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Police chief calls for parents to be held accountable over social media crazes

Police chief calls for parents to be held accountable over social media crazes

Police chief calls for parents to be held accountable over social media crazes

15 August 2023

Donna Jones, chairwoman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said parents should be teaching their children ‘right from wrong’.


Deaths of teenagers after nightclub event not linked, police say

Deaths of teenagers after nightclub event not linked, police say

Deaths of teenagers after nightclub event not linked, police say

15 August 2023

Both deaths are being treated as drug-related.


Sugary cereals in plain packaging a ‘nanny state’ idea – health minister

Sugary cereals in plain packaging a ‘nanny state’ idea – health minister

Sugary cereals in plain packaging a ‘nanny state’ idea – health minister

15 August 2023

Action on Sugar has called for the removal of all packaging that includes features such as cartoon characters.


Migrants could return to Bibby Stockholm in next few days, says minister

Migrants could return to Bibby Stockholm in next few days, says minister

Migrants could return to Bibby Stockholm in next few days, says minister

15 August 2023

Will Quince also said safety concerns are paramount following the discovery of the Legionella bacteria on the accommodation barge.


Wages rise at record rate but increases stagnate in real terms, new figures show

Wages rise at record rate but increases stagnate in real terms, new figures show

Wages rise at record rate but increases stagnate in real terms, new figures show

15 August 2023

The Office for National Statistics said that after accounting for CPI inflation, real pay was down 0.6% compared to a year ago.


Marks & Spencer upgrades profits forecast after ‘strong’ sales

Marks & Spencer upgrades profits forecast after ‘strong’ sales

Marks & Spencer upgrades profits forecast after ‘strong’ sales

15 August 2023

The retailer said it has increased market share in both its clothing and home, and food businesses over the past 19 weeks.


Pay talks are closed, Government tells junior doctors as four-day strike ends

Pay talks are closed, Government tells junior doctors as four-day strike ends

Pay talks are closed, Government tells junior doctors as four-day strike ends

15 August 2023

Health minister Will Quince insisted that negations on pay are over but said he is ‘open’ to discuss other issues including working environments.


SNP depute leader condemns abuse in gender recognition debate

SNP depute leader condemns abuse in gender recognition debate

SNP depute leader condemns abuse in gender recognition debate

15 August 2023

Keith Brown revealed he has been subjected to abuse himself over his views on the issue.


Grocery price inflation slows for fifth month in a row

Grocery price inflation slows for fifth month in a row

Grocery price inflation slows for fifth month in a row

15 August 2023

Analysts at Kantar reported price inflation across grocery shops at 12.7% for the four weeks to August 6, dropping from 14.9%.


Unemployment rate ticks up as wages continue to grow

Unemployment rate ticks up as wages continue to grow

Unemployment rate ticks up as wages continue to grow

15 August 2023

The Office for National Statistics said the rate hit 4.2% in the three months to June.


Celebrities pay tribute to ‘visionary’ Clarence Avant following death age 92

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘visionary’ Clarence Avant following death age 92

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘visionary’ Clarence Avant following death age 92

15 August 2023

The death of Avant, who came to be known as ‘The Godfather of Black Music’, was announced on Monday.


Netflix tops list of coolest brands for youngsters

Netflix tops list of coolest brands for youngsters

Netflix tops list of coolest brands for youngsters

15 August 2023

The streaming service overtook YouTube in Beano Brain’s annual survey.


Microgreens and mature vegetables might both limit weight gain, study suggests

Microgreens and mature vegetables might both limit weight gain, study suggests

Microgreens and mature vegetables might both limit weight gain, study suggests

15 August 2023

Microgreens have been touted by some as a superfood.


What the papers say – August 15

What the papers say – August 15

What the papers say – August 15

15 August 2023

A range of stories lead the nation’s papers.


EU reportedly not open to UK returns agreement to fix the small boats crisis

EU reportedly not open to UK returns agreement to fix the small boats crisis

EU reportedly not open to UK returns agreement to fix the small boats crisis

14 August 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.


Ministers urged not to ‘abandon’ Afghans on anniversary of Taliban takeover

Ministers urged not to ‘abandon’ Afghans on anniversary of Taliban takeover

Ministers urged not to ‘abandon’ Afghans on anniversary of Taliban takeover

14 August 2023

Aid agencies, MPs and a former diplomat have encouraged the UK Government to continue efforts to support Afghan refugees.


Residents ‘alarmed and devastated’ by homophobic stabbing outside nightclub

Residents ‘alarmed and devastated’ by homophobic stabbing outside nightclub

Residents ‘alarmed and devastated’ by homophobic stabbing outside nightclub

14 August 2023

Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz, who works at the nightclub, said she was ‘shocked and angered’ by the attack.


Universities to be hit with more strikes before end of September, says union

Universities to be hit with more strikes before end of September, says union

Universities to be hit with more strikes before end of September, says union

14 August 2023

UCU members at more than 140 universities across the UK are refusing to mark exams or assessments in a dispute over pay and working conditions.


This Morning nominated for daytime prize at NTAs after Phillip Schofield row

This Morning nominated for daytime prize at NTAs after Phillip Schofield row

This Morning nominated for daytime prize at NTAs after Phillip Schofield row

14 August 2023

The show will defend the title after winning last year.


Worker, 26, dies after being injured at Everton’s new stadium

Worker, 26, dies after being injured at Everton’s new stadium

Worker, 26, dies after being injured at Everton’s new stadium

14 August 2023

Everton FC said they were `heartbroken’ over the man’s death at the site of the new ground at Bramley Moore Dock.


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