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Funeral for cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James

Funeral for cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James

Funeral for cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James

20 July 2022

Friends and family are expected to attend the private service.


Liz Truss: I am the only person who can deliver change in line with Tory values

Liz Truss: I am the only person who can deliver change in line with Tory values

Liz Truss: I am the only person who can deliver change in line with Tory values

20 July 2022

Ahead of Wednesday’s final vote, the Foreign Security insisted she is the ‘only person’ who should be installed in No 10.


Guardian challenge to decision on Philip’s will hearing reaches Court of Appeal

Guardian challenge to decision on Philip’s will hearing reaches Court of Appeal

Guardian challenge to decision on Philip’s will hearing reaches Court of Appeal

20 July 2022

The newspaper will argue it was wrong to exclude the press from a hearing over whether the Duke of Edinburgh’s will should remain secret.


What the papers say – July 20

What the papers say – July 20

What the papers say – July 20

19 July 2022

The front pages are dominated by apocalyptic scenes of homes going up in flames on ‘the day Britain burned’.


‘Some Scots love me’ says Liz Truss at hustings on eve of final MPs’ ballot

‘Some Scots love me’ says Liz Truss at hustings on eve of final MPs’ ballot

‘Some Scots love me’ says Liz Truss at hustings on eve of final MPs’ ballot

19 July 2022

The three remaining candidates in the Tory leadership race set out how they would strengthen the case for the Union in podcast hustings.


Tory MPs to choose final two candidates as Liz Truss sees surge in support

Tory MPs to choose final two candidates as Liz Truss sees surge in support

Tory MPs to choose final two candidates as Liz Truss sees surge in support

19 July 2022

A ballot on Wednesday will determine whether Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt or Liz Truss get knocked out of the race for No 10.


Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

19 July 2022

A new record for the hottest day ever seen, of 40.3C, was provisionally recorded in Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, on Tuesday afternoon.


Retailers told to ‘double down’ on diversity due to slow progress

Retailers told to ‘double down’ on diversity due to slow progress

Retailers told to ‘double down’ on diversity due to slow progress

19 July 2022

A report by the British Retail Consortium and The MBS Group found white men still dominate senior positions across the sector.


Deaths feared following crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

Deaths feared following crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

Deaths feared following crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

19 July 2022

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene at Newtownards Airport.


Who are the UK’s top 10 biggest ever lottery winners?

Who are the UK’s top 10 biggest ever lottery winners?

Who are the UK’s top 10 biggest ever lottery winners?

19 July 2022

15 UK players have won a jackpot of more than £100 million in the history of the National Lottery.


UK ticket-holder scoops £195 million EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder scoops £195 million EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder scoops £195 million EuroMillions jackpot

19 July 2022

Only 15 UK players have ever won a jackpot of more than £100 million


Chancellor ‘looking at’ powers to overrule financial regulators

Chancellor ‘looking at’ powers to overrule financial regulators

Chancellor ‘looking at’ powers to overrule financial regulators

19 July 2022

In his first speech as Chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi also said the country should be ‘confident’ the Government can get a handle on inflation.


Emergency services attend crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

Emergency services attend crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

Emergency services attend crash involving light aircraft at Co Down airport

19 July 2022

The incident happened on Tuesday evening.


Reforms to stop Russian oligarchs’ ‘abuse’ of British courts to muzzle critics

Reforms to stop Russian oligarchs’ ‘abuse’ of British courts to muzzle critics

Reforms to stop Russian oligarchs’ ‘abuse’ of British courts to muzzle critics

19 July 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said the reforms will uphold freedom of speech, end the abuse of the justice system and defend journalists.


Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

19 July 2022

Two “large-scale” incidents took place in Upminster and the village of Wennington, east London on Tuesday.


Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys homes

Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys homes

Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys homes

19 July 2022

Locals were evacuated from their homes in the east London village on Tuesday afternoon and taken to a nearby hotel.


Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

19 July 2022

Some London councils already have bans and warning signage in place.


Police to receive 5% pay rise – Home Office

Police to receive 5% pay rise – Home Office

Police to receive 5% pay rise – Home Office

19 July 2022

Many welcomed the news but others raised concerns that the ‘targeted’ pay strategy negatively affected those in higher ranks.


Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected to clear the Commons on Wednesday

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected to clear the Commons on Wednesday

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected to clear the Commons on Wednesday

19 July 2022

Deputy Commons leader Peter Bone announced the time available to consider the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will be extended by an hour.


UK procures more vaccine as monkeypox cases grow

UK procures more vaccine as monkeypox cases grow

UK procures more vaccine as monkeypox cases grow

19 July 2022

But the UKHSA is changing guidance on self isolation for close contacts of people who have a confirmed case.


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