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Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

26 July 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful wants to publish league tables showing how effectively police forces are tackling serious crime.


What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

26 July 2022

Here is a breakdown of what train services will run on Wednesday.


Investigation into 1999 murder of teenager ‘making good progress’

Investigation into 1999 murder of teenager ‘making good progress’

Investigation into 1999 murder of teenager ‘making good progress’

26 July 2022

Victoria Hall’s naked body was found in a ditch in Creeting St Peter, Suffolk.


Pause deductions to benefits to give ‘breathing space’ on cost of living – MPs

Pause deductions to benefits to give ‘breathing space’ on cost of living – MPs

Pause deductions to benefits to give ‘breathing space’ on cost of living – MPs

26 July 2022

Automatic payments taken out of people’s benefits should be halted as claimants battle soaring costs, the Work and Pensions Committee said.


UK imposes further sanctions in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

UK imposes further sanctions in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

UK imposes further sanctions in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

26 July 2022

A former director of Everton Football Club is included in the latest round of sanctions.


Archie Battersbee’s father spends night in hospital after being taken ill

Archie Battersbee’s father spends night in hospital after being taken ill

Archie Battersbee’s father spends night in hospital after being taken ill

26 July 2022

A family spokeswoman said on Tuesday that Paul Battersbee was ‘OK now’ and should be released before the end of the day.


Family of stabbing victim ‘outraged’ as trial delayed by barristers’ strike

Family of stabbing victim ‘outraged’ as trial delayed by barristers’ strike

Family of stabbing victim ‘outraged’ as trial delayed by barristers’ strike

26 July 2022

The three defendants had spent 16 months in custody ahead of their scheduled four-week trial, which had been due to start last week at the Old Bailey.


Decision on subsidies for Tata steel plants a matter for next PM – Buckland

Decision on subsidies for Tata steel plants a matter for next PM – Buckland

Decision on subsidies for Tata steel plants a matter for next PM – Buckland

26 July 2022

Unions have voiced concerns for the future of Tata’s plants after a warning they may have to close without Government support.


Cut red tape in housing, childcare and energy, think tank urges Government

Cut red tape in housing, childcare and energy, think tank urges Government

Cut red tape in housing, childcare and energy, think tank urges Government

26 July 2022

The IEA free-market think tank has called for more deregulation to counter the cost-of-living crisis.


Scottish and Welsh ministers in call to protect migrant women from violence

Scottish and Welsh ministers in call to protect migrant women from violence

Scottish and Welsh ministers in call to protect migrant women from violence

26 July 2022

The move came after the Home Office announced partial ratification of the Istanbul Convention.


Call for more city parks to improve children’s lungs

Call for more city parks to improve children’s lungs

Call for more city parks to improve children’s lungs

26 July 2022

It comes after a new study linked lung health to how close a child lives to a ‘green space’.


New West Midlands Police chief constable will ‘rebuild neighbourhood policing’

New West Midlands Police chief constable will ‘rebuild neighbourhood policing’

New West Midlands Police chief constable will ‘rebuild neighbourhood policing’

26 July 2022

Craig Guildford will take up his new role around the end of the year, after he was confirmed in the top policing role.


Drought: What is it and how can the effects be tackled?

Drought: What is it and how can the effects be tackled?

Drought: What is it and how can the effects be tackled?

26 July 2022

Continued dry weather, similar to that seen in the last few months, could see another drought declared.


Protocol has created ‘feast or famine’ economy in Northern Ireland

Protocol has created ‘feast or famine’ economy in Northern Ireland

Protocol has created ‘feast or famine’ economy in Northern Ireland

26 July 2022

A House of Lords committee said there was an urgent need for the EU and UK to reengage to resolve issues with post-Brexit Irish Sea trade.


Marcus Rashford urges children to ‘find their voices’ as Beano guest editor

Marcus Rashford urges children to ‘find their voices’ as Beano guest editor

Marcus Rashford urges children to ‘find their voices’ as Beano guest editor

26 July 2022

The England and Manchester United footballer is featured in a special edition of the popular comic strip.


Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England shows signs of falling

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England shows signs of falling

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in England shows signs of falling

26 July 2022

The latest wave looks to have peaked below levels reached earlier this year.


MP ‘failed to tell officials she went to Parliament with Covid symptoms’

MP ‘failed to tell officials she went to Parliament with Covid symptoms’

MP ‘failed to tell officials she went to Parliament with Covid symptoms’

26 July 2022

Margaret Ferrier is accused of wilfully exposing people ‘to the risk of infection, illness and death’.


Profits plunge by nearly a third at Mirror publisher as newsprint costs soar

Profits plunge by nearly a third at Mirror publisher as newsprint costs soar

Profits plunge by nearly a third at Mirror publisher as newsprint costs soar

26 July 2022

Bosses said the price of news printing is at an unprecedented high due to the rising cost of energy.


What time are the last trains during Wednesday’s rail strike?

What time are the last trains during Wednesday’s rail strike?

What time are the last trains during Wednesday’s rail strike?

26 July 2022

The latest rail strike will see services start later and finish earlier than normal.


How will passengers be affected as rail strikes return?

How will passengers be affected as rail strikes return?

How will passengers be affected as rail strikes return?

26 July 2022

More than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies are set to strike.


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