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Brexit: EU chief tells Johnson ‘we will not renegotiate’ over Northern Ireland

Brexit: EU chief tells Johnson ‘we will not renegotiate’ over Northern Ireland

Brexit: EU chief tells Johnson ‘we will not renegotiate’ over Northern Ireland

22 July 2021

Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels would be ‘creative and flexible’.


US private equity firm given deadline to place rival Morrisons takeover bid

US private equity firm given deadline to place rival Morrisons takeover bid

US private equity firm given deadline to place rival Morrisons takeover bid

22 July 2021

The supermarket has agreed a £6.3 billion takeover by a consortium involving private equity rivals Fortress and Apollo.


Croydon tram crash inquest was ‘missed opportunity’

Croydon tram crash inquest was ‘missed opportunity’

Croydon tram crash inquest was ‘missed opportunity’

22 July 2021

The coroner refused to call a number of people who the victims’ families wanted to give evidence about alleged safety failings.


Homelessness rises in UK but still below pre-lockdown levels

Homelessness rises in UK but still below pre-lockdown levels

Homelessness rises in UK but still below pre-lockdown levels

22 July 2021

MHCLG figures show a rise in homelessness between January and March but figure are still below March 2020 levels.


Warning on homelessness after eviction ban ends

Warning on homelessness after eviction ban ends

Warning on homelessness after eviction ban ends

22 July 2021

Shelter says there are not enough social homes.


Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

22 July 2021

Tourists watched as the ceremony was staged for the first time since last March.


Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

22 July 2021

Four other people in the vehicle, including a six-month-old baby, were treated for minor injuries.


Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

22 July 2021

Seven passengers died and a further 51 were injured in the incident in south London on November 9 2016.


Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

22 July 2021

The British Business Bank said that officials at the business department took showed an ‘unusual’ level of interest in Greensill.


Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

22 July 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson commissioned lawyer Nigel Boardman to carry out the review.


Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

22 July 2021

The party has urged the Scottish Parliament to back a motion opposing the proposed new site near Shetland.


Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

22 July 2021

The popular officer was found dead in Akholt Wood in Kent in April.


New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

22 July 2021

A new oral liquid supplement for children and adults with severe forms of the condition is based on the ketogenic diet.


Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

22 July 2021

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has called on the Government to change its proposals to tackling some online harms.


Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

22 July 2021

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) updated shareholders on its latest trading performance on Thursday.


Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

22 July 2021

The protocol was put in place to ensure there would be no hard border with Ireland.


Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

22 July 2021

Items marking the career of he Hollywood star and singer will be stored in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Archives and Collections in Glasgow.


‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

22 July 2021

There was also an increase in reports of domestic abuse, according to the Office for National Statistics.


New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

22 July 2021

The database was created after scientists used AI technology to unlock a biological puzzle relating to protein shapes.


Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

22 July 2021

The Royal College of Nursing said nurses should be paid ‘a little more than just a cup of coffee every day’.


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