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UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

30 June 2023

UK gross domestic product rose up by 0.1% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.


World’s largest airliner returns to Birmingham as Gulf carriers boost capacity

World’s largest airliner returns to Birmingham as Gulf carriers boost capacity

World’s largest airliner returns to Birmingham as Gulf carriers boost capacity

30 June 2023

The resumption of A380 flights marks the start of a capacity ramp-up by Gulf carriers over the coming days.


UK holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills than before Covid

UK holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills than before Covid

UK holidaymakers driving in Europe face higher fuel bills than before Covid

30 June 2023

Switzerland has the largest hike in prices since 2019 out of the 17 nations included in the Post Office Travel Money research.


Geologist hits halfway mark of 30-marathons-for-30-charities-before-30 challenge

Geologist hits halfway mark of 30-marathons-for-30-charities-before-30 challenge

Geologist hits halfway mark of 30-marathons-for-30-charities-before-30 challenge

30 June 2023

Lucinda Layfield hopes to complete her last marathon on November 26 – the day of her 30th birthday.


Health Secretary labels NHS plan ‘most radical reform’ in NHS since founding

Health Secretary labels NHS plan ‘most radical reform’ in NHS since founding

Health Secretary labels NHS plan ‘most radical reform’ in NHS since founding

30 June 2023

Steve Barclay says bid to recruit and retain more staff is an ‘historic opportunity to do things differently’.


Energy costs to fall from July 1 but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels

Energy costs to fall from July 1 but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels

Energy costs to fall from July 1 but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels

30 June 2023

The average household energy bill will fall by £426 a year from July 1 after Ofgem dropped its price cap following tumbling wholesale prices.


King to receive new sword named after late Queen during Scotland visit

King to receive new sword named after late Queen during Scotland visit

King to receive new sword named after late Queen during Scotland visit

30 June 2023

The sword, titled The Elizabeth, will be presented to the King by craftsmen on Monday.


Prosecution to open case against Hollywood star Kevin Spacey over sex offences

Prosecution to open case against Hollywood star Kevin Spacey over sex offences

Prosecution to open case against Hollywood star Kevin Spacey over sex offences

30 June 2023

A jury panel of 14 was selected at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.


High Court to hear challenge over Covid inquiry demand for Johnson evidence

High Court to hear challenge over Covid inquiry demand for Johnson evidence

High Court to hear challenge over Covid inquiry demand for Johnson evidence

30 June 2023

The former prime minister’s WhatsApps, notebooks and diaries are at the centre of a legal clash between the Government and the inquiry.


What the papers say – June 30

What the papers say – June 30

What the papers say – June 30

30 June 2023

Rishi Sunak’s plans to reform the NHS take centre stage in Friday’s newspapers.


Irvine Welsh: Having trans-sensitive proofreader is not fear of being cancelled

Irvine Welsh: Having trans-sensitive proofreader is not fear of being cancelled

Irvine Welsh: Having trans-sensitive proofreader is not fear of being cancelled

30 June 2023

The Scottish writer, 64, said having sensitivity proofreaders was to ensure his work does not ‘wound or misrepresent’ certain demographics.


Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’

Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’

Being lonely ‘may increase risk of heart disease in diabetes patients’

29 June 2023

Scientists have found it to be a bigger risk factor for heart disease than diet, exercise, smoking and depression.


Use of barter account to bring RTE clients to sporting events ‘outrageous’

Use of barter account to bring RTE clients to sporting events ‘outrageous’

Use of barter account to bring RTE clients to sporting events ‘outrageous’

29 June 2023

Sinn Fein TD Imelda Munster suggested that RTE had been ‘very flippant with taxpayers’ money’.


Irish taxpayer potentially defrauded over RTE payments to Ryan Tubridy, TDs told

Irish taxpayer potentially defrauded over RTE payments to Ryan Tubridy, TDs told

Irish taxpayer potentially defrauded over RTE payments to Ryan Tubridy, TDs told

29 June 2023

A former chair of the RTE board said it was ‘staggering’ that they did not know a barter account for the broadcaster existed.


‘Unfair to tarnish journalists with career-destroying allegations’, court told

‘Unfair to tarnish journalists with career-destroying allegations’, court told

‘Unfair to tarnish journalists with career-destroying allegations’, court told

29 June 2023

Mirror Group Newspapers is being sued by the Duke of Sussex and other individuals.


Wallace would support Ukraine being fast-tracked through Nato accession

Wallace would support Ukraine being fast-tracked through Nato accession

Wallace would support Ukraine being fast-tracked through Nato accession

29 June 2023

The Defence Secretary said Sweden and Finland’s quick progress ‘opened a very fair question’ about whether Kyiv should be given similar treatment.


Portrait of Camilla taken by Kate wins prize at media awards

Portrait of Camilla taken by Kate wins prize at media awards

Portrait of Camilla taken by Kate wins prize at media awards

29 June 2023

The image of Camilla in the gardens of her Wiltshire retreat has won cover of the year in the PPA Awards.


Ministers to seek appeal after judges declare Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

Ministers to seek appeal after judges declare Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

Ministers to seek appeal after judges declare Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

29 June 2023

Suella Braverman claimed the system was ‘rigged against the British people’.


Driver’s actions ‘saved us all’ during small boat crossing, man tells court

Driver’s actions ‘saved us all’ during small boat crossing, man tells court

Driver’s actions ‘saved us all’ during small boat crossing, man tells court

29 June 2023

Ahmrullah Ahmadzi was crossing the Channel in a vessel carrying 46 people in December last year when water started pouring in.


Restricting private vehicles in cities reduces disease and injuries, study says

Restricting private vehicles in cities reduces disease and injuries, study says

Restricting private vehicles in cities reduces disease and injuries, study says

29 June 2023

Researchers said the review brings together global evidence to help understand how effective LEZs and CCZs are in bringing about benefits to health.


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