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Speculation about Putin’s assassination ‘wishful thinking’, military chief says

Speculation about Putin’s assassination ‘wishful thinking’, military chief says

Speculation about Putin’s assassination ‘wishful thinking’, military chief says

17 July 2022

The Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral said Russia is the ‘biggest threat’ to the UK but dismissed speculation President Putin could be ‘toppled’.


People urged to take precautions with heat warning in place in Ireland

People urged to take precautions with heat warning in place in Ireland

People urged to take precautions with heat warning in place in Ireland

17 July 2022

Temperatures could reach as high as 32C in some areas on Monday.


M&S removes ‘best before’ dates from fruit and vegetables to tackle food waste

M&S removes ‘best before’ dates from fruit and vegetables to tackle food waste

M&S removes ‘best before’ dates from fruit and vegetables to tackle food waste

17 July 2022

The retailer hopes the move will encourage customers to use their judgment to decide when food is no longer suitable to eat.


Bloody Friday Belfast blasts ‘as vivid now as 50 years ago’ – victim’s daughter

Bloody Friday Belfast blasts ‘as vivid now as 50 years ago’ – victim’s daughter

Bloody Friday Belfast blasts ‘as vivid now as 50 years ago’ – victim’s daughter

17 July 2022

Nine people died and 130 were injured in a series of bombs planted across Belfast on July 21, 1972 by the Provisional IRA.


Toby Jones excited to immerse himself in Beckett during boat act in Fermanagh

Toby Jones excited to immerse himself in Beckett during boat act in Fermanagh

Toby Jones excited to immerse himself in Beckett during boat act in Fermanagh

17 July 2022

The actor is set to perform readings from Samuel Beckett in a graveyard, as well as on a boat on Lough Erne.


Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

17 July 2022

In a joint letter the three ministers said that action is needed to support households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices.


Bison set for release into British woodland to help nature and climate crises

Bison set for release into British woodland to help nature and climate crises

Bison set for release into British woodland to help nature and climate crises

17 July 2022

The move forms part of a £1.12 million project to manage woods near Canterbury.


Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

17 July 2022

General secretary Mick Whelan said Aslef has not put ‘an exact figure’ on the pay rise it is looking for.


Amazon takes on Tesco with grocery price promise

Amazon takes on Tesco with grocery price promise

Amazon takes on Tesco with grocery price promise

17 July 2022

Amazon Fresh will start its Tesco Clubcard Price Match campaign on Monday, matching and freezing hundreds of prices.


Veteran’s ‘Buddy Box’ learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees

Veteran’s ‘Buddy Box’ learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees

Veteran’s ‘Buddy Box’ learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees

17 July 2022

Buddy Box originally started off as a cardboard box and then became a virtual, cloud-based learning tool.


Almost a third of pub visits alcohol-free as drinkers moderate, research finds

Almost a third of pub visits alcohol-free as drinkers moderate, research finds

Almost a third of pub visits alcohol-free as drinkers moderate, research finds

17 July 2022

A report said around 29% of pub visits and 37% of restaurant visits now involve no alcohol.


How to manage with extreme temperatures during the heatwave

How to manage with extreme temperatures during the heatwave

How to manage with extreme temperatures during the heatwave

17 July 2022

Here is everything you need to know about coping with the soaring mercury.


Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings

Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings

Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings

17 July 2022

Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday.


Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

17 July 2022

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch will face off in Sunday’s second debate.


‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs

‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs

‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs

17 July 2022

MPs called on the Government to prove the deal will deter crossings and to disclose ‘detailed costings’.


‘Some female bears may pick dens near people to keep threat of males away’

‘Some female bears may pick dens near people to keep threat of males away’

‘Some female bears may pick dens near people to keep threat of males away’

17 July 2022

Researchers looked at changes in the habitat characteristics of dens used by females to give birth to cubs.


American dream as tiny cheerleaders fly the flag for Britain

American dream as tiny cheerleaders fly the flag for Britain

American dream as tiny cheerleaders fly the flag for Britain

17 July 2022

A Salford dance troupe needs help to compete in the world championships in Florida.


Universal household levy offers viable alternative to BBC licence fee – report

Universal household levy offers viable alternative to BBC licence fee – report

Universal household levy offers viable alternative to BBC licence fee – report

17 July 2022

The Government plans to launch a review of the BBC’s funding model.


Poorer pupils ‘significantly behind’ in England and Wales

Poorer pupils ‘significantly behind’ in England and Wales

Poorer pupils ‘significantly behind’ in England and Wales

17 July 2022

Attainment gaps in England and Wales have barely changed for a decade.


What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

17 July 2022

Downing Street aspirants and extreme weather dominate the national papers.


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