Govt vows to end badger cull in next five years

Govt ‘committed’ to giving all children opportunities

Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell has said the government is “absolutely committed” to giving young people opportunities to no matter where they live. She said, “We know it’s a big task, but it’s one we are committed to delivering on.” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt welcomes GDP figures but says there is much to do

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones welcomes the latest GDP figures that show the economy rose by 0.6% from April to June but claims there is “much, much more work to recover from the mess we were left with”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt reiterates calls for immediate ceasefire in Middle East

Environmet Secretary, Steve Reed, has reiterated calls for an "immediate ceasefire" after the Israeli air force has released video it claims shows a strike on Hezbollah targets ‘deep inside’ southern Lebanon - as fears grow of a broader regional war Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak offers friendly ‘advice’ to Labour MPs

Conservative leader Rishi Sunak says he is wondering if he can be considered an "elder statesman" at the age of 44, as he responds to the King's Speech. The former prime minister, offering advice to MPs tipped with a bright future, jokes in the Commons: "On the Government benches life comes at you fast”. Mr Sunak goes on: "And before you know it you have a bright future behind you and you're left wondering whether you can credibly be an elder statesman at the age of 44." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn