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Colombian cocaine worth £40 million discovered in banana shipment on Thames port

Colombian cocaine worth £40 million discovered in banana shipment on Thames port

Colombian cocaine worth £40 million discovered in banana shipment on Thames port

30 July 2022

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said officers seized more than half a tonne of the Class A drug in a shipment at London Gateway port.


Three teenagers killed and one seriously injured after Alfa Romeo crashes

Three teenagers killed and one seriously injured after Alfa Romeo crashes

Three teenagers killed and one seriously injured after Alfa Romeo crashes

30 July 2022

No other cars are believed to have been involved.


Sacked Sam Tarry says he ‘absolutely’ believes Sir Keir Starmer should become PM

Sacked Sam Tarry says he ‘absolutely’ believes Sir Keir Starmer should become PM

Sacked Sam Tarry says he ‘absolutely’ believes Sir Keir Starmer should become PM

30 July 2022

Mr Tarry was sacked from the frontbench on Wednesday hours after joining strikers at an RMT picket line at Euston station.


Braverman tells lawyers to give ‘solutions’ when assessing legal risk of policy

Braverman tells lawyers to give ‘solutions’ when assessing legal risk of policy

Braverman tells lawyers to give ‘solutions’ when assessing legal risk of policy

30 July 2022

The Attorney General’s office denied reports she is banning lawyers from dismissing ministers’ policies as unlawful.


Images released of man following fatal stabbing of nine-year-old girl

Images released of man following fatal stabbing of nine-year-old girl

Images released of man following fatal stabbing of nine-year-old girl

30 July 2022

Lincolnshire Police have shared four images of the man.


Three ex-health secretaries urge immediate payouts for infected blood victims

Three ex-health secretaries urge immediate payouts for infected blood victims

Three ex-health secretaries urge immediate payouts for infected blood victims

30 July 2022

Andy Burnham, Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock have each stressed the importance of issuing the £100,000 recommended payouts as soon as possible.


Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

30 July 2022

The former chancellor is seeking to revive his faltering bid for No 10 after Tom Tugendhat endorsed the Foreign Secretary.


Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

30 July 2022

Errol McKay, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene at a home in Trinity Crescent, Balham, after police were called at around 1.15am on Wednesday.


Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

30 July 2022

Members of Aslef in seven train companies walked out for 24 hours, crippling services.


Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

30 July 2022

Des Collins, senior partner at Collins Solicitors, said he would be stepping up pressure on the Department for Health and Social Care on Monday.


What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

30 July 2022

The ruling from the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel case and Rishi Sunak’s growing desperation are featured among the front pages.


Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

30 July 2022

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin faced scrutiny from senior military figures Down Under over the programme for nine warships.


UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

30 July 2022

Thousands of British companies are understood to be restructuring their supply chains in anticipation of hardening anti-China political sentiment.


Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

30 July 2022

The CBI said sector activity remained ‘sluggish’ in the three months to July


Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

30 July 2022

Organisers are predicting the largest Pride parade ever staged in Belfast, with 200 groups taking part.


Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

29 July 2022

The Imps host Exeter City on Saturday in the first round of the new League One season.


Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

29 July 2022

The former chancellor faces an uphill battle in the race for No 10.


Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

29 July 2022

Evie Jackson and her father, Matt, will be attending the Women’s Euro final at Wembley thanks to the generosity of a Twitter stranger.


Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

29 July 2022

The Lionesses play Germany in the Women’s Euro final on July 31 at Wembley.


Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

29 July 2022

British and French border force officials said the two countries are ‘working closely’ to support the smooth flow of traffic.


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