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Train crash could have been avoided if driver had used emergency system report

A fatal train crash could have been avoided if a driver had used an emergency system designed to reduce speed, an investigation has found.

Robin Hoods Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died experts say

A vast ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood is thought to have died after its first spring with no leaves, experts have said.

Struggles to keep on top of car admin costing some drivers more survey finds

Around a fifth (21%) of drivers have forgotten essential car admin dates such as their MOT, tax or insurance – potentially leaving many people at risk of penalties – a survey indicates.

Defence Secretary heads to Nato gathering without investment plan in place

Britain’s new Defence Secretary will meet his Nato counterparts without the promise of extra funding to prepare the armed forces for the growing threat of Russia.

Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup

Harry Kane’s brace helped England to a pulsating 4-2 victory against Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s side made a breathless start to their quest for World Cup glory.

Starmer says he wants Burnham to play big part in Labour Government

Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants Andy Burnham to “play a big part” in the Labour Government in what appeared to be a signal he could invite him to join his Cabinet.

Inflation holds steady at 28 as food price rises ease

UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.

Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis in Clarksons Farm episode

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer.

British couple say Russian warship firing warning shots near yacht was scary

A British woman onboard a yacht in the English Channel which sailors on a Russian warship fired warning shots near to “prevent a possible collision” said the incident was “a bit scary”.

Fifth of young men do not consider controlling someones spending to be abuse

Nearly one in five young adult men fail to recognise controlling someone’s spending as economic abuse, according to research published by the Home Office and charity Surviving Economic Abuse.

Pub bookings surge by 300 for Englands World Cup kick off

Pub bookings have surged by almost 300% as fans make plans to watch England’s World Cup kick-off, figures show.

Cremation firm ad banned for misleadingly implying plan included a service

A TV advert for a direct cremation firm has been banned for implying that their standard plan included an attended funeral service.

Social media ban for children no silver bullet minister says

The social media ban for under-16s is not a “silver bullet”, the Technology Secretary acknowledged as she faced a backlash from firms which will be hit by the restriction.

Thames Water rescue in doubt as Government raises objections over deal

The utility firm is reportedly on the brink of temporary nationalisation

Serena Williams to play at Wimbledon

It's after she secured a doubles wild card with sister, Venus

Sabri Lamouchi sacked as Tunisia head coach

He's been replaced by Herve Renard

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet as Starmer attends G7

The UK has unveiled new sanctions that aim to ramp up pressure on Russia as Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 summit in France.

AI and digital tech used to chart climate impact and extinction risk for plants

Artificial intelligence has helped reveal how plants are shifting flowering times across the world due to climate change, a new report has said.

Murdered MP Jo Cox would be deeply concerned by divisions in UK says sister

Murdered MP Jo Cox would have been “deeply concerned” at the current divisions in UK society but would not have shied away from the challenge of uniting people, her sister has said a decade on from the killing.

Palestine Action terror ban was lawful Court of Appeal rules

The decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror group was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled.