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Allegations about BBC presenter are rubbish, says young person at centre of scandal

Lawyers for the young person said: ‘Nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality’

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Turkey will sign off on Sweden joining Nato, says alliance's chief

Politics

Boris Johnson allies rebuked by MPs over 'interference campaign' against Partygate probe

Article thumbnail: US President Joe Biden is greeted by Britain's King Charles III greets during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle in Windsor on July 10, 2023. US President Joe Biden was in Britain on Monday, where he met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, before going on to a NATO summit in Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: US President Joe Biden is greeted by Britain's King Charles III greets during a ceremonial welcome in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle in Windsor on July 10, 2023. US President Joe Biden was in Britain on Monday, where he met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, before going on to a NATO summit in Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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King Charles is keeping UK climate leadership alive as Sunak criticised over green credentials

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BBC star should not be named unless charged, says ex-MP whose life 'ruined' by false claims

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BBC insiders fear presenter scandal could be used as 'excuse' to cut the license fee

News

Met Police 'assessing information' over BBC presenter after meeting with broadcast bosses

Media

BBC boss Tim Davie's position 'could be under threat' over handling of suspended star

Politics

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, is interviewed outside BBC Broadcasting House after his appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on March 5, 2023 in London, England. The weekly interview show features politicians and other newsmakers in conversation with the BBC's former political editor. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, is interviewed outside BBC Broadcasting House after his appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on March 5, 2023 in London, England. The weekly interview show features politicians and other newsmakers in conversation with the BBC's former political editor. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
Politics

Labour will use AI to speed up benefit claims and match unemployed people with jobs

Politics
Analysis

Biden and Sunak are on the same page - with the US-UK alliance needed as much as ever

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Sunak makes concessions on migration bill but still faces clash with rebels over modern slavery

The Government has given some ground on holding unaccompanied children in detention – but the changes may not be enough to appease Tory opponents of the measures

Article thumbnail: WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 10: King Charles III receives the President of the United States Joe Biden at the dais in the Quadrangle before inspecting the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle on July 10, 2023 in Windsor, England. The President is visiting the UK to further strengthen the close relationship between the two nations and to discuss climate issues with King Charles III. (Photo by UK Press Pool/UK Press via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 10: King Charles III receives the President of the United States Joe Biden at the dais in the Quadrangle before inspecting the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle on July 10, 2023 in Windsor, England. The President is visiting the UK to further strengthen the close relationship between the two nations and to discuss climate issues with King Charles III. (Photo by UK Press Pool/UK Press via Getty Images)
Politics

Scientists are terrified by global warming, King Charles and Joe Biden told in climate talks

Politics
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Liz Truss to launch economic challenge to Government after Jeremy Hunt rules out tax cuts

Education

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Education

When the school holidays begin in the UK - and when students go back

School is officially out for summer for many pupils across the UK

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Education

When Sats results come out and how to collect grades

Article thumbnail: EMBARGOED TO 0001 THURSDAY JUNE 29 Undated file photo of students sitting an exam. Highly-able disadvantaged pupils achieve on average a whole grade lower per GCSE subject than the most affluent highly-able children, research suggests. The social mobility of the next generation is "under threat" unless intervention takes place to close the attainment gaps that have opened since the pandemic, a report by the Sutton Trust charity warns. The report finds that 62% of non-disadvantaged high attainers got five or more grade 7-9s (the top grades) at GCSE in 2021, compared to 40% of high-potential pupils who were disadvantaged. Issue date: Thursday June 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story EDUCATION Disadvantage, Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
Article thumbnail: EMBARGOED TO 0001 THURSDAY JUNE 29 Undated file photo of students sitting an exam. Highly-able disadvantaged pupils achieve on average a whole grade lower per GCSE subject than the most affluent highly-able children, research suggests. The social mobility of the next generation is "under threat" unless intervention takes place to close the attainment gaps that have opened since the pandemic, a report by the Sutton Trust charity warns. The report finds that 62% of non-disadvantaged high attainers got five or more grade 7-9s (the top grades) at GCSE in 2021, compared to 40% of high-potential pupils who were disadvantaged. Issue date: Thursday June 29, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story EDUCATION Disadvantage, Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
Education

When GCSE and A-level results day are in 2023, and how to collect yours

Education

If teachers are on strike today and whether further action is planned by the NEU

Labour

Labour's plan to teach pupils speaking skills welcomed, but experts warn it could take a decade

Health

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NewsAnalysis

There’s no good evidence that new weight-loss drugs cause suicidal thoughts

Health

Doctors sound warning over 'potentially hazardous' rise in NHS physician associates

Article thumbnail: Charlie Degale, who was suddenly diagnosed with cancer, is on a mission to break down barriers and encourage Black men people to open up about their cancer experiences and seek early medical help for any symptoms (Photo: Macmillan Cancer Support)
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Big Read

‘Black men dislike talking about cancer as they wrongly see illness as weakness. It's horrible'

Charlie Degale is on a mission to get more Black men talking about cancer after growing up in a community where men often ignore symptoms thinking they will ‘go away’ as new analysis reveals Black men are less likely to share their feelings

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Striking Junior Doctors march from the BMA HQ to Parlaiment square on June 16, 2023 in London, England. The British Medical Association has been trying to negotiate with the UK government for the restoration of junior doctors' pay after a 15-year erosion of 26%. (Photo by Guy Smallman/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Striking Junior Doctors march from the BMA HQ to Parlaiment square on June 16, 2023 in London, England. The British Medical Association has been trying to negotiate with the UK government for the restoration of junior doctors' pay after a 15-year erosion of 26%. (Photo by Guy Smallman/Getty Images)
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When NHS junior doctors will walk out in July 2023 and how long it will last

Politics
Big Read

'A f**king nightmare': Why Tories fear it's the NHS that will cost Sunak the next election

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US claims it has killed Isis leader Usamah al-Muhajir in drone strike

US Central Command, which is responsible for protecting America’s interests in the Middle East, said it carried out the strike on Friday (7 July) using MQ-9 drones

Article thumbnail: VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - JULY 6: Lithuanian soldiers march with the flags of NATO member countries during the celebration of Lithuanian Statehood Day on July 6, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - JULY 6: Lithuanian soldiers march with the flags of NATO member countries during the celebration of Lithuanian Statehood Day on July 6, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)
NatoAnalysis

Baltic trio gaining power in Europe as Brexit dampens UK influence

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Titanic submersible

'I knew three of Titan's passengers - but I'll keep travelling to the ocean's depths'

Italy

Village with £60,000 homes a hit with expats for proximity to beaches and Alps

Iran

Iran's dramatic ship seizures in the Gulf a warning to West 'not to push too far'

Business

Article thumbnail: File photo dated 10/08/22 of workers from Thames Water delivering a temporary water supply from a tanker, as ministers have continued efforts to reassure Thames Water customers that their supplies would not be affected as a result of the financial troubles faced by the firm. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday June 29, 2023. Thames Water is seeking to raise cash from investors as it struggles under a ?14 billion debt pile. See PA story CITY ThamesWater. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
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Save Britain's Rivers

What Thames Water's £750m cash injection means for your bills

Thames Water continues to make financial losses and still faces an uncertain financial future, in spite of the lifeline from shareholders.

Article thumbnail: Undated LBC handout photo of Jacob Rees-Mogg in the LBC studio, London. The Tory Brexiteer has been given his own weekly radio show in the run-up to Brexit. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday January 18, 2019. He will host an hour-long programme on talk station LBC, starting from 6pm on Friday, with the radio station saying it would be "packed with callers, opinion and debate". See PA story POLITICS Brexit ReesMogg. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/LBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Article thumbnail: Undated LBC handout photo of Jacob Rees-Mogg in the LBC studio, London. The Tory Brexiteer has been given his own weekly radio show in the run-up to Brexit. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday January 18, 2019. He will host an hour-long programme on talk station LBC, starting from 6pm on Friday, with the radio station saying it would be "packed with callers, opinion and debate". See PA story POLITICS Brexit ReesMogg. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/LBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Business

Ofcom: effective media regulator or a place for politicians to hide their awkward stuff?

Article thumbnail: Surfers Against Sewage activists hold placards during a protest against sewage pollution in Brighton, southern England, on May 20, 2023. England's privatised water companies pledged this week to make massive investments to stop raw sewage being pumped into waterways as concerns mount about water quality and laxer environmental protections post-Brexit. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Surfers Against Sewage activists hold placards during a protest against sewage pollution in Brighton, southern England, on May 20, 2023. England's privatised water companies pledged this week to make massive investments to stop raw sewage being pumped into waterways as concerns mount about water quality and laxer environmental protections post-Brexit. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Business

Southern Water forced to suspend dividend payments by credit agency as debt costs soar

Business

‘Unclear’ plans leave HS2’s Euston station ‘floundering’

Business

Ask Rocio: How will watchdogs get fair deals for consumers?

Environment

Article thumbnail: CREWE, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: An aerial view of new houses are seen on a construction development on June 22, 2023 in Crewe, England. The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 5% today, the highest rate since 2008. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: CREWE, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: An aerial view of new houses are seen on a construction development on June 22, 2023 in Crewe, England. The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 5% today, the highest rate since 2008. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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House builders should stop complaining and 'be part of the solution' says Natural England chair

Environment
Exclusive

More than 1 in 10 have fallen ill in UK's rivers, first findings of citizen sewage survey show

Article thumbnail: A picture shows the court covered in flying ants as Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky plays against Japan's Kei Nishikori during their men's singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Environment

Why the flying ants can swarm at any time during summer and what it means

Commonly known as flying ant day, even though it normally takes place over several days, the peak can be at different times in different parts of the country

Article thumbnail: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Tasmanian devils play on May 31, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Creatures living at the zoo welcomed the arrival of winter with snow and an array of treats. Many of the zoo's species would naturally experience seasonal changes within their wild ranges. With the support of the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's sub-Antarctic penguin team, snow is predicted to hit the Darling Harbour-based attraction on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Tasmanian devils play on May 31, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Creatures living at the zoo welcomed the arrival of winter with snow and an array of treats. Many of the zoo's species would naturally experience seasonal changes within their wild ranges. With the support of the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's sub-Antarctic penguin team, snow is predicted to hit the Darling Harbour-based attraction on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
NewsAnalysis

How vaccinating Tasmanian devils could spare humans another pandemic

Environment

Kent quarry extension could destroy more ancient woodland than HS2

Technology

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How many users have signed up to Threads as Twitter rival grows 'faster than TikTok'

Technology

Users report issues with Facebook Messenger on mobile and Desktop

Article thumbnail: Mark Zuckerberg's thread is seen on Meta Threads app in this illustration taken, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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'Anything's better than what we have now': Staff sacked by Elon Musk give verdict on Threads

‘This thing is going to be a monster,’ a former senior data scientist said of Threads. ‘I think there’s a lot of potential for this to be the one that replaces Twitter’

Article thumbnail: I’ve been playing around with it this morning. It looks quite a bit like Twitter and feels reliable. But there are two concerns (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
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Twitter threatens to sue Facebook's owner Meta over its new Threads platform

Technology

Where to download the new Meta app and how to create an account through Instagram

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Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Nicky Campbell attends the National Television Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena on September 09, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Nicky Campbell launches legal action after being linked to BBC presenter scandal online

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Home Office blames decorators for painting 'unapproved' Mickey Mouse mural at asylum centre

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Allegations about BBC presenter are rubbish, says young person at centre of scandal

Article thumbnail: Former prime minister Liz Truss leaves the Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch annual party at Spencer House, St James' Place in London. Picture date: Thursday June 22, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire
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Liz Truss to launch economic challenge to Government after Jeremy Hunt rules out tax cuts

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BBC star should not be named unless charged, says ex-MP whose life 'ruined' by false claims

Article thumbnail: FILE PHOTO: A wind turbine of the Gamesa company is seen in a field in Ardales, near Malaga, Spain, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
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Nearly half of Tory MPs think climate change can be stopped without net zero, poll finds

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Boris Johnson allies rebuked by MPs over 'interference campaign' against Partygate probe

Article thumbnail: The Liberal Democrat’s Sarah Dyke is closing the gap on the Tories in Somerton and Frome (Photo: Supplied)
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Analysis

Lib Dems close polling gap in safe Tory seat in Somerset eleven days ahead of by-election

Article thumbnail: A general view of BBC Broadcasting house, in central London, after a male presenter was suspended following allegations that he paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. The corporation has said it was investigating a complaint since May when it was first made aware, and that new allegations of a "different nature" were brought to it on Thursday. Picture date: Monday July 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story MEDIA BBC. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire
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BBC insiders fear presenter scandal could be used as 'excuse' to cut the license fee

Article thumbnail: A woman protects herself with a hand-held fan from the sun in Madrid, Spain, Monday, July 10, 2023. Temperatures are beginning to rise at the start of the second heatwave registered in Spain this summer. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
World

‘It’s too hot to see any sights’: Tourists in Spain retreat indoors as temperatures to hit 45°C

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