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Widespread support for proposed legislation to aid unpaid carers

Widespread support for proposed legislation to aid unpaid carers

Wendy Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill has seen cross-party support pledged by 21 parliamentarians and some 100 organisations.

Tea associated with a lower risk of mortality, research suggests

Tea associated with a lower risk of mortality, research suggests

Researchers said it did not matter if the person also drank coffee, added milk or sugar to their tea or what their preferred tea temperature was.

Nurse raises £87,000 with 3,200-mile cycle between every UK children’s hospice

Nurse raises £87,000 with 3,200-mile cycle between every UK children’s hospice

Francesca Lennon arrived home on Sunday after cycling 46 miles a day for 10 weeks between all the UK’s 54 children’s hospices.

Trade union chief defends Keir Starmer’s support of workers

Trade union chief defends Keir Starmer’s support of workers

Usdaw chief Paddy Lillis hit out at Unite leader Sharon Graham’s comment that the Labour leadership needed to ‘get a spine’ over strikes.

Family tribute to ‘fiercely independent’ boy who died after Leeds Festival

Family tribute to ‘fiercely independent’ boy who died after Leeds Festival

The teenager fell ill on Saturday at the music event and was taken to hospital, but he died on Sunday.

Scottish and UK governments’ cost-of-living support ‘inadequate’ – survey

Scottish and UK governments’ cost-of-living support ‘inadequate’ – survey

A survey of more than 2,000 Scots found that respondents are skipping meals and cutting down on non-essential items to save money.

Nasa Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch postponed after engine issue

Nasa Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch postponed after engine issue

The next available launch day is September 2, Nasa has said.

Engine problem threatens to postpone Nasa Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch

Engine problem threatens to postpone Nasa Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch

Engineers are working to rectify a temperature issue with one of the engines.

Man held over rape allegation

Man held over rape allegation

Gloucestershire Police said a 28-year-old man had handed himself in following a CCTV appeal by officers who had issued an image of a suspect.

Nadhim Zahawi visits US to push for co-operation on cost-of-living crisis

Nadhim Zahawi visits US to push for co-operation on cost-of-living crisis

The Chancellor, who could be out of his job within days, will hold talks with top bankers and counterparts in the US government.

World’s ‘largest private residential ship’ docks at Scottish port

World’s ‘largest private residential ship’ docks at Scottish port

The World is berthed at Greenock Ocean Terminal.

Annual river football clash goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

Annual river football clash goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch

Two teams braved chilly water to take part in the annual Football In The River match in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.

Store closures at five-year low due to post-pandemic demand, report reveals

Store closures at five-year low due to post-pandemic demand, report reveals

A net total of 12 stores closed each day in the first half of 2022, the lowest number in five years.

Dame Mary Berry to make guest appearance on Celebrity MasterChef

Dame Mary Berry to make guest appearance on Celebrity MasterChef

The former Great British Bake Off judge will be appearing during the semi-finals week of the BBC One series.

New offer made to cleansing staff in bid to halt strikes

New offer made to cleansing staff in bid to halt strikes

No details of the new offer have been made public.

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as PM, Rory Stewart says

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as PM, Rory Stewart says

The former Tory Cabinet minister said the outgoing Prime Minister aims to return to office in the style of Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi.

Queen ‘deeply saddened’ after more than 1,000 deaths in Pakistan floods

Queen ‘deeply saddened’ after more than 1,000 deaths in Pakistan floods

The Queen has expressed her sadness at death and destruction caused by flooding in Pakistan.

Fuel leak disrupts Nasa preparations for Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch

Fuel leak disrupts Nasa preparations for Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch

The space agency confirmed there had been a liquid hydrogen leak but it was unclear whether the launch would be delayed.

Sheffield police officer charged with rape to appear in court

Sheffield police officer charged with rape to appear in court

Police constable Rowan Horrocks, 26, is accused of raping a woman in November 2021.

Classic Brixham fishing trawler saved

Classic Brixham fishing trawler saved

Vigilance BM76 was the last of a long line of beam trawlers or smacks built at Upham’s shipyard in Brixham in 1926

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