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‘Swimming in s**t’: Dozens of triathletes fall ill after racing in UK seawater
High levels of e-coli were detected off the coast of Sunderland during the swimming leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series.
Labour would use asylum seeker barges temporarily while tackling cases backlog
Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock confirmed the policy.
Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP in Brighton
The comedian announced her intention to join the race to replace Green MP Caroline Lucas.
Boris Johnson is ready to build ‘newt motels’ amid plans for swimming pool
The amphibians, once blamed by the ex-prime minister for delays in housebuilding, could pour cold water on his hopes for a pool at his country manor.
BA staff secure 13.1% pay increase and £1,000 one-off payment, says Unite
Staff at the airline will receive the pay increase over an 18-month period.
NHS waiting lists likely to rise despite private sector expansion, minister says
Maria Caulfield said the number of patients in line for treatment is expected climb further in the coming months.
Daily Mail climbdown on Brexit border chaos says it all
Brits have pledged never to go through the port of Dover again after long queues at customs made the journey intolerable.
GB News storms into Greenpeace HQ following Sunak home stunt
The reporter accosted members of staff before making himself a cup of tea and challenging Areeba Hamid over her salary.
Soaring mortgage costs ‘affecting mental health of almost a third of people’
Mind’s survey of people across England and Wales came before Thursday’s news that the Bank of England had raised interest rates again.