to Wimbledon for ladies’ singles final

Princess of Wales returns to Wimbledon for ladies’ singles final

Kate will be on Centre Court to watch Czech Marketa Vondrousova take on Tunisian Ons Jabeur.

Downing Street ‘mulls scrapping inheritance tax as manifesto pledge’

Downing Street ‘mulls scrapping inheritance tax as manifesto pledge’

No 10 is reportedly discussing whether to make a commitment to abolish the levy in order to shore up votes in blue wall seats in 2025.

Sunak ‘to cap number of students taking low-value degrees’

Sunak ‘to cap number of students taking low-value degrees’

The Prime Minister will reportedly impose limits on courses that do not have a high proportion of graduates getting a professional job.

BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

The two protesters set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns on the stage at the Royal Albert Hall before being removed from the venue.

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

No criminal offences committed in relation to two deaths off Bournemouth beach

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned in the incident off Bournemouth beach in May.

Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

Chief executive of UK Cinema Association, Phil Clapp, said some film premieres in the UK would go ahead without talent until the dispute was resolved.

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

One family said the coroner’s summing up was ‘incorrect’ and vowed to continue to fight for answers.

UK buildings must adapt without air con against global warming – report

UK buildings must adapt without air con against global warming – report

The Paris Agreement in 2015 set the goal of limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5C.

Royal College of Nursing accuses Government of being ‘cavalier and reckless’

Royal College of Nursing accuses Government of being ‘cavalier and reckless’

The union’s general secretary Pat Cullen has written to Health Secretary Steve Barclay.

‘Still significant ground to be covered’ in talks on university marking boycott

‘Still significant ground to be covered’ in talks on university marking boycott

More than 140 universities across the UK have refused to mark exams or assessments since April 20.

Jail term for wife whose disabled husband lived in squalid conditions

Jail term for wife whose disabled husband lived in squalid conditions

Sarah Somerset-How’s partner was also convicted of charges relating to slavery, servitude and ill-treatment.

Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

Two new mothers who died with herpes should have been treated earlier – coroner

The coroner ruled out unlawful killing and neglect verdicts as she gave her summary of findings.

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Climate activists to stage weekly protests outside Labour offices over ‘U-turns’

Green New Deal Rising last week disrupted a major speech by Sir Keir Starmer and threatened to escalate action if its demands went ignored.

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Ex-Met undercover officer would have kept job despite misconduct, tribunal rules

Former constable James Boyling, of the Special Demonstration Squad, was found to have committed gross misconduct over a relationship with a woman.

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize

The maze was officially opened to lovers of ancient Egypt on Friday.

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Cockpit treat for royal children as they visit airshow

Prince George and his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, toured the Royal International Air Tattoo privately with their parents.

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

Genetic testing could bring in ‘new age’ of diagnostics in NHS

A new DNA test looks at genetics as a risk factor in developing heart disease.

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Husband’s message to missing woman: Your family misses you ‘terribly’

Mary Monkman, 49, travelled to Ayrshire on Friday June 16 and has not been seen since, police said.

Campaign group concerned about wind farms loses fight with ministers

Campaign group concerned about wind farms loses fight with ministers

Suffolk Energy Action Solutions challenged a 2022 decision by then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng relating to two winds farms off Suffolk.

Studies exploring ADHD could lead to earlier diagnosis

Studies exploring ADHD could lead to earlier diagnosis

Three projects were handed a total of £2.4 million by the Medical Research Council.

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