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Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds

The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns

The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".

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