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1. Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

   The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

2. More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

   The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C.

3. Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says

   The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.

4. Poorer drivers more likely to miss out on car finance payouts, lawyers say

   Around 1.1 million low-value car finance agreements will not be eligible for redress, consumer law firm Slater and Gordon found.

5. Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates

   The metal veterans are calling on their followers to donate blood and plasma.

6. Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse

   Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.

7. Less than half of people feel confident about investing – survey

   Six in 10 people surveyed think some people are ‘born investors,’ Aviva said.

8. Police under investigation report feeling suicidal, watchdog says

   The inspectorate raised concerns over Police Scotland’s conduct, discipline and whistleblowing systems.

9. Fatboy Slim: Grassroots venues are where music scenes begin

   The British DJ has joined a nationwide three-day festival to support small venues.

10. Food staple prices set to remain more expensive in long term – report

    Food price rises leading on from ‘major shocks’ tend to come down only slowly and partially afterwards, according to analysis from the ECIU.