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Brick thrown through window of pub at centre of golli*** doll controversy
The pub owners have been left shaken by the attack
Government says smart motorway hard shoulders won’t be reinstated because ‘it is too disruptive’
Downing Street is under pressure to bring back emergency lanes on the controversial roads.
‘Anti-maths mindset’ costs UK a huge sum, Rishi Sunak claims
Enhancing numeracy in England by teaching maths to the age of 18 will help grow the economy, the PM will argue in a speech on Monday.
Former COP26 president Alok Sharma denies bullying allegations
The Tory former Cabinet minister was claimed to have insulted staff’s work and sworn, but he denied having been made aware of any complaints.
Boris Johnson faces humiliation – as polls predict he’ll lose his seat at next election
The Tories are facing an electoral wipeout at the next General Election - and Boris Johnson is now looking over his shoulder.
Sunak backs ‘greater role’ for private sector in NHS
Conservatives, according to Mr. Sunak, shouldn't be "hung up" on arguing for more private sector involvement in the NHS.
Nurses announce fresh strike after rejecting pay offer
Members of the Royal College of Nursing have rejected the Government’s offer of a 5% rise this year and a cash payment for last year.
Council official ‘T-Dawg’ makes rap video in photo ID reminder for voters
The top official for two local councils has recorded a rap video under the name T-Dawg to remind voters to take photo ID.
More than 18,000 cows perish in Texas farm fire
It's the deadliest barn fire on record in the US.