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Boy, five, to complete Three Peaks Challenge with father for Prostate Cancer UK

Boy, five, to complete Three Peaks Challenge with father for Prostate Cancer UK

Boy, five, to complete Three Peaks Challenge with father for Prostate Cancer UK

26 July 2024

Jasper Dunsmore and his father Peter, 30, from Norfolk, hope to reach the summit of their final mountain – Ben Nevis – on Saturday.


Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

26 July 2024

The former work and pensions secretary said the party had ‘substantially lost the trust of the British people’.


Tram lines blocked as protests continue over Manchester airport police incident

Tram lines blocked as protests continue over Manchester airport police incident

Tram lines blocked as protests continue over Manchester airport police incident

26 July 2024

Footage appeared to show a police officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down.


Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

26 July 2024

A private members’ Bill to legalise assisted dying will be introduced in the House of Lords on Friday.


Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

26 July 2024

The new global digital trade agreement could boost UK GDP by more than £24 billion, the Government has said.


Mel Stride expected to join race to be next Tory leader

Mel Stride expected to join race to be next Tory leader

Mel Stride expected to join race to be next Tory leader

26 July 2024

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.


What the papers say – July 26

What the papers say – July 26

What the papers say – July 26

26 July 2024

A range of stories feature on Friday’s front pages.


Duke of Sussex says ‘it’s still dangerous’ for Meghan to return to UK

Duke of Sussex says ‘it’s still dangerous’ for Meghan to return to UK

Duke of Sussex says ‘it’s still dangerous’ for Meghan to return to UK

25 July 2024

He blames the fight against the press as a ‘central piece’ in destroying his relationship with his family.


Rachel Reeves expected to unveil £20 billion hole in public finances

Rachel Reeves expected to unveil £20 billion hole in public finances

Rachel Reeves expected to unveil £20 billion hole in public finances

25 July 2024

The Chancellor will detail a shortfall in Government funding plans that could pave the way for tax rises in the autumn budget.


Duke of Sussex: Queen wanted me to continue tabloid battle ‘to the end’

Duke of Sussex: Queen wanted me to continue tabloid battle ‘to the end’

Duke of Sussex: Queen wanted me to continue tabloid battle ‘to the end’

25 July 2024

He blames the fight against the press as a ‘central piece’ in destroying his relationship with his family.


Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

25 July 2024

The Government pledged to take ‘immediate’ action to restore public confidence in the Care Quality Commission.


Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

25 July 2024

Emily Sherwin, from Poole, went missing following a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday.


Family ‘deeply traumatised’ and want justice after airport video, says MP

Family ‘deeply traumatised’ and want justice after airport video, says MP

Family ‘deeply traumatised’ and want justice after airport video, says MP

25 July 2024

Footage filmed at Manchester Airport’s terminal two appeared to show an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man on the floor.


Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images

Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images

Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images

25 July 2024

Drew Harris insisted it was his responsibility to investigate criminal actions and gather evidence.


Gerry McCann urges Labour to have ‘courage’ to tackle the press

Gerry McCann urges Labour to have ‘courage’ to tackle the press

Gerry McCann urges Labour to have ‘courage’ to tackle the press

25 July 2024

The McCanns have complained of press intrusion into their lives after their daughter disappeared in 2007.


NHS staff ‘missed opportunities’ to diagnose dying woman in A&E, inquest told

NHS staff ‘missed opportunities’ to diagnose dying woman in A&E, inquest told

NHS staff ‘missed opportunities’ to diagnose dying woman in A&E, inquest told

25 July 2024

Inga Rublite died two days after she was found having a seizure under a coat at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.


Claim received for £7.2m Lotto jackpot

Claim received for £7.2m Lotto jackpot

Claim received for £7.2m Lotto jackpot

25 July 2024

A claim has been made for the £7,233,404 jackpot won in Saturday’s draw, organisers have confirmed.


Lawyer says man involved in Manchester Airport fracas ‘had CT scan after injury’

Lawyer says man involved in Manchester Airport fracas ‘had CT scan after injury’

Lawyer says man involved in Manchester Airport fracas ‘had CT scan after injury’

25 July 2024

Akhmed Yakoob, dubbed the ‘TikTok lawyer’, said he took a call for assistance from the family at the centre of the incident.


MPs back moves to further restrict them from taking on paid lobbying work

MPs back moves to further restrict them from taking on paid lobbying work

MPs back moves to further restrict them from taking on paid lobbying work

25 July 2024

From October 25, the rules relating to the conduct of MPs will be amended to prevent them giving advice on public policy and how Parliament works.


UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures

UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures

UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures

25 July 2024

Antonio Guterres says the world is becoming ‘hotter and more dangerous for everyone’ as the planet experiences its three hottest days on record.


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