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Rishi Sunak launches leadership campaign as rivals take aim over tax burden

Rishi Sunak launches leadership campaign as rivals take aim over tax burden

Rishi Sunak launches leadership campaign as rivals take aim over tax burden

12 July 2022

The nominations process for the Tory leadership race will take place on Tuesday.


Channel migrant crossings top 400 in a day for fifth time this year

Channel migrant crossings top 400 in a day for fifth time this year

Channel migrant crossings top 400 in a day for fifth time this year

12 July 2022

The Ministry of Defence said 442 people made the journey in 15 boats on Monday.


I can break SNP’s ‘yellow wall’ claims PM candidate Mordaunt

I can break SNP’s ‘yellow wall’ claims PM candidate Mordaunt

I can break SNP’s ‘yellow wall’ claims PM candidate Mordaunt

12 July 2022

The winner of the Tory leadership contest will be announced on September 5.


Typewriter artist hopes to give machine ‘second life’ with Guinness World Record

Typewriter artist hopes to give machine ‘second life’ with Guinness World Record

Typewriter artist hopes to give machine ‘second life’ with Guinness World Record

12 July 2022

James Cook, 25, from Braintree, Essex, hopes to achieve the largest drawing made with a typewriter.


Labour to table confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s Government

Labour to table confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s Government

Labour to table confidence vote on Boris Johnson’s Government

12 July 2022

The move would force Mr Johnson’s colleagues to back the Government or vote against it.


Retail sales fall for third straight month as inflation hits spending – report

Retail sales fall for third straight month as inflation hits spending – report

Retail sales fall for third straight month as inflation hits spending – report

12 July 2022

The latest BRC-KPMG monitor showed total retail sales dropped by 1% in June despite a boost from the Queen’s jubilee celebrations.


Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP

Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP

Grant Shapps vows to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP

12 July 2022

The Transport Secretary’s Tory rival Rishi Sunak is preparing to launch his bid for No 10 with a pledge to cut taxes.


Mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’

Mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’

Mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’

12 July 2022

While some young people rated mindfulness highly, a slightly larger group viewed it more negatively, a study found.


What the papers say – July 12

What the papers say – July 12

What the papers say – July 12

12 July 2022

An incredible revelation from Sir Mo Farah features among the stories on Tuesday’s front pages.


Camilla: ‘Countryman to the core’ Charles finds ‘true peace’ in rural life

Camilla: ‘Countryman to the core’ Charles finds ‘true peace’ in rural life

Camilla: ‘Countryman to the core’ Charles finds ‘true peace’ in rural life

12 July 2022

The duchess has guest edited this week’s edition of Country Life magazine to celebrate her 75th birthday.


‘Torment’ for families as access to medicinal cannabis product in doubt

‘Torment’ for families as access to medicinal cannabis product in doubt

‘Torment’ for families as access to medicinal cannabis product in doubt

12 July 2022

One mother said the next six months will be a ‘huge torment’ after officials said access to Celixir20 will last at least until the end of the year


Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

Key dates in the Conservative leadership contest

12 July 2022

It is expected that the field of candidates will be whittled down to two in time for the start of MPs’ summer holidays.


More than 200 emergency calls on first night of Twelfth of July bonfires

More than 200 emergency calls on first night of Twelfth of July bonfires

More than 200 emergency calls on first night of Twelfth of July bonfires

12 July 2022

Firefighters responded to nearly 100 operational incidents on Monday night as hundreds of bonfires were set alight.


Amber warning issued amid 30% chance Sunday will be UK’s hottest day

Amber warning issued amid 30% chance Sunday will be UK’s hottest day

Amber warning issued amid 30% chance Sunday will be UK’s hottest day

12 July 2022

The rare warning states there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness due to the scorching temperatures.


Irish government sure of winning confidence vote

Irish government sure of winning confidence vote

Irish government sure of winning confidence vote

12 July 2022

The Dail’s main opposition party Sinn Fein is pressing for an early general election after the coalition lost its parliamentary majority.


Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

12 July 2022

The NHS was awarded the bravery award for its ‘courage, compassion and dedication’ during the pandemic and since its foundation.


Chris Whitty to be honoured for steering nation through Covid pandemic

Chris Whitty to be honoured for steering nation through Covid pandemic

Chris Whitty to be honoured for steering nation through Covid pandemic

12 July 2022

Consumer expert Martin Lewis and Olympic diver Tom Daley will also be recognised during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Orangemen set to march to mark Twelfth of July in Northern Ireland

Orangemen set to march to mark Twelfth of July in Northern Ireland

Orangemen set to march to mark Twelfth of July in Northern Ireland

12 July 2022

The Twelfth parades, which are organised by the Orange Order, commemorate the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.


Scientists embark on world-first study to reveal carbon stored in UK seas

Scientists embark on world-first study to reveal carbon stored in UK seas

Scientists embark on world-first study to reveal carbon stored in UK seas

12 July 2022

The UK will become the first nation to produce a full map of its blue carbon stores.


Sir Mo Farah ‘really proud’ of new revelatory documentary about his past

Sir Mo Farah ‘really proud’ of new revelatory documentary about his past

Sir Mo Farah ‘really proud’ of new revelatory documentary about his past

12 July 2022

The four-time Olympic champion said the film, titled The Real Mo Farah, enabled him to ‘address and learn more’ about his journey to Britain.


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