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Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

04 August 2022

The author and comedian told Justin Welby: ‘This is a serious matter. The lives of LGBTQ+ people are at stake here.’


Man accused of missing woman’s murder remanded in custody

Man accused of missing woman’s murder remanded in custody

Man accused of missing woman’s murder remanded in custody

04 August 2022

Darren Osment appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of murdering 32-year-old Claire Holland, who vanished in 2012.


Gas prices shot up 31% in last week of July – ONS

Gas prices shot up 31% in last week of July – ONS

Gas prices shot up 31% in last week of July – ONS

04 August 2022

On July 31, the average price for gas increased by 31% to 9.8p per kilowatt hour, National Grid reported.


Royal family wish Meghan happy birthday as she turns 41

Royal family wish Meghan happy birthday as she turns 41

Royal family wish Meghan happy birthday as she turns 41

04 August 2022

The Duchess of Sussex lives in California with her family after stepping down as a working royal.


Society ‘devaluing’ elderly and disabled people as social care delays rise

Society ‘devaluing’ elderly and disabled people as social care delays rise

Society ‘devaluing’ elderly and disabled people as social care delays rise

04 August 2022

Almost 300,000 people are waiting for social care assessments in England, the latest figures from council social care directors suggest.


Truss and Sunak allies trade blows over tax plans ahead of Sky debate

Truss and Sunak allies trade blows over tax plans ahead of Sky debate

Truss and Sunak allies trade blows over tax plans ahead of Sky debate

04 August 2022

Liz Truss’s plans have been labelled ‘dangerous’ but her supporters insist it is ‘riskier’ not to cut taxes.


Go-Ahead suitors raise takeover offer by £22m

Go-Ahead suitors raise takeover offer by £22m

Go-Ahead suitors raise takeover offer by £22m

04 August 2022

Australian bus network Kinetic and Spanish transport firm Globalvia agreed to take over Go-Ahead in June for around £647 million.


Kym Marsh and Will Mellor unveiled as first two contestants for Strictly 2022

Kym Marsh and Will Mellor unveiled as first two contestants for Strictly 2022

Kym Marsh and Will Mellor unveiled as first two contestants for Strictly 2022

04 August 2022

The news was announced on BBC Breakfast on Thursday.


Family confirms final bid to let Archie Battersbee ‘die with dignity in hospice’

Family confirms final bid to let Archie Battersbee ‘die with dignity in hospice’

Family confirms final bid to let Archie Battersbee ‘die with dignity in hospice’

04 August 2022

The 12-year-old has been unconscious in hospital on life support treatment since an accident at his home in April.


Archie Battersbee’s family make final plea to ‘let him die with dignity’

Archie Battersbee’s family make final plea to ‘let him die with dignity’

Archie Battersbee’s family make final plea to ‘let him die with dignity’

04 August 2022

The 12-year-old’s life support is due to be switched off on Thursday.


Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’

Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’

Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’

04 August 2022

The regulator said the change would go “some way to provide the stability needed in the energy market”.


People are faster at understanding human actions than robotic movements – study

People are faster at understanding human actions than robotic movements – study

People are faster at understanding human actions than robotic movements – study

04 August 2022

Researchers say the study highlights potential challenges for a future where robots are incorporated more into our daily lives.


Will Mellor first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Will Mellor first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Will Mellor first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

04 August 2022

The actor joins the line-up for the upcoming BBC One series.


Next hikes profit outlook after hot weather boosted summer sales

Next hikes profit outlook after hot weather boosted summer sales

Next hikes profit outlook after hot weather boosted summer sales

04 August 2022

The group’s second-quarter sales performance beat its expectations by £50 million, and it has lifted its full-year profit guidance by £10 million.


Sunak flags hosepipe ban compensation as Truss says more ‘needs to be done’

Sunak flags hosepipe ban compensation as Truss says more ‘needs to be done’

Sunak flags hosepipe ban compensation as Truss says more ‘needs to be done’

04 August 2022

The country could be in drought this month if the dry conditions continue, the Environment Agency has warned.


Adam Peaty calls for better sport funding amid Games and Euro success

Adam Peaty calls for better sport funding amid Games and Euro success

Adam Peaty calls for better sport funding amid Games and Euro success

04 August 2022

The swimmer won the Commonwealth Games 50 metres breaststroke on Wednesday, adding to his collection the only major title he was missing.


Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

04 August 2022

Academics at the University of Exeter and King’s College London compared current prescribing with pre-coronavirus levels.


What the papers say – August 4

What the papers say – August 4

What the papers say – August 4

04 August 2022

The front pages focus on a hosepipe ban and sporting stars’ demands for greater opportunities for young people.


Sunak and Truss clash over tax plans ahead of debate

Sunak and Truss clash over tax plans ahead of debate

Sunak and Truss clash over tax plans ahead of debate

03 August 2022

Their latest head-to-head will take place on Sky News.


Our lives are paused, says Afghan evacuee after 11 months in UK hotel

Our lives are paused, says Afghan evacuee after 11 months in UK hotel

Our lives are paused, says Afghan evacuee after 11 months in UK hotel

03 August 2022

Marwa Koofi, 21, said she feels like the last year spent in a hotel in Selby, North Yorkshire has been ‘wasted’.


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