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Lando Norris wins his first British Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri pays the penalty

Cricket India close on victory

Ben Stokes falls on brink of lunch

Jet2 to reveal jump in profits amid rise in last minute bookings

Jet2 is expected to deliver stronger profits for the past year amid a jump in holidaymakers booking last-minute trips.

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

Three works created by Northern Ireland theatre, dance and arts organisations will be spotlighted as part of an event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.

Ministers pushed ahead too fast on welfare reform says Phillipson

Ministers “pushed ahead too fast” and “didn’t listen enough” on welfare reform, the Education Secretary has said.

Ministers pushed ahead too fast on welfare reform Phillipson

- according to the Education Secretary.

The Kings Foundation launches programme to teach students art of costume making

The King’s Foundation has launched a programme to teach students the art of costume-making for film and television.

Family hubs to be rolled out across every council in England

Family hubs offering parenting support and youth services are set to be rolled out across every council in England, ministers have announced.

Islamic and right wing extremism remain UKs biggest threats says Cooper

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says Islamic and right-wing extremism remain Britain’s “biggest threats” ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings.

We caused our own problems says England boss Sarina Wiegman after France defeat

England head coach Sarina Wiegman felt the defending champions created their “own problems” after opening their Euro 2025 campaign with a 2-1 loss to France in Zurich.

Infected blood victims to get faster payments Government says

Infected blood victims are set to get their payments more quickly as the administration and process delays will be reduced, the Government said.

29 people arrested at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

A total of 29 people have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after protesters gathered in central London to show support for the now proscribed group Palestine Action, police said.

Max Verstappen spoils the British party by taking pole at Silverstone

Max Verstappen silenced the British fans by seeing off McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to put his Red Bull on pole position at Silverstone.

MP resigns Reform UK whip amid business propriety investigation

MP James McMurdock has resigned the Reform UK whip from himself amid questions over “business propriety during the pandemic”.

Kyle Walker leaves Man City for Burnley on two year deal

England defender Kyle Walker has joined Burnley on a two-year deal.

Lisa Nandy says she asked BBC why nobody was fired for airing Gaza documentary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said she asked the BBC why nobody has been fired for airing a Gaza documentary which featured the son of a Hamas official.

Emma Raducanu joins Jack Draper in questioning automated Wimbledon line calling

Emma Raducanu has urged Wimbledon to improve electronic line calling after saying she was disappointed by the technology during her defeat against Aryna Sabalenka.

Liverpool players arrive in Portugal ahead of Diogo Jotas funeral

Liverpool players have arrived in Portugal ahead of Diogo Jota’s funeral, following the player’s death in a car crash in Spain.

Search for missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

At least 24 people have been killed and many others are missing, including more than 20 girls from a summer camp, after a storm caused severe flooding in Texas.

Yvette Cooper orders crackdown on suspected illegal working for delivery apps

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a nationwide immigration “enforcement crackdown” which the Government says will target illegal working in the gig economy.