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Savings squeeze as less money is deposited into accounts in May than in April

Savings squeeze as less money is deposited into accounts in May than in April

One expert said the average savings figures ‘hide a split nation’, with some households turning to debt to settle their bills.

UK manufacturing growth slows to two-year low

UK manufacturing growth slows to two-year low

The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI recorded a reading of 52.8 in June, down from 54.6 in May.

Final preliminary hearing is held before Ryan Giggs’ trial gets under way

Final preliminary hearing is held before Ryan Giggs’ trial gets under way

Giggs, 48, was not required to attend Manchester Crown Court on Friday morning for a pre-trial review.

Somme wreath gesture shows I’ll be a first minister for all, says O’Neill

Somme wreath gesture shows I’ll be a first minister for all, says O’Neill

The Sinn Fein vice president laid a laurel wreath for those who died in the First World War battle.

Boris Johnson rules out calling snap election

Boris Johnson rules out calling snap election

The Prime Minister suggested the idea is “ridiculous” after previously refusing to rule out an early poll.

Man accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery of Zara Aleena in court

Man accused of murder, attempted rape and robbery of Zara Aleena in court

Ms Aleena, a law graduate, died in the early hours of Sunday.

Drivers handed record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

Drivers handed record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

The figure is an increase of more than 50% compared with four years earlier.

Ex-Tory deputy chief whip may lose whip by end of day, Cabinet minister suggests

Ex-Tory deputy chief whip may lose whip by end of day, Cabinet minister suggests

Welsh Secretary Simon Hart hinted Chris Pincher may be expelled from the party as ‘conversations’ are held over sexual misconduct allegations.

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster

Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.

BBC journalist and wheelchair user Frank Gardner stranded on plane at Gatwick

BBC journalist and wheelchair user Frank Gardner stranded on plane at Gatwick

The security correspondent was left on the aircraft after flying to the West Sussex airport with Iberia Express on Thursday night.

Train drivers’ strike set to hit more than 90% of Greater Anglia services

Train drivers’ strike set to hit more than 90% of Greater Anglia services

Fans travelling to concerts by Adele and Guns N’ Roses will be affected by the disruption.

Bulb boss to leave collapsed energy supplier

Bulb boss to leave collapsed energy supplier

Hayden Wood stayed on at the bust supplier on a £250,000 salary after it collapsed last autumn and was propped up by the taxpayer.

Couple tie the knot in Mary Poppins wedding ceremony

Couple tie the knot in Mary Poppins wedding ceremony

Emilie Knight and Kerrie Smith dressed as Mary and Bert respectively for their big day in Norwich.

Theresa May urges Boris Johnson to ban transgender conversion therapy

Theresa May urges Boris Johnson to ban transgender conversion therapy

The Government has said transgender conversion therapy will not be banned under proposed legislation.

What the papers say – July 1

What the papers say – July 1

The nation’s papers focus on the Tory whip’s resignation.

If you go down to the woods today – leave the BBQ behind, conservationists urge

If you go down to the woods today – leave the BBQ behind, conservationists urge

Woodland Trust warns visitors not to bring disposable barbecues or light fires in its sites, to protect against ‘catastrophic’ wildfires.

Ofcom considers longer and more frequent TV ad breaks

Ofcom considers longer and more frequent TV ad breaks

The regulator said it would look at changing advertising regulations due to market developments.

Fatal blast caused by ‘accidental’ gas leak in home, say investigators

Fatal blast caused by ‘accidental’ gas leak in home, say investigators

A woman died in the explosion in Kingstanding, Birmingham, on Sunday.

Johnson faces calls to expel ex-Tory deputy chief whip from the party

Johnson faces calls to expel ex-Tory deputy chief whip from the party

Chris Pincher quit after he ’embarrassed myself and other people’ in a reported drunken incident at the Carlton Club.

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

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