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Fashion sector urged to ‘play its part’ as framework for nature targets launched

Fashion sector urged to ‘play its part’ as framework for nature targets launched

The University of Cambridge and The Fashion Pact has published a landmark blueprint for tackling the sector’s harm on nature.

Gang leader responsible for two revenge murders locked up for at least 36 years

Gang leader responsible for two revenge murders locked up for at least 36 years

Kacem Mokrane was fatally stabbed in November 2017 and Joseph Williams-Torres was shot dead in March 2018.

Owners sell boat impounded by police after death of two swimmers in Bournemouth

Owners sell boat impounded by police after death of two swimmers in Bournemouth

The tragedy took place on May 31.

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow carries Just Stop Oil protester off pitch

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow carries Just Stop Oil protester off pitch

Activists threw orange paint dust during the Ashes test at Lord’s.

Man appears in court charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby

Man appears in court charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby

Darren Hall will next appear in court on June 30.

Chancellor meets UK regulators amid concerns over price hikes for households

Chancellor meets UK regulators amid concerns over price hikes for households

Jeremy Hunt met with watchdog bosses including the CMA’s Sarah Cardell, David Black of Ofwat and Jonathan Brearley of Ofgem.

Almost 2,000 patients die within one month of trust discharge, report finds

Almost 2,000 patients die within one month of trust discharge, report finds

The way in which Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) records deaths was examined.

Labour will take difficult choices on home-building – Nandy

Labour will take difficult choices on home-building – Nandy

The shadow housing secretary will also vow to ’tilt the balance of power back to first-time buyers’ if Labour wins power at the next election.

Watchdog launches BT inquiry after 999 call disruption

Watchdog launches BT inquiry after 999 call disruption

Ofcom said it will look into the incident to determine whether the telecoms giant failed to comply with its regulatory duties.

Banks have ‘questions to answer over interest rate rises for savers’

Banks have ‘questions to answer over interest rate rises for savers’

The Bank last week raised interest rates from 4.5% to 5%, triggering fresh misery for struggling mortgage holders.

Donaldson took decision to withdraw First Minister with ‘great reluctance’

Donaldson took decision to withdraw First Minister with ‘great reluctance’

The DUP leader said he did it to see ‘meaningful engagement’ on unionists concerns around the Northern Ireland Protocol.

‘Lack of clarity’ concerns raised over impact of self-assessment helpline change

‘Lack of clarity’ concerns raised over impact of self-assessment helpline change

Treasury Committee chairwoman Harriett Baldwin said she is disappointed at HMRC’s response to questions on changes to the self-assessment helpline.

Brooke Kinsella: I am still so heartbroken at loss of brother Ben

Brooke Kinsella: I am still so heartbroken at loss of brother Ben

The former EastEnders star said she will never give up the fight against knife crime 15 years on from her brother’s murder.

Korski faces battle to retain Tory support as groping complaint submitted

Korski faces battle to retain Tory support as groping complaint submitted

TV writer Daisy Goodwin contacted the Cabinet Office to make a formal complaint against the Conservative mayoral hopeful.

British Museum staff to stage six-day strike next month

British Museum staff to stage six-day strike next month

The move comes amid a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs in the civil service.

Kevin Spacey smiles and waves as he arrives at court for sex offences trial

Kevin Spacey smiles and waves as he arrives at court for sex offences trial

The Oscar-winning actor took a moment to say good morning to photographers before heading inside the court building.

‘People reading more self-help books amid cost-of-living crisis’

‘People reading more self-help books amid cost-of-living crisis’

Charity The Reader said more people risk being pushed into poor mental health due to financial stress.

Tougher prepayment meter protections to become ‘binding’ under new proposals

Tougher prepayment meter protections to become ‘binding’ under new proposals

Energy regulator Ofgem said it was starting a consultation that will make the protections in place a compulsory part of suppliers’ licence conditions.

Shelving of Bill of Rights plan ‘disappointing’ – Raab

Shelving of Bill of Rights plan ‘disappointing’ – Raab

Dominic Raab has hit out at the Government, after ministers decided not to proceed with the Bill of Rights.

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities.

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