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Liz Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023

Liz Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023

Liz Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023

22 July 2022

If elected, Ms Truss said she would repeal or replace EU regulation deemed not to support UK growth.


‘More people cutting back on food to pay energy bills’

‘More people cutting back on food to pay energy bills’

‘More people cutting back on food to pay energy bills’

22 July 2022

An Office for National Statistics survey found that 46% of adults who pay energy bills are finding it very or somewhat difficult to afford them.


Government scraps changes to school admissions for summer-born pupils

Government scraps changes to school admissions for summer-born pupils

Government scraps changes to school admissions for summer-born pupils

22 July 2022

Baroness Barran said the latest data shows the admissions system for summer-born pupils is working better than it was in 2015.


Economic growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ as demand weakened

Economic growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ as demand weakened

Economic growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ as demand weakened

22 July 2022

The latest S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers index (PMI) reading showed a 17-month low in private sector activity.


Royal family wish Prince George happy ninth birthday

Royal family wish Prince George happy ninth birthday

Royal family wish Prince George happy ninth birthday

22 July 2022

The Queen’s official twitter account led the monarchy in marking the birthday of the young royal.


Duke of Sussex wins bid for review of Home Office security decision

Duke of Sussex wins bid for review of Home Office security decision

Duke of Sussex wins bid for review of Home Office security decision

22 July 2022

Harry is bringing legal action over a decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family when in the UK.


Farmers left with glut of strawberries and cherries after heatwave growth spurt

Farmers left with glut of strawberries and cherries after heatwave growth spurt

Farmers left with glut of strawberries and cherries after heatwave growth spurt

22 July 2022

Fruits are being sold off cheap to prevent waste.


Director of Elvis biopic ‘heartbroken’ after death of actress Shonka Dukureh

Director of Elvis biopic ‘heartbroken’ after death of actress Shonka Dukureh

Director of Elvis biopic ‘heartbroken’ after death of actress Shonka Dukureh

22 July 2022

The singer starred as Big Mama Thornton in the film about Elvis Presley.


Port of Dover attacks ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing

Port of Dover attacks ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing

Port of Dover attacks ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing

22 July 2022

A ‘critical incident’ has been declared by the Kent port due to six-hour queues, with tourists urged to consider staying away.


Watchdog clears BT Sport joint venture with Warner Bros Discovery

Watchdog clears BT Sport joint venture with Warner Bros Discovery

Watchdog clears BT Sport joint venture with Warner Bros Discovery

22 July 2022

Last month, the Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe into the joint venture deal.


Summer getaway halted by ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing at Dover

Summer getaway halted by ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing at Dover

Summer getaway halted by ‘woefully inadequate’ French border staffing at Dover

22 July 2022

Holidaymakers booked on sailings from the Kent port reported being stuck in five-hour queues to complete border checks.


Russia stealing UK-bound steel, Ukrainian boss says

Russia stealing UK-bound steel, Ukrainian boss says

Russia stealing UK-bound steel, Ukrainian boss says

22 July 2022

Moscow is looting steel left behind in the Azovstal mill, according to Metinvest’s chief executive.


Retail sales decline slows after jubilee celebrations boost food stores

Retail sales decline slows after jubilee celebrations boost food stores

Retail sales decline slows after jubilee celebrations boost food stores

22 July 2022

It came after a heavier than previously thought slump in retail sales in May, with the ONS revising down its original prediction.


What the papers say – July 22

What the papers say – July 22

What the papers say – July 22

22 July 2022

The BBC’s apology for its ‘shameful’ interview with Diana and Tory rivals ‘trading blows’ over tax cuts are the stories leading Friday’s newspapers.


Former Irish soldier to be sentenced for Islamic State membership

Former Irish soldier to be sentenced for Islamic State membership

Former Irish soldier to be sentenced for Islamic State membership

22 July 2022

Lisa Smith, 40, was found guilty in May of membership of the terror group.


Harry awaits court ruling on challenge to Home Office over police protection

Harry awaits court ruling on challenge to Home Office over police protection

Harry awaits court ruling on challenge to Home Office over police protection

22 July 2022

The Duke of Sussex’s lawyers asked Mr Justice Swift to grant permission for a full judicial review of the Home Office’s decision.


Petrol price protests to bring chaos to roads on busiest summer getaway in years

Petrol price protests to bring chaos to roads on busiest summer getaway in years

Petrol price protests to bring chaos to roads on busiest summer getaway in years

21 July 2022

Demonstrations are expected be held nationwide on Friday morning.


Final two come to blows over tax plans in fierce Tory leadership race

Final two come to blows over tax plans in fierce Tory leadership race

Final two come to blows over tax plans in fierce Tory leadership race

21 July 2022

Rishi Sunak claims the evidence suggests the Conservatives would suffer a defeat at the next general election with his rival Liz Truss in charge.


Beaming Prince George photographed by Kate for his official birthday picture

Beaming Prince George photographed by Kate for his official birthday picture

Beaming Prince George photographed by Kate for his official birthday picture

21 July 2022

Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz.


Rishi Sunak says he ‘challenged the system’ and stopped December Covid lockdown

Rishi Sunak says he ‘challenged the system’ and stopped December Covid lockdown

Rishi Sunak says he ‘challenged the system’ and stopped December Covid lockdown

21 July 2022

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 was running rampant last December.


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