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'Vitally important' children return to class - PM
Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.

Lib Dem MPs set out stall ahead of leadership vote
Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran are challenged on the economy, education and Brexit in a BBC debate.

Job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour
Areas with a high proportion of workers in struggling sectors will be hardest hit by the pandemic, the party says.

Trial row ex-minister paid £16,000 after he quit
Alun Cairns resigned over claims he knew about a former aide's role in the collapse of a rape trial.

Travel firms 'desperately need' government help
The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.

Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union
Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says.

Road planners accused of rigging emissions rules
Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads.
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'Vitally important' children return to class - PM
Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.

Lib Dem MPs set out stall ahead of leadership vote
Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran are challenged on the economy, education and Brexit in a BBC debate.

Job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour
Areas with a high proportion of workers in struggling sectors will be hardest hit by the pandemic, the party says.

Trial row ex-minister paid £16,000 after he quit
Alun Cairns resigned over claims he knew about a former aide's role in the collapse of a rape trial.

Travel firms 'desperately need' government help
The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.

Schools let down by lack of 'plan B', says union
Extra staff, more space and clear guidance is needed to reopen safely, the National Education Union says.

Road planners accused of rigging emissions rules
Environmentalists say the transport department has under-counted carbon emissions from new roads.

Lib Dem MPs set out stall ahead of leadership vote
Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran are challenged on the economy, education and Brexit in a BBC debate.

Job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour
Areas with a high proportion of workers in struggling sectors will be hardest hit by the pandemic, the party says.

Trial row ex-minister paid £16,000 after he quit
Alun Cairns resigned over claims he knew about a former aide's role in the collapse of a rape trial.
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