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120 people evacuated due to fire at 19-storey block of flats in London

120 people evacuated due to fire at 19-storey block of flats in London

120 people evacuated due to fire at 19-storey block of flats in London

03 July 2022

Firefighters were called to the blaze just before midday on Sunday.


Government package aimed at cutting childcare costs branded ‘pathetic’

Government package aimed at cutting childcare costs branded ‘pathetic’

Government package aimed at cutting childcare costs branded ‘pathetic’

03 July 2022

Ministers said childcare providers will have more flexibility in how they run their businesses while maintaining safety and quality of care.


Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

03 July 2022

Gwent Police said it is working with Avon and Somerset Police and neighbouring forces as they prepare for ‘serious disruption throughout the day’.


Making famous Wimbledon queue partly virtual ‘a disastrous idea’

Making famous Wimbledon queue partly virtual ‘a disastrous idea’

Making famous Wimbledon queue partly virtual ‘a disastrous idea’

03 July 2022

Club chiefs are considering making the queue for on-the-day premium tickets partly digital.


Britain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery

Britain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery

Britain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery

03 July 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to address a recovery conference in Switzerland.


Posties suffered more than 1,600 dog attacks last year, says Royal Mail

Posties suffered more than 1,600 dog attacks last year, says Royal Mail

Posties suffered more than 1,600 dog attacks last year, says Royal Mail

03 July 2022

A total of 1,673 dog attacks on postal workers were recorded, an average of 32 every week across the UK.


Kite-flying festival to mark one year since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Kite-flying festival to mark one year since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Kite-flying festival to mark one year since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

03 July 2022

The 15 events will feature music, poetry and dance from Afghan artists.


80 firefighters tackling blaze at 17-storey block of flats in London

80 firefighters tackling blaze at 17-storey block of flats in London

80 firefighters tackling blaze at 17-storey block of flats in London

03 July 2022

The cause of the fire in Bromley is not known.


Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

03 July 2022

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said while a referendum is his ‘preferred route’ this could be blocked by Westminster or the Supreme Court.


Barristers to continue strike action with gatherings at courts

Barristers to continue strike action with gatherings at courts

Barristers to continue strike action with gatherings at courts

03 July 2022

The Criminal Bar Association said a three-day walkout is planned this week.


Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

Theatre and film director Peter Brook dies aged 97, says French media

03 July 2022

His publisher said he ‘leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy’.


‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine result of independence referendum

03 July 2022

Polling expert Mark Diffley spoke out as polls showed Scotland ‘absolutely in deadlock’ over whether to remain part of the UK.


Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

Wimbledon gives Ukrainian refugees chance to escape horrors of war

03 July 2022

The first two families through the gates of the All England Club in SW19 spoke to the PA news agency.


DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

03 July 2022

Charity leaders warned that unpaid carers are ‘increasingly being plunged into poverty’.


‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

03 July 2022

Traffic officer Gavin Buffam said the kitten tried to nip his fingers a few times.


Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar

03 July 2022

The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called.


Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

Therese Coffey’s rough ride defending Boris Johnson for ‘groping’ MP appointment

03 July 2022

Broadcasters were riled by the lack of detail as the Work and Pensions Secretary defended Boris Johnson over the appointment of Chris Pincher.


Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

Andy Burnham backs strike action but downplays leadership ambitions

03 July 2022

The Greater Manchester mayor said he supports workers doing what they need to do to protect their incomes during a cost-of-living crisis.


Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

03 July 2022

Ministers have been warned a ‘change in mindset’ is required to give women’s health matters the attention they deserve.


Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

03 July 2022

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.


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