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Boss of US firm that bagged £4.3bn in Covid contracts squandering cash on lavish lifestyle
Charles Huang has been accused of former associates of taking profits and splashing the cash on private jets and "homes for his mistresses".
Fact checking Reform UK’s ‘excess deaths’ claims
“Excess deaths are nearly as high as they were during the Covid pandemic. Young people are over-represented.”
HarperCollins tease terrifying front cover of Boris Johnson’s memoir
Enjoy the nightmares, guys...
Eastern England could deliver handful of election shocks
One of the most closely watched contests in the region will be Clacton, where Reform leader Nigel Farage is a candidate.
Tories and Labour battle for host of marginal seats in West Midlands
The Tories’ most vulnerable seat in the region is the newly-created constituency of Wolverhampton West.
Labour’s pledge to limit branded school uniform items ‘will cost parents more’
The Schoolwear Association said the policy would have a ‘negative impact’ on schools, parents and pupils.
NHS funding pledged by parties ‘well short’ of what is needed, says think tank
The Health Foundation said an incoming government will face ‘difficult choices’ on how to fund healthcare.
Police constable working in PM’s protection team ARRESTED over alleged election bets
The Metropolitan Police said the police constable was taken into custody and subsequently bailed pending further inquiries.
Nigel Farage comments worrying for Muslims, says community leader
Iman Atta, of the Tell Mama organisation, accused the Reform UK leader of ‘attacking and undermining Muslim communities’ in an effort to win votes.