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BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

BrewDog set to triple bars business to 300 venues in expansion plan

17 July 2023

BrewDog launched its first bar site in Aberdeen in 2008 and now has more than 100 venues, including sites in Las Vegas, Berlin and Brisbane.


Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

17 July 2023

The regulator is looking into whether the station’s Face the Family petition breaches impartiality and accuracy rules for broadcasters.


Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

Sunak says inflation not falling as rapidly as he would like

17 July 2023

The Prime Minister promised to halve inflation this year as one of his key policy priorities.


Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

Left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocked his candidacy

17 July 2023

The serving North of Tyne mayor will seek to stand as an independent in the election for the new expanded North East authority.


Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

Eurostar passengers can avoid UK passport checks by having faces scanned

17 July 2023

A facial verification system has been introduced at St Pancras station in London.


Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

17 July 2023

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.


The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

The Essex Serpent author named new chancellor of the University of Essex

17 July 2023

Writer and ‘proud Essex girl’ Dr Sarah Perry said she is looking forward to supporting and inspiring students.


Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

Kevin Spacey sex assault trial: Elton John called as defence witness

17 July 2023

Kevin Spacey is standing trail at Southwark Crown Court in London accused of various charges of sexual assault.


Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

17 July 2023

The Transport Secretary visited Birmingham to see work on the new Curzon Street Station.


Comedian Dom Joly leads Westminster protest against Illegal Migration Bill

Comedian Dom Joly leads Westminster protest against Illegal Migration Bill

Comedian Dom Joly leads Westminster protest against Illegal Migration Bill

17 July 2023

The Save The Children ambassador led the charity’s protest on Monday morning dressed as Mickey Mouse.


UK to open trade negotiations with Turkey

UK to open trade negotiations with Turkey

UK to open trade negotiations with Turkey

17 July 2023

The UK will look to expand its services trade with Turkey in a new, enhanced deal.


Post Office compensation schemes ‘a patchwork quilt with holes in it’

Post Office compensation schemes ‘a patchwork quilt with holes in it’

Post Office compensation schemes ‘a patchwork quilt with holes in it’

17 July 2023

An interim report covering the three compensation schemes was published on Monday.


Labour could use migrant barges while asylum backlog is tackled

Labour could use migrant barges while asylum backlog is tackled

Labour could use migrant barges while asylum backlog is tackled

17 July 2023

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper declined to commit to immediately closing the widely criticised facilities if her party wins power.


Government delays expectation for schools in England to run 32.5 hour week

Government delays expectation for schools in England to run 32.5 hour week

Government delays expectation for schools in England to run 32.5 hour week

17 July 2023

State schools will now have until September 2024 to meet minimum school week expectation due to ‘pressures’, the Department for Education said.


‘Hostile states using organised crime gangs as proxies in the UK’

‘Hostile states using organised crime gangs as proxies in the UK’

‘Hostile states using organised crime gangs as proxies in the UK’

17 July 2023

National Crime Agency director-general Graeme Biggar said law enforcement and MI5 are monitoring the threat.


Boxer Conlan apologises for liking tweet critical of Kate at Wimbledon

Boxer Conlan apologises for liking tweet critical of Kate at Wimbledon

Boxer Conlan apologises for liking tweet critical of Kate at Wimbledon

17 July 2023

The former world amateur champion said he had liked the message accidentally.


Sir Elton John and David Furnish give evidence in Kevin Spacey trial

Sir Elton John and David Furnish give evidence in Kevin Spacey trial

Sir Elton John and David Furnish give evidence in Kevin Spacey trial

17 July 2023

The couple gave evidence via video link from Monaco.


Internet Watch Foundation confirms first AI-generated child sex abuse images

Internet Watch Foundation confirms first AI-generated child sex abuse images

Internet Watch Foundation confirms first AI-generated child sex abuse images

17 July 2023

The number of AI images being identified is small but the potential exists for criminals to produce unprecedented quantities, the organisation warned.


Thousands to receive letters inviting them to apply for pension credit

Thousands to receive letters inviting them to apply for pension credit

Thousands to receive letters inviting them to apply for pension credit

17 July 2023

A trial launched by the Department for Work and Pensions will encourage pensioners receiving housing benefit to also apply for pension credit.


PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses

PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses

PM: Numbers cap will end students being taken advantage of with rip-off courses

17 July 2023

Rishi Sunak said the key message of his plan is: ‘You don’t have to go to university to succeed in life.’


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