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Boris Johnson has been warned he could lose public funding for legal advice if he tries to “frustrate or undermine” the Government’s position on the Covid-19 inquiry. Cabinet Office lawyers told him that money would “cease to be available” if he breaks conditions such as releasing evidence without permission, the Sunday Times reported. Mr Johnson has been at the centre of a row as ministers launched a High Court bid

This Morning editor Martin Frizell has said “scores are being settled” when asked about claims of a toxic work environment at the ITV show. In the wake of Phillip Schofield’s resignation after admitting an affair with a younger male colleague, former This Morning employees hit out at the broadcaster criticising the work place culture. On Saturday, Mr Frizell told Sky News to “read between the lines” amid claims of toxicity

Debutant Josh Tongue claimed five wickets to help England beat Ireland inside three days at Lord’s, but only after a record 163-run partnership between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine. Predictions before the third day started ranged from whether England would have victory wrapped up in this one-off Test by lunch or by the time the FA Cup final got under way at 3pm. Ireland needed 255 runs to force

City and United go head to head at Wembley on Saturday afternoon Pep Guardiola believes stopping Manchester City winning the treble could give Manchester United extra motivation in the FA Cup final. The two neighbouring rivals clash in the Wembley showpiece for the first time on Saturday with more than a trophy and local bragging rights at stake. For Premier League winners City victory could be the second leg of a potentially glorious

The woman was declared dead at the scene in Bedworth on Friday afternoon A woman in her 70s has died after a dog attack in Bedworth. Warwickshire Police said the incident took place on Kathleen Avenue at about 3.50pm on Friday. The force said the woman was declared dead at the scene. There is no ongoing risk to the wider community as officers contained and seized the animal to a secure facility.

It comes after campaign group Animal Rising vowed to 'cancel or severely delay' the Epsom Derby Nineteen activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, police said. The group Animal Rising accused Surrey Police of “abusing” their powers after 19 people were arrested on Saturday morning based on intelligence received by officers. A spokesman for the force said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham

The catastrophic collision happened southwest of Kolkata Two passenger trains derailed on Friday in India, killing more than 280 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said. The accident that happened about 137 miles south-west of Kolkata created a chaotic scene of twisted wreckage and desperate rescuers as teams tried to free passengers and recover bodies. The cause was under investigation. About 900 people