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Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

HS2 could cost more than £100bn and may not open until 2039, says minister

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the Commons she was ‘angry’ about the ‘obscene increase in time and costs’.

First hearing of Patrick Finucane Inquiry to take place next month

The first preliminary hearing in the probe into the murder of the solicitor in 1989 will take place in Belfast on June 10.

Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host

The trio will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Lioness Ella Toone ‘feeling stronger than ever’ on return to England squad

She was speaking after being made an MBE by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

Teenager admits murdering 16-year-old on beach as two others on trial

Kayden Moy died following the incident on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire last May.

Nurses recall racist abuse from patients as they demand more support

It comes as the Royal College of Nursing was urged by members to develop a programme to build the confidence of staff to tackle racism.

Investors challenge Shell over plans for long-term decline in fossil fuel demand

The company’s board defended its ongoing investments in oil and gas as shareholders gathered at the Sofitel Hotel near Heathrow on Tuesday morning.

Worries that political disruption could affect reforms to Send system

The Government’s consultation on Send reforms closed on Monday night.

UK must ‘always remember’ those affected by infected blood scandal

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Democratic Republic of Congo: 131 deaths and 513 suspected Ebola cases reported

The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

King and Queen tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit

A stone’s throw from where the famous Titanic was built, they met organisers and performers who will entertain thousands of people this August.