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Museum to return ownership of looted items as ‘moral’ thing to do

Museum to return ownership of looted items as ‘moral’ thing to do

The items were taken from Benin City by British troops in February 1897.

Jorja Smith and UB40 to perform at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

Jorja Smith and UB40 to perform at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

The event will draw to a close after 11 days of sporting action.

Capitalise quickly on Lionesses’ success, advises Dragon Deborah Meaden

Capitalise quickly on Lionesses’ success, advises Dragon Deborah Meaden

‘It’s very similar to business actually, because there’s always a moment in business when it’s ripe, it’s ready,’ said the business expert.

Family of Archie Battersbee vow to call for ‘change’ after his death

Family of Archie Battersbee vow to call for ‘change’ after his death

The 12-year-old died in the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, on Saturday, after weeks of legal battles.

Church must stand up against oppression, Archbishop of Canterbury says

Church must stand up against oppression, Archbishop of Canterbury says

Justin Welby was speaking at the Lambeth Conference.

Police hunting missing woman in new plea a month after last confirmed sighting

Police hunting missing woman in new plea a month after last confirmed sighting

Owami Davies, 24, was last seen just after midnight in Derby Road, West Croydon, on July 7.

Bird fossil collection bequeathed to Scottish museum

Bird fossil collection bequeathed to Scottish museum

The collection of items dating back from 54 to 56 million years ago is believed to contain many species which are new to science.

Witness recounts search for girl, 11, who died after going missing at water park

Witness recounts search for girl, 11, who died after going missing at water park

Customers at Liquid Leisure near Datchet were told to shout the child’s name as they looked for her on Saturday.

Liz Truss vows to cut taxes ‘immediately’ to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Liz Truss vows to cut taxes ‘immediately’ to tackle cost-of-living crisis

The Tory leadership contender wants to accelerate the reversal of the national insurance rate rise by six months.

New project brings feathered friends to care home residents

New project brings feathered friends to care home residents

Lough Neagh Partnership has been working with Lisnisky Care Home in Portadown.

Around half of English councils hand out cash from £1.5bn pandemic fund

Around half of English councils hand out cash from £1.5bn pandemic fund

Real estate experts have said it is ‘too little too late’ and could mean thousands of companies miss out.

Total number of people crossing English Channel in small boats passes 18,000

Total number of people crossing English Channel in small boats passes 18,000

The new milestone was reached just days after the busiest day for Channel crossings in 2022 so far.

Girl, 11, dies after incident at water park, police confirm

Girl, 11, dies after incident at water park, police confirm

Emergency services were called at around 3.55pm on Saturday to reports of the child getting into difficulty at Liquid Leisure near Datchet.

Charities condemn ‘shocking’ child strip searches by Met Police

Charities condemn ‘shocking’ child strip searches by Met Police

The data from Scotland Yard showed 58% of the children searched were black, and more than 95% were boys.

Hundreds of children subjected to ‘traumatising’ strip-searches by Met – figures

Hundreds of children subjected to ‘traumatising’ strip-searches by Met – figures

Information obtained by the Children’s Commissioner showed that 650 children – mostly black boys – underwent the ‘intrusive’ searches.

Minister says value of qualifications must be maintained as exam grades to fall

Minister says value of qualifications must be maintained as exam grades to fall

GCSE, AS and A level grades will drop this year and then again in 2023 as part of a transition back to pre-pandemic arrangements.

Martin Lewis calls for stronger consumer protections around EU data roaming

Martin Lewis calls for stronger consumer protections around EU data roaming

The consumer champion says new protections are needed as mobile operators are no longer legally required to tell customers about some roaming rules.

Victims sent unwanted sexual images urged to tell police

Victims sent unwanted sexual images urged to tell police

The Crown Prosecution Service has issued new legal guidance on public sexual harassment and wants more victims to come forward.

What the papers say – August 7

What the papers say – August 7

The cost-of-living crisis and Tory ballot promises lead the Sunday papers.

Former PM Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before ‘financial timebomb’

Former PM Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before ‘financial timebomb’

A new report commissioned by Mr Brown suggested Government measures fell well short of addressing households’ needs.

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