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7 June 2018

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Jobcentre Plus sign

Major rise in number of permanent jobs

Recruitment consultants said the figures for full-time posts were the best for almost four years.

Lily Allen

Lily Allen on demons, divorce and laughter

The pop star tackles divorce and depression on her new album - but the BBC finds her in good spirits.

School corridor

Teachers to discuss strike at conference

At its Dundee conference, the EIS will debate its next move if the 10% offer it has demanded is not met.

Stuart Peach in 2017

Military boss defends RAF bombings of IS

The RAF is "meticulous" in trying to avoid civilian casualties when targeting IS, Sir Stuart Peach says.

Migrants are returned to Libya after being intercepted by the Libyan navy, in Tripoli, Libya 4 November 2017

UN sanctions for people traffickers in Libya

Six traffickers and smugglers are hit with UN sanctions, including a travel ban and assets freeze.

Woman shopping in Tesco

Tesco boss takes aim at business rates

Dave Lewis says higher business rates have played a part in sending some retailers to the wall.

Premature baby

Premature birth test being trialled

The blood test worked in up to 80% of women in pilot studies, US researchers say.

A902

Fatal crash appeal to hatchback occupants

The crash, which resulted in the death of a man, happened on the A902 at Maybury Road, Edinburgh, on 25 May.

Theresa May

PM attacks online threats against women

Theresa May will tell the G7 summit that more must be done to stop online abuse of women.

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