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Express Politics6 Jul 2026

Grooming gang survivors tear into Labour as rapists released early from jail – 'crushing'

Victims to protest against attackers being let free in controversial policy to slash prison overcrowding

Crime
Sky News Politics6 Jul 2026

Prisons watchdog to keep close eye on criminals released early - amid concerns rapists could be among them

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

Crime
The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Consultant doctors in England vote for NHS strikes over pay and working week

Year-long mandate for action prompts fears of fresh disruption after resident doctors recently ended dispute Consultant doctors in England have voted for strikes over the next 12 months in pursuit of higher pay and a shorter working week, prompting fears of renewed disruption in the NHS. Consultants, who earn an average of £152,000, want ministers to agree a multi-year pay deal to address what they say is the 25% fall in the value of their salaries since 2008-09. Continue reading...

Healthcare
Express Politics6 Jul 2026

Kemi Badenoch just targeted Bridget Phillipson again with a stinging new accusation

The Conservative leader has taken aim at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

Education
The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Fraudster George Cottrell seen at numerous Reform events despite ‘no formal role’ in party

Nigel Farage urged to clarify ‘dependence’ on Cottrell, who also joined Reform leader in Abu Dhabi in December Nigel Farage has been accompanied by his friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, to numerous Reform events and fundraisers and a trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the claim that he has no official role in the party. Labour has called on Farage to clarify his “personal and financial dependence” on Cottrell, who also has been supporting his lifestyle through accommodation

Reform
Express Politics6 Jul 2026

Kemi Badenoch just dropped major prediction about Nigel Farage’s future amid controversy

Kemi Badenoch has said she would be "surprised if this was the end" of Nigel Farage following a spate of controveries.

Reform
The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

The Guardian view on apprenticeships: young people need help getting started at work | Editorial

Existing staff are taking too much of a fund intended for new recruits. Ministers must take charge of redirecting it For the roughly 64% of young people who do not go to university, apprenticeships are vital gateways to the world of work. The way that funding has flowed away from them and towards older workers in recent years was flagged as a problem in the interim report from Alan Milburn’s review on young people and work in May. Mr Milburn’s recommendations are still some months off. Apprentic

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win

Exclusive: Initial figures are yet to be confirmed by DfE, which said schools were ‘at the heart’ of the celebration About 332,000 fewer children were in school on Monday morning than a week earlier, according to initial figures, as attendance fell after England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. School registers were down more than three percentage points on last week, after England manager Thomas Tuchel advised parents to “write an excuse for school and let them watch”. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics6 Jul 2026

Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth

Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics6 Jul 2026

Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth

Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.

PoliticsDefence
Express Politics6 Jul 2026

Keir Starmer urged to copy Donald Trump’s shock FIFA ploy and save England World Cup star

England defender Jarell Quansah received a straight red card for a dangerous high tackle during England's 3-2 win over Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Politics6 Jul 2026

Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey

John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.

PoliticsEconomyDefence