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Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’

Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176bn by helping millions more people into work, according to a report.Making t...

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent 1 month ago

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Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry

Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leaderMinisters will launch a crackdown on large political donations on Monday, as Nigel Farage faces a possible second investigation into gifts he received from a convicted fraudster before becoming an MP...

Kiran Stacey Policy editor 1 month ago

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‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds

Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reformPolice leadership in England and Wales is plagued by “nepotism and bias” and too many chiefs have lost focus on fighting crime, a government-backed report has found.The inquiry, co-ch...

Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent 1 month ago

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NHS to rate English trusts on tackling violence and racism towards staff

Exclusive: Published league tables will rank acute, ambulance and mental health trusts on six measures The NHS will rate trusts according to how well they tackle racism, violence and sexual misconduct towards staff, the government has announced.From July, all NHS acute, ambulance and mental health t...

Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent 1 month ago

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Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says

Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.Mobile coverage in the...

Jasper Jolly 1 month ago

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Former partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts killer

Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

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Partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts her killer

Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

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Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue

Prime minister picked pop singer in game of ‘shag, marry, date’ on comedy podcastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for his comments while playing a “shag, marry, date” game...

Josh Butler 1 month ago

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A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

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Australia news live: Crisafulli promises harsher youth bail laws; auction clearances below 50% again

Queensland premier vows to imprison more youth offenders at party state conference. Follow today’s news liveAlbanese issues apology after response to ‘shag, marry or date’ podcast questionAnthony Albanese apologied “unequivocally” after making an off-the-cuff remark on a comedy podcast when asked wh...

Nick Visser 1 month ago

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Shelter-in-place order at Azteca over severe weather before Mexico-England

Supporters are told to stay in their seats as an electrical storm approaches the Azteca Stadium before Mexico v England in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s emergency earthquake response as number of bodies expected to soar

Many Venezuelans have accused the government of an inadequate response to the 24 June disasterVenezuela’s interim president has defended her country’s emergency response to the twin earthquakes which have killed more than 3,000 people, vowing the country would not descend into social unrest.Many Ven...

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Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

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Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate

Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seatMallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has dropped out of a contentious US Senate primary campaign, setting up a straight fight between the party’s progressive and establishment wings –...

Roque Planas 1 month ago

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Skydiver dies after incident near Nottinghamshire airfield

Body of woman, 22, found in field in proximity of Langar airfield, where popular civilian skydiving centre operatesA 22-year-old skydiver has died after a skydiving incident near a Nottinghamshire airfield, police have confirmed.Emergency services were called to Langar airfield, a former RAF base, a...

Charlie Moloney 1 month ago

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Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training

Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.

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Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training

Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.

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Safety car decisive again in confusing end to chaotic race

The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Benson.

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Quansah set to start at right-back for England against Mexico

Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

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Quansah set to start at right-back for England against Mexico

Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

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Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

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Florida Republican says deporting Haitians with TPS would be ‘huge mistake’

‘Haiti is a failed state’, says Carlos Giménez, congressman and Miami Cuban exile, after controversial court rulingCarlos Giménez, a Republican congressman from Florida, broke with the Trump administration on Sunday, calling on the White House to reconsider its push to eliminate temporary protected...

Edward Helmore 2 months ago

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Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

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Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield

The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

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