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Millions of illegal tobacco products seized in crackdown on illicit trade

Millions of illegal tobacco products seized in crackdown on illicit trade

The haul of illicit products included more than 1,700kg of hand-rolled tobacco and 66kg of shisha.

Council tax hike of 10% needed for social care to ‘stand still’ – charity

Council tax hike of 10% needed for social care to ‘stand still’ – charity

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decisions in the spending review will determine the fate of struggling social care services, Age UK says.

Study describes scientific story of coronavirus pandemic in England

Study describes scientific story of coronavirus pandemic in England

Researchers analysed data collected between September 2020 and June 2021.

Father of man who died at Barrymore’s home remembered at funeral service

Father of man who died at Barrymore’s home remembered at funeral service

Terry Lubbock, whose son Stuart was found dead in 2001, died a month ago at the age of 76 after being diagnosed with cancer.

Majority of retailers set to raise prices due to supply chain issues

Majority of retailers set to raise prices due to supply chain issues

Helen Dickinson, the boss of the British Retail Consortium, has warned that the ongoing delays will see prices rise on shelves as shipping costs soar.

Police force ordered to investigate corruption complaints over hospital probe

Police force ordered to investigate corruption complaints over hospital probe

Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is investigating deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in the 1990s.

Investing in fossil fuels like ‘pouring public money into fax machines’

Investing in fossil fuels like ‘pouring public money into fax machines’

Lord Goldsmith said it made economic sense for the UK to transition to net zero – but it would happen whether politicians liked it or not.

Afghan women may die because of gender rules blocking UK aid – charity

Afghan women may die because of gender rules blocking UK aid – charity

Save the Children campaigns director Athena Rayburn spoke about the biggest challenges UK charities are facing in Afghanistan.

‘Progressive’ university building wins architecture prize

‘Progressive’ university building wins architecture prize

Kingston University London – Town House is the 25th winner of the award.

EU proposals prove it is ‘open and willing’ to solve protocol issues – Taoiseach

EU proposals prove it is ‘open and willing’ to solve protocol issues – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin urged all parties involved to ‘engage responsibly and seriously’ with the measures.

William quizzed on future as king, but says focus for 2050 is net zero emissions

William quizzed on future as king, but says focus for 2050 is net zero emissions

The duke, who is second in line to the throne, was interviewed by the BBC.

Boots sales rebound after lockdown restrictions eased

Boots sales rebound after lockdown restrictions eased

The firm said it was ‘ideally placed to seize new opportunities’ in the next financial year.

Poundland owner reveals soaring supply chain costs

Poundland owner reveals soaring supply chain costs

Andy Bond, the boss of the discounter’s owner Pepco, said his stores will have enough stock for Christmas but cost pressures are building.

Fuel supplies lower in London and the South East than rest of country

Fuel supplies lower in London and the South East than rest of country

Government figures show filling station storage tanks in the capital were just 27% full at the end of the day on Sunday.

Protocol proposals ‘fall short of what is needed’, DUP tells European Commission

Protocol proposals ‘fall short of what is needed’, DUP tells European Commission

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking after a virtual meeting with vice president Maros Sefcovic.

Police commissioner urged to resign by local panel over Sarah Everard comments

Police commissioner urged to resign by local panel over Sarah Everard comments

Philip Allott had said Ms Everard should not have ‘submitted’ to arrest by her killer, who was a serving policeman.

Queen describes Welsh Senedd as ‘grown up now’

Queen describes Welsh Senedd as ‘grown up now’

The opening was due to take place shortly after the election in May, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reading terror attacker loses bid to challenge whole-life sentence

Reading terror attacker loses bid to challenge whole-life sentence

Mr Justice Sweeney sentenced Khairi Saadallah to a whole-life order in January, saying it was a ‘rare and exceptional’ case.

Hamleys unveils most wanted toys for Christmas

Hamleys unveils most wanted toys for Christmas

Toys that encourage children’s imagination are tipped to be top sellers this year as parents seek to counter a ‘year on screens’.

William calls for focus on earth as he declares ‘no interest’ in space tourism

William calls for focus on earth as he declares ‘no interest’ in space tourism

The duke said the world’s greatest minds should concentrate on fixing their own planet.

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