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Consortium says it expects to clear competition rules for £6.3bn Morrisons deal

Consortium says it expects to clear competition rules for £6.3bn Morrisons deal

The bidder said the Competition and Markets Authority told it that it ‘has no further questions’ regarding the offer.

BA owner IAG plans to ramp up summer flight schedules

BA owner IAG plans to ramp up summer flight schedules

The company is planning to operate around 45% of passenger capacity between July and September compared with the same period in 2019.

Migrants held in ‘shocking’ and ‘completely inappropriate’ conditions – MPs

Migrants held in ‘shocking’ and ‘completely inappropriate’ conditions – MPs

Members of the Home Affairs Committee visited the facility in Kent.

China tells UK to ‘obey the rules’ as Royal Navy enters South China Sea

China tells UK to ‘obey the rules’ as Royal Navy enters South China Sea

Beijing claims the waters despite an international court ruling in 2016 to the contrary.

Beth Shriever claims BMX gold on mixed day for Britain

Beth Shriever claims BMX gold on mixed day for Britain

Team GB also celebrated at the pool but inquests have begun into a middling rowing regatta.

Starmer demands August 7 end to England’s self-isolation rule after Wales move

Starmer demands August 7 end to England’s self-isolation rule after Wales move

First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the date when double-jabbed adults in Wales can avoid isolation after Covid contacts.

Call to cut Covid transmission during jab campaigns to stop resistant strains

Call to cut Covid transmission during jab campaigns to stop resistant strains

New modelling suggests a fast rate of vaccination decreases the probability of a vaccine-resistant coronavirus strain.

What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

More pandemic developments and tensions across the Channel are splashed across the nation’s front pages.

Pressure for Johnson as Wales moves to end isolation requirement before England

Pressure for Johnson as Wales moves to end isolation requirement before England

First Minister Mark Drakeford has given the go-ahead for the isolation requirement to be removed nine days earlier than in England.

Weather warning issued as Storm Evert gathers pace

Weather warning issued as Storm Evert gathers pace

Six flood alerts have been issued in England as a result of the storm.

Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer front NHS blood donation drive

Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer front NHS blood donation drive

The pair co-star in forthcoming comedy Free Guy.

Greta Thunberg criticises Science Museum over reported Shell ‘gagging clause’

Greta Thunberg criticises Science Museum over reported Shell ‘gagging clause’

Sections of a contract between the two parties appeared to show an agreement ‘not to damage the goodwill and reputation’ of the company.

Londoner to run 1,600 miles across Britain for disability charity

Londoner to run 1,600 miles across Britain for disability charity

Keith Crowhurst has previously run 11 marathons for charity.

Dramatic difference in body fat between rich and poor children, research finds

Dramatic difference in body fat between rich and poor children, research finds

The researchers say more needs to be done to tackle early years health inequalities to avoid children being saddled with lifelong health problems.

Highway Code changes ‘will put pedestrians at top of road user hierarchy’

Highway Code changes ‘will put pedestrians at top of road user hierarchy’

The proposed revisions will also give pedestrians priority at zebra crossings and raise further awareness about the dangers of speeding.

Paul Givan vows to block Westminster move to set up abortion services

Paul Givan vows to block Westminster move to set up abortion services

The First Minister said he has sought legal advice on how to ‘resist’ powers that would direct Stormont to roll out full services by March.

Boy sustains ‘significant injuries’ in dog attack in Stoke-on-Trent

Boy sustains ‘significant injuries’ in dog attack in Stoke-on-Trent

The youngster was taken to hospital with injuries to his face, back, chest and legs following the incident in Bentilee.

‘Surreal’ experience watching son make Irish sporting history, says mother

‘Surreal’ experience watching son make Irish sporting history, says mother

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy landed Ireland’s first ever Olympic gold in rowing after winning the lightweight double sculls in Toyko.

Anglo-Saxon coin found by metal detectorist set to fetch £200,000 at auction

Anglo-Saxon coin found by metal detectorist set to fetch £200,000 at auction

The Gold Penny, or Mancus of 30 Pence, was struck between 802 and 839.

‘Bumpy periods’ predicted but vaccine hailed for impact on infections and deaths

‘Bumpy periods’ predicted but vaccine hailed for impact on infections and deaths

Figures from Public Health England also suggest jabs are estimated to have directly averted more than 52,600 hospital admissions.

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