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Ladbrokes ad banned for showing socially irresponsible gambling behaviour

Ladbrokes ad banned for showing socially irresponsible gambling behaviour

The bookie has been warned about showing problem behaviour such as detachment from surroundings, mood swings and preoccupation with gambling.

Member of the Stockwell Six ‘vindicated’ after 1972 conviction overturned

Member of the Stockwell Six ‘vindicated’ after 1972 conviction overturned

Cleveland Davidson was just 17 when he and five friends, all young black men, were arrested on the London Underground while on a night out.

Teachers ‘should assume peer-on-peer abuse is happening’ despite lack of reports

Teachers ‘should assume peer-on-peer abuse is happening’ despite lack of reports

The Education Department has published strengthened safeguarding guidance which will become mandatory in all post-16 settings for the first time.

Brewdog ad banned over misleading claims

Brewdog ad banned over misleading claims

The regulator said consumers would understand the claim ‘a little bit of alcohol’ to mean that the product was low alcohol when it had an ABV of 5%.

BBC annual report shows Gary Lineker is still top earner

BBC annual report shows Gary Lineker is still top earner

The corporation said the talent bill for its top earners has been reduced by 10%.

Petrol prices reach highest level since September 2013

Petrol prices reach highest level since September 2013

A litre of the fuel costs an average of £1.32 at UK forecourts, Government figures show.

Rushdie and Ishiguro to appear at ‘hybrid’ Edinburgh International Book Festival

Rushdie and Ishiguro to appear at ‘hybrid’ Edinburgh International Book Festival

The festival, which takes place in August, will feature both online and live events for the first time.

Woodland Trust pledges to phase out plastic tree guards by end of the year

Woodland Trust pledges to phase out plastic tree guards by end of the year

The charity, which aims to plant millions of trees in the next few years, wants to drive change in the sector with the move.

Businesses borrowed £79bn from Government schemes to survive the pandemic

Businesses borrowed £79bn from Government schemes to survive the pandemic

The Government launched three loan schemes between March and May last year.

Ministers urged to threaten China with Olympics boycott over Xinjiang abuses

Ministers urged to threaten China with Olympics boycott over Xinjiang abuses

Labour called on Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to issue an ultimatum to Beijing.

UK faces triple threat from pandemic, climate change and ballooning debt – OBR

UK faces triple threat from pandemic, climate change and ballooning debt – OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility said delayed action on climate change would see economic growth and debt impacted.

1970s convictions of three black men overturned by Court of Appeal

1970s convictions of three black men overturned by Court of Appeal

The trio, now in their late 60s, and three friends became known as the ‘Stockwell Six’

London’s teenage homicide toll could be worst in nearly a decade

London’s teenage homicide toll could be worst in nearly a decade

At least 20 teenagers have been the victim of violent deaths in the capital so far this year.

Doctor denies attempting to murder fellow plastic surgeon

Doctor denies attempting to murder fellow plastic surgeon

Jonathan Peter Brooks is accused of trying to kill Graeme Perks on January 14.

More deaths than births in UK for first time in nearly 50 years

More deaths than births in UK for first time in nearly 50 years

A greater number of deaths were registered in the UK in 2020 than in any year since the First World War.

Abolish UK citizenship fees for Irish nationals, say MPs

Abolish UK citizenship fees for Irish nationals, say MPs

MPs on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said they believe the Home Office fails to understand and reflect the historical nuances of the issue.

Javid: Carrying a face mask after July 19 is ‘responsible thing to do’

Javid: Carrying a face mask after July 19 is ‘responsible thing to do’

The legal requirement to wear face masks will be lifted in England although guidance will suggest people might choose to do so in crowded places.

Camilla becomes patron of horse charity supporting military mental health

Camilla becomes patron of horse charity supporting military mental health

HorseBack UK runs courses for former and serving members of the armed forces suffering from both physical and mental life-changing injuries.

Greensill gave six Government-backed loans to Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG on same day

Greensill gave six Government-backed loans to Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG on same day

The lender was stopped from handing out more loans as officials worried it might be breaking the rules.

Construction activity growth at 24-year high but firms face supply shortages

Construction activity growth at 24-year high but firms face supply shortages

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) hit 66.3 in June, increasing from 64.2 in May.

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