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Britons to spend £178 billion on memorable experiences this summer – study

Britons to spend £178 billion on memorable experiences this summer – study

Britons to spend £178 billion on memorable experiences this summer – study

25 June 2024

UK consumers are expected to spend an average of £3,322 on events, experiences and holidays between June and September, according to Barclays.


Starmer lends support to England team amid criticism of Euros performance

Starmer lends support to England team amid criticism of Euros performance

Starmer lends support to England team amid criticism of Euros performance

25 June 2024

The Labour leader urged people to ‘get behind the team’ after criticism from leading football pundits.


Irish premier urges Aer Lingus and pilots to ‘dig deep’ and resolve dispute

Irish premier urges Aer Lingus and pilots to ‘dig deep’ and resolve dispute

Irish premier urges Aer Lingus and pilots to ‘dig deep’ and resolve dispute

25 June 2024

Simon Harris said there would be ‘very little sympathy’ for any side that was not making efforts to resolve the escalating row.


Julian Assange’s father ‘elated’ at his son’s release

Julian Assange’s father ‘elated’ at his son’s release

Julian Assange’s father ‘elated’ at his son’s release

25 June 2024

John Shipton said he never gave up hope.


The Who’s Pete Townshend hopes Quadrophenia ballet will be ‘joyful’

The Who’s Pete Townshend hopes Quadrophenia ballet will be ‘joyful’

The Who’s Pete Townshend hopes Quadrophenia ballet will be ‘joyful’

25 June 2024

The dance production is based on the 1973 album.


Victoria Atkins leaves door open to Tory leadership bid

Victoria Atkins leaves door open to Tory leadership bid

Victoria Atkins leaves door open to Tory leadership bid

25 June 2024

The Health Secretary is being discussed as a future Tory leadership option after an expected defeat on July 4.


Almost 1.8 billion adults at risk of illness due to lack of exercise – WHO

Almost 1.8 billion adults at risk of illness due to lack of exercise – WHO

Almost 1.8 billion adults at risk of illness due to lack of exercise – WHO

25 June 2024

A lack of exercise increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers such as those affecting the breast and bowel.


PPE ‘worth £1.4bn’ from single pandemic deal ‘destroyed or written off’

PPE ‘worth £1.4bn’ from single pandemic deal ‘destroyed or written off’

PPE ‘worth £1.4bn’ from single pandemic deal ‘destroyed or written off’

25 June 2024

Politicians have described the news as a ‘staggering waste’ and ‘colossal misuse of public funds’.


Parties clash over claim would-be migrants waiting for Starmer in No 10

Parties clash over claim would-be migrants waiting for Starmer in No 10

Parties clash over claim would-be migrants waiting for Starmer in No 10

25 June 2024

The number of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel has hit a new record for the first six months of a calendar year.


Morrisons sales grow as it battles discount rivals on price

Morrisons sales grow as it battles discount rivals on price

Morrisons sales grow as it battles discount rivals on price

25 June 2024

The supermarket chain said it recorded a ‘solid quarter of progress’ as sales grew 4.1%.


Tories have wrecked NI and destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood

Tories have wrecked NI and destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood

Tories have wrecked NI and destroyed UK’s relationship with Dublin – Eastwood

25 June 2024

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said MPs from Northern Ireland needed to take their seats at Westminster to exert influence.


Third of patients waited more than four hours in A&E, latest figures show

Third of patients waited more than four hours in A&E, latest figures show

Third of patients waited more than four hours in A&E, latest figures show

25 June 2024

The proportion waiting longer than eight and 12 hours also increased in the week to June 16.


Ronaldo the snake produces 14 babies after rare ‘virgin birth’

Ronaldo the snake produces 14 babies after rare ‘virgin birth’

Ronaldo the snake produces 14 babies after rare ‘virgin birth’

25 June 2024

Staff at City of Portsmouth College had believed the 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa snake was male.


Labour vows to end 8am scramble for GP appointments

Labour vows to end 8am scramble for GP appointments

Labour vows to end 8am scramble for GP appointments

25 June 2024

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said his party is also committed to bringing back the family doctor, to give patients continuity.


Tories withdraw support from candidates over election betting allegations

Tories withdraw support from candidates over election betting allegations

Tories withdraw support from candidates over election betting allegations

25 June 2024

Craig Williams and Laura Saunders have been cut adrift by the party over allegations they bet on the date of the General Election.


Fact check: Small boat crossings have been made in the Mediterranean for decades

Fact check: Small boat crossings have been made in the Mediterranean for decades

Fact check: Small boat crossings have been made in the Mediterranean for decades

25 June 2024

People smuggling in the central Mediterranean pre-dates the Arab Spring.


Older people and pregnant women to be offered new NHS respiratory virus jab

Older people and pregnant women to be offered new NHS respiratory virus jab

Older people and pregnant women to be offered new NHS respiratory virus jab

25 June 2024

Babies, the elderly and the immunocompromised are at risk of severe infection with RSV and can need admission to hospital.


Family pay tribute to 57-year-old who died after attack at Chichester pub

Family pay tribute to 57-year-old who died after attack at Chichester pub

Family pay tribute to 57-year-old who died after attack at Chichester pub

25 June 2024

David Hallatt died following an incident at The Dolphin and Anchor pub.


Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Chronological list

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Chronological list

Estimated declaration times of General Election results: Chronological list

25 June 2024

Most results are likely to be declared between 2am and 4am.


Pensioners ‘have been biggest winners from tax and benefit changes since 2010’

Pensioners ‘have been biggest winners from tax and benefit changes since 2010’

Pensioners ‘have been biggest winners from tax and benefit changes since 2010’

25 June 2024

Britain’s big wave of retirees has helped to shift state spending towards pensioners, the Resolution Foundation said.


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