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Soaring inflation to hit Britain harder than any other major economy, BoE warns

Soaring inflation to hit Britain harder than any other major economy, BoE warns

The energy crisis will last longer and cause more pain to British households, the governor said.

Trio face life sentences for murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi

Trio face life sentences for murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi

The boy’s mother Angharad Williamson, 31, stepfather John Cole, 40, and a 14-year-old youth killed him at his home in South Wales last July.

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry to be sentenced for embezzlement

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry to be sentenced for embezzlement

Natalie McGarry was convicted of taking a total of £24,635 from two pro-independence groups.

British Army launches recruitment campaign featuring robots

British Army launches recruitment campaign featuring robots

The campaign is called Nothing Can Do What A Soldier Can Do.

Energy firms’ customer service standards fall to record low – Citizens Advice

Energy firms’ customer service standards fall to record low – Citizens Advice

The charity is calling for an urgent improvement before the winter, when bills are expected to be hiked yet again.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sir Richard Branson in Kyiv

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sir Richard Branson in Kyiv

The meeting in the war-torn country came after an invitation from Mr Zelensky to the billionaire.

Seven Britons remain in singles as Wimbledon struggles to attract crowds

Seven Britons remain in singles as Wimbledon struggles to attract crowds

Crowds have been sparser than expected at this year’s Championships.

Johnson fails to rule out snap election but insists idea ‘hasn’t occurred to me’

Johnson fails to rule out snap election but insists idea ‘hasn’t occurred to me’

The Prime Minister said he would not “start talking about politics” at a time when he was dealing with cost-of-living and the war in Ukraine.

Johnson: ‘New impetus’ to cut food tariffs to address cost-of-living squeeze

Johnson: ‘New impetus’ to cut food tariffs to address cost-of-living squeeze

The Prime Minister said his fellow world leaders have a “new impetus” to cut tariffs levied on imports of food.

UK has insulation ‘challenge’, admits Business Secretary after critical report

UK has insulation ‘challenge’, admits Business Secretary after critical report

Climate advisers have warned of a ‘shocking’ gap in Government efforts to ensure homes are better insulated.

Wimbledon fans dismayed as big-serving Isner blasts out Sir Andy Murray

Wimbledon fans dismayed as big-serving Isner blasts out Sir Andy Murray

The two-time champion struggled to deal with the US star’s formidable service game.

Ex-education secretary takes lucrative second job with schools company

Ex-education secretary takes lucrative second job with schools company

Sir Gavin Williamson will earn £50,000 a year from the second job, according to reports.

Johnson fails to rule out snap election but insists idea ‘hasn’t occurred to me’

Johnson fails to rule out snap election but insists idea ‘hasn’t occurred to me’

The PM said he would not ‘start talking about politics’ at a time when he was dealing with cost-of-living pressures and the war in Ukraine.

UK promises extra £1 billion of military aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

UK promises extra £1 billion of military aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

Boris Johnson said the commitment would help ensure Vladimir Putin’s invasion fails in Ukraine.

Victims have mixed feelings about 30-year sentence for R Kelly

Victims have mixed feelings about 30-year sentence for R Kelly

Kelly was handed the sentence after being convicted on charges of racketeering and sex-trafficking in September last year.

Charles ‘conscious’ of cost-of-living crisis as royal spending increases

Charles ‘conscious’ of cost-of-living crisis as royal spending increases

The monarchy received £86.3 million from taxpayers in 2021/22 and its official net expenditure came to £102.4 million.

Five arrested after protesters glue themselves to painting in art gallery

Five arrested after protesters glue themselves to painting in art gallery

The Just Stop Oil members allegedly targeted a landscape called My Heart’s In The Highlands hanging in the Kelvingrove Gallery.

Dame Deborah James’ Bowelbabe Fund breaks £7m mark following her death

Dame Deborah James’ Bowelbabe Fund breaks £7m mark following her death

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are among those who have paid tribute to Dame Deborah.

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

The former 90s superstar was branded ‘the pied piper of R&B’ as he came face to face with several of his victims.

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

The European Commission vice-president warned that Northern Ireland Protocol Bill had set back progress on the issue by two years.

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