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Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

03 July 2022

His publisher said he ‘leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy’.


‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

03 July 2022

Polling expert Mark Diffley spoke out as polls showed Scotland ‘absolutely in deadlock’ over whether to remain part of the UK.


Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

03 July 2022

The first two families through the gates of the All England Club in SW19 spoke to the PA news agency.


DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

03 July 2022

Charity leaders warned that unpaid carers are ‘increasingly being plunged into poverty’.


‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

03 July 2022

Traffic officer Gavin Buffam said the kitten tried to nip his fingers a few times.


Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

03 July 2022

The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called.


Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

03 July 2022

Broadcasters were riled by the lack of detail as the Work and Pensions Secretary defended Boris Johnson over the appointment of Chris Pincher.


Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

03 July 2022

The Greater Manchester mayor said he supports workers doing what they need to do to protect their incomes during a cost-of-living crisis.


Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

03 July 2022

Ministers have been warned a ‘change in mindset’ is required to give women’s health matters the attention they deserve.


Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

03 July 2022

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.


Ending special Covid leave for NHS staff completely unacceptable, says BMA

Ending special Covid leave for NHS staff completely unacceptable, says BMA

Ending special Covid leave for NHS staff completely unacceptable, says BMA

03 July 2022

The move, which takes effect from Monday, has already been attacked by nurses, especially as cases and hospital admissions are rising.


Hospital admissions with Covid likely to rise further, says health chief

Hospital admissions with Covid likely to rise further, says health chief

Hospital admissions with Covid likely to rise further, says health chief

03 July 2022

Dame Dr Jenny Harries urged people to ‘go about their normal lives’ but in a ‘precautionary way’.


In Pictures: Brave knights battle it out at jousting tournament

In Pictures: Brave knights battle it out at jousting tournament

In Pictures: Brave knights battle it out at jousting tournament

03 July 2022

Four champions took to the arena in West Lothian to provide an exhibition of exhilarating horsemanship.


PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job

PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job

PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job

03 July 2022

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said she was told Boris Johnson did not know the details as she was despatched to defend him.


Child obesity is a form of abuse, fitness guru claims

Child obesity is a form of abuse, fitness guru claims

Child obesity is a form of abuse, fitness guru claims

03 July 2022

Junk food and the internet has created a’perfect storm’, gym boss Nick Mitchell said.


UK retailers eye overseas expansion after Covid curbs ease

UK retailers eye overseas expansion after Covid curbs ease

UK retailers eye overseas expansion after Covid curbs ease

03 July 2022

Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers said demand for UK locations from overseas firms has also lifted higher.


Pubs in England and Wales drop below 40,000 for first time on record

Pubs in England and Wales drop below 40,000 for first time on record

Pubs in England and Wales drop below 40,000 for first time on record

03 July 2022

It represents a loss of more than 7,000 over the past decade.


A third of firms ‘see investment in automation as top priority’ amid hiring woes

A third of firms ‘see investment in automation as top priority’ amid hiring woes

A third of firms ‘see investment in automation as top priority’ amid hiring woes

03 July 2022

The findings add to fears over the rise of automation and its impact on workforces across a raft of sectors.


Amazon to swap vans for walking and cargo bikes in central London

Amazon to swap vans for walking and cargo bikes in central London

Amazon to swap vans for walking and cargo bikes in central London

03 July 2022

Amazon has said the use of e-cargo bikes and walkers will help it improve its emissions.


Teach medieval history, not just Hitler and Henry VIII, says Tory MP

Teach medieval history, not just Hitler and Henry VIII, says Tory MP

Teach medieval history, not just Hitler and Henry VIII, says Tory MP

03 July 2022

Alexander Stafford said there is a danger of ‘losing vast chunks of our history’, if more schools do not teach the history of the Middle Ages.


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