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Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

20 July 2022

Health Secretary Steve Barclay spoke about the need to ‘improve care for women and their partners who experienced the tragedy of pregnancy loss’.


Investigation launched into allegations of leaks to damage Mordaunt campaign

Investigation launched into allegations of leaks to damage Mordaunt campaign

Investigation launched into allegations of leaks to damage Mordaunt campaign

20 July 2022

Simon Case, the most senior civil servant in the country, confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into allegations of leaking.


Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10

Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10

Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10

20 July 2022

With Rishi Sunak all but guaranteed a place on the final ballot paper, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt are vying for the remaining spot.


Extreme heat ‘wake-up call for everyone’ in UK, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma

Extreme heat ‘wake-up call for everyone’ in UK, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma

Extreme heat ‘wake-up call for everyone’ in UK, says Cop26 president Alok Sharma

20 July 2022

The Cabinet Office minister said climate change had to be dealt with.


Johnson advises successor not to ‘always listen to the Treasury’

Johnson advises successor not to ‘always listen to the Treasury’

Johnson advises successor not to ‘always listen to the Treasury’

20 July 2022

The Prime Minister appeared to take a swipe at Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak during his final Commons appearance.


Mother of three’s home ‘gone within minutes’ as fire ripped through village

Mother of three’s home ‘gone within minutes’ as fire ripped through village

Mother of three’s home ‘gone within minutes’ as fire ripped through village

20 July 2022

Claire Taylor’s family was one of around 90 forced to evacuate in Havering as tinder-dry conditions saw fires break out across several areas.


Boris Johnson faces Scottish independence referendum calls at final PMQs

Boris Johnson faces Scottish independence referendum calls at final PMQs

Boris Johnson faces Scottish independence referendum calls at final PMQs

20 July 2022

The Prime Minister replied that Scotland was protected by the ‘massive fiscal firepower’ of the UK Treasury.


Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day

Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day

Temperature rose above 35C on Scotland’s hottest day

20 July 2022

The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for heat covering vast parts of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday.


Business Secretary becomes latest minister to skip committee hearing

Business Secretary becomes latest minister to skip committee hearing

Business Secretary becomes latest minister to skip committee hearing

20 July 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng pulled out of a session with the Environmental Audit Committee at short notice amid claims the Government is avoiding scrutiny.


Friends and family bid farewell to Dame Deborah James during funeral

Friends and family bid farewell to Dame Deborah James during funeral

Friends and family bid farewell to Dame Deborah James during funeral

20 July 2022

The service saw the cancer campaigner’s husband Sebastien deliver a eulogy.


Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

20 July 2022

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been carrying out engagements in Torquay, Devon.


As inflation reaches 9.4% – what is it and how will it impact your savings?

As inflation reaches 9.4% – what is it and how will it impact your savings?

As inflation reaches 9.4% – what is it and how will it impact your savings?

20 July 2022

The Office for National Statistics is tasked with estimating the UK inflation rate.


Private hearing on keeping Philip’s will secret ‘interfered with open justice’

Private hearing on keeping Philip’s will secret ‘interfered with open justice’

Private hearing on keeping Philip’s will secret ‘interfered with open justice’

20 July 2022

The Guardian is challenging a decision to exclude the press from a hearing in July 2021.


Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

20 July 2022

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, but comes after fire crews faced their busiest-ever day.


Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

Boris Johnson: clearly insane to use disposable BBQ on dry grass

20 July 2022

The exchange followed another Tory MP’s call for a ban on flying lanterns.


28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

20 July 2022

Some people may be unaware of how much energy they are using, even during the summer, according to Smart Energy GB.


Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood hails temporary return of Tory whip to allow leadership vote

20 July 2022

The Penny Mordaunt-supporting MP had not been expected to have a vote in the remaining ballot of the contest.


Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

20 July 2022

Rishi Sunak appears certain to achieve the votes to guarantee his name will be on the ballot that goes to party members.


Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

Scientists explain why VAR is so controversial in football

20 July 2022

Academics used motion capture technology to assess the accuracy of video assistant referees and suggested why decisions are controversial.


Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

Gatwick hires hundreds of security staff to ease summer rush

20 July 2022

The West Sussex airport has already taken on 400 new workers and said more are being recruited.


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