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Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

Nearly two-thirds say rising interest rates worry them

Younger people were much more likely to have faced financial difficulties in the last six months, according to an Ipsos poll.

‘Desperate mother’ appeals for public’s help in finding missing student nurse

‘Desperate mother’ appeals for public’s help in finding missing student nurse

Owami Davies, 24, was last seen on July 7.

Two flagship BBC radio stations lose listeners since start of year

Two flagship BBC radio stations lose listeners since start of year

However, Radio 6 Music, Radio 2 and Radio 3 all either held steady or gained listeners in the same time period.

Sunak attacks Truss’s ‘premature’ tax plans before Bank’s move on interest rates

Sunak attacks Truss’s ‘premature’ tax plans before Bank’s move on interest rates

The former chancellor stressed there are ‘crucial differences’ between their plans ‘because timing is everything’.

Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

Lionesses write to Tory leadership hopefuls over access to football for girls

Just 63% of schools in England offer equal football coaching to boys and girls, the FA found.

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said Mrs Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a statement in defence of the letter.

Chime sound was key to company success, Ring smart doorbell creator says

Chime sound was key to company success, Ring smart doorbell creator says

Jamie Siminoff said getting the sound of Ring’s video doorbell chime right was vital to establishing the smart security firm’s brand.

Dyson fined £1.2 million after 1.5 tonne machine falls on worker

Dyson fined £1.2 million after 1.5 tonne machine falls on worker

The company had not put proper systems in place to avoid accidents, the Health and Safety Executive said.

Covid leading light Patrick Vallance to stand down as chief scientific adviser

Covid leading light Patrick Vallance to stand down as chief scientific adviser

Boris Johnson said it was ‘impossible to fully convey’ the scientist’s impact.

Over-50s face lifetime of financial insecurity, warns research group

Over-50s face lifetime of financial insecurity, warns research group

Research from Edinburgh University’s Smart Data Foundry revealed the age group will be hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis.

Shell to give staff 8% bonus after record profits

Shell to give staff 8% bonus after record profits

Most staff at the global company – which employs around 82,000 people worldwide – will be eligible for the pay boost.

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak court Tory members’ votes in party heartlands

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak court Tory members’ votes in party heartlands

Both candidates addressed 350 of the party faithful in Ludlow, seeking to woo members for the leadership ballot.

Truss ‘not taking anything for granted’ after extending poll lead over Sunak

Truss ‘not taking anything for granted’ after extending poll lead over Sunak

But the Foreign Secretary continues to face questions over her U-turn on an £8.8 billion policy.

Ex-Met chief Cressida Dick ‘may have breached standards in Daniel Morgan case’

Ex-Met chief Cressida Dick ‘may have breached standards in Daniel Morgan case’

Mr Morgan was killed with an axe in the car park of the Golden Lion pub in Sydenham, south-east London, on March 10 1987.

Woman held on suspicion of manslaughter after unexplained death of baby

Woman held on suspicion of manslaughter after unexplained death of baby

The newborn was found dead at an address in Swindon, Wiltshire, in the early hours of Monday morning, police said.

First minister for all Northern Ireland cannot justify murder, says Donaldson

First minister for all Northern Ireland cannot justify murder, says Donaldson

The DUP leader criticised comments by Michelle O’Neill that there was ‘no alternative’ to IRA violence.

13,000 school exclusions due to breach of Covid rules, figures show

13,000 school exclusions due to breach of Covid rules, figures show

Children were excluded for various reasons including non-compliance with social distancing.

Renters paying ‘bills included’ may miss out on energy costs help, charity warns

Renters paying ‘bills included’ may miss out on energy costs help, charity warns

Tenants whose energy bills are included in their rent or service charge cannot directly claim the energy discount, Shelter said.

Girls and boys must have equal access to football in schools, Lionesses say

Girls and boys must have equal access to football in schools, Lionesses say

Goalkeeper Mary Earps said that football ‘absolutely should be on the curriculum’.

Climate change threatens lives of world’s poor, the Queen tells bishops

Climate change threatens lives of world’s poor, the Queen tells bishops

In a letter to clergy gathering at the Lambeth Conference, the Queen warned “those less able to adapt and adjust” were most at risk.

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