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Iran releases British-Iranian prisoner Morad Tahbaz on furlough

Iran releases British-Iranian prisoner Morad Tahbaz on furlough

Iran releases British-Iranian prisoner Morad Tahbaz on furlough

27 July 2022

His daughter Roxanne Tahbaz said the Foreign Secretary’s work is ‘unfinished’ as she called for her father’s ‘unconditional release’.


Electricity margins could be ‘tight’ this winter, grid firm says

Electricity margins could be ‘tight’ this winter, grid firm says

Electricity margins could be ‘tight’ this winter, grid firm says

27 July 2022

The Electricity System Operator said it should be able to keep the lights on, despite narrow margins at the end of the year.


Youths locked up for sword stick murder of boy aged 14

Youths locked up for sword stick murder of boy aged 14

Youths locked up for sword stick murder of boy aged 14

27 July 2022

Fares Maatou was stabbed in broad daylight in Canning Town, east London.


Zelensky says he does not want Boris Johnson to ‘disappear’

Zelensky says he does not want Boris Johnson to ‘disappear’

Zelensky says he does not want Boris Johnson to ‘disappear’

27 July 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky would like Boris Johnson to ‘be somewhere in politics in a position to be someone’.


Strike day train passenger numbers up despite warning to avoid unnecessary trips

Strike day train passenger numbers up despite warning to avoid unnecessary trips

27 July 2022

Network Rail said around 15% more people were using its stations on Wednesday than during the last strike on Thursday June 23.


People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

27 July 2022

The circular economy platform said it expects more consumers to seek ways to raise cash and save money as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.


I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

27 July 2022

The singer said that, while it would have been ‘symbolic’ for Ukraine to host the contest, Britain is the ‘rational’ option.


Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

27 July 2022

The social media giant has asked its Oversight Board to advise on whether its current Covid misinformation policy is ‘still appropriate’.


Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

27 July 2022

Appeal judges were told on Monday that Paul Battersbee, who is in his 50s, was feared to have suffered a heart attack or stroke.


July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

27 July 2022

Only 24% of the expected average rain for the month has fallen in England so far.


Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

27 July 2022

Dolly Rincon-Aguilar, 39, told Kingston Crown Court: “I think just my heart is broken in two.”


Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

27 July 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful announced a package of measures to better protect women and girls from violence and abuse.


Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

27 July 2022

The Law Commission has published a consultation which proposes creating a new category of assets within current personal property law.


‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

27 July 2022

A little-known manslaughter case is to go down in British legal history when the sentencing is televised.


Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

27 July 2022

Elizabeth Bolton said her 23-year-old son, Jack, was ‘very distressed’ after missing his first day at a job.


First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

27 July 2022

Judge Sarah Munro QC is expected to be filmed as she passes sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter of his grandfather.


Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

27 July 2022

Ms Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater started the annual ride from Princess Mary Athletics Stadium in Cleckheaton.


Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

27 July 2022

Experts say a new jab could help prevent thousands of deaths every year.


Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

27 July 2022

Boots has become the first community pharmacy to deliver prescription drugs using the technology.


Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

27 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary hopes she will be able to counter ‘growing malign influence from Beijing’ with a ‘New Commonwealth Deal’.


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