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‘Great resignation’ among over-50s is driving up inflation, says John Lewis

‘Great resignation’ among over-50s is driving up inflation, says John Lewis

An exodus of around a million people from the UK workforce since Covid has fuelled inflation and wage growth, according to the company.

Feile organisers hail absence of large-scale internment bonfires in Belfast

Feile organisers hail absence of large-scale internment bonfires in Belfast

One small unplanned bonfire is understood to have been lit in the Markets area on Monday evening.

Households owe £1.3bn to their energy suppliers ahead of winter bill rises

Households owe £1.3bn to their energy suppliers ahead of winter bill rises

Energy bills are set to soar from £1,971 to around £3,582 in October, according to a recent forecast.

Neighbours tell of sickening smell of gas in days before fatal explosion

Neighbours tell of sickening smell of gas in days before fatal explosion

Residents near Galpin’s Road, Thornton Heath, said they had been able to smell gas for two weeks prior to the blast which killed a young girl.

Teenager arrested in murder probe

Teenager arrested in murder probe

Ghulam Sadiq was fatally stabbed in Leytonstone, east London, on Saturday afternoon.

UK Government submits written argument in IndyRef2 case

UK Government submits written argument in IndyRef2 case

The Lord Advocate referred a prospective referendum Bill to the Supreme Court last month.

How to stay safe in the extreme heat

How to stay safe in the extreme heat

The Met Office has issued a four-day warning for extreme temperatures this week.

Truss hits back at ‘declinist talk’ of Tory rivals

Truss hits back at ‘declinist talk’ of Tory rivals

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab warned that the Foreign Secretary’s plan for emergency tax cuts is an ‘electoral suicide note’.

Family pays tribute to father who died at holiday park in Camber Sands

Family pays tribute to father who died at holiday park in Camber Sands

Michael McDonagh was described as a ‘loving and supportive husband’.

Water park to stay closed this week ‘out of respect’ after girl’s death

Water park to stay closed this week ‘out of respect’ after girl’s death

Emergency services were called to Liquid Leisure, near Datchet in Berkshire, on Saturday afternoon.

Deliveroo driver fatally stabbed in road rage attack, court told

Deliveroo driver fatally stabbed in road rage attack, court told

Chef and part-time deliver driver Takieddine Boudhane died at the scene of the confrontation in Finsbury Park, north London, on January 3, 2020.

Abba say their ‘hearts ache’ following Olivia Newton-John’s death aged 73

Abba say their ‘hearts ache’ following Olivia Newton-John’s death aged 73

The Swedish group competed against the late Grease star at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 in Brighton.

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals cancer battle in Olivia Newton-John tribute

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals cancer battle in Olivia Newton-John tribute

The 49-year-old actress announced on Twitter: ‘I now start my own battle with this disease’.

‘Red flags’ seen in Ryan Giggs’ behaviour, trial told

‘Red flags’ seen in Ryan Giggs’ behaviour, trial told

Ex-Manchester United footballer Giggs denies the charges against him.

Attainment gap between most and least deprived areas widens, exam results show

Attainment gap between most and least deprived areas widens, exam results show

The Scottish Qualifications Authority published exam results on Tuesday.

Fertility rate rises in England and Wales for first time since 2012 – ONS

Fertility rate rises in England and Wales for first time since 2012 – ONS

But 2021 ‘remains in line’ with the long-term trend of falling live births since before the pandemic, the Office for National Statistics said.

Housebuilding makes ‘solid return’ to pre-pandemic levels – industry body

Housebuilding makes ‘solid return’ to pre-pandemic levels – industry body

The National House Building Council said it is not seeing evidence that the cost-of-living crisis or risks of recession are affecting consumer demand.

Pass rate down from last year as more than 100,000 pupils receive exam results

Pass rate down from last year as more than 100,000 pupils receive exam results

Pupils across Scotland began to receive their grades on Tuesday morning.

Rise in Covid-19 death registrations shows signs of slowing

Rise in Covid-19 death registrations shows signs of slowing

It could take a couple more weeks for the figures to level off.

Quarter of UK motorists driving abroad go five hours without break – survey

Quarter of UK motorists driving abroad go five hours without break – survey

Drivers are risking the safety of themselves, their passengers and other road users, the RAC warned.

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