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Organisation sewing reusable sanitary pads for refugees gets charity status

Organisation sewing reusable sanitary pads for refugees gets charity status

Ella Lambert, 23, began sewing reusable period pads for refugees in her kitchen during the Covid lockdown.

Lack of guidance for schools on transgender pupils ‘frustrating’ – heads’ union

Lack of guidance for schools on transgender pupils ‘frustrating’ – heads’ union

Headteachers are having to navigate the ‘complex and sensitive subject’ on their own, the Association of School and College Leaders said.

Vole holds up work on £121 million bridge project

Vole holds up work on £121 million bridge project

Work was delayed after a ‘potential burrow’ was identified.

Ulster Rugby agrees extension with Kingspan despite Grenfell Tower controversy

Ulster Rugby agrees extension with Kingspan despite Grenfell Tower controversy

The insulation firm’s products were used in Grenfell Tower, which went up in flames in 2017.

Pair found guilty of causing death of five-month-old girl

Pair found guilty of causing death of five-month-old girl

Rebecca Grocott and Joshua Collard were found guilty of multiple offences against the girl.

Labour figures gather for funeral of former general secretary Margaret McDonagh

Labour figures gather for funeral of former general secretary Margaret McDonagh

Baroness McDonagh, who died in June aged 61, played a key role in Labour’s 1997 landslide victory.

Ministers denounce ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage by Coutts bank

Ministers denounce ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage by Coutts bank

The former Ukip leader said after his account was closed there is a danger of the UK moving towards a ‘Chinese-style social credit system’.

What is a gigafactory?

What is a gigafactory?

Key questions answered on gigafactories.

Homeowner rate hopes boosted after bigger-than-expected fall in inflation

Homeowner rate hopes boosted after bigger-than-expected fall in inflation

The Office for National Statistics said inflation fell to 7.9% last month, down from 8.7% in May and its lowest rate since March 2022.

Coroner condemns ‘inadequate’ protection of gamblers after man’s suicide

Coroner condemns ‘inadequate’ protection of gamblers after man’s suicide

The concerns were raised in a Prevention of Future Deaths report after a gambling disorder was deemed to have contributed to the death of Luke Ashton.

Susan Hall named as Conservative Party’s London mayoral candidate

Susan Hall named as Conservative Party’s London mayoral candidate

Ms Hall said she will do ‘whatever it takes to win’ the contest against Sadiq Khan.

Tory MP Bob Stewart pleads not guilty to racially abusing man

Tory MP Bob Stewart pleads not guilty to racially abusing man

The politician appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Seagulls could be cause of pollution that might keep bathers out of the sea

Seagulls could be cause of pollution that might keep bathers out of the sea

Southern Water and Portsmouth City Council are investigating a drop in water quality on Southsea beach.

MI6 chief calls for Russians to spy for UK to help end war in Ukraine

MI6 chief calls for Russians to spy for UK to help end war in Ukraine

Sir Richard Moore called on Russians to ‘join hands with us’, promising their secrets would be safe with MI6.

Just Stop Oil accused of criminal damage after spray-painting energy department

Just Stop Oil accused of criminal damage after spray-painting energy department

Protesters said they targeted the department after it issued more than 100 new oil and gas licences in the UK.

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday food and drink items

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday food and drink items

Bread, cheese and milk are among the items where the rate of inflation has slowed.

Nicholas Rossi extradition hearing postponed on medical grounds

Nicholas Rossi extradition hearing postponed on medical grounds

The 35-year-old is wanted in the United States on rape charges.

Why are England’s top doctors striking?

Why are England’s top doctors striking?

Consultants are to stage a 48-hour walkout.

Daughter ‘fearing worst’ ahead of Cyprus court’s verdict on murder-accused Brit

Daughter ‘fearing worst’ ahead of Cyprus court’s verdict on murder-accused Brit

Retired miner David Hunter is on trial for killing his spouse of 52 years, Janice, who died of asphyxiation at the couple’s retirement home.

Average UK house price is £7,000 below peak seen last September

Average UK house price is £7,000 below peak seen last September

Property values increased by 1.9% annually in May this year, compared with a 14.1% annual uplift seen in July 2022.

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