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Johnny Depp libel case ‘about ‘vindication, not money’

Johnny Depp libel case ‘about ‘vindication, not money’

The actor is suing News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun newspaper. over an article which called him a’wife beater’.

Patel: No new target date for migrant crossings to be ‘infrequent phenomenon’

Patel: No new target date for migrant crossings to be ‘infrequent phenomenon’

The Home Secretary was asked about her aim in 2019 to cut Channel crossings by spring this year.

Kremlin warns of retaliation for UK sanctions

Kremlin warns of retaliation for UK sanctions

Twenty-five Russian nationals linked to the death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky face travel bans and asset freezes.

British Gas orders 1,000 electric vans to cut emissions from commercial fleet

British Gas orders 1,000 electric vans to cut emissions from commercial fleet

The company says it is the biggest order of battery electric vehicles for a commercial fleet in the UK to date.

Johnny Depp is not a wife beater and allegations are ‘complete lies’, court told

Johnny Depp is not a wife beater and allegations are ‘complete lies’, court told

The actor is suing News Group Newspapers, publishers of The Sun, over a 2018 article which referred to him as a wife beater.

H&M to shut 170 stores this year after virus impact

H&M to shut 170 stores this year after virus impact

The company said that sales dived by a quarter in June as it was still weighed down by the impact of the pandemic.

Concerns raised over witnesses listed by Salmond blogger

Concerns raised over witnesses listed by Salmond blogger

Former diplomat Craig Murray has been accused of possible contempt of court after posting about the former first minister’s trial.

UK unemployment rate could hit 15% after second Covid wave, OECD warns

UK unemployment rate could hit 15% after second Covid wave, OECD warns

Global jobless levels may end up being more comparable to those of the 1930s than 2008, officials said.

Paramedics stabbed on 999 welfare call-out ‘recovering well’, says boss

Paramedics stabbed on 999 welfare call-out ‘recovering well’, says boss

Paramedics Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were both taken to hospital after the incident.

In Pictures: Purple haze as lavender blooms in Sussex

In Pictures: Purple haze as lavender blooms in Sussex

The heavily scented crop provided an eye-catching scene.

Former MP Eric Joyce admits making an indecent image of a child

Former MP Eric Joyce admits making an indecent image of a child

The 59-year-old ex-MP for Falkirk is facing jail and will be placed on the sex offenders register after pleading guilty at Ipswich Crown Court.

Call to reduce pesticides in countryside and towns to reverse insect decline

Call to reduce pesticides in countryside and towns to reverse insect decline

A report from the Wildlife Trusts highlights farming and community projects which are boosting bugs, bees and butterflies.

Boris Johnson urged not to break ties with China amid pressure over Huawei role

Boris Johnson urged not to break ties with China amid pressure over Huawei role

Ex-chancellor Philip Hammond said he was ‘concerned about the outbreak of anti-Chinese sentiment’ within the Tory party.

Grenfell inquiry urged to be on ‘right side of history’

Grenfell inquiry urged to be on ‘right side of history’

Leslie Thomas QC told the disaster probe that the majority of people who died were people of colour, and that race was the ‘elephant in the room’.

Police identify seven of 18 suspects in Colston statue investigation

Police identify seven of 18 suspects in Colston statue investigation

Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident in Bristol on June 7.

Kasabian singer Tom Meighan admits assaulting ex-fiancee

Kasabian singer Tom Meighan admits assaulting ex-fiancee

He quit Kasabian on Monday, with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with ‘personal issues’.

P&O Cruises offloads one of its oldest ships

P&O Cruises offloads one of its oldest ships

The UK’s biggest cruise line said 20-year-old Oceana will leave its fleet this month.

More than one million Bounce Back Loans worth £30.9bn handed to small businesses

More than one million Bounce Back Loans worth £30.9bn handed to small businesses

The Treasury also revealed that more than 53,500 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans have now been approved.

Lammy labels police search footage of Team GB’s Bianca Williams as ‘shocking’

Lammy labels police search footage of Team GB’s Bianca Williams as ‘shocking’

The shadow justice secretary said such incidents are ‘diminishing trust among black populations in the criminal justice system’.

Ambulance damaged after traffic cone thrown from motorway bridge

Ambulance damaged after traffic cone thrown from motorway bridge

The vehicle was travelling on the M6 in Lancashire.

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