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Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

The police originally reported a 16-year-old girl was injured in the shooting in Manchester, but now say a second girl aged 13 was also hurt.

William, Kate and Charlotte begin Commonwealth Games day at the swimming

William, Kate and Charlotte begin Commonwealth Games day at the swimming

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex on Tuesday.

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

Ads from Coral and Rank Digital Gaming fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority.

Liz Truss abandons £8.8bn policy to slash public sector pay amid backlash

Liz Truss abandons £8.8bn policy to slash public sector pay amid backlash

Senior Tory figures had said the policy would would ‘level down’ the nation by cutting teachers’ and nurses’ pay.

Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

The blaze claimed the lives of couple Simon Midgley, 32, and Richard Dyson, 38.

Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay would ‘level down’ nation – Tory critics

Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay would ‘level down’ nation – Tory critics

Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said he was ‘actually speechless’ at the £8.8 billion proposal.

Gout flare-ups linked to risk of heart attack and stroke – study

Gout flare-ups linked to risk of heart attack and stroke – study

The risk is highest two months after the flare, the study suggests.

Company failures leap 81% higher as inflation weighs on UK firms

Company failures leap 81% higher as inflation weighs on UK firms

Company insolvencies shot 81% higher over the three months to June against the same period last year.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder over missing student nurse Owami Davies

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder over missing student nurse Owami Davies

Two men, aged 23 and 27, were arrested in the Croydon area on suspicion of murder on Monday, Scotland Yard said.

Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

Unlike other successful sporting teams, the winning England squad will not be honoured with a visit to Downing Street this week.

JD Sports names former B&Q executive Regis Schultz as new chief

JD Sports names former B&Q executive Regis Schultz as new chief

The French retail executive will join JD in September from Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group.

Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

The figures lag behind the latest wave of infections, which looks to have already peaked.

Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024

Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024

Surging gas prices and concerns about Russian supply have been blamed for the predicted increase.

Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in single day in record high for 2022

Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in single day in record high for 2022

More than 17,000 people have arrived in the UK this year.

Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

Over the next few weeks it will be up to Conservative members to decide which of the two final candidates will take on the top job in No 10.

Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs voiced their support for the former chancellor on Tuesday.

Sunak tax promises dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Truss ally

Sunak tax promises dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Truss ally

Allies of the Tory leadership rivals clashed during a key week in the contest to decide the next prime minsiter.

One in five nightclubs closed in past three years, says trade body

One in five nightclubs closed in past three years, says trade body

The Night Time Industries Association raised concerns after new figures suggested Covid-19 and current economic pressures have taken a heavy toll.

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

Customers will be unable to book flights for domestic or European services from the west London airport until August 8.

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Mr Rees-Mogg blamed Paris for the ‘French-created delays’.

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