National news

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• Ann Widdecombe killed in targeted attack counter terror police say

  Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said.

• Covid PPE procurement saw vast 10 billion waste inquiry finds

  The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found.

• Politicians facing horrific culture of violence Cabinet minister says

  Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned.

• UK economy beat the odds because of my choices Reeves to say

  Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government.

• Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer

  Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions.

• Burnham will be next prime minister after 349 MPs back him for Labour leadership

  Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349.

• Ann Widdecombes murder being investigated as terrorism police say

  The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said.

• Family utterly heartbroken after 16 year old boy stabbed to death

  The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings.

• Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

  Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed.

• Warning of summer scramble on roads as busiest getaway in four years expected

  Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years.