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PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses

PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses

Rishi Sunak said the key message of his plan is: ‘You don’t have to go to university to succeed in life.’

Financial watchdog cracks down on ‘finfluencers’ and TikTok money adverts

Financial watchdog cracks down on ‘finfluencers’ and TikTok money adverts

Often unauthorised ‘finfluencers’ have little knowledge about what they are promoting, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Supermarket bosses to meet Grant Shapps over petrol price concerns

Supermarket bosses to meet Grant Shapps over petrol price concerns

The energy secretary will meet executives from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons on Monday afternoon.

Sunak hails outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s ‘distinguished’ career

Sunak hails outgoing Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s ‘distinguished’ career

The Prime Minister said Mr Wallace, who will leave the Government at the next reshuffle, had been a ‘great Defence Secretary’.

Aslef announces fresh overtime ban for train drivers in pay dispute

Aslef announces fresh overtime ban for train drivers in pay dispute

Staff will refuse to work overtime from Monday July 31 to Saturday August 5.

Support with mental health issues and finances should be linked – Martin Lewis

Support with mental health issues and finances should be linked – Martin Lewis

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said.

Victim’s brother urges MPs to reject contentious legacy Bill

Victim’s brother urges MPs to reject contentious legacy Bill

The UK Government has said its legacy proposals are the best way to deliver for victims of the Troubles.

‘Intuitive’ pet who ‘hears’ for deaf owner named National Cat of the Year

‘Intuitive’ pet who ‘hears’ for deaf owner named National Cat of the Year

Zebby won the title in recognition of the support he offers his deaf owner by alerting her to sounds around the house.

Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers is on the move

Bibby Stockholm barge to house asylum seekers is on the move

Around 500 asylum seekers will be housed on the accommodation barge when it is moored in Portland, Dorset.

Holiday childcare costs up with fewer places available, survey finds

Holiday childcare costs up with fewer places available, survey finds

A place at a holiday club now costs an average of £157 per week – 2.3 times higher than the cost of an after-school club during term time.

Yvette Cooper defends keeping two-child benefit cap

Yvette Cooper defends keeping two-child benefit cap

The shadow home secretary stressed Labour’s focus on fiscal restraint.

Mass pilot whale stranding on Isle of Lewis is ‘biggest one ever in Scotland’

Mass pilot whale stranding on Isle of Lewis is ‘biggest one ever in Scotland’

A mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis is the biggest one ever in Scotland, an expert has told BBC’s Good Morning Scotland.

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.

South Asian Heritage Month co-founder wants event to challenge stereotyping

South Asian Heritage Month co-founder wants event to challenge stereotyping

South Asian Heritage Month falls between July 18 and August 17.

Conservative MP says Britain should reopen embassy in Kabul

Conservative MP says Britain should reopen embassy in Kabul

Mr Ellwood said he is ‘far from’ being a Taliban appeaser but said Britain must ‘rethink and re-engage’ in Afghanistan.

Rare Star Wars figurine worth up to £15,000 to go to auction

Rare Star Wars figurine worth up to £15,000 to go to auction

Excalibur Auctions is expecting people from across the world to bid for the item.

Double-digit pay rises for public sector workers not inflationary – think tank

Double-digit pay rises for public sector workers not inflationary – think tank

The Institute for Public Policy Research says public sector staff should be offered a 10.5% rise.

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

A wide variety of stories featured on the front pages across the UK.

Dog rescued after 60m waterfall plunge

Dog rescued after 60m waterfall plunge

Moffat Mountain Rescue Team went to the scene.

Queen’s birthday marked with gun salutes for first time

Queen’s birthday marked with gun salutes for first time

Camilla celebrated her 76th birthday on Monday.

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