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Police station protest after video appears to show officer kicking man

Police station protest after video appears to show officer kicking man

Police station protest after video appears to show officer kicking man

25 July 2024

An estimated 200 people gathered outside Rochdale Police Station.


British Gas owner sees profits slump as energy markets stabilise

British Gas owner sees profits slump as energy markets stabilise

British Gas owner sees profits slump as energy markets stabilise

25 July 2024

Centrica reported underlying earnings halving to £1.04 billion for the first half of 2024 from £2.08 billion a year ago.


Renowned micro-sculptor unveils world’s smallest Olympic mascot for Paris 2024

Renowned micro-sculptor unveils world’s smallest Olympic mascot for Paris 2024

Renowned micro-sculptor unveils world’s smallest Olympic mascot for Paris 2024

25 July 2024

The gruelling process required creator Dr Willard Wigan to hold his breath, work between heartbeats and use his pulse as a jackhammer.


Man charged over stabbing of uniformed Army officer

Man charged over stabbing of uniformed Army officer

Man charged over stabbing of uniformed Army officer

25 July 2024

The soldier, reportedly a Lieutenant-Colonel, is a serious condition in hospital after the attack in Gillingham, Kent.


Lloyds earnings dip as boost from borrowing costs slows

Lloyds earnings dip as boost from borrowing costs slows

Lloyds earnings dip as boost from borrowing costs slows

25 July 2024

The banking group said it made a pre-tax profit of £3.3 billion in the first six months of the year.


‘Masterpiece’ sundial made for founder of RBS is acquired for the nation

‘Masterpiece’ sundial made for founder of RBS is acquired for the nation

‘Masterpiece’ sundial made for founder of RBS is acquired for the nation

25 July 2024

The Ilay Glynne dial is now on public display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.


High-tech spoon developed to enrich lives of dementia patients

High-tech spoon developed to enrich lives of dementia patients

High-tech spoon developed to enrich lives of dementia patients

25 July 2024

The rechargeable Tasty Spoon looks like a traditional spoon but can help users differentiate between types of food, researchers said.


3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes, research suggests

3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes, research suggests

3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes, research suggests

25 July 2024

A team led by experts at the University of Edinburgh produced the vessels, and hope to now test their theory in animals.


Urgent Government action needed to mitigate risk of university closures – report

Urgent Government action needed to mitigate risk of university closures – report

Urgent Government action needed to mitigate risk of university closures – report

25 July 2024

A £2.5 billion transformation fund should be created to help provide state-backed loans to universities, the report said.


Protest ends ‘without incident’ after airport kicking video

Protest ends ‘without incident’ after airport kicking video

Protest ends ‘without incident’ after airport kicking video

25 July 2024

Police officer removed from duty after ‘shocking’ video is shared online.


What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

25 July 2024

A range of stories feature across the front pages.


Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

Runners and riders: Who will seek to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

25 July 2024

The first candidates have emerged for the Conservative leadership as the party attempts to rebuild in opposition.


Tugendhat joins Cleverly in Tory leadership race as more rivals expected to run

Tugendhat joins Cleverly in Tory leadership race as more rivals expected to run

Tugendhat joins Cleverly in Tory leadership race as more rivals expected to run

24 July 2024

Just weeks after its worst-ever result, Tom Tugendhat insisted he could lead the Conservative Party to general election success.


Anne meets Team GB athletes in first foreign trip since horse accident

Anne meets Team GB athletes in first foreign trip since horse accident

Anne meets Team GB athletes in first foreign trip since horse accident

24 July 2024

The Princess Royal, a former Olympian, met athletes including Tom Daley and Helen Glover.


Tugendhat enters Tory leadership race with hint he could leave ECHR

Tugendhat enters Tory leadership race with hint he could leave ECHR

Tugendhat enters Tory leadership race with hint he could leave ECHR

24 July 2024

Shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat insisted he could win the next general election for the Conservatives.


Three people including police officer fighting for lives after M8 hit-and-run

Three people including police officer fighting for lives after M8 hit-and-run

Three people including police officer fighting for lives after M8 hit-and-run

24 July 2024

Two on-duty officers in an unmarked Volvo S90 were said to have ‘put themselves in harm’s way’ carrying out their duties on the hard shoulder.


Woman needed HIV test after intimate exam with used swab

Woman needed HIV test after intimate exam with used swab

Woman needed HIV test after intimate exam with used swab

24 July 2024

The 40-year-old had to wait three months to be tested for HIV and receive a negative result.


Four arrested in double murder probe after e-bike collision

Four arrested in double murder probe after e-bike collision

Four arrested in double murder probe after e-bike collision

24 July 2024

Two men in their 20s died in the crash involving a black e-bike on a motorway slip road.


New MP says she is ‘no Disney princess’ as she draws inspiration from Pocahontas

New MP says she is ‘no Disney princess’ as she draws inspiration from Pocahontas

New MP says she is ‘no Disney princess’ as she draws inspiration from Pocahontas

24 July 2024

Lauren Sullivan, the MP for Gravesham, made her maiden speech with reference to a historic link to her constituency.


Key statistics from the Met Office State Of The UK Climate 2023 report

Key statistics from the Met Office State Of The UK Climate 2023 report

Key statistics from the Met Office State Of The UK Climate 2023 report

24 July 2024

The PA news agency looks at some of the headline figures after another year of significant weather events.


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