Morning Rundown: The main headlines, best video and what will shape today's news
Welcome to your Morning Rundown from Sky News - the key stories shaping the day ahead. Tap any headline to read the full story.
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Hospital told to improve safety probes a decade after baby deaths
The report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland made 16 requirements for improvement at Crosshouse maternity unit in East Ayrshire.
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Fewer schools and 'cashless' meals in education reform plans
The Department of Education plans will be presented to MLAs for approval.
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Woman's narrow escape from serial killer Steve Wright
Steve Wright's attempted kidnap victim arms herself with a stick and hides from him during a close encounter.
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Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
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Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.
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Inquests to open into deaths of five babies murdered by Lucy Letby
Inquests into the deaths of five babies Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering are set to open today.
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Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.
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Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".
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Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
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How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.
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Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.
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No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".
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Criminal investigation launched into Mandelson
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked market sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein.
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The UK's new cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can't afford to be anything else
A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.
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Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate.
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Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report
A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital.
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Albanians chased by ex-Aston Villa player jailed for break-in spree
Two Albanian burglars have been jailed for 56 months each after targeting seven properties, including the home of a footballer.
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Police assess allegation second Epstein victim was sent to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.
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