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Judge expected to make decision in Sir Frederick Barclay contempt case

Judge expected to make decision in Sir Frederick Barclay contempt case

Judge expected to make decision in Sir Frederick Barclay contempt case

28 July 2022

Sir Jonathan Cohen is expected to decide whether or not Sir Frederick, 87, is in contempt on Thursday afternoon, at the end of a High Court trial.


Journalist recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on

Journalist recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on

Journalist recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on

28 July 2022

PA news agency reporter Brian Farmer interviewed Ian Huntley at his home while Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were missing.


First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

28 July 2022

The footage will be broadcast on news channels and made available online through Sky News, BBC, ITN and the PA news agency.


Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to tree planting after record heatwaves and wildfires

Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to tree planting after record heatwaves and wildfires

Sadiq Khan pledges £3.1m to tree planting after record heatwaves and wildfires

28 July 2022

Mr Khan said last week’s events ‘laid bare how vulnerable London is to the effects of climate change’.


What the papers say – July 28

What the papers say – July 28

What the papers say – July 28

27 July 2022

The front pages are preoccupied with the ongoing union disputes and rising cost of living.


Sunak and Truss to battle for votes as Tory leadership campaign heats up

Sunak and Truss to battle for votes as Tory leadership campaign heats up

Sunak and Truss to battle for votes as Tory leadership campaign heats up

27 July 2022

The two hopefuls are embarking on summer hustings in the race for No 10.


Sir Keir Starmer backs extra bank holiday if Lionesses win Euro 2022 final

Sir Keir Starmer backs extra bank holiday if Lionesses win Euro 2022 final

Sir Keir Starmer backs extra bank holiday if Lionesses win Euro 2022 final

27 July 2022

The Labour leader backs a “day of celebration” if the Lionesses claim victory at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday.


Diver Tom Daley among athletes carrying Commonwealth Games baton

Diver Tom Daley among athletes carrying Commonwealth Games baton

Diver Tom Daley among athletes carrying Commonwealth Games baton

27 July 2022

The Olympic gold medallist, 28, will join the likes of gymnast Max Whitlock and boxer Galal Yafai as official Batonbearers.


Union leaders condemn Labour’s sacking of frontbencher and warn of election loss

Union leaders condemn Labour’s sacking of frontbencher and warn of election loss

Union leaders condemn Labour’s sacking of frontbencher and warn of election loss

27 July 2022

Sam Tarry, the shadow transport minister, was removed from Labour’s frontbench after appearing at a demonstration on Wednesday.


Man who was part of Windrush generation ‘shamefully treated’ – judges

Man who was part of Windrush generation ‘shamefully treated’ – judges

Man who was part of Windrush generation ‘shamefully treated’ – judges

27 July 2022

Hubert Howard, who was born in Jamaica and died aged 62 in 2019, could not get ‘formal documentation of his immigration status’


Camilla highlights the importance of reading

Camilla highlights the importance of reading

Camilla highlights the importance of reading

27 July 2022

The Duchess of Cornwall’s Instagram-based book club The Reading Room has proved popular.


Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

27 July 2022

The former Scotland players have raised far-reaching racism grievances against Cricket Scotland.


Eating more foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

Eating more foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

Eating more foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

27 July 2022

Replacing ultra-processed foods with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a lower risk, researchers found.


Archie Battersbee’s parents want United Nations to consider youngster’s case

Archie Battersbee’s parents want United Nations to consider youngster’s case

Archie Battersbee’s parents want United Nations to consider youngster’s case

27 July 2022

They say the UN has a protocol which allows ‘individuals and families’ to make complaints about violations of disabled people’s rights.


Liz Truss challenges Rishi Sunak to cut even more taxes after U-turn on VAT

Liz Truss challenges Rishi Sunak to cut even more taxes after U-turn on VAT

Liz Truss challenges Rishi Sunak to cut even more taxes after U-turn on VAT

27 July 2022

Ms Truss has said she welcomes the fact that Mr Sunak is ‘now saying that we should cut taxes’.


Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

27 July 2022

At the moment in England and Wales, acts such as upskirting or voyeurism are criminalised but downblousing is not covered by existing legislation.


Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

Chores, exercise and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – study

27 July 2022

Researchers found that the associations were present even in people at genetic risk for dementia.


Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

Tributes paid to British father and son found dead after suspected ‘poisoning’

27 July 2022

The family’s community in Cardiff says it is in ‘shock’ and are praying for those in hospital.


William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

William pays tribute to ‘committed and brave’ ranger who was shot dead

27 July 2022

The duke and the conservationist chatted, via video link, last autumn.


Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

Labour sacks frontbencher Sam Tarry after he defies picket line ban

27 July 2022

The party says the shadow transport minister has been ‘removed from the frontbench’.


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