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More than 61,000 heat-related deaths last summer in Europe, study suggests

More than 61,000 heat-related deaths last summer in Europe, study suggests

More than 61,000 heat-related deaths last summer in Europe, study suggests

10 July 2023

Researchers said there needs to be an urgent reassessment of heatwave contingency plans for national and Europe-wide governments.


More than 80% of shoppers concerned about supermarket ‘shrinkflation’ – survey

More than 80% of shoppers concerned about supermarket ‘shrinkflation’ – survey

More than 80% of shoppers concerned about supermarket ‘shrinkflation’ – survey

10 July 2023

Some 18% of consumers reported switching to brands which had not changed their sizes.


People seek advice for insect bites and stings every seven seconds – NHS

People seek advice for insect bites and stings every seven seconds – NHS

People seek advice for insect bites and stings every seven seconds – NHS

10 July 2023

The NHS has seen a ‘significant increase’ in people seeking help.


EasyJet cancels 1,700 summer flights

EasyJet cancels 1,700 summer flights

EasyJet cancels 1,700 summer flights

10 July 2023

Most of the flights were scheduled to serve Gatwick airport.


Former Celtic player Paddy McCourt given suspended sentence for sex offence

Former Celtic player Paddy McCourt given suspended sentence for sex offence

Former Celtic player Paddy McCourt given suspended sentence for sex offence

10 July 2023

The footballer was convicted in May of sexually touching a woman in a bar in Londonderry in January 2022.


BBC star Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

BBC star Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

BBC star Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

10 July 2023

The broadcaster said he was having ‘further conversations’ with the police regarding malicious communication and lawyers about defamation.


Seventh SNP MP confirms he will not stand in next general election

Seventh SNP MP confirms he will not stand in next general election

Seventh SNP MP confirms he will not stand in next general election

10 July 2023

Falkirk MP John McNally, 72, has said he wants to spend more time with his family after eight years at Westminster.


Wimbledon organisers ‘very disappointed’ about protest disruption in first week

Wimbledon organisers ‘very disappointed’ about protest disruption in first week

Wimbledon organisers ‘very disappointed’ about protest disruption in first week

10 July 2023

Three Just Stop Oil supporters invaded Court 18 in two separate protests on Wednesday.


Thames Water averts nationalisation threat with £750m funding lifeline

Thames Water averts nationalisation threat with £750m funding lifeline

Thames Water averts nationalisation threat with £750m funding lifeline

10 July 2023

Britain’s biggest water firm warned around a further £2.5 billion in funding will be needed by 2030 as it struggles under a £14 billion debt pile.


Unite votes not to break historic link with Labour

Unite votes not to break historic link with Labour

Unite votes not to break historic link with Labour

10 July 2023

The chief of the UK’s largest trade union urged Sir Keir Starmer to ‘deliver on jobs, pay and conditions’.


Drug regulator investigating suicidal thoughts among some weight-loss jab users

Drug regulator investigating suicidal thoughts among some weight-loss jab users

Drug regulator investigating suicidal thoughts among some weight-loss jab users

10 July 2023

The European Medicines Agency is looking at Wegovy (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide) and other similar drugs used to control appetite.


Teenage boy arrested after teacher stabbed at secondary school

Teenage boy arrested after teacher stabbed at secondary school

Teenage boy arrested after teacher stabbed at secondary school

10 July 2023

The head of Tewkesbury Academy said a male member of staff needed hospital treatment after the attack.


Aspiring actor broke down as he told police of alleged Spacey sex act, jury told

Aspiring actor broke down as he told police of alleged Spacey sex act, jury told

Aspiring actor broke down as he told police of alleged Spacey sex act, jury told

10 July 2023

The man said Kevin Spacey had made him feel ‘weirdly special’ before the incident.


Retail sales boosted by warm June weather

Retail sales boosted by warm June weather

Retail sales boosted by warm June weather

10 July 2023

The heat prompted purchases of swimwear and beach towels, sunscreen, outdoor games, garden furniture and barbecue food.


Ofgem calls on firms to publish all tariffs amid return to fixed deals

Ofgem calls on firms to publish all tariffs amid return to fixed deals

Ofgem calls on firms to publish all tariffs amid return to fixed deals

10 July 2023

The move comes as firms begin to offer fixed deals again following the drop in the energy price cap, but often only to existing customers.


Biden hails ‘rock-solid’ US-UK relationship at Downing Street talks with Sunak

Biden hails ‘rock-solid’ US-UK relationship at Downing Street talks with Sunak

Biden hails ‘rock-solid’ US-UK relationship at Downing Street talks with Sunak

10 July 2023

The US president praised the closeness of ties between the two countries as he and the Prime Minister met in Downing Street.


Fresh charges in baby death case of aristocrat and partner

Fresh charges in baby death case of aristocrat and partner

Fresh charges in baby death case of aristocrat and partner

10 July 2023

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were charged with manslaughter by gross negligence on March 2 after the body of baby Victoria was found in Brighton.


School locked down over ongoing police incident

School locked down over ongoing police incident

School locked down over ongoing police incident

10 July 2023

Parents have been urged to stay away.


Ukraine and Nato on the agenda as Biden meets Sunak at No 10

Ukraine and Nato on the agenda as Biden meets Sunak at No 10

Ukraine and Nato on the agenda as Biden meets Sunak at No 10

10 July 2023

The US president will then head to Windsor Castle for tea and talks on the climate crisis with the King.


Morrisons brings budget range to convenience store shelves

Morrisons brings budget range to convenience store shelves

Morrisons brings budget range to convenience store shelves

10 July 2023

The supermarket chain said it is stocking its ‘Savers’ range to the shelves of its Morrisons Daily stores.


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