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Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years
Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found.
Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan
A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.
Brexit: Irish Sea border grace periods to be discussed
The grace periods mean checks and controls on goods going from GB to NI are not fully implemented.
Cambridge cows: Centuries-old city centre grazing 'in doubt'
Cattle on Cambridge's commons are a familiar sight, but the council is proposing cuts to services.
Covid: Banning indoor care home visits 'is cruelty,' says widow
Lynn Parker's husband Alastair died 10 months after she last held his hand.
Newspaper headlines: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'
Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown.
Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS
About 31,000 women will be offered the swab checks, which can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.
Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice
The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have for too long been treated like bystanders.
Johnson has LGBT 'blind spot', says first openly gay cabinet minister
The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team.
Creation Stories: Playing Liam and Noel Gallagher 'is a gift as an actor'
The young Gallaghers appear in Creation Stories - a film about Oasis's former label boss Alan McGee.

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