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Tories approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say
The International Development Select Committee said the current approach of ‘market-based solutions’ to the problem is ‘not good enough’.
Rishi Sunak guest of honour at Major League Baseball game in Washington DC
The Prime Minister watched Washington Nationals take on Arizona Diamondbacks during his trip to the US.
‘Eco-zealots’ are writing Labour’s energy policy, says Sunak
Sunak suggested Labour’s plans to end North Sea oil and gas exploration amounted to an ‘energy surrender’ which would benefit Vladimir Putin.
Long Covid ‘has devastating effect on sufferers’ lives’
Researchers found average fatigue scores were similar or worse than for patients with cancer-related anaemia or severe kidney disease.
National Care Service could be launched on NHS 80th anniversary
The Fabian Society report states that unless significant and sustained action is taken over many years, ‘things will get worse for all of us’.
Johnson ‘hosted friend at Chequers’ while Covid rules in place – report
A spokesman for the former prime minister Boris Johnson said the visit was ‘entirely lawful’ - where have we heard that before?
The 33 articles at centre of Duke of Sussex’s High Court hacking claim
Harry alleges that Mirror Group Newspapers used information obtained through unlawful means.
Police now attending scene of every home burglary, police chiefs say
Under the plan, forces prioritise attendance where people’s homes have been burgled, rather than outbuildings and garden sheds.
Illegal Migration Bill: Marathon through-the-night Lords sitting ‘disgraceful’
There was frustration and anger as detailed debate on the Illegal Migration Bill continued until shortly before dawn.