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Light at the end of the tunnel, says PM as inflation set to cool

Light at the end of the tunnel, says PM as inflation set to cool

The consensus among economists is that the Office for National Statistics will reveal Consumer Prices Index inflation of 6.7% for July.

Brains of teenage smokers may be different than non-smokers, study suggests

Brains of teenage smokers may be different than non-smokers, study suggests

Researchers say that any way of identifying who is more likely to develop a smoking habit could help save millions of lives.

Quarter of unpaid carers of dementia patients ‘worse off financially’

Quarter of unpaid carers of dementia patients ‘worse off financially’

Almost half (47%) said they have had to juggle caring duties with working full-time, and almost a fifth (17%) said they have reduced their hours.

Father tells inquest of drug concerns at festivals after son’s ecstasy death

Father tells inquest of drug concerns at festivals after son’s ecstasy death

David Celino died after taking the drug at Leeds Festival in August last year.

Next year’s English rail fares rise will be below inflation, says Government

Next year’s English rail fares rise will be below inflation, says Government

The Department for Transport said the increase will not be as high as the rise in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) for the 12 months to July.

Rishi Sunak defends Bibby Stockholm plan after series of setbacks

Rishi Sunak defends Bibby Stockholm plan after series of setbacks

The Prime Minister suggested the plan to house asylum seekers on a barge was fairer for the taxpayer than putting them up in hotels.

PM blasts ‘unacceptable’ social media craze that led to Oxford Street looting

PM blasts ‘unacceptable’ social media craze that led to Oxford Street looting

Rishi Sunak warned that the ‘full force of the law’ will be applied to those taking part in antisocial and criminal flashmobs organised online.

Strikes ‘stalling’ efforts to bring down waiting lists – PM

Strikes ‘stalling’ efforts to bring down waiting lists – PM

Rishi Sunak made the comments on a visit to a hospital in Buckinghamshire.

Sunak shakes off Taylor Swift question as he gets back to work

Sunak shakes off Taylor Swift question as he gets back to work

Rishi Sunak said he was focused on the NHS, the economy and ‘stopping the boats’ after a US holiday which reportedly included a Taylor Swift gig.

FA ‘disappointed’ after Matildas secure tickets in allocated England section

FA ‘disappointed’ after Matildas secure tickets in allocated England section

A unique supporter code was reportedly leaked on Facebook.

Digital banks beat high street lenders in customer satisfaction survey

Digital banks beat high street lenders in customer satisfaction survey

Monzo was voted the best provider for individuals and businesses in a survey of thousands of people in Britain.

England fan to sit at ‘other end of couch’ from Australian wife for semi-final

England fan to sit at ‘other end of couch’ from Australian wife for semi-final

Englishman Alex Finlayson said watching the match with his Australian wife Kelly will create an ‘odd atmosphere’.

Man killed partner and buried body in garden, inquest told

Man killed partner and buried body in garden, inquest told

Diane Douglas’s body was found in 2021, having not been seen since late 2018.

Man tells of ‘crisis mode’ to locate family caught up in wildfires on Hawaii

Man tells of ‘crisis mode’ to locate family caught up in wildfires on Hawaii

Stephen Lee, who lives in the UK, spent hours seeking confirmation that his brother and mother were safe.

Government urged to engage with employers over pandemic grading changes

Government urged to engage with employers over pandemic grading changes

Geoff Barton said the return to pre-pandemic grading in England will feel like a ‘bitter pill’ for many students receiving their A-level results.

Elderly couple ‘horrified’ over Ryanair’s £110 fee for printing boarding passes

Elderly couple ‘horrified’ over Ryanair’s £110 fee for printing boarding passes

Ruth and Peter Jaffe, from Ealing, west London, had mistakenly printed their return boarding passes instead of the ones for their outbound flight.

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible.

Put children at heart of pandemic inquiry, Covid chairwoman told

Put children at heart of pandemic inquiry, Covid chairwoman told

Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has written to Baroness Heather Hallett, urging her to prioritise young people.

Crime victims’ data revealed by two police forces in FoI responses

Crime victims’ data revealed by two police forces in FoI responses

It is the latest data breach involving police responses to FoI requests.

The victims of the Omagh bomb

The victims of the Omagh bomb

The Real IRA atrocity on August 15 1998, killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins.

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