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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak target rural Tory voters in make-or-break weekend

30 July 2022

The former chancellor is seeking to revive his faltering bid for No 10 after Tom Tugendhat endorsed the Foreign Secretary.


Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in south-west London

30 July 2022

Errol McKay, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene at a home in Trinity Crescent, Balham, after police were called at around 1.15am on Wednesday.


Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers

30 July 2022

Members of Aslef in seven train companies walked out for 24 hours, crippling services.


Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

Lawyer demands payment for infected blood victims and families within 14 days

30 July 2022

Des Collins, senior partner at Collins Solicitors, said he would be stepping up pressure on the Department for Health and Social Care on Monday.


What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

30 July 2022

The ruling from the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel case and Rishi Sunak’s growing desperation are featured among the front pages.


Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

30 July 2022

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin faced scrutiny from senior military figures Down Under over the programme for nine warships.


UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West, says CBI boss

30 July 2022

Thousands of British companies are understood to be restructuring their supply chains in anticipation of hardening anti-China political sentiment.


Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

Firms ‘treading water’ as rising prices slows business

30 July 2022

The CBI said sector activity remained ‘sluggish’ in the three months to July


Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

Belfast Pride returns to city streets for first time in three years

30 July 2022

Organisers are predicting the largest Pride parade ever staged in Belfast, with 200 groups taking part.


Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

29 July 2022

The Imps host Exeter City on Saturday in the first round of the new League One season.


Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

Sunak suffers new blow as Truss gains Tugendhat’s endorsement

29 July 2022

The former chancellor faces an uphill battle in the race for No 10.


Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

Football-mad Evie, 8, ‘over the moon’ to be gifted Euro tickets by stranger

29 July 2022

Evie Jackson and her father, Matt, will be attending the Women’s Euro final at Wembley thanks to the generosity of a Twitter stranger.


Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

Proud fathers overcome with emotion at daughters’ reaction to Lionesses

29 July 2022

The Lionesses play Germany in the Women’s Euro final on July 31 at Wembley.


Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

Britain and France ‘put plans in place’ to prevent further border travel chaos

29 July 2022

British and French border force officials said the two countries are ‘working closely’ to support the smooth flow of traffic.


Sunak says Truss’s tax-cutting plans will create ‘sugar rush boom’

Sunak says Truss’s tax-cutting plans will create ‘sugar rush boom’

Sunak says Truss’s tax-cutting plans will create ‘sugar rush boom’

29 July 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful denied his plans to tighten fiscal policy would lead to a recession in a crunch interview with Andrew Neil.


Birmingham care home residents create their own version of Commonwealth Games

Birmingham care home residents create their own version of Commonwealth Games

Birmingham care home residents create their own version of Commonwealth Games

29 July 2022

Metchley Manor in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is hosting a week-long garden tournament in honour of the Commonwealth Games.


Charles makes donation while visiting Wick-based food bank

Charles makes donation while visiting Wick-based food bank

Charles makes donation while visiting Wick-based food bank

29 July 2022

Pat Ramsay, trustee and volunteer at the Caithness Foodbank , said he made a ‘very generous donation’ of items while at the food bank.


Charles officially opens refurbished oxygen therapy centre in Wick

Charles officially opens refurbished oxygen therapy centre in Wick

Charles officially opens refurbished oxygen therapy centre in Wick

29 July 2022

The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, officially opened the refurbished Healing Hub at the Braehead in Wick on Friday.


Archie Battersbee’s family ‘being given time to come to terms with ruling’

Archie Battersbee’s family ‘being given time to come to terms with ruling’

Archie Battersbee’s family ‘being given time to come to terms with ruling’

29 July 2022

But trust boss said “further delay” in starting to provide “palliative care” to comatose 12-year-old would “not be appropriate” without a court order.


Asda cuts fuel prices after major supermarkets accused of keeping costs high

Asda cuts fuel prices after major supermarkets accused of keeping costs high

Asda cuts fuel prices after major supermarkets accused of keeping costs high

29 July 2022

Asda said it has cut the price of unleaded by 5p per litre and diesel by 3p per litre.


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