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Climate activists stage ‘die-in’ protest in Glasgow following record temperatures

Climate activists stage ‘die-in’ protest in Glasgow following record temperatures

Climate activists stage ‘die-in’ protest in Glasgow following record temperatures

23 July 2022

Extinction Rebellion Scotland activists lay on the ground covered in white sheets with ’cause of death’ placards to protest soaring temperatures.


How Margaret Thatcher is looming large over Tory leadership race

How Margaret Thatcher is looming large over Tory leadership race

How Margaret Thatcher is looming large over Tory leadership race

23 July 2022

As the race to replace Boris Johnson continues, it is the legacy of another Conservative leader that both candidates are trying to claim as their own.


Holidaymakers warned there is a way to go to clear Port of Dover backlog

Holidaymakers warned there is a way to go to clear Port of Dover backlog

Holidaymakers warned there is a way to go to clear Port of Dover backlog

23 July 2022

Travellers got out of their vehicles to stretch their legs while traffic was at a standstill in queues on Saturday.


Retired major rows to Isle of Wight in home-made tin boat for Ukraine charity

Retired major rows to Isle of Wight in home-made tin boat for Ukraine charity

Retired major rows to Isle of Wight in home-made tin boat for Ukraine charity

23 July 2022

Michael Stanley, known as ‘Major Mick’, set off aboard ‘Tintanic II’ to cross the Solent on Saturday in his latest fundraising challenge.


Rishi Sunak praised as ‘charismatic’ and ‘a strong family man’ after speech

Rishi Sunak praised as ‘charismatic’ and ‘a strong family man’ after speech

Rishi Sunak praised as ‘charismatic’ and ‘a strong family man’ after speech

23 July 2022

Conservative Party members lauded the ex-chancellor following remarks in Grantham, the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher.


Hedgehog-lover Harry, eight, is cycling over 1,100 miles for wildlife hospital

Hedgehog-lover Harry, eight, is cycling over 1,100 miles for wildlife hospital

Hedgehog-lover Harry, eight, is cycling over 1,100 miles for wildlife hospital

23 July 2022

Harry Peksa and his father, Nick, have embarked on a 1,100-mile cycle across the UK for Tiggywinkles The Wildlife Hospital Trust.


Rishi Sunak promises tax cuts ‘you can believe in’

Rishi Sunak promises tax cuts ‘you can believe in’

Rishi Sunak promises tax cuts ‘you can believe in’

23 July 2022

Rishi Sunak on Saturday told Tory members that he was the candidate telling the truth about taxation.


Man’s body found after 21-year-old went missing in water on UK’s hottest day

Man’s body found after 21-year-old went missing in water on UK’s hottest day

Man’s body found after 21-year-old went missing in water on UK’s hottest day

23 July 2022

Formal identification has not yet taken place, police said, adding that they are ‘liaising with international partners’ to contact relatives.


Sunak labels himself the underdog as ‘forces that be’ back Liz Truss

Sunak labels himself the underdog as ‘forces that be’ back Liz Truss

Sunak labels himself the underdog as ‘forces that be’ back Liz Truss

23 July 2022

The ex-chancellor used a speech in Grantham, the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher, to kick-start his campaign for the Tory leadership.


Key dates in the Tory leadership race between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

Key dates in the Tory leadership race between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

Key dates in the Tory leadership race between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak

23 July 2022

One of the pair will replace Boris Johnson as Conservative party leader and prime minister.


Campaigners rally to save railway ticket offices from closure

Campaigners rally to save railway ticket offices from closure

Campaigners rally to save railway ticket offices from closure

23 July 2022

Unions fear ticket offices are set to close with the loss of thousands of jobs.


What the papers say – July 23

What the papers say – July 23

What the papers say – July 23

23 July 2022

Travel chaos features among the topics on Saturday’s front pages.


Family of Afghan boy stranded in France condemn Priti Patel’s ‘false promises’

Family of Afghan boy stranded in France condemn Priti Patel’s ‘false promises’

Family of Afghan boy stranded in France condemn Priti Patel’s ‘false promises’

23 July 2022

Qamar Jabarkhyl, a 28-year-old UK citizen, said his ‘heart melts’ when his young cousin, Obaidullah, calls him crying every day from Strasbourg.


TfL reviewing long-term funding settlement

TfL reviewing long-term funding settlement

TfL reviewing long-term funding settlement

23 July 2022

TfL said it would respond to the Government’s proposal ‘as soon as possible’.


Sunak set for speech in Thatcher’s hometown as Truss promises EU ‘red tape bonfire’

Sunak set for speech in Thatcher’s hometown as Truss promises EU ‘red tape bonfire’

Sunak set for speech in Thatcher’s hometown as Truss promises EU ‘red tape bonfire’

22 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary has vowed to review all EU laws retained after Brexit by the end of next year if she becomes prime minister.


UK calls on France to act as travellers face more delays and gridlock at Dover

UK calls on France to act as travellers face more delays and gridlock at Dover

UK calls on France to act as travellers face more delays and gridlock at Dover

22 July 2022

A French politician blamed Brexit for the travel misery, while the local MP claimed French border officers “didn’t turn up for work”.


Ejector seat safety fear grounds Red Arrow jets and Typhoon warplanes

Ejector seat safety fear grounds Red Arrow jets and Typhoon warplanes

Ejector seat safety fear grounds Red Arrow jets and Typhoon warplanes

22 July 2022

The Red Arrows flying team is set to perform in a display at the Making Waves Festival in Irvine, North Ayrshire.


Sunak would put UK on ‘crisis footing’ as Truss defends tax plans

Sunak would put UK on ‘crisis footing’ as Truss defends tax plans

Sunak would put UK on ‘crisis footing’ as Truss defends tax plans

22 July 2022

In interviews with two major newspapers, both Mr Sunak and Ms Truss reveal eye-catching proposals designed to firm up their campaign for No 10.


How will the rail strikes affect services?

How will the rail strikes affect services?

How will the rail strikes affect services?

22 July 2022

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out on Wednesday July 27.


Tax cuts could be offered by Labour at next election, suggests shadow chancellor

Tax cuts could be offered by Labour at next election, suggests shadow chancellor

Tax cuts could be offered by Labour at next election, suggests shadow chancellor

22 July 2022

In an interview with The Mirror newspaper, Labour frontbencher Rachel Reeves hit out at the Tory leadership contenders.


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