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1. Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’

   Senior Government figures told the Guardian newspaper that the Prime Minister is facing ‘judgment day’ next week.

2. UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to mission, says top diplomat

   The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-standing concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces.

3. ‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey

   Three, O2 and Lycamobile were the lowest performing networks in the survey of more than 5,000 mobile users by Which?

4. Runner pays tribute to partner who died aged 35 with marathon for Marie Curie

   A Marie Curie nurse cared for Jess Roberts during her final night at home before she died after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

5. Swinney to launch SNP election campaign bus with trip from Dundee to Aberdeen

   The SNP leader has pledged to cap bus fares at £2 across Scotland.

6. Mother in stem cell donor plea to give young sons ‘a chance at a normal life’

   Cezar Nica, two, and his brother David, 10 months, have both been diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.

7. Zayn Malik thanks fans for their support from his hospital bed

   The solo artist has not disclosed what is wrong with him.

8. Whittaker vs Suarez: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, odds

   British talent looking to extend unbeaten run in light-heavyweight division

9. Harry Redknapp prank leaves Gemma Collins in tears on I’m A Celebrity…

   The former The Only Way Is Essex star explained that a ‘claustrophobic’ prison task would have sent her over the edge.

10. No 10 defends Starmer’s case over Mandelson revelations with document release

    The memo of a meeting between the country’s most senior civil servants appeared to add credence to the Prime Minister’s defence.