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Tax cuts now make little sense, economist argues

Tax cuts now make little sense, economist argues

Tax cuts now make little sense, economist argues

22 July 2022

Tax is one of the big dividing lines between Tory leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss.


10-year term for road rage thug who killed pensioner in ‘catalogue of carnage’

10-year term for road rage thug who killed pensioner in ‘catalogue of carnage’

10-year term for road rage thug who killed pensioner in ‘catalogue of carnage’

22 July 2022

James Gill punched another driver, attacked police and stole vodka in the hours after he randomly killed pedestrian Neil Robinson.


Royal Navy tracks two Russian submarines in North Sea

Royal Navy tracks two Russian submarines in North Sea

Royal Navy tracks two Russian submarines in North Sea

22 July 2022

The vessels surfaced separately north west of Bergen, Norway.


Cheapest European summer holiday destinations revealed

Cheapest European summer holiday destinations revealed

Cheapest European summer holiday destinations revealed

22 July 2022

A new report of holiday costs has revealed the best European destinations for British holidaymakers on a budget.


Maternal rights campaigners attack Truss childcare tax plan

Maternal rights campaigners attack Truss childcare tax plan

Maternal rights campaigners attack Truss childcare tax plan

22 July 2022

Giving tax breaks to stay-at-home parents would give women less choice unless childcare was made cheaper, campaigner Joeli Brearley said.


Maitlis stalker tells jury: ‘If I was out of jail I would send these letters’

Maitlis stalker tells jury: ‘If I was out of jail I would send these letters’

Maitlis stalker tells jury: ‘If I was out of jail I would send these letters’

22 July 2022

Edward Vines denies eight counts of attempting to breach a restraining order in relation to Emily Maitlis.


Sturgeon brands Tory leadership candidates ‘hypocrites’ for referendum comments

Sturgeon brands Tory leadership candidates ‘hypocrites’ for referendum comments

Sturgeon brands Tory leadership candidates ‘hypocrites’ for referendum comments

22 July 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are in the running to be the next prime minister.


Eco-activists to face jury trial over M25 heatwave protest

Eco-activists to face jury trial over M25 heatwave protest

Eco-activists to face jury trial over M25 heatwave protest

22 July 2022

Cressida Gethin, 20, Alexander Wilcox, 21, and Emma Mani, 45, each pleaded not guilty to causing a public nuisance.


Mother and partner guilty of murdering son who died after weeks of torture

Mother and partner guilty of murdering son who died after weeks of torture

Mother and partner guilty of murdering son who died after weeks of torture

22 July 2022

Sebastian Kalinowski died of an infection caused by ‘untreated complications of multiple rib fractures’.


Police officer accused of attempted rape and false imprisonment

Police officer accused of attempted rape and false imprisonment

Police officer accused of attempted rape and false imprisonment

22 July 2022

Pc Matthew Tregale, 33, will appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to answer eight charges.


Covid-19 infections rise in England but trend is ‘uncertain’ in other UK nations

Covid-19 infections rise in England but trend is ‘uncertain’ in other UK nations

Covid-19 infections rise in England but trend is ‘uncertain’ in other UK nations

22 July 2022

There is a mixed picture across different regions and age groups.


‘Immensely frustrating’ that French let us down – Port of Dover boss amid queues

‘Immensely frustrating’ that French let us down – Port of Dover boss amid queues

‘Immensely frustrating’ that French let us down – Port of Dover boss amid queues

22 July 2022

A ‘critical incident’ has been declared by the Kent port due to six-hour waits, with tourists urged to consider staying away.


Boost for passengers at Heathrow Airport as workers accept pay rise

Boost for passengers at Heathrow Airport as workers accept pay rise

Boost for passengers at Heathrow Airport as workers accept pay rise

22 July 2022

Members of Unite and the GMB had voted for industrial action in a row over a pay cut during the pandemic.


Manchester landmark new home for ‘green oasis’ in the sky

Manchester landmark new home for ‘green oasis’ in the sky

Manchester landmark new home for ‘green oasis’ in the sky

22 July 2022

Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct, featuring more than 3,000 plants, is opening to the public.


Ukraine deputy defence minister meets soldiers and sailors training in UK

Ukraine deputy defence minister meets soldiers and sailors training in UK

Ukraine deputy defence minister meets soldiers and sailors training in UK

22 July 2022

Volodymyr Havrylov also met with UK armed forces minister James Heappey.


Ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for IS membership

Ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for IS membership

Ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith jailed for 15 months for IS membership

22 July 2022

The 40-year-old was convicted in May of being a member of the so-called Islamic State group but acquitted of a separate charge of financing terrorism.


Rishi Sunak vows to proceed with Channel 4 privatisation if he becomes PM

Rishi Sunak vows to proceed with Channel 4 privatisation if he becomes PM

Rishi Sunak vows to proceed with Channel 4 privatisation if he becomes PM

22 July 2022

A spokeswoman for the Tory leadership hopeful said ‘standing still is not an option’.


Lottery-winning couple’s first purchase as millionaires is £17 back-scratcher

Lottery-winning couple’s first purchase as millionaires is £17 back-scratcher

Lottery-winning couple’s first purchase as millionaires is £17 back-scratcher

22 July 2022

Lee and Helen Kuchczynski, from Cumbria, have also bought a new house and car.


UK has already paid £120m for stalled Rwanda deal

UK has already paid £120m for stalled Rwanda deal

UK has already paid £120m for stalled Rwanda deal

22 July 2022

Officials for the east African nation’s government confirmed it has received the entire initial payment for the agreement signed in April.


Charles will represent the Queen at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Charles will represent the Queen at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Charles will represent the Queen at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

22 July 2022

The Commonwealth Games Baton has travelled the globe during a 294-day journey to all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.


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