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Kids in Wales have started to receive universal free school meals this week, but older children must wait.

This historic run by the Lionesses has marked a new era for Women’s football in England, and the UK. It’s remarkable to think that just over 100 years ago, women’s football was banned by the FA due to the committee believing it was ‘unsuitable for females. 

The Independent says Temperature records were broken twice in one day in Wales on Monday, after temperatures spikes at 37.1C in Flintshire surpassing a record set just hours earlier.

The Daily Post says FIRST MINISTER Mark Drakeford and leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price, are set to announce a new package of measures, to address the second homes issue in Wales.

The Metro says THE POPULATION of England and Wales has risen to almost 60 million people – a rise of more than three million in a decade, the latest census has revealed.

The Guardian says CRIMINAL BARRISTERS in England and Wales are to begin a strike over legal aid fees on Monday, as they warn the profession is facing an “existential crisis” because of inadequate funding.

BBC News says BARRISTERS will walk out of courts across England and Wales on Monday in a dispute over legal aid funding.

BBC Sport says Ryan Giggs has resigned as Wales manager “with immediate effect”. Giiggs, 48, stepped away from his role in November 2020 after being arrested.

Sky News says Britain’s sweltering heatwave is set to peak on Friday with temperatures of up to 34C (93.2F).

The Guardian says The British public are not bitterly polarised over trans equality, according to new research, which found a majority agreed schools should talk to pupils about transgender issues and that one in four knows a trans person personally.