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British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

02 August 2022

Customers will be unable to book flights for domestic or European services from the west London airport until August 8.


Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

02 August 2022

Mr Rees-Mogg blamed Paris for the ‘French-created delays’.


Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

02 August 2022

The bakery chain reported a 27.1% increase in sales in the 26 weeks to July 2 to a total of £694.5 million.


Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

02 August 2022

Research using animals has previously shown that nitrates can turn white fat storage cells into brown fat cells which are easier to burn off.


Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

02 August 2022

Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.


BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

02 August 2022

The oil giant reported second quarter profits jumping to a far better-than-expected 8.5 billion US dollars (£6.9 billion).


Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

02 August 2022

Lesley Haylett said she and her partner Peter Elliott were delighted at the discovery.


‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

02 August 2022

Nationwide Building Society said it expects the market to slow in the months ahead.


Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

02 August 2022

Surging gas prices and concerns about Russian supply have been blamed for the predicted increase.


Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

02 August 2022

The trio are reportedly refusing to co-operate with investigators.


What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

02 August 2022

The front pages on Tuesday mix patriotism and politics with a pony punted from his local pub.


George Takei remembers Nichelle Nichols as ‘one in a million’

George Takei remembers Nichelle Nichols as ‘one in a million’

George Takei remembers Nichelle Nichols as ‘one in a million’

02 August 2022

The Star Trek actress died on Saturday in New Mexico at the age of 89.


Zoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’

Zoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’

Zoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’

02 August 2022

The US actress, who also played Nichol’s famous role of Lt Uhura, praised the veteran performer as a ‘true star’ following her death aged 89.


British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow’

British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow’

British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow’

02 August 2022

Tens of thousands of flights have been cancelled this summer amid surging demand and staff shortages.


Collection of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang memorabilia to go under the hammer

Collection of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang memorabilia to go under the hammer

Collection of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang memorabilia to go under the hammer

01 August 2022

The sale, organised by Excalibur Auctions, will offer fans a chance to obtain a memento of the much loved family movie.


Mordaunt makes return to Tory leadership contest to back ‘hope’ candidate Truss

Mordaunt makes return to Tory leadership contest to back ‘hope’ candidate Truss

Mordaunt makes return to Tory leadership contest to back ‘hope’ candidate Truss

01 August 2022

Her endorsement came on stage at the latest hustings event as postal ballots began dropping on Conservative doormats.


MLAs to gather in tribute to inaugural first minister Lord Trimble

MLAs to gather in tribute to inaugural first minister Lord Trimble

MLAs to gather in tribute to inaugural first minister Lord Trimble

01 August 2022

Lord Trimble died last week at the age of 77 following an illness.


Archie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn

Archie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn

Archie Battersbee’s treatment set to be withdrawn

01 August 2022

Judges refused to postpone the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment beyond midday on Tuesday.


Refugee hopes to become a pro footballer through UK migrants team

Refugee hopes to become a pro footballer through UK migrants team

Refugee hopes to become a pro footballer through UK migrants team

01 August 2022

Ussri Badawi, 21, came to the UK in 2018 and found solace in a migrant football team called Changing Lives FC.


Forecasters predict tropical humid heat and rain after driest July on record

Forecasters predict tropical humid heat and rain after driest July on record

Forecasters predict tropical humid heat and rain after driest July on record

01 August 2022

Temperature are likely to remain warm in northern parts of England and Scotland.


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