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England maternity commissioner role would be ‘fundamentally dangerous’, says campaigner
Founder of Maternity Safety Alliance says recommendation in Amos report will not solve wider cultural problemsThe appointment of a national maternity commissioner would be “fundam…
Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch
Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on MondayA parcel bomb blast wounded a Ukrainian oligarch and two othe…
How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant
It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next weekIn the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” idea for a piece. Paris was d…
Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows
Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cutNearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, accord…
Queensland government admits vulnerable children slept on floor of public service offices
LNP denies claims that recent changes to child safety practices have led to an increase in the use of office spaceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks through the…
Unite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform
Simon Dubbins to announce he has secured required number of nominations to challenge Sharon GrahamSharon Graham, the leader of the UK’s second biggest union, Unite, is to face a c…
Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usageMillions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to…
Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms
In today’s newsletter: As the home secretary details reforms to the asylum system, a look at the challenges Labour faces – and what better story could be told about immigrationGoo…
Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer
British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertiseThe French sports gear retailer Decathlon and a Chinese investment grou…
