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Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump to 14-year high

Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump to 14-year high

Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump to 14-year high

28 July 2023

Insolvency Service data revealed that there were 6,342 company insolvencies over the three months to June 2023.


Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

28 July 2023

The anti-Brexit campaigner said the denial of banking services could force new parties to stop operating.


Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

Hartwig Fischer to step down as British Museum director next year

28 July 2023

He has been in the post since 2016.


Racial justice groups write to Met police chief with concerns on overhaul plan

Racial justice groups write to Met police chief with concerns on overhaul plan

Racial justice groups write to Met police chief with concerns on overhaul plan

28 July 2023

Plans to overhaul the force, a £366 million two-year scheme dubbed A New Met for London, were launched last week.


Twiglet the stolen dachshund reunited with happy owner

Twiglet the stolen dachshund reunited with happy owner

Twiglet the stolen dachshund reunited with happy owner

28 July 2023

Essex Police are still looking for the masked intruder who took 16-month-old Twiglet from her home in Saffron Walden, Essex.


What happens next with London’s ultra low emission zone?

What happens next with London’s ultra low emission zone?

What happens next with London’s ultra low emission zone?

28 July 2023

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan plans to extend the scheme to cover all London boroughs from August 29.


‘Concerning’ rise in people dying in or following police custody, watchdog says

‘Concerning’ rise in people dying in or following police custody, watchdog says

‘Concerning’ rise in people dying in or following police custody, watchdog says

28 July 2023

Figures from the IOPC show the number has more than doubled from 11 in the previous year to 23 in 2022/23.


Social care funding ‘will relieve hard-pressed councils and struggling staff’

Social care funding ‘will relieve hard-pressed councils and struggling staff’

Social care funding ‘will relieve hard-pressed councils and struggling staff’

28 July 2023

But sector leaders warned there remains a need for a genuine plan for change and reform in the long term.


Boy, 14, arrested after seven-year-old girl dies in motorbike hit-and-run

Boy, 14, arrested after seven-year-old girl dies in motorbike hit-and-run

Boy, 14, arrested after seven-year-old girl dies in motorbike hit-and-run

28 July 2023

Police were called to the scene shortly after 7pm on Thursday.


House sales down by 15% in June compared with same month in 2022

House sales down by 15% in June compared with same month in 2022

House sales down by 15% in June compared with same month in 2022

28 July 2023

Home transactions were 6% higher in June than in May, but this may be explained by a higher number of working days in June, HMRC said.


Former Manchester United player given six-month driving ban

Former Manchester United player given six-month driving ban

Former Manchester United player given six-month driving ban

28 July 2023

Jesse Lingard failed to provide details of a speeding driver in his car, a court heard.


Two youths who killed teenager pictured for the first time

Two youths who killed teenager pictured for the first time

Two youths who killed teenager pictured for the first time

28 July 2023

Shai Howes and Oisin Barrett were both just 15 when they killed Ramarni Crosby in Gloucester in December 2021.


Ireland seeing a rise in racism, Taoiseach warns

Ireland seeing a rise in racism, Taoiseach warns

Ireland seeing a rise in racism, Taoiseach warns

28 July 2023

The Government is pursuing hate-related legislation.


Earth needs a world climate crisis organisation, says eminent scientist

Earth needs a world climate crisis organisation, says eminent scientist

Earth needs a world climate crisis organisation, says eminent scientist

28 July 2023

Such a body, which could be established through the UN, would help facilitate a united global effort against climate change.


NatWest chairman says ‘political reaction’ led to Alison Rose’s departure

NatWest chairman says ‘political reaction’ led to Alison Rose’s departure

NatWest chairman says ‘political reaction’ led to Alison Rose’s departure

28 July 2023

Chairman Sir Howard Davies insisted it is important for the stability of the bank that he remains on the board.


Thousands of railway workers to walk out in row over pay, jobs and conditions

Thousands of railway workers to walk out in row over pay, jobs and conditions

Thousands of railway workers to walk out in row over pay, jobs and conditions

28 July 2023

Passengers have been advised to check their travel arrangements because the strike action will see wide variations of services across the country.


Seven key moments from NatWest chairman’s call with reporters

Seven key moments from NatWest chairman’s call with reporters

Seven key moments from NatWest chairman’s call with reporters

28 July 2023

Sir Howard Davies was speaking after a bruising week for the bank, which has been caught in a storm around Nigel Farage’s bank account.


Defunct British-built satellite Aeolus ready for deliberate crash into ocean

Defunct British-built satellite Aeolus ready for deliberate crash into ocean

Defunct British-built satellite Aeolus ready for deliberate crash into ocean

28 July 2023

Aeolus has provided valuable data to weather centres across Europe since 2018 but has now run out of fuel.


Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London

28 July 2023

The boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon and Surrey County Council took legal action against mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans.


Refugee charity hits out at ‘cruel’ proposal to house asylum seekers in tents

Refugee charity hits out at ‘cruel’ proposal to house asylum seekers in tents

Refugee charity hits out at ‘cruel’ proposal to house asylum seekers in tents

28 July 2023

The Home Secretary has purchased marquees in recent days to accommodate migrants by the end of August, according to a Whitehall source.


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