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Keir Starmer not in favour of smartphone ban for under-16s
The Prime Minister suggested there should be stricter controls on what children can access online.
Healey sets out UK’s path to close defence co-operation with EU
Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the UK could join EU defence initiatives even before a formal security pact is agreed.
Government pulls out of legal battle over Cumbria coal mine
The Government has told the High Court that planning permission for the mine near Whitehaven should be quashed, campaigners said.
Minister summons Avanti West Coast bosses to meeting over ‘woeful’ rail service
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants to discuss performance on the West Coast Main Line.
Man leaves two suitcases containing ‘human remains’ on famous Bristol bridge
A man with a suitcase was seen acting suspiciously on the Clifton Suspension bridge.
Calls for extra bank holiday if England win the Euros
The England men’s football team will face Spain in the Euros final on Sunday.
Campaigners angry over bill rises amid ‘environmental carnage’ of sewage spills
Proposed water bill increases have been labelled unfair and insulting amid the ‘national scandal’ of sewage pollution in rivers and seas.
Criticism of Starmer’s defence spending plans ‘unfair’, security minister says
Dan Jarvis defended the Prime Minister against accusations of hypocrisy after he pressed Nato allies to increase defence spending.
England fans hoping to be in Berlin for Euro 2024 final face flight struggle
Many flights are sold out and airlines with spare capacity are charging five times more to travel before the game.