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Former Spanish king wants appeal judges to consider fight with ex-lover

Former Spanish king wants appeal judges to consider fight with ex-lover

Former Spanish king wants appeal judges to consider fight with ex-lover

18 July 2022

Juan Carlos says he is ‘entitled to immunity’ – but a High Court judge ruled that Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn’s claim could go ahead in England.


Surge in home working as heatwave causes severe transport disruption

Surge in home working as heatwave causes severe transport disruption

Surge in home working as heatwave causes severe transport disruption

18 July 2022

Road traffic and public transport usage dropped on Monday after people were urged to avoid unnecessary travel.


Unprecedented peak demand for water as UK swelters

Unprecedented peak demand for water as UK swelters

Unprecedented peak demand for water as UK swelters

18 July 2022

Water UK said that the ‘most intense demand’ is across the south of England but that ‘pretty much all companies are seeing elevated demand’.


Labour pledges holiday let licensing scheme to guard against ‘ghost towns’

Labour pledges holiday let licensing scheme to guard against ‘ghost towns’

Labour pledges holiday let licensing scheme to guard against ‘ghost towns’

18 July 2022

Lisa Nandy alleges the Conservative leadership contest had exposed the Tories’ commitment to levelling up is ‘dead’.


Chief executive of Liverpool council stands down

Chief executive of Liverpool council stands down

Chief executive of Liverpool council stands down

18 July 2022

Commissioners were appointed to oversee parts of Liverpool City Council last year.


Zoos lay on icy treats to keep animals cool in heatwave

Zoos lay on icy treats to keep animals cool in heatwave

Zoos lay on icy treats to keep animals cool in heatwave

18 July 2022

Some parks have closed their doors for ‘the safety of our staff, visitors, animals and plants’.


The UK, infrastructure and hot weather: Why is it so difficult to cope?

The UK, infrastructure and hot weather: Why is it so difficult to cope?

The UK, infrastructure and hot weather: Why is it so difficult to cope?

18 July 2022

Parts of the country face temperatures of up to 40C (104F) on Monday and Tuesday.


In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar

In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar

In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar

18 July 2022

The Met Office has confirmed that the UK is on track for its hottest day on record, with even higher temperatures predicted for Tuesday.


Inflation reduces Stormont spending powers by £375m, Murphy warns

Inflation reduces Stormont spending powers by £375m, Murphy warns

Inflation reduces Stormont spending powers by £375m, Murphy warns

18 July 2022

The figure reflects the soaring costs of operating public services.


Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency

Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency

Boris Johnson accused of ‘checking out’ from No 10 amid heatwave emergency

18 July 2022

The Prime Minister took a ‘joyride’ in a Typhoon fighter jet and held a party at Chequers while colleagues held emergency meetings.


Starmer denies using Holocaust memorial for political purposes

Starmer denies using Holocaust memorial for political purposes

Starmer denies using Holocaust memorial for political purposes

18 July 2022

The Labour leader said a visit to the Berlin memorial was part of his duty as a leader to prevent future atrocities.


Family of man who killed his father say mental health services ‘must change’

Family of man who killed his father say mental health services ‘must change’

Family of man who killed his father say mental health services ‘must change’

18 July 2022

Garvey Gayle has been detained under the Mental Health Act for murdering Michael Gayle and attempting to murder his mother Amanda Brookes.


H&M to wind down Russian business over Ukraine invasion

H&M to wind down Russian business over Ukraine invasion

H&M to wind down Russian business over Ukraine invasion

18 July 2022

The Sweden-based retailer halted sales in Russia at the start of March.


The role of climate change in ‘exceptional’ heat

The role of climate change in ‘exceptional’ heat

The role of climate change in ‘exceptional’ heat

18 July 2022

The UK is forecast to see record-breaking temperatures that could hit 40C.


GSK consumer spin-off Haleon floats in biggest London listing in a decade

GSK consumer spin-off Haleon floats in biggest London listing in a decade

GSK consumer spin-off Haleon floats in biggest London listing in a decade

18 July 2022

Shares in Haleon, which owns brands such as Sensodyne toothpaste and Panadol pain relief, started trading at 330p.


Boris Johnson tells Farnborough Air Show the Tory Government will ‘roar on’

Boris Johnson tells Farnborough Air Show the Tory Government will ‘roar on’

Boris Johnson tells Farnborough Air Show the Tory Government will ‘roar on’

18 July 2022

He made the comment as he opened the event in one of his final public appearances as Prime Minister.


Burst water main floods London streets as temperatures soar

Burst water main floods London streets as temperatures soar

Burst water main floods London streets as temperatures soar

18 July 2022

Around 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines responded to the scene on Galsworthy Road in Kingston Upon Thames on Monday morning.


GMC warns of high risk of doctor burnout

GMC warns of high risk of doctor burnout

GMC warns of high risk of doctor burnout

18 July 2022

The regulator warned: ‘what should have been a blip is in danger of becoming a trend’.


More than a quarter of children ‘on diets’ even if healthy weight

More than a quarter of children ‘on diets’ even if healthy weight

More than a quarter of children ‘on diets’ even if healthy weight

18 July 2022

A study found a rise in the proportion of children as young as eight trying to shed the pounds and weight loss attempts were more likely in girls.


Parcel firms must ‘substantially’ improve complaints handling, warns watchdog

Parcel firms must ‘substantially’ improve complaints handling, warns watchdog

Parcel firms must ‘substantially’ improve complaints handling, warns watchdog

18 July 2022

Ofcom has confirmed new guidance on customer complaints, which will come into effect from April 1 next year.


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