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Johnson and Tory rivals face call to cut bills as energy firms’ profits soar

Johnson and Tory rivals face call to cut bills as energy firms’ profits soar

Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis said Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak should agree a package of support now.

Hundreds gather for funeral of UK taxi driver and son who died in Bangladesh

Hundreds gather for funeral of UK taxi driver and son who died in Bangladesh

Rafiqul Islam and Mahiqul were discovered unconscious in a flat with their family on Tuesday.

Bernard Cribbins remembered as a ‘creative genius’ by leading TV figures

Bernard Cribbins remembered as a ‘creative genius’ by leading TV figures

He was a beloved figure of children’s TV, notably narrating the original Wombles series in the 1970s.

Ex-wife of Sir Frederick Barclay loses High Court bid to hold him in contempt

Ex-wife of Sir Frederick Barclay loses High Court bid to hold him in contempt

Lady Barclay had asked the judge to hand Sir Frederick a jail sentence.

Covid-19 hospital admission rate falls for first time in two months

Covid-19 hospital admission rate falls for first time in two months

Data suggests the impact of the current wave of the virus is starting to ease.

UK’s new temperature record of 40.3C confirmed by Met Office

UK’s new temperature record of 40.3C confirmed by Met Office

Without climate change it would be virtually impossible for temperatures in the UK to reach 40C, Met Office scientist says.

Bristol City Council votes down motion to ban strip clubs

Bristol City Council votes down motion to ban strip clubs

Campaigners argued sex entertainment venues can lead to violence against women and girls, but dancers said they would be forced into poverty.

Woman who killed boy she hoped to adopt hid anger and drink issues, review finds

Woman who killed boy she hoped to adopt hid anger and drink issues, review finds

Laura Castle murdered one-year-old Leiland-James Corkill just months after he was placed in her care.

Final part of Queen’s baton relay met with gay rights protest

Final part of Queen’s baton relay met with gay rights protest

The demonstrators were led by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

Rail union members asked if they want to accept new pay offer

Rail union members asked if they want to accept new pay offer

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association said if the offer is rejected there will be strikes on August 18 and 20.

Judge to decide if murder of teenage girl in Pembroke was sexually motivated

Judge to decide if murder of teenage girl in Pembroke was sexually motivated

Lewis Haines, 31, admits killing 18-year-old Lily Sullivan but denies the attack had a “sexual element”.

Wildlife lovers celebrate 100th osprey to fly the nest

Wildlife lovers celebrate 100th osprey to fly the nest

A successful programme which started in 2009 has brought the rare birds of prey back to Northumberland

Right to Recovery Bill will get ‘fair hearing’, drugs policy minister vows

Right to Recovery Bill will get ‘fair hearing’, drugs policy minister vows

Angela Constance was speaking as she visited River Garden Auchincruive, near Ayr, to learn about the work of the residential rehabilitation centre.

Human-caused climate change made record heatwave ‘at least 10 times more likely’

Human-caused climate change made record heatwave ‘at least 10 times more likely’

Scientists warned that the UK’s extreme temperatures were higher than climate computer models predict.

Blind woman thanks strangers who helped her land a job at her old college

Blind woman thanks strangers who helped her land a job at her old college

£1,408 was raised in 11 days through donations from over 50 members of the public.

Military parents to get free wraparound childcare to support family life

Military parents to get free wraparound childcare to support family life

Eligible service families will be able to access up to 20 hours per week of free childcare before and after school during term time.

One in 12 businesses default on Covid loans, figures show

One in 12 businesses default on Covid loans, figures show

During the early days of Covid-19, the Government launched three loan schemes to help out businesses as many were forced to close due to lockdowns.

Researchers develop ultrasound stickers that can see inside the body

Researchers develop ultrasound stickers that can see inside the body

The stamp-sized patches can produce clear images of the body’s internal organs.

Ex-BBC DJ accused of stalking tells jury he is the victim of a ‘witch-hunt’

Ex-BBC DJ accused of stalking tells jury he is the victim of a ‘witch-hunt’

Alex Belfield is accused of causing serious alarm or distress to eight alleged victims, including Jeremy Vine.

Starmer says he sacked shadow minister for making up policy ‘on the hoof’

Starmer says he sacked shadow minister for making up policy ‘on the hoof’

Sir Keir faced a backlash from unions and the left-wing of his party over the move to sack Sam Tarry as shadow transport minister.

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