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Reminder: Firm in charge of Legionella-hit barge won the contract without any competition
The same company was heavily criticised for its handling of Covid quarantine hotels and travel tests, but it got the £1.6bn contract anyway.
Zuckerberg says he’s secured venue for cage fight – but Musk isn’t interested
The Meta boss says he's got a historical location in Italy lined up for the bout, but Musk "isn't serious" about it.
Hawaii wildfires become deadliest in US history
The heat of roads 'melted sandals' and burnt people's feet, said a man who escaped the wildfires on the island.
Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after six deaths
Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats.
Mark Zuckerberg plays down Elon Musk’s cage fight details
The pair seemingly agreed to the bout in June.
Vorderman mauls Braverman following crocodile tears tweet
It came following the tragic loss of life in the Channel.
Brexit visa inviting ‘best and brightest’ to UK receives just THREE applicants in two years
The UK has failed to attract some of the best academic talent, after a post-Brexit fast-track visa was largely ignored by those eligible.
Tory minister trying to stop rail ticket office closures ‘for his town only’
Has the penny started dropping? Robert Jenrick is taking a stand against his own government's proposed rail ticket office closures.
Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money
The former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multi-million pound partnership helping with a modernisation drive in the country.