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Burnham vows to deepen relationship with EU as he hosts Irelands Martin

Andy Burnham has used a meeting with Irish counterpart Micheál Martin to push for deeper ties between the UK and the European Union.

Trent Alexander Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled in much changed England squad

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer made headline-grabbing England returns as Thomas Tuchel included Rio Ngumoha, Alex Scott and Jarrad Branthwaite in his first squad since the World Cup.

Committee of MPs to scrutinise UKs dismal record in Eurovision

The UK’s “dismal record” in the Eurovision Song Contest will be scrutinised by MPs after years of lacklustre results.

20 women unnecessarily had breasts removed and others suffered serious harm

Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies at an NHS trust, while others suffered “excessive surgery” and were harmed.

Patients died while others suffered in suffocating summer heat nurses say

Patients died while others deteriorated in “suffocating atmospheres” because of the summer heat on NHS wards, a survey of nurses has found.

Johnny Depps first sculpture to be unveiled at Istanbul art fair

Johnny Depp’s first sculpture, The Bunnyman, will be unveiled by the Sigg Art Foundation at the Contemporary Istanbul art fair from September 22-27.

Thats Bournemouth football Marco Rose sees lots to like in Europa League win

Marco Rose was delighted to watch “Bournemouth football” during a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad and a memorable first match in Europe for the Premier League club.

King set for third day of controversy as war of words rumbles on

The King looks set to endure a third day of controversy as the war of words between Buckingham Palace and Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, continues.

Tories vow to replace tax rules which have badly let down the self employed

The Conservatives will replace a set of tax rules for self-employed people which have “badly” let them down, shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith has announced.

Interest rates held at 375 but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, but policymakers warned that pressure to raise rates is building as the Iran war goes on.