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1. Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

   The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

2. Owner of LGBT+ nightclub grateful nobody hurt, but says ‘institution’ destroyed

   A 51-year-old man from the Buckinghamshire city was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

3. Migrant airlifted and 100 others rescued after Channel ‘taxi boat’ incident

   It comes after a new small boats deal was agreed with France.

4. Keir Starmer faces toughest week as Prime Minister yet as MPs to hold sleaze vote

   Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has granted a debate on whether Sir Keir should be referred to the Privileges Committee

5. OPINION - I ran the London Marathon — here's what your TikTok feed doesn't show you

   The runner’s high might make for a great closing shot, but it represents only a fraction of the journey it takes to get there

6. Three ways Tottenham should line up after Xavi Simons injury to fix major problem

   Another creative force has been struck down, leaving Roberto De Zerbi with a problem to solve

7. Man denies his hand is in photograph found on Noah Donohoe’s phone

   The inquest into the death of the Belfast schoolboy has entered its 13th week.

8. London Museum accused of ripping off its 'pigeon and poo' logo from Manchester designers

   The owners of May Wild Studio are considering legal action over the London Museum’s new logo, which they say bears a ‘striking resemblance’ to their design

9. Deal ‘within sight’ to end Birmingham bin strike

   Members of Unite have been on all-out strike for more than a year.

10. Minimal support for Reform UK fuel tax protests

    The only vehicles which attended the demonstration were a double-decker bus and a taxi, both of which featured the party’s branding.