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1. Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM

   The Reform UK leader has been accused by his political opponents of stoking tension with his remarks.

2. 'Significant breakthrough' as new ovarian cancer treatment approved for NHS use

   A former NHS worker from north London who is taking the drug says the new treatment has let her ‘get on with my life’

3. Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

   This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.

4. Third of employers ‘likely to make staff redundancies by start of 2027’

   Research suggests that larger companies are more likely to lay off staff than smaller firms.

5. Barclays scraps monthly customer fee for self-directed investors

   With the fee removed, someone with a £50,000 portfolio would save an annual charge of £125.

6. Abba hopes music project will inspire young people to work in performing arts

   The initiative aims to help build pathways into the creative industries for young people.

7. Nato summit most important in its history, says Rubio amid US force cutbacks

   Allies told they will have to ‘step up’ to fill the gap left by the reduced American military capability in Europe.

8. Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Rogers response, Alvarez bid; Man Utd sign Ederson; Diomande to Liverpool

   Keep up to date with all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

9. SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting

   The party wants to find out if he broke the ministerial code for not revealing the meeting until a year and a half after it happened.

10. Man City learn Elliot Anderson asking price as 'bid rejected' for Nottingham Forest star

    England star is a wanted man this summer