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Council in legal challenge over ‘strain’ of caring for child asylum seekers

Council in legal challenge over ‘strain’ of caring for child asylum seekers

Council in legal challenge over ‘strain’ of caring for child asylum seekers

05 July 2023

Council bosses say the current system to distribute children across local authorities ‘sadly remains inadequate’.


Belfast’s Central Station to be largest transport hub on the island of Ireland

Belfast’s Central Station to be largest transport hub on the island of Ireland

Belfast’s Central Station to be largest transport hub on the island of Ireland

05 July 2023

The station, which will include bus, coach and rail links, is scheduled to be completed in 2025.


Man walking UK coastline for charity reaches home country of Wales

Man walking UK coastline for charity reaches home country of Wales

Man walking UK coastline for charity reaches home country of Wales

05 July 2023

Chris Lewis and his family hope to raise £500,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.


Three arrested after two protests at Wimbledon on third day of tournament

Three arrested after two protests at Wimbledon on third day of tournament

Three arrested after two protests at Wimbledon on third day of tournament

05 July 2023

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage.


NHS in danger of being buried under social care avalanche, Sir Ed Davey warns

NHS in danger of being buried under social care avalanche, Sir Ed Davey warns

NHS in danger of being buried under social care avalanche, Sir Ed Davey warns

05 July 2023

The Lib Dem leader says two in five patients are unable to leave hospital as a result of a lack of social care.


Two arrested as protests held during royal event in Edinburgh

Two arrested as protests held during royal event in Edinburgh

Two arrested as protests held during royal event in Edinburgh

05 July 2023

Republic, a campaign to abolish the monarchy, said it was ‘very concerned’ to hear some protesters had been detained by police.


Charity calls for 25,000 volunteers to provide NHS support

Charity calls for 25,000 volunteers to provide NHS support

Charity calls for 25,000 volunteers to provide NHS support

05 July 2023

The Royal Voluntary Service provides companionship for patients in hospitals.


Barclays extends scheme paying homeowners up to £2,000 for energy improvements

Barclays extends scheme paying homeowners up to £2,000 for energy improvements

Barclays extends scheme paying homeowners up to £2,000 for energy improvements

05 July 2023

Research from the bank shows 69% of Britons say they have made small changes to reduce their gas and electricity consumption.


Three men remanded on charges in connection with attempted murder of detective

Three men remanded on charges in connection with attempted murder of detective

Three men remanded on charges in connection with attempted murder of detective

05 July 2023

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times at a sports complex in Co Tyrone in February.


Inquiry into groping claims against ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher to be published

Inquiry into groping claims against ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher to be published

Inquiry into groping claims against ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher to be published

05 July 2023

The allegations against the then government whip hastened Boris Johnson’s exit as prime minister.


Union warns of general strike in education as teachers march through Westminster

Union warns of general strike in education as teachers march through Westminster

Union warns of general strike in education as teachers march through Westminster

05 July 2023

Daniel Kebede, NEU general secretary-elect, told striking teachers to ‘get ready’ for a general strike.


Judge rules doctor was driving ‘too fast’ despite being under 30mph limit

Judge rules doctor was driving ‘too fast’ despite being under 30mph limit

Judge rules doctor was driving ‘too fast’ despite being under 30mph limit

05 July 2023

Deputy High Court Judge Dexter Dias warned about the dangers of driving at ‘excessive and unreasonable’ speed after a child collided with the BMW.


Bank too slow to ‘wake up’ to inflation threat, former deputy governor says

Bank too slow to ‘wake up’ to inflation threat, former deputy governor says

Bank too slow to ‘wake up’ to inflation threat, former deputy governor says

05 July 2023

Sir Charles Bean agreed with economic experts that the Bank of England has made mistakes in its recent inflation modelling.


Co-defendant of alleged gunman cannot be found guilty by association, jury told

Co-defendant of alleged gunman cannot be found guilty by association, jury told

Co-defendant of alleged gunman cannot be found guilty by association, jury told

05 July 2023

Thomas Waring is charged with assisting Connor Chapman by helping to burn out the stolen Mercedes used in the shooting.


Duke of Sussex bids to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against News Group

Duke of Sussex bids to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against News Group

Duke of Sussex bids to rely on ‘secret agreement’ in claim against News Group

05 July 2023

Harry, 38, claims he was prevented from bringing his case against NGN sooner by a ‘secret agreement’ between the publisher and the palace.


Spacey grabbed man ‘like a cobra’ while making ‘hardcore comments’, court told

Spacey grabbed man ‘like a cobra’ while making ‘hardcore comments’, court told

Spacey grabbed man ‘like a cobra’ while making ‘hardcore comments’, court told

05 July 2023

The police interview of the Hollywood star’s third alleged victim was played to the court on Wednesday.


Excess weight in under-40s ‘linked to 18 cancers’ – study

Excess weight in under-40s ‘linked to 18 cancers’ – study

Excess weight in under-40s ‘linked to 18 cancers’ – study

05 July 2023

Adults are encouraged to keep their weight at normal levels to help ward off various different cancers.


Not getting enough sleep lessens cognitive benefits of exercise – study

Not getting enough sleep lessens cognitive benefits of exercise – study

Not getting enough sleep lessens cognitive benefits of exercise – study

05 July 2023

The researchers said their study highlights the need for sleep to protect against cognitive decline.


SNP MP Angus MacNeil has whip suspended for a week

SNP MP Angus MacNeil has whip suspended for a week

SNP MP Angus MacNeil has whip suspended for a week

05 July 2023

The suspension was reportedly the consequence of a row between Mr MacNeil and the party’s chief whip, Brendan O’Hara.


Mastercard helping banks predict scams before money leaves customers’ accounts

Mastercard helping banks predict scams before money leaves customers’ accounts

Mastercard helping banks predict scams before money leaves customers’ accounts

05 July 2023

The payments provider said it is helping banks to identify and predict which payments are potentially being made to fraudsters.


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