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Ministers ‘worrying about votes’ while crops rot in fields – food industry

Ministers ‘worrying about votes’ while crops rot in fields – food industry

Industry figures said that farmers were being ‘nannied’ by the Government.

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

Campaign for Better Transport said taxing jet fuel at the same rate as petrol and diesel for motorists would raise £1.53 billion per year.

Educational disadvantage gap virtually unchanged in 20 years, says report

Educational disadvantage gap virtually unchanged in 20 years, says report

The pandemic has significantly worsened overall outcomes as well as widening inequalities, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.

Lib Dems urge freeze on energy bills and rail fares

Lib Dems urge freeze on energy bills and rail fares

A freeze on rail fares and the energy price cap is the latest proposal revealed by the Liberal Democrats to tackle the soaring cost of living.

Legal first in ‘Billy the Kid’ home-side homicide convictions

Legal first in ‘Billy the Kid’ home-side homicide convictions

Issa Seed, Adel Yussuf and Daniel Mensah were found guilty of murdering their friend, Billy McCullagh, during a shoot-out with a rival gang.

Man stabbed to death near London’s Oxford Street

Man stabbed to death near London’s Oxford Street

London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance attended but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

Kit ranging from wrestling mats to boxing gloves are up for grabs for schools, sports and voluntary groups.

Residents of street where gas explosion killed girl unable to return one week on

Residents of street where gas explosion killed girl unable to return one week on

More than 500 Galpin’s Road residents have been living in hotels paid for by Merton Council for a week.

Complaint over second police stop of Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos

Complaint over second police stop of Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos

The athlete posted dashcam clips of the incident on Twitter.

Ryan Giggs threatened to headbutt me next, ex’s sister tells court

Ryan Giggs threatened to headbutt me next, ex’s sister tells court

Emma Greville was giving evidence at the start of the second week of former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs’ trial.

Sunak and Truss urged to act on cost-of-living crisis with PM on holiday again

Sunak and Truss urged to act on cost-of-living crisis with PM on holiday again

Sir Keir Starmer attacked the Tory leadership contenders, accusing the pair of lacking any ‘credible proposals’ to tackle the energy crisis.

A-level results day will not be ‘pain-free’, Ucas chief warns

A-level results day will not be ‘pain-free’, Ucas chief warns

Clare Marchant said Government departments and regulators are ‘working to make sure’ support is available on Thursday.

Parents left without childcare after thousands of providers close

Parents left without childcare after thousands of providers close

Families have been left in a “scramble” for childcare following the loss of thousands of nurseries over the last year.

Two men accused of throwing disposable BBQ into woodland charged with arson

Two men accused of throwing disposable BBQ into woodland charged with arson

Members of the public put out the fire at Bawsey Country Park near King’s Lynn on Sunday and called emergency services.

Downing St condemns ‘ludicrous’ Iranian suggestion Rushdie to blame for attack

Downing St condemns ‘ludicrous’ Iranian suggestion Rushdie to blame for attack

An Iranian government official denied that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Sir Salman Rushdie.

Pubs, restaurants and music venues ‘face closures without energy support’

Pubs, restaurants and music venues ‘face closures without energy support’

Industry bodies have cautioned the Prime Minister that thousands of jobs are at ‘grave risk’.

PM available for ‘urgent’ decisions while on holiday, says Downing Street

PM available for ‘urgent’ decisions while on holiday, says Downing Street

Mr Johnson, who took a holiday earlier this month, is now on another break.

Plan to cap bus fares at £2 per journey

Plan to cap bus fares at £2 per journey

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the measure would provide ‘concrete help’ to the most vulnerable people.

Warning over ‘dangerous’ flooding in cities and rural areas

Warning over ‘dangerous’ flooding in cities and rural areas

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for most of the UK as conditions could cause flooding, transport disruption and power cuts.

Inquiry hears of mother’s heartbreak at losing son in hotel blaze

Inquiry hears of mother’s heartbreak at losing son in hotel blaze

A fatal accident inquiry is taking place at Paisley Sheriff Court.

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