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Union protest against law on minimum service levels during strikes

Union protest against law on minimum service levels during strikes

The TUC is warning that workers could be sacked even if they legally vote to take industrial action.

Average price tag on a home hits record high in May – Rightmove

Average price tag on a home hits record high in May – Rightmove

The typical asking price for a property coming to market has increased by £6,647 or 1.8% month-on-month to reach £372,894, Rightmove said.

Elephants enjoy presence of zoo visitors, researchers find

Elephants enjoy presence of zoo visitors, researchers find

Other species which displayed a positive response to visitors included penguins, jaguars and cheetahs.

Sledge flag used during 19th-century polar search saved for nation

Sledge flag used during 19th-century polar search saved for nation

Michael Palin and Dan Snow backed the campaign to raise £120,000 to stop the Kellet sledge flag from passing to an overseas private collector.

Insurer explains how to minimise subsidence risks when doing garden makeovers

Insurer explains how to minimise subsidence risks when doing garden makeovers

Aviva is warning people to consider subsidence risks when planting trees and shrubs in their garden.

Four convincing scams that Which? is warning people to watch out for in 2023

Four convincing scams that Which? is warning people to watch out for in 2023

The consumer group has issued a warning about the most convincing scams targeting consumers so far this year.

Manchester Arena bombing: 29% of young survivors ‘have not received support’

Manchester Arena bombing: 29% of young survivors ‘have not received support’

Three-quarters of children and young people affected by the 2017 terror outrage were psychologically injured by what happened to them.

England star Leah Williamson: Most female footballers still need back-up careers

England star Leah Williamson: Most female footballers still need back-up careers

The Lionesses defender said training to be an accountant and business ventures help her prepare for life after football.

What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21

A wide variety of stories featured on Britain’s front pages on Sunday.

What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21

A wide variety of stories featured on Britain’s front pages on Sunday.

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

The final of 462 council seats across Northern Ireland was filled shortly after midnight on Sunday.

Ministers’ migration adviser backs curtailing length of student visa stays

Ministers’ migration adviser backs curtailing length of student visa stays

The Migration Advisory Committee chairman said it was ‘unnecessary’ for foreign masters students to be permitted to work for two years after studying.

UK support for Ukraine will ‘never waver’, Sunak tells Zelensky

UK support for Ukraine will ‘never waver’, Sunak tells Zelensky

The PM updated Volodymyr Zelensky on the ‘very positive progress’ on fighter jets when they met at the G7 summit in Japan.

Rishi Sunak defends voter ID laws and ballot box ‘integrity’

Rishi Sunak defends voter ID laws and ballot box ‘integrity’

The Prime Minister’s remarks follow a former Cabinet minister’s suggestion that it was an attempt at gerrymandering.

Author Martin Amis whose novels defined a generation dies aged 73

Author Martin Amis whose novels defined a generation dies aged 73

The renowned novelist and screenwriter published a series of novels and non-fiction works over his lifetime.

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party becomes largest in local government

O’Neill hails ‘momentous’ result as party becomes largest in local government

The counting across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland is nearing completion.

Man arrested after attack on statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

Man arrested after attack on statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

The Metropolitan Police said a man was arrested on Saturday at just after 6pm on suspicion of criminal damage and going equipped.

PM urged to probe claims Braverman asked aides to help her avoid speeding points

PM urged to probe claims Braverman asked aides to help her avoid speeding points

Reports have suggested the Home Secretary requested civil servants look into setting up a one-to-one driving awareness course for her.

Scrapping EU rules could boost UK wine industry by £180m, says Coffey

Scrapping EU rules could boost UK wine industry by £180m, says Coffey

The Environment Secretary said removing retained Brussels regulations would give British vineyards the ‘freedom they need to thrive’.

Call for ‘greater co-operation’ to maximise unionist vote in elections

Call for ‘greater co-operation’ to maximise unionist vote in elections

Leaders have raised concerns about the number of unionists who are not voting.

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