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Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

27 July 2022

At the moment in England and Wales, acts such as upskirting or voyeurism are criminalised but downblousing is not covered by existing legislation.


Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

27 July 2022

Researchers found that the associations were present even in people at genetic risk for dementia.


Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

27 July 2022

The family’s community in Cardiff says it is in ‘shock’ and are praying for those in hospital.


William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

27 July 2022

The duke and the conservationist chatted, via video link, last autumn.


Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

27 July 2022

The party says the shadow transport minister has been ‘removed from the frontbench’.


Sailors use wooden sled and ropes to erect standing stone at visitor attraction

Sailors use wooden sled and ropes to erect standing stone at visitor attraction

Sailors use wooden sled and ropes to erect standing stone at visitor attraction

27 July 2022

The three-and-a-half tonne standing stone was placed at Butser Ancient Farm in Chalton, Hampshire.


RMT boss calls for general strike if Liz Truss targets unions as prime minister

RMT boss calls for general strike if Liz Truss targets unions as prime minister

RMT boss calls for general strike if Liz Truss targets unions as prime minister

27 July 2022

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said ‘coordinated and synchronised industrial action’ may be needed.


Russia ‘has definitively lost initiative’ in battle for Donbas

Russia ‘has definitively lost initiative’ in battle for Donbas

Russia ‘has definitively lost initiative’ in battle for Donbas

27 July 2022

It is not thought Moscow will take the Ukrainian eastern industrial heartland in the ‘immediate future’.


Ireland to get two new data protection commissioners

Ireland to get two new data protection commissioners

Ireland to get two new data protection commissioners

27 July 2022

The current commissioner Helen Dixon is to be made chairwoman of the Data Protection Commission.


Train drivers to strike next month as industrial action causes travel chaos

Train drivers to strike next month as industrial action causes travel chaos

Train drivers to strike next month as industrial action causes travel chaos

27 July 2022

Aslef announced its members will walk out on Saturday August 13.


Creator of Gaia theory James Lovelock dies on 103rd birthday

Creator of Gaia theory James Lovelock dies on 103rd birthday

Creator of Gaia theory James Lovelock dies on 103rd birthday

27 July 2022

The leading environmental scientist died at home in Dorset on Tuesday surrounded by family,.


Prehistoric Europeans drank milk long before humans could digest lactose – study

Prehistoric Europeans drank milk long before humans could digest lactose – study

Prehistoric Europeans drank milk long before humans could digest lactose – study

27 July 2022

New research indicates that famine and exposure to infectious disease best explains the evolution of our ability to consume milk.


Police release photograph of wanted suspect after 39 people found dead in lorry

Police release photograph of wanted suspect after 39 people found dead in lorry

Police release photograph of wanted suspect after 39 people found dead in lorry

27 July 2022

The victims’ bodies were found in the lorry trailer.


Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age and advent of kissing – study

Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age and advent of kissing – study

Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age and advent of kissing – study

27 July 2022

Research suggests the HSV-1 strain behind facial herpes arose in the wake of vast migrations of people from Eurasia to Europe around 5,000 years ago.


Online platforms failing to filter out fake reviews, Which? warns

Online platforms failing to filter out fake reviews, Which? warns

Online platforms failing to filter out fake reviews, Which? warns

27 July 2022

An investigation by the consumer group found a large-scale industry of fake positive reviews which appear on major sites.


England’s victory over Sweden pulls in average TV audience of 7.9 million

England’s victory over Sweden pulls in average TV audience of 7.9 million

England’s victory over Sweden pulls in average TV audience of 7.9 million

27 July 2022

The final airs on Sunday when England will face either France or Germany.


Step forward in developing a vaccine for all cold viruses, including Covid

Step forward in developing a vaccine for all cold viruses, including Covid

Step forward in developing a vaccine for all cold viruses, including Covid

27 July 2022

Such a vaccine could provide some resilience if new coronavirus diseases emerge.


Boris and Carrie Johnson ‘to throw wedding party at Tory donor’s mansion’

Boris and Carrie Johnson ‘to throw wedding party at Tory donor’s mansion’

Boris and Carrie Johnson ‘to throw wedding party at Tory donor’s mansion’

27 July 2022

A large white marquee has been erected in the grounds of Lord Bamford’s Cotswolds country house.


Sir William Wright remembered as ‘genius who followed his dreams’

Sir William Wright remembered as ‘genius who followed his dreams’

Sir William Wright remembered as ‘genius who followed his dreams’

27 July 2022

Hundreds of employees of Wrightbus in Ballymena formed a guard of honour outside the factory in tribute to the company’s founder.


Institutions and the state sometimes close ranks around a lie – Jeremy Hunt

Institutions and the state sometimes close ranks around a lie – Jeremy Hunt

Institutions and the state sometimes close ranks around a lie – Jeremy Hunt

27 July 2022

The former health secretary was giving evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry.


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