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Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague

The shooter had been prescribed corrective lenses but was not wearing them at the time of Sergeant Gavin Hillier’s death at Castlemartin range.

Ozzy Osbourne says he is returning to the UK from Los Angeles

Ozzy Osbourne says he is returning to the UK from Los Angeles

The rocker said he does not want to die in the US.

Labour needs to ‘get a spine’ and stand up for workers, Unite chief says

Labour needs to ‘get a spine’ and stand up for workers, Unite chief says

Sharon Graham thinks the party needs to provide ‘a strong message’ as workers seek pay rises and employers make profits.

First glimpse as James Nesbitt reprises veteran detective on drama Bloodlands

First glimpse as James Nesbitt reprises veteran detective on drama Bloodlands

The TV series will return to BBC One in September with six hour-long episodes.

Withholding information on Olivia’s murder is protecting killers, police warn

Withholding information on Olivia’s murder is protecting killers, police warn

It is almost a week since the nine-year-old was fatally shot after a gunman chased his intended target into her family home.

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 25,000 for the year

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 25,000 for the year

More than 90 were detected on Saturday in 19 small boats.

Shadow minister warns optimistic Johnson is out of touch with public

Shadow minister warns optimistic Johnson is out of touch with public

The outgoing Prime Minister has predicted a ‘remarkable’ bounceback and a ‘golden’ future for the country despite the cost-of-living crisis.

Small businesses owed £23,000 in late payments amid soaring energy bills

Small businesses owed £23,000 in late payments amid soaring energy bills

The Federation of Small Businesses said many small firms could be forced to shut down if they cannot pay their bills.

Wine retailer Majestic eyes 76 UK locations amid expansion plans

Wine retailer Majestic eyes 76 UK locations amid expansion plans

Majestic said it has opened two new stores, in Haywards Heath and Godalming, over the past month.

Worst airline for flight delays revealed

Worst airline for flight delays revealed

Wizz Air’s UK departures were an average of 14 minutes and 24 seconds behind schedule in 2021, according to new analysis.

What the papers say – August 28

What the papers say – August 28

Liz Truss considering a ‘nuclear’ VAT cut of 5% to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is one of the stories leading the Sunday papers.

Vaping reaches record levels – report

Vaping reaches record levels – report

Some 4.3 million adults are estimated to vape.

Majority of voters do not trust Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak with improving the NHS

Majority of voters do not trust Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak with improving the NHS

More voters said they had faith in Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to make the right decisions for the embattled health service.

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

It is not clear to what extent the planned sale is part of the Government’s pre-existing plan to move 22,000 civil servants out of the capital.

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

It is not clear to what extent the planned sale is part of the Government’s pre-existing plan to move 22,000 civil servants out of the capital.

Calls to axe secret police counter-corruption guidance on links with journalists

Calls to axe secret police counter-corruption guidance on links with journalists

The Society of Editors and the Crime Reporters Association have written to the College of Policing.

Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life – study

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking skills in older age, new research shows.

Nearly one in four ‘won’t turn on heating this winter’ as energy bills soar

Nearly one in four ‘won’t turn on heating this winter’ as energy bills soar

Seven in 10 UK adults will switch their heating on less, while one in 10 will take out a loan, survey suggests.

Backlash from Sunak camp over reports Truss is considering 5% VAT cut

Backlash from Sunak camp over reports Truss is considering 5% VAT cut

A source from the ex-chancellor’s campaign said slashing VAT by 5% across the board would cost north of £30 billion per year.

AstraZeneca boss unsure if annual Covid-19 boosters are good use of resources

AstraZeneca boss unsure if annual Covid-19 boosters are good use of resources

Chief executive officer Pascal Soriot said he believes most of the vaccinated population has a ‘foundation immunity against severe disease’.

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