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Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

06 September 2022

Celia Marsh collapsed after eating a Pret a Manger super-veg rainbow flatbread, which was supposedly dairy-free but contained traces of milk protein.


‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

06 September 2022

Liz Truss and her new Chancellor are reported to be planning a freeze in bills which could cost around £100 billion.


Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

06 September 2022

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said tax cuts were ‘not sufficient’ to tackle energy price crisis.


‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

06 September 2022

The alleged killers, Jaden McGibbon, Robel Michael and Sichem Mangituka-Mpelo, were armed with at least one gun, the Old Bailey heard.


Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

06 September 2022

The handover of power from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss is taking place at the Queen’s Balmoral estate.


Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

06 September 2022

The bike retailer had received complaints over emails about a government voucher scheme that gave people £50 off the cost of repairing a bike.


Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

06 September 2022

Guto Harri, who was Boris Johnson’s director of communications, hit out as his “brutal” time in No 10 came to an end.


BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

06 September 2022

The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.


William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

06 September 2022

The Cambridges will hear about the work of Aik Saath, which means ‘Together As One’ in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, in Slough next Tuesday.


Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 across Scotland

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 across Scotland

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 across Scotland

06 September 2022

Donated items range from toilet roll, nappies, wipes and toiletries to clothing, backpacks, home furnishings, lightings and electrical products.


Teenagers’ drug and cigarette use declines as vaping gains popularity – figures

Teenagers’ drug and cigarette use declines as vaping gains popularity – figures

Teenagers’ drug and cigarette use declines as vaping gains popularity – figures

06 September 2022

A new study found that high school pupils in England are more likely to vape compared with 2018.


Johnson expected to appoint allies to Lords in resignation honours list

Johnson expected to appoint allies to Lords in resignation honours list

Johnson expected to appoint allies to Lords in resignation honours list

06 September 2022

The departing prime minister’s customary award of peerages is likely to provoke controversy.


Increase in registered suicide rate after pandemic inquest delays, ONS says

Increase in registered suicide rate after pandemic inquest delays, ONS says

Increase in registered suicide rate after pandemic inquest delays, ONS says

06 September 2022

The Office for National Statistics said the suicide rate in 2021 was consistent with rates seen in the years before the coronavirus pandemic.


Life-extending prostate cancer drug rejected for NHS

Life-extending prostate cancer drug rejected for NHS

Life-extending prostate cancer drug rejected for NHS

06 September 2022

The Institute of Cancer Research in London said the decision means men will miss out on a highly innovative treatment.


Johnson in Balmoral to resign as Prime Minister

Johnson in Balmoral to resign as Prime Minister

Johnson in Balmoral to resign as Prime Minister

06 September 2022

Boris Johnson pledged his support for successor Liz Truss but could not conceal his bitterness at being forced out of No 10.


Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery

Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery

Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery

06 September 2022

The sculpture ‘Alien Baby’ was taken from the Hidden Gallery in Clifton on August 30.


‘Severe impact’ of rising living costs on disabled households highlighted

‘Severe impact’ of rising living costs on disabled households highlighted

‘Severe impact’ of rising living costs on disabled households highlighted

06 September 2022

Two-thirds of households containing people with disabilities have avoided turning on the heating, abrdn Financial Fairness Trust said.


Construction work slows for another month as firms hit by climbing costs

Construction work slows for another month as firms hit by climbing costs

Construction work slows for another month as firms hit by climbing costs

06 September 2022

The S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index scored 49.2 in August, considered a decline in activity.


Dorries confirms she was asked to stay on as Culture Secretary

Dorries confirms she was asked to stay on as Culture Secretary

Dorries confirms she was asked to stay on as Culture Secretary

06 September 2022

The Tory MP said ‘after much reflection’ she has decided to leave the Cabinet when Liz Truss takes charge.


Queen’s love of Balmoral as private retreat sets stage for historic PM audience

Queen’s love of Balmoral as private retreat sets stage for historic PM audience

Queen’s love of Balmoral as private retreat sets stage for historic PM audience

06 September 2022

The monarch travels to the Scottish Highlands each summer, with members of her family invited to spend time with her in Aberdeenshire.


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