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Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

20 July 2022

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, but comes after fire crews faced their busiest-ever day.


Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

20 July 2022

The exchange followed another Tory MP’s call for a ban on flying lanterns.


28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

20 July 2022

Some people may be unaware of how much energy they are using, even during the summer, according to Smart Energy GB.


Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

20 July 2022

The Penny Mordaunt-supporting MP had not been expected to have a vote in the remaining ballot of the contest.


Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

20 July 2022

Rishi Sunak appears certain to achieve the votes to guarantee his name will be on the ballot that goes to party members.


Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

20 July 2022

Academics used motion capture technology to assess the accuracy of video assistant referees and suggested why decisions are controversial.


Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

20 July 2022

The West Sussex airport has already taken on 400 new workers and said more are being recruited.


Dame Deborah James’ coffin carried by husband and son during private funeral

Dame Deborah James’ coffin carried by husband and son during private funeral

Dame Deborah James’ coffin carried by husband and son during private funeral

20 July 2022

Lorraine Kelly, Gaby Roslin and McFly star Tom Fletcher were among those paying their respects.


National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

20 July 2022

Statistics for June show that traffic officers missed the goal by an average of 18 seconds.


UK ticket-holder claims record £195m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder claims record £195m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder claims record £195m EuroMillions jackpot

20 July 2022

Checks will now be carried out on the claim before it is paid out.


Filled social care roles in England fall 50,000 amid workforce pressures

Filled social care roles in England fall 50,000 amid workforce pressures

Filled social care roles in England fall 50,000 amid workforce pressures

20 July 2022

Filled positions in adult social care fell by 3% between 2020-21 and 2021-22.


Judge draws marriage of Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to a close

Judge draws marriage of Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to a close

Judge draws marriage of Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to a close

20 July 2022

Mr Justice Mostyn on Wednesday said Sigrid Tuchel, who had petitioned for divorce, could apply for a decree absolute ‘forthwith’.


Boris Johnson declares ‘Hasta la vista, baby’ as he signs off from final PMQs

Boris Johnson declares ‘Hasta la vista, baby’ as he signs off from final PMQs

Boris Johnson declares ‘Hasta la vista, baby’ as he signs off from final PMQs

20 July 2022

The Prime Minister claimed it was ‘mission largely accomplished’ during his three years in office.


Grenfell: Man contemplated jumping 18 floors while holding five-year-old son

Grenfell: Man contemplated jumping 18 floors while holding five-year-old son

Grenfell: Man contemplated jumping 18 floors while holding five-year-old son

20 July 2022

Helicopter cameras captured Paulos Tekle as he held his son Isaac Paulos on their balcony, the family’s lawyer told the inquiry.


Johnson labels Starmer ‘pointless human bollard’ after plea for civility at PMQs

Johnson labels Starmer ‘pointless human bollard’ after plea for civility at PMQs

Johnson labels Starmer ‘pointless human bollard’ after plea for civility at PMQs

20 July 2022

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle had urged MPs to focus on ‘issues and policies rather than personalities’.


Mourners arrive for funeral of Dame Deborah James

Mourners arrive for funeral of Dame Deborah James

Mourners arrive for funeral of Dame Deborah James

20 July 2022

Members of her family carried flowers and a picture of the cancer campaigner into the church in west London.


Go-ahead for new nuclear power station

Go-ahead for new nuclear power station

Go-ahead for new nuclear power station

20 July 2022

Development consent has been granted for the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.


What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

20 July 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are going head-to-head to replace Boris Johnson.


Rail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat

Rail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat

Rail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat

20 July 2022

Services on the east and west coast mainlines were affected on Wednesday with passengers being urged to check journeys before they travel.


Rwanda policy High Court challenge to be heard in September

Rwanda policy High Court challenge to be heard in September

Rwanda policy High Court challenge to be heard in September

20 July 2022

Lord Justice Lewis said there will be two hearings, with the first starting on September 5.


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