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Meghan applies to High Court to prevent naming of five friends

Meghan applies to High Court to prevent naming of five friends

The Duchess of Sussex’s friends spoke anonymously to People magazine in the US to defend her over ‘bullying behaviour’ by the British tabloid press.

Russian warships shadowed through English Channel

Russian warships shadowed through English Channel

The four-strong group of Russian ships included the submarine-hunting destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov.

European hamster classed as critically endangered as nature crisis continues

European hamster classed as critically endangered as nature crisis continues

The latest update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species also shows threats to lemurs and other African primates.

UK and Australian data regulators to investigate Clearview AI

UK and Australian data regulators to investigate Clearview AI

The controversial facial recognition software uses images lifted from the internet – including social media – and has been used in law enforcement.

Workers suffering from anxiety and sleeplessness since lockdown, study suggests

Workers suffering from anxiety and sleeplessness since lockdown, study suggests

A lack of job security, rising workloads, and poor communication from managers are blamed by many for the stresses they are facing, says a jobs site.

Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years

Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years

The largest rises were in the police force areas of Kent, the Metropolitan Police and West Midlands.

Salisbury Cathedral installs solar panels in carbon-neutral drive

Salisbury Cathedral installs solar panels in carbon-neutral drive

Bishop of Salisbury Nicholas Holtam climbed on to the roof of the south cloister to see the 93 new solar panels.

Rishi Sunak warns jobs at risk unless economic activity returns to normal

Rishi Sunak warns jobs at risk unless economic activity returns to normal

But despite the measures announced on Wednesday, the Chancellor said not everyone who has been furloughed would return to work.

Hotel attack victim feared he would die

Hotel attack victim feared he would die

Badreddin Abadlla Adam was shot dead by police after six people were injured in the attack in Glasgow.

Ofgem proposes £20 energy bill price cut in £25bn investment package

Ofgem proposes £20 energy bill price cut in £25bn investment package

The Government wants to make the UK emissions neutral by the middle of the century.

Former Glee star missing at California lake

Former Glee star missing at California lake

She reportedly went missing with her four-year-old son.

Meal deal or the right recipe? What the papers made of Rishi Sunak’s speech

Meal deal or the right recipe? What the papers made of Rishi Sunak’s speech

Reactions to the Chancellor’s rescue package ranged from hailing it as a “budget of hope” to deeming it “chicken feed”.

Burger King could be forced to permanently shut one in 10 UK outlets

Burger King could be forced to permanently shut one in 10 UK outlets

Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday unveiled a £30 billion support package to help boost the nation’s economic recovery.

What the papers say – July 9

What the papers say – July 9

Today’s front pages are almost entirely dedicated to Rishi Sunak’s plan to lift the country out of its economic slump.

Time to stop advising people to avoid public transport – FirstGroup boss

Time to stop advising people to avoid public transport – FirstGroup boss

Rail and bus operator FirstGroup claims it is time to promote ‘the safe use of public transport’.

Timeline of Harry and Meghan’s life since Megxit

Timeline of Harry and Meghan’s life since Megxit

The Sussexes have been free from their roles as senior working royals for 100 days.

100 days since Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals

100 days since Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been trying to forge ahead with their public lives despite the lockdown

Dozens forced to leave their homes after fatal crane collapse

Dozens forced to leave their homes after fatal crane collapse

The 20-metre crane fell on Wednesday afternoon.

Verdict due to be cast on Chancellor’s £30bn jobs support package

Verdict due to be cast on Chancellor’s £30bn jobs support package

The Institute for Fiscal Studies will review Treasury chief Rishi Sunak’s plans for lifting the country’s economic slump after coronavirus.

More lockdown restrictions set to be eased to boost UK economy

More lockdown restrictions set to be eased to boost UK economy

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a sweeping package of measures to help the economy as the effects of coronavirus are felt.

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