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Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere
Latest revelations come as bathing season starts – and analysis of last year shows beaches hit by thousands of hours of pollution.
Dutch anti-Islam party on the verge of forming EU’s latest hard-right government
It remains unclear who will become prime minister.
Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month
Ireland and Spain have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine.
Rainbow lanyard ban does not appear in updated Civil Service diversity guidance
Government minister Esther McVey said civil servants must not allow their personal political views to determine their actions.
Women were ‘gaslit’ by doctors after receiving infected blood during childbirth
Thousands of people received infected blood transfusions – including women during childbirth.
Rishi Sunak lookalike egged by protester
Two videos of the incident have racked up millions of views on social media, but it looks like the stunt could have been set up.
Long-term plan needed to harness UK’s green industries, researchers say
The Institute for Public Policy Research said harnessing the UK’s advantage in green technologies could help reverse manufacturing decline.
US to give 1 billion dollars in arms deal to Israel, congressional aides say
The pause on weapons transfers to Israel is over.
Age limits will be set on when children can be taught sex education, reports say
Schools will be told not to teach children any form of sex education until year 5, when pupils are aged nine, according to newspaper reports.