National News

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• Keir Starmer backs UK bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

  The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029.

• Single jab will offer protective bubble to premature babies this winter

  A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn.

• Police dog behind 250000 criminal cash haul dies after collision

  A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash.

• Saturdays football briefing Madueke makes Arsenal switch and Man Utd agree Mbeumo deal

  Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea.

• New test could revolutionise aftercare for thousands of breast cancer patients

  Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment.

• Still looking for a summer hol

  Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations

• Amber weather warning as thunderstorms bring threat of flooding

  An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK.

• Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans

  Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power.

• Kneecap to face no further action from police after Glastonbury performance

  A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police.

• Serious pollution incidents from water firms up 60 last year

  The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said.