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also on todays programme: nationwide puts up its mortgage rates by 0.45% — and other lenders also increase the cost of new deals. the kent hospital where the maternity unit was almost shut down by inspectors as basic hygiene was not observed. a medicalfacility in ukraine is destroyed by a russian missile strike, killing two people and injuring over 20. and british cycling says itll ban transgender women from elite female competition. and coming up on bbc news... three teams, two rele...

hello im sumi somaskanda. we begin right here in washington dc where democrats and republicans are scrambling to close a deal on raising the federal debt limit. there is still no deal in place but as many lawmakers leave for a holiday weekend, president biden has hinted a deal might be not be too far away. with regards to the debt limit, things are looking good, im very optimistic. i hope we will have some clearer evidence tonight, before the clock strikes 12, that we have a deal. but ...

and back at last after being delayed by the pandemic — we speak to the creator of line of duty about covid challenges and the brand—new series. and coming up on bbc news: as rachel blackmore makes history as leading jockey at the cheltenham festival, she is beaten by the horse she didnt choose in the gold cup, minella indo. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the leader of the scottish conservatives at holyrood, ruth davidson, has called for nicola sturgeon to resign a...

the us presidentjoe biden will meet members of the asian—american community in olathe after a deadly shooting there. —— in atlanta, georgia after a deadly shooting there. hello in a very warm welcome. a third wave of coronavirus is starting to sweep across the european union — much of it driven by the uk variant. large parts of france are going into lockdown again tonight. switzerland is extending its restrictions. poland is going into partial lockdown. germans are being told n...

scotlands first minister nicola sturgeon faces growing calls to resign after a committee of msps concluded that she misled them. the armys new specialist unit designed and equipped to fight the wars of the future. sunday is census day, the compulsory survey painting a picture of the population. for the first time sexuality is included. and coming up in sport on bbc news: rachel blackmore makes history as the cheltenham festivals top jockey, but shes beaten in the gold cup by minella in...

overall, it is hoped this census will provide a clearer view. so, for the first time, sexuality and gender identity will be a matter of national record. what difference will that make? well, some organisations say the data could be very useful. both in terms of funding and, for this youth homelessness charity, how best to focus support. as we expand our services, we would like to know where young people are that identify as lgbtq plus, so that we can target those areas and make our ser...

Willoughby City Council has new affordable homes for key workers following completion of a development on the site of the former Channel 9 building in

WA told LetsRun: "Following a thorough analysis of athletes intending to participate in more than one event -- it was determined that the quota would allow for some additional athletes to participate in the marathon."

Take your dad to the fights! The newly renovated Cross Insurance Arena will be hosting a father's day weekend pro-am boxing show on Saturday, June 15

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