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Price cuts on family summer days out come into forceThe government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.1 hr agoBusiness

Police say nitrous oxide taken on industrial scale on UK beach

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime ministerThe chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.5 hrs agoPolitics

Abusers who inflict conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people to face jail

Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeatSteve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.3 hrs agoScotland

Full list of schools closing or shutting early during heatwave

Babies and mothers died after 'systemic' failingsDonna Ockenden's largest review of NHS maternity services also finds a "bullying and toxic culture".9 hrs agoNottinghamshire

Construction work starts on £750m national supercomputer

Train passed red signal before fatal crash - reportA preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.15 hrs agoBeds, Herts & Bucks

Four day extreme heat warning issued as UK temperatures could hit 40C

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Met Office reveals when the UK heatwave will end

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Man left paralysed after police taser sues Met for £10 million