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Restaurant chains ‘serving children’s dishes unacceptably high in salt’

Restaurant chains ‘serving children’s dishes unacceptably high in salt’

Restaurant chains ‘serving children’s dishes unacceptably high in salt’

13 July 2022

Of the 302 meals surveyed by Action on Salt, 43% exceeded the target of no more than 1.71g for children’s meals, with the highest containing 4.8g.


Ambulance service facing sort of pressure normally seen in winter, says minister

Ambulance service facing sort of pressure normally seen in winter, says minister

Ambulance service facing sort of pressure normally seen in winter, says minister

13 July 2022

Maria Caulfield said the situation was extremely concerning for the months ahead.


Fresh strike date set by rail union in pay, jobs and conditions dispute

Fresh strike date set by rail union in pay, jobs and conditions dispute

Fresh strike date set by rail union in pay, jobs and conditions dispute

13 July 2022

RMT members at train operators and Network Rail will walk out for 24 hours on July 27.


Another 10 women accuse Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct

Another 10 women accuse Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct

Another 10 women accuse Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct

13 July 2022

The veteran radio DJ has ‘strongly’ denied any wrongdoing.


Astronomers detect radio ‘heartbeat’ billions of light-years from Earth

Astronomers detect radio ‘heartbeat’ billions of light-years from Earth

Astronomers detect radio ‘heartbeat’ billions of light-years from Earth

13 July 2022

The new signal lasts for up to three seconds, and the bursts of radio waves repeat every 0.2 seconds.


Charles ‘not much cop at’ playing steel pan in pre-Notting Hill Carnival visit

Charles ‘not much cop at’ playing steel pan in pre-Notting Hill Carnival visit

Charles ‘not much cop at’ playing steel pan in pre-Notting Hill Carnival visit

13 July 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited a cultural centre in west London to celebrate the event’s return after three years.


New breast cancer drugs to benefit thousands

New breast cancer drugs to benefit thousands

New breast cancer drugs to benefit thousands

13 July 2022

Two drugs are being made available to patients through the cancer drugs fund.


Loyal order leader: Correct story of Northern Ireland’s past must be kept alive

Loyal order leader: Correct story of Northern Ireland’s past must be kept alive

Loyal order leader: Correct story of Northern Ireland’s past must be kept alive

13 July 2022

Royal Black Institution leader William Anderson made the comments as thousands gathered for the traditional July 13 festivities at Scarva, Co Down.


Johnson Government tables confidence motion in itself after blocking Labour bid

Johnson Government tables confidence motion in itself after blocking Labour bid

Johnson Government tables confidence motion in itself after blocking Labour bid

13 July 2022

The Tories will ask MPs whether ‘this House has confidence in Her Majesty’s Government’.


Queen appears on screen for virtual audiences

Queen appears on screen for virtual audiences

Queen appears on screen for virtual audiences

13 July 2022

The monarch welcomed the High Commissioners of Guyana and Eswatini.


Almost half of hospitality firms have cut hours due to staff shortages – report

Almost half of hospitality firms have cut hours due to staff shortages – report

Almost half of hospitality firms have cut hours due to staff shortages – report

13 July 2022

The study by UKHospitality also revealed that about 15% of roles in the sector are currently vacant.


No 10 denies running ‘stop Sunak’ smear campaign as Johnson allies attack

No 10 denies running ‘stop Sunak’ smear campaign as Johnson allies attack

No 10 denies running ‘stop Sunak’ smear campaign as Johnson allies attack

13 July 2022

The Conservative leadership battle grew increasingly bitter as voting drew close.


Protest MP Neale Hanvey: Westminster does not respect Scottish democracy

Protest MP Neale Hanvey: Westminster does not respect Scottish democracy

Protest MP Neale Hanvey: Westminster does not respect Scottish democracy

13 July 2022

Boris Johnson this week rejected a request for Scotland to hold a fresh referendum on independence.


Man who shot and killed partner and children ‘lied on shotgun application form’

Man who shot and killed partner and children ‘lied on shotgun application form’

Man who shot and killed partner and children ‘lied on shotgun application form’

13 July 2022

Robert Needham omitted both a police caution and relevant medical information from his shotgun application in 2016.


New Royal Mail stamps to commemorate the Commonwealth Games

New Royal Mail stamps to commemorate the Commonwealth Games

New Royal Mail stamps to commemorate the Commonwealth Games

13 July 2022

The eight stamps to mark Birmingham 2022 feature athletes competing in sports and para sports.


Skeleton found alongside cowboy boots is identified by police

Skeleton found alongside cowboy boots is identified by police

Skeleton found alongside cowboy boots is identified by police

13 July 2022

The remains of William Long were found at a scrapyard in 2019.


‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods ‘will be hardest hit by cost-of-living crisis’

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods ‘will be hardest hit by cost-of-living crisis’

‘Left behind’ neighbourhoods ‘will be hardest hit by cost-of-living crisis’

13 July 2022

These are typically located in post-industrial areas in the East and West Midlands and north of England, as well as coastal areas in the South East.


Decommissioned oil rig arrives to be transformed into art installation

Decommissioned oil rig arrives to be transformed into art installation

Decommissioned oil rig arrives to be transformed into art installation

13 July 2022

The disused structure will be covered in plants and trees and feature a 10-metre waterfall.


Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest

Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest

Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest

13 July 2022

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way as the first round of the vote looms.


Johnson tables confidence motion in Government after Labour’s vote blocked

Johnson tables confidence motion in Government after Labour’s vote blocked

Johnson tables confidence motion in Government after Labour’s vote blocked

13 July 2022

Labour has accused the Government of running scared after plans for a no confidence vote in the Prime Minister were stymied.


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