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Sheffield United footballer denies assault following club’s play-off loss

Sheffield United footballer denies assault following club’s play-off loss

Scotland international Oli McBurnie pleaded not guilty to the charge on Thursday.

Giggs to face trial accused of assaulting and controlling ex-girlfriend

Giggs to face trial accused of assaulting and controlling ex-girlfriend

Ryan Giggs denies using controlling and coercive behaviour against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.

What is the energy price cap and why is it changing?

What is the energy price cap and why is it changing?

Ofgem has confirmed it will now be updated quarterly to better reflect the volatile wholesale market.

One in 20 people not looking for paid work ‘have long Covid’

One in 20 people not looking for paid work ‘have long Covid’

The total number with long Covid now stands at 1.8 million.

Construction industry shrinks for first time in 18 months

Construction industry shrinks for first time in 18 months

The closely watched S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index scored 48.9 in July, dropping from a reading of 52.6.

Timeline in the case of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee

Timeline in the case of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee

Here is what has happened so far in the last four months since the schoolboy suffered a severe brain injury at home in Essex.

Witnesses to stop and search of asthmatic 14-year-old boy urged to come forward

Witnesses to stop and search of asthmatic 14-year-old boy urged to come forward

De-Shaun Joseph’s mother Janet claims that police officers used excessive force and treated her son differently because he is a black teenager.

Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

The author and comedian told Justin Welby: ‘This is a serious matter. The lives of LGBTQ+ people are at stake here.’

Man accused of missing woman’s murder remanded in custody

Man accused of missing woman’s murder remanded in custody

Darren Osment appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of murdering 32-year-old Claire Holland, who vanished in 2012.

Gas prices shot up 31% in last week of July – ONS

Gas prices shot up 31% in last week of July – ONS

On July 31, the average price for gas increased by 31% to 9.8p per kilowatt hour, National Grid reported.

Royal family wish Meghan happy birthday as she turns 41

Royal family wish Meghan happy birthday as she turns 41

The Duchess of Sussex lives in California with her family after stepping down as a working royal.

Society ‘devaluing’ elderly and disabled people as social care delays rise

Society ‘devaluing’ elderly and disabled people as social care delays rise

Almost 300,000 people are waiting for social care assessments in England, the latest figures from council social care directors suggest.

Truss and Sunak allies trade blows over tax plans ahead of Sky debate

Truss and Sunak allies trade blows over tax plans ahead of Sky debate

Liz Truss’s plans have been labelled ‘dangerous’ but her supporters insist it is ‘riskier’ not to cut taxes.

Go-Ahead suitors raise takeover offer by £22m

Go-Ahead suitors raise takeover offer by £22m

Australian bus network Kinetic and Spanish transport firm Globalvia agreed to take over Go-Ahead in June for around £647 million.

Kym Marsh and Will Mellor unveiled as first two contestants for Strictly 2022

Kym Marsh and Will Mellor unveiled as first two contestants for Strictly 2022

The news was announced on BBC Breakfast on Thursday.

Family confirms final bid to let Archie Battersbee ‘die with dignity in hospice’

Family confirms final bid to let Archie Battersbee ‘die with dignity in hospice’

The 12-year-old has been unconscious in hospital on life support treatment since an accident at his home in April.

Archie Battersbee’s family make final plea to ‘let him die with dignity’

Archie Battersbee’s family make final plea to ‘let him die with dignity’

The 12-year-old’s life support is due to be switched off on Thursday.

Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’

Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’

The regulator said the change would go “some way to provide the stability needed in the energy market”.

People are faster at understanding human actions than robotic movements – study

People are faster at understanding human actions than robotic movements – study

Researchers say the study highlights potential challenges for a future where robots are incorporated more into our daily lives.

Will Mellor first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Will Mellor first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

The actor joins the line-up for the upcoming BBC One series.

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