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• Starmer under pressure to quit after Burnhams by election win

  Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to set out plans to quit Downing Street over the weekend after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election.

• Two trains have collided in Bedford area police say

  Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said.

• Criminal proxies jailed over arson attacks targeting Prime Minister

  Two “useful idiots” have been jailed for a series of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer on the orders of a shadowy Russian-speaking taskmaster.

• by police in his apartment in Nashville Tennessee during a welfare check

  Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will stand in a Labour leadership contest, should one be triggered after Andy Burnham returns to Westminster following his victory in the Makerfield by-election.

• Arrested man released after boy three injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo

  A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure has been released because he is not fit to be interviewed, police said.

• Being underdogs against real deal Morocco could suit Scotland Steve Clarke

  Steve Clarke believes Scotland can use their underdog status to their advantage against “real deal” Morocco tonight.

• Consumer confidence plunges among younger adults

  Consumer confidence has plunged among traditionally optimistic younger adults amid fears for their personal finances and the wider economy, figures show.

• Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake up

  Buying and selling a home is set to become faster and less complicated under Government plans to modernise the process.

• Stamps showcase some of UKs most striking waterfalls

  Royal Mail has unveiled images of 10 stamps that showcase some of the UK’s most spectacular waterfalls.

• Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

  Andy Burnham has secured his return to the House of Commons as his allies called on Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power.

• Polls close in Makerfield by election that could decide Starmers future

  Polls have closed in Makerfield, where voters have taken part in what could be one of the most consequential by-elections in British political history.

• Attempted murder arrest after boy three ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo

  A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo.

• Church of England sorry for forced adoptions telling survivors shame is ours

  The Church of England has apologised for the “pain, trauma and stigma” caused to those affected by historical forced adoption, as its lead bishop spoke of a deep shame that the practice had happened to people “in the care of Christian communities”.

• 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.