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Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

Rishi Sunak to meet bosses at inaugural Business Council gathering

17 July 2023

The heads of AstraZeneca, Google, Shell and other major companies will gather in Downing Street on Tuesday for the first business council meeting.


New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

17 July 2023

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.


Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

Keegan urged to apologise for ‘needless’ disruption caused by teacher strikes

17 July 2023

The Education Secretary defended her record, highlighting additional funding, improvements in childcare services and a pay rise for teachers.


Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

Heineken to install heat pump network at Manchester brewery to cut emissions

17 July 2023

The UK’s largest pub, beer and cider company said it will invest £25 million in heat pumps at the factory in Hulme.


Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

Seven people require treatment as emergency services battle tenement fire

17 July 2023

Bathgate Street was taped off while four Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews fought to extinguish the blaze.


Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

Counter-terrorism tactics used against predators who attack women

17 July 2023

The Cambridge Crime Harm Index is being used by the Metropolitan Police to identify the 100 worst offenders in London at any one time.


Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected

17 July 2023

The RAC estimates 12.6 million people will embark on day trips or holidays by car between Friday and Monday.


Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

Iceland becomes latest grocer to announce wide-ranging price cuts

17 July 2023

Iceland’s cuts follow a £26 million investment by the supermarket in a bid to lower prices.


McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

McVey: Schools and universities should remain open in national emergencies

17 July 2023

The former Cabinet minister said that school closures during the pandemic had been a ‘disaster’.


Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

Witnesses sought to Cumbernauld crash which claimed life of pensioner

17 July 2023

Margaret Allan, 77, was taken to Glasgow Royal Hospital for treatment in the immediate aftermath of the crash but died three weeks later.


Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

Visas for foreign construction workers in bid to fill UK job shortages

17 July 2023

The Government hopes the move will help boost the economy.


Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

17 July 2023

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.


Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

Competition for small nuclear reactors launched by Government

17 July 2023

Companies will be able to sign up with a new arm’s-length Government body, Great British Nuclear.


Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating’s brother after death in crash

17 July 2023

Ciaran Keating died in a two-car crash near Swinford in Co Mayo.


All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

All-Ireland forum would have been ‘extremely helpful’ during Covid – union boss

17 July 2023

Irish Congress of Trade Unions assistant general secretary, Gerry Murphy, was giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.


Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

Historic Brighton hotel suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire

17 July 2023

It is understood the Royal Albion Hotel has found other accommodation for all of its guests.


‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

17 July 2023

The consumer champion said regulation ‘doesn’t curtail the industry’, following concerns that a crackdown could potentially be shelved.


Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

Dover warns of two-and-a-half hour summer getaway queues

17 July 2023

The Kent port issued the alert ahead of many schools in England and Wales breaking up for summer on Friday.


Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

17 July 2023

The TV presenter announced in 2021 that she had been diagnosed as autistic at the age of 51.


First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

First annual royal swan census of King’s reign gets under way

17 July 2023

The custom dates back to the 12th century, when ownership of unmarked mute swans was claimed by the Crown to ensure a ready supply for feasts.


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