National News

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• Two trains have collided in Bedford area police say

  Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said.

• Criminal proxies jailed over arson attacks targeting Prime Minister

  Two “useful idiots” have been jailed for a series of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer on the orders of a shadowy Russian-speaking taskmaster.

• by police in his apartment in Nashville Tennessee during a welfare check

  Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will stand in a Labour leadership contest, should one be triggered after Andy Burnham returns to Westminster following his victory in the Makerfield by-election.

• Arrested man released after boy three injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo

  A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure has been released because he is not fit to be interviewed, police said.

• Being underdogs against real deal Morocco could suit Scotland Steve Clarke

  Steve Clarke believes Scotland can use their underdog status to their advantage against “real deal” Morocco tonight.

• Consumer confidence plunges among younger adults

  Consumer confidence has plunged among traditionally optimistic younger adults amid fears for their personal finances and the wider economy, figures show.

• Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake up

  Buying and selling a home is set to become faster and less complicated under Government plans to modernise the process.

• Stamps showcase some of UKs most striking waterfalls

  Royal Mail has unveiled images of 10 stamps that showcase some of the UK’s most spectacular waterfalls.

• Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

  Andy Burnham has secured his return to the House of Commons as his allies called on Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power.

• Polls close in Makerfield by election that could decide Starmers future

  Polls have closed in Makerfield, where voters have taken part in what could be one of the most consequential by-elections in British political history.