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FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

05 July 2023

The City watchdog confirmed the scope of its probe, which began in mid-2021, and said it was in contact with the police.


Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

05 July 2023

The tournament is playing catch-up after 69 matches were cancelled on the outside courts during a rainy Tuesday evening.


Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

05 July 2023

Members of the National Education Union are staging fresh action amid a long-running pay dispute with the Government.


Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

05 July 2023

The Bill is next due to be heard in the House of Lords on Thursday.


Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

05 July 2023

But the Government said it remains committed to meeting its vow on climate finance for developing countries.


Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

05 July 2023

Plants worth £130 million were seized in a month-long crackdown on a trade police say is linked to a wide range of crimes.


Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

05 July 2023

Charles will be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during the event in Edinburgh.


Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

05 July 2023

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.


Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

05 July 2023

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said it wants to ‘modernise customer service’.


Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

Quiz warns over ‘tough’ sales conditions as inflation weighs on shoppers

05 July 2023

Quiz recorded a 15% decrease in revenues to £23.2 million for the past three months to the end of June.


Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

Why are railway ticket offices being closed?

05 July 2023

The PA news agency answers 11 key questions about station ticket office closures.


Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

Female publisher to produce fantasy novel with autistic hero after diagnosis

05 July 2023

Daniella Blechner started writing the book in 2009 and hopes it will allow young people who ‘feel marginalised’ to ‘feel seen’.


Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

Man charged with two murders over music video stabbings

05 July 2023

Leonardo Reid, 15, and a 23-year-old man were stabbed to death in north London on June 29.


Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

05 July 2023

Marie Curie report says hundreds of thousands of people will not have access to end-of-life support without change.


Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

Art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed game after son’s suggestion

05 July 2023

Game developers Ubisoft said its commitment to authenticity and accuracy is a ‘hallmark’ of the series.


Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

05 July 2023

Research backed by Clem Burke showed positive effects on brain function and behaviour among adolescents with autism.


What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

04 July 2023

Every paper featured a different story on their front page in the UK.


High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

High Court to hear Harry bid to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against NGN

04 July 2023

Harry alleges he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World.


Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

Timeline: The NHS’s milestones in healthcare as service turns 75

04 July 2023

The service was launched by Aneurin Bevan on July 5 1948.


King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

King to be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during thanksgiving service

04 July 2023

The Red Arrows will provide the finale to the day, staging a flypast after the service over the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


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