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Gatwick Airport workers to strike amid dispute over pay

Gatwick Airport workers to strike amid dispute over pay

Members of Unite employed as baggage handlers and check-in staff will walk out for four days from July 28, and for another four days from August 4.

ITV abandons plans for takeover of Gogglebox maker All3Media

ITV abandons plans for takeover of Gogglebox maker All3Media

The broadcasting giant said it ‘continues to monitor but is no longer actively exploring’ an acquisition.

Heads have ‘duty’ to drive absent pupils to school if necessary – Keegan

Heads have ‘duty’ to drive absent pupils to school if necessary – Keegan

Pupil absences are at ‘crisis’ level, the Education Secretary has said.

Wizz Air calls for passengers to ‘trust’ it despite delays

Wizz Air calls for passengers to ‘trust’ it despite delays

The airline’s UK boss said ‘every single aspect of its operations’ has been reviewed to boost resilience.

Film and TV shut down as Hollywood actors join writers on the picket line

Film and TV shut down as Hollywood actors join writers on the picket line

The strike has been sparked by a row over pay and the use of artificial intelligence.

Scarecrow festival born in lockdown ‘has brought village community together’

Scarecrow festival born in lockdown ‘has brought village community together’

Louise Henson and Lizzy Heritage are now known as ‘the scarecrow ladies’ in the Welsh village of Llysfaen after they created the tradition in 2020.

No further concessions on Illegal Migration Bill, Jenrick signals

No further concessions on Illegal Migration Bill, Jenrick signals

The immigration minister said the Government will not be making further compromises, amid a tussle with the Lords.

Teenagers among five arrested over violent disorder outside hotel

Teenagers among five arrested over violent disorder outside hotel

They have been bailed and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday July 27.

Rain forecast for Wimbledon before wind sweeps through for final weekend

Rain forecast for Wimbledon before wind sweeps through for final weekend

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office because of strong winds forecast for Saturday.

Funeral to be held of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Funeral to be held of Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber

Family and friends will gather in Taunton, Somerset to pay their respects to Barnaby Webber, 19, who died after being attacked on June 1.

Aspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHO

Aspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHO

The World Health Organisation is advising a ‘bit of moderation’ in consuming the product common in diet fizzy drinks.

Junior doctors ‘in for the long run’ as strikes continue despite 6% pay offer

Junior doctors ‘in for the long run’ as strikes continue despite 6% pay offer

The BMA said it was ‘possible’ the UK Government could make a similar offer to junior doctors to the 12.4% rise that is on the table in Scotland.

Tasered dog shut in wheelie bin ‘to keep children safe’

Tasered dog shut in wheelie bin ‘to keep children safe’

West Midlands Police officers tasered a dog that was attacking other dogs in Coventry.

Johnson ally says Government has found a ‘version of Pin’ for old phone

Johnson ally says Government has found a ‘version of Pin’ for old phone

The former prime minister has reportedly struggled to access messages from a device he stopped using in 2021 due to security concerns.

‘Predatory paedophile’ kickboxing coach jailed for four more years

‘Predatory paedophile’ kickboxing coach jailed for four more years

David Prosser sexual abused children from his club.

UK accuses Russia of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over Ukraine grain deal threat

UK accuses Russia of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over Ukraine grain deal threat

Ambassador Dame Barbara Woodward said that, without an accord in place, ships carrying food to famine-risk countries could be attacked by Russia.

Former verger jailed for historic sexual assaults on teenage boys

Former verger jailed for historic sexual assaults on teenage boys

The two victims in question came forward in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

Glasgow bar staff strike ‘will be first in Scotland for over 20 years’

Glasgow bar staff strike ‘will be first in Scotland for over 20 years’

Staff at the 13th Note are taking action over pay and health and safety concerns.

Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement

Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement

The stars left the London film premiere at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square after their red carpet arrivals.

Michael Stone’s murder convictions will not be referred to Court of Appeal

Michael Stone’s murder convictions will not be referred to Court of Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission decided there are no grounds to refer Stone’s convictions despite Levi Bellfield allegedly confessing.

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