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‘Whitewash’: Former Sun editor hits out at lack of Sterling coverage ahead of Euros final
"If I was still editing I’d have put Sterling on my front page today and certainly ensured I did not have an entirely white front page. Sadly fully half of the papers have only white faces, unconscious bias at best."
Rise in helpline calls from Parliament workers shows ‘systemic issues’
“Much more intervention is needed to address the systemic issues with bullying and harassment, sexual misconduct, unhealthy work patterns, and other problems that have permeated our workplace for decades”.
Government under increased pressure to reverse foreign aid cuts
Philanthropists including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will today pledge more than £100 million to a one-year plan to partially replace the cuts in the UK’s aid budget.
Covid cases, hospital admissions and deaths RISE again
The newest statistics come nine days before most restrictions are due to be lifted in England.
Labour calls for sacking of BBC director over ‘Conservative cronyism’ claims
“These allegations raise very serious questions about Conservative cronyism at the heart of the BBC."
‘Johnson variant’ trends as experts caution against ‘dangerous’ return to life as normal
It's coming home, isn't it....
‘Deeply worrying’ concerns over BBC impartiality raised after Tory ally blocks appointment of senior reporter
"This is, in my opinion, very bad", Nish Kumar said following revelations that Sir Robbie Gibb had tried to block the appointment of Jess Brammar.
‘Christmas eve’ trends as anticipation builds – south of the border
In Scotland, The National provoked controversy after featuring Roberto Mancini as William Wallace from Braveheart.
Southgate calls on squad to drive ‘tolerance and inclusion’ ahead of Euros final
“For an island our size we’ve got an incredible influence on the world and we’ve got to keep that in a positive way."