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Jun 20, 2026 - World

East of England ambulance service says number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32Nine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police have confirmed.The total number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32, East of England ambulance service said on Saturday. Continue reading...

Jun 20, 2026 - World

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same periodLeave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found.Data analysis suggests that the decade since the Brexit vote may not have matched the expectations of many Leave supporters, showing their local areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period. Continue reading...

Jun 20, 2026 - World

Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio.The congressman and chair of the powerful House judiciary committee is considered among the most conservative and influential members in Congress, and is a longtime loyalist of Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Jun 20, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereA losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel FarageFrom Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts, writes senior political correspondent Peter Walker.As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too often on their doors. Kenyon also increased his and Reform’s share of the vote from the 2024 general election. Continue reading...

Jun 20, 2026 - World

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through contested leadership raceAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing him for the Labour leadership surged following his byelection victory.Burnham and his team are understood to have spent the last few days enlisting the support of MPs and ministers, as he prepares to challenge Keir Starmer in the coming weeks. Continue reading...