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Up to ‘10,000 Britons’ on Rhodes as repatriation flights land in UK

Up to ‘10,000 Britons’ on Rhodes as repatriation flights land in UK

People have told of being forced to sleep with hundreds of others in schools, airports and sports centres across the popular Greek island.

Ryanair sees profits take off but cautions over winter demand amid cost crisis

Ryanair sees profits take off but cautions over winter demand amid cost crisis

The airline posted profits after tax of 663 million (£573.6 million) for its first quarter, up from 170 million euros (£147.1 million) a year ago.

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary charged with three terror offences

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary charged with three terror offences

Canadian national Khaled Hussein, 28, was also charged with a terror offence.

Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found in church grounds

Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found in church grounds

Paul Neilson, of no fixed abode, is accused of killing 26-year-old Colette Law.

North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn

North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn

Many species depend on a consistent and stable ocean temperature window, which is being upended because of human-induced climate change.

Chancellor calls for investment to help ‘lift the curse’ of cancer

Chancellor calls for investment to help ‘lift the curse’ of cancer

Jeremy Hunt’s family has been hit by the disease and he received treatment for skin cancer.

Eight habits could increase lifespan, study suggests

Eight habits could increase lifespan, study suggests

The lifestyle factors include being physically active, being free from opioid addiction, not smoking, managing stress, and having a good diet.

Tory chaos delayed reforms tackling Islamophobia in party, reviewer finds

Tory chaos delayed reforms tackling Islamophobia in party, reviewer finds

Professor Swaran Singh said the ‘turmoil’ of three leaders and seven party chairs affected the ability to implement his original recommendations.

What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

Wildfires in Rhodes dominate the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

PM told to ‘rethink’ green targets as ministers vow to shield public from costs

PM told to ‘rethink’ green targets as ministers vow to shield public from costs

Rishi Sunak’s administration is reportedly considering ditching climate tackling measures that would increase costs for consumers.

City minister to warn banks over ‘disproportionate’ account closures

City minister to warn banks over ‘disproportionate’ account closures

Andrew Griffith is expected to write to the chief executives of 19 building societies and digital challengers.

‘Improving weather picture’ on Monday but week ahead remains unsettled

‘Improving weather picture’ on Monday but week ahead remains unsettled

Most of northern England saw heavy and persistent rain over the weekend.

How are travel firms responding to the Rhodes wildfire?

How are travel firms responding to the Rhodes wildfire?

Some companies have cancelled all their flights temporarily while others are offering alternatives.

Bereaved relatives in compensation plea as Government figures face blood inquiry

Bereaved relatives in compensation plea as Government figures face blood inquiry

Commons Leader and former paymaster general Penny Mordaunt is to give evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry on Monday.

First flights due to rescue British holidaymakers fleeing Rhodes wildfires

First flights due to rescue British holidaymakers fleeing Rhodes wildfires

Airline easyJet announced it will operate two rescue flights totalling 421 seats on Monday.

Scottish Government and Conservatives in row over planning application appeals

Scottish Government and Conservatives in row over planning application appeals

The Scottish Conservatives criticised the amount spent on planning appeals, though the Government said the amount cited is wrong.

Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

The party was reacting to recent statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics.

easyJet sending repatriation flights to bring holidaymakers home from Rhodes

easyJet sending repatriation flights to bring holidaymakers home from Rhodes

The airline announced it will operate two rescue flights on Monday and a third on Tuesday.

Les Dennis and Sir Tim Rice lead tributes to Edelweiss singer Vince Hill

Les Dennis and Sir Tim Rice lead tributes to Edelweiss singer Vince Hill

Sir Tim hailed Hill as a ‘top ballad singer’.

Kelpies reopen as police arrest climate activists who scaled metal giant

Kelpies reopen as police arrest climate activists who scaled metal giant

Police confirmed the two had been arrested, and park officials announced the sculptures are back open to the public.

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