National News

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• British nationals evacuated from Israel as Iran conflict continues

  The RAF has evacuated 63 British nationals from Israel as Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to exchange fire, the Foreign Secretary has told MPs.

• Home Secretary decides to proscribe Palestine Action after disgraceful attack

  The Home Secretary has decided to proscribe Palestine Action and will lay an order before Parliament next week to make membership and support for the protest group illegal.

• Government launches national investigation into NHS maternity services

  A national investigation into NHS maternity services has been launched by the Government.

• Lammy says Middle East needs diplomatic solution after US talks

  Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated the need for “regional stability” in the Middle East following talks with US officials, as Israel continued to strike Iranian targets on Monday.

• Fern Britton remembers working with Phillip Schofield with fondness

  Former This Morning presenter Fern Britton has said Phillip Schofield’s departure from the show sparked “a lot of mixed emotions”, and described their years working together as “mostly great fun”.

• Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

  Sir Keir Starmer has warned there is a risk of the Middle East crisis spiralling beyond the region after Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran’s nuclear programme.

• Weight loss jabs on the NHS in England

  GPs can prescribe them from today, benefitting up to 220,000 people in the highest need

• Starmer warns of risk of escalation

  Follows US strikes against Iran

• England reach semis of European Under 21 Championship

  3-1 victory over Spain

• Former England bowler David Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle

  David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61.