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Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

18 July 2023

The former EastEnders actor has links to the army, including a grandfather called Sydney ‘Dick’ Jordan who served in the Second World War.


Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

18 July 2023

An additional 20,000 children in Scotland were placed into poverty, a study commissioned by the SNP found.


Fears grow over more interest rate rises ahead of inflation data

Fears grow over more interest rate rises ahead of inflation data

Fears grow over more interest rate rises ahead of inflation data

18 July 2023

Most economists expect data to reveal inflation easing back to 8.2% in June from 8.7% in May, but price rises are not slowing as quickly as hoped.


First British passports issued in King’s name unveiled

First British passports issued in King’s name unveiled

First British passports issued in King’s name unveiled

18 July 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman described it as a ‘new era in history’ after 70 years of passports in the late Queen’s name.


Met chief says it is ‘a little perverse’ that he cannot fire bad officers

Met chief says it is ‘a little perverse’ that he cannot fire bad officers

Met chief says it is ‘a little perverse’ that he cannot fire bad officers

18 July 2023

Sir Mark Rowley said it was ‘weird’ that he is unable to choose who works under him.


No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

No evidence who stabbed Fidel Glasgow during 17-man melee, inquest told

18 July 2023

A Coroner’s Court was told CCTV footage does not show whether the 21-year-old’s fatal wound was an accident or a deliberate act by a third party.


We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

18 July 2023

The former chief scientific adviser said Britain not being part of the research programme was ‘damaging’ both the UK and EU.


Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Court of Appeal hears challenge over right to wild camp on Dartmoor

18 July 2023

A judge previously ruled that people do not have the right to camp overnight on Dartmoor Commons with landowners’ permission.


‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

‘Sickness explosion’ in the UK costing billions per year – report

18 July 2023

Experts have called for action to reduce avoidable illnesses.


Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

18 July 2023

On Tuesday the boss of the IMF warned of the impact of fertiliser prices on poorer households around the world.


Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

18 July 2023

Around 90% of wet wipes currently contain plastic, which prevents them from breaking down when flushed.


Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

18 July 2023

It has been unclear if concentrated exercise can provide the same benefits as more evenly-distributed activity.


Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

18 July 2023

A demonstration was held outside the Suites Hotel on Ribblers Lane in Knowsley, Merseyside, on February 10.


Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

18 July 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Ukraine had been ‘an incubator for new ways of war’.


Former McDonald’s staff endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment

Former McDonald’s staff endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment

Former McDonald’s staff endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment

18 July 2023

Ex-employees have spoken to the PA news agency about dealing with ‘aggressive’ staff members who threatened them and caused lasting anxiety.


Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

18 July 2023

A report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee found poorly regulated pollutants were having an impact on health and quality of life.


Amber Gibson murder: Blood on brother’s clothes could indicate assault – court

Amber Gibson murder: Blood on brother’s clothes could indicate assault – court

Amber Gibson murder: Blood on brother’s clothes could indicate assault – court

18 July 2023

Connor Gibson is on trial at Glasgow High Court accused of murdering his 16-year-old sister Amber.


Company insolvencies rise 27% in June as interest rate hikes hit firms

Company insolvencies rise 27% in June as interest rate hikes hit firms

Company insolvencies rise 27% in June as interest rate hikes hit firms

18 July 2023

Official figures from the Insolvency Service revealed that 2,163 insolvencies took place in June.


Call for urgent changes after older people left feeling that ‘nobody cares’

Call for urgent changes after older people left feeling that ‘nobody cares’

Call for urgent changes after older people left feeling that ‘nobody cares’

18 July 2023

Anna-Louise Marsh-Rees, of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru, gave the inquiry a harrowing account of her father’s death and family trauma.


‘Ideological barrier’ between Government and nature policies, says Green MP

‘Ideological barrier’ between Government and nature policies, says Green MP

‘Ideological barrier’ between Government and nature policies, says Green MP

18 July 2023

Opposition MPs and environmental campaigners have criticised the Government for not taking the environment seriously enough.


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