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Asda’s fuel margin targets were three times the 2019 level by 2023, MPs told

Asda’s fuel margin targets were three times the 2019 level by 2023, MPs told

Asda’s fuel margin targets were three times the 2019 level by 2023, MPs told

19 July 2023

Asda told the CMA that it decided to pass down retail price falls in 2022 more slowly in areas where it had no direct competition, MPs were told.


Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costs – HSBC

Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costs – HSBC

Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costs – HSBC

19 July 2023

British businesses are looking to better use technology to cut costs, HSBC found in its latest survey of 500 firms.


Cell mapping: ‘Atlas’ aims to shed light on kidney diseases

Cell mapping: ‘Atlas’ aims to shed light on kidney diseases

Cell mapping: ‘Atlas’ aims to shed light on kidney diseases

19 July 2023

The kidney tissue atlas is made up of single-cell maps of healthy as well as diseased cells.


Tories complain about Standard’s ‘clear mockery’ of their London mayoralty pick

Tories complain about Standard’s ‘clear mockery’ of their London mayoralty pick

Tories complain about Standard’s ‘clear mockery’ of their London mayoralty pick

19 July 2023

The party wrote to the newspaper’s editor to express its disapproval at the picture of Susan Hall used on its front page.


Kevin Spacey accusers no longer willing to be ‘secret keepers’, court told

Kevin Spacey accusers no longer willing to be ‘secret keepers’, court told

Kevin Spacey accusers no longer willing to be ‘secret keepers’, court told

19 July 2023

The Oscar-winning actor denies the allegations against him.


Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson

Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson

Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson

19 July 2023

The DUP leader met with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Wednesday.


Sunak says ‘our plan is working’ ahead of by-election test

Sunak says ‘our plan is working’ ahead of by-election test

Sunak says ‘our plan is working’ ahead of by-election test

19 July 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it was for the British people to judge him on his performance.


Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall ‘has Rishi Sunak’s full support’

Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall ‘has Rishi Sunak’s full support’

Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall ‘has Rishi Sunak’s full support’

19 July 2023

The Prime Minister’s press secretary said Susan Hall has shown ‘great commitment… highlighting the many failures of Sadiq Khan’.


Early humans used expert woodwork skills to make hunting weapons – study

Early humans used expert woodwork skills to make hunting weapons – study

Early humans used expert woodwork skills to make hunting weapons – study

19 July 2023

Analysis of a stick, found in Schoningen in Germany three decades ago, showed it was scraped, seasoned and sanded before being used to kill animals.


Man has first haircut for 41 months to make wigs for young cancer patients

Man has first haircut for 41 months to make wigs for young cancer patients

Man has first haircut for 41 months to make wigs for young cancer patients

19 July 2023

Stuart Hughes has also raised more than £1,100 for charity.


Three Welsh rugby ‘codebreakers’ immortalised by statue in Cardiff Bay

Three Welsh rugby ‘codebreakers’ immortalised by statue in Cardiff Bay

Three Welsh rugby ‘codebreakers’ immortalised by statue in Cardiff Bay

19 July 2023

Rugby League greats Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan are depicted in the monument.


Rail passengers facing further strikes from Thursday

Rail passengers facing further strikes from Thursday

Rail passengers facing further strikes from Thursday

19 July 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will strike while drivers in Aslef are banning overtime this week.


Man denies public order offence after Tate Britain drag queen story time protest

Man denies public order offence after Tate Britain drag queen story time protest

Man denies public order offence after Tate Britain drag queen story time protest

19 July 2023

Lance O’Connor appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

Ben Wallace suggests Alan Turing statue for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

19 July 2023

The plinth is currently used to showcase artistic works temporarily.


Mother hails ‘justice’ for son after fourth murder trial

Mother hails ‘justice’ for son after fourth murder trial

Mother hails ‘justice’ for son after fourth murder trial

19 July 2023

Kaine Gilead was convicted by an Old Bailey jury of murdering Ramane Wiggan, who was shot after being ‘lured’ to flats in south London in March 2019.


Channel Tunnel boss: New EU scheme designed without any consideration for Dover

Channel Tunnel boss: New EU scheme designed without any consideration for Dover

Channel Tunnel boss: New EU scheme designed without any consideration for Dover

19 July 2023

There are fears the European Union’s incoming Entry/Exit System (EES) will cause delays in Dover.


Varadkar to stress morale boost EU accession could offer to Ukraine’s soldiers

Varadkar to stress morale boost EU accession could offer to Ukraine’s soldiers

Varadkar to stress morale boost EU accession could offer to Ukraine’s soldiers

19 July 2023

Ireland’s premier said negotiations for Ukraine to become an EU candidate country should start before the end of the year.


Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

Tata did not choose UK for £4bn battery plant just for taxpayer cash – Sunak

19 July 2023

The new factory, which is expected to be built in Somerset, will employ around 4,000 people.


UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

UK imposes visa requirements on five nations citing ‘abuse’ of the system

19 July 2023

Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu have all been hit by the changes.


NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

NHS consultants reveal why they are downing stethoscopes to pick up placards

19 July 2023

Top hospital doctors are striking for 48 hours from Thursday.


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