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Green activists threaten to deflate SUV tyres at Edinburgh Fringe

Green activists threaten to deflate SUV tyres at Edinburgh Fringe

Green activists threaten to deflate SUV tyres at Edinburgh Fringe

07 July 2022

The Tyre Extinguishers urged those visiting the Scottish capital for the festival to leave their cars at home.


Doubts over future progress of plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Doubts over future progress of plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Doubts over future progress of plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

07 July 2022

Commons Leader Mark Spencer confirmed that three days of committee stage for the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will begin on July 13.


Couple accused of ‘bringing man to UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter’

Couple accused of ‘bringing man to UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter’

Couple accused of ‘bringing man to UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter’

07 July 2022

The pair deny the alleged facts and that there was a criminal conspiracy, and will say no exploitation occurred, a court heard on Thursday.


Charles Darwin notebooks that went missing for 20 years are to go on display

Charles Darwin notebooks that went missing for 20 years are to go on display

Charles Darwin notebooks that went missing for 20 years are to go on display

07 July 2022

The precious manuscripts were discovered to be missing in 2001 and were initially believed to have been put on a wrong shelf.


Boris Johnson waxwork appears outside jobcentre as PM quits as Tory leader

Boris Johnson waxwork appears outside jobcentre as PM quits as Tory leader

Boris Johnson waxwork appears outside jobcentre as PM quits as Tory leader

07 July 2022

Madame Tussauds in London also updated their 10 Downing Street display with a sign saying ‘vacancy’.


Climate change could boost UK wine industry, study suggests

Climate change could boost UK wine industry, study suggests

Climate change could boost UK wine industry, study suggests

07 July 2022

Global warming has already contributed to a growing number of vineyards in Britain.


Cost-of-living crisis weighing on retail sales

Cost-of-living crisis weighing on retail sales

Cost-of-living crisis weighing on retail sales

07 July 2022

An 8.8% drop in homeware sales suggests that consumers are postponing large purchases, according to the BDO High Street Sales Tracker.


Shailesh Vara ‘huge privilege’ to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Shailesh Vara ‘huge privilege’ to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Shailesh Vara ‘huge privilege’ to be appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

07 July 2022

It comes after Brandon Lewis became the latest minister to resign from Boris Johnson’s government early on Thursday.


Dispute involving BA check-in staff at Heathrow suspended amid new pay offer

Dispute involving BA check-in staff at Heathrow suspended amid new pay offer

Dispute involving BA check-in staff at Heathrow suspended amid new pay offer

07 July 2022

Unite said it will now ballot members involved in the dispute on the proposed offer.


‘Them’s the breaks’: Boris Johnson’s ‘regret’ as he quits as Tory leader

‘Them’s the breaks’: Boris Johnson’s ‘regret’ as he quits as Tory leader

‘Them’s the breaks’: Boris Johnson’s ‘regret’ as he quits as Tory leader

07 July 2022

A new Conservative leader will now be elected to replace Mr Johnson in No 10.


Ryanair to return to Belfast International Airport with 12 new routes

Ryanair to return to Belfast International Airport with 12 new routes

Ryanair to return to Belfast International Airport with 12 new routes

07 July 2022

The Irish low-cost airline had pulled out of the airport last year, citing concerns over air passenger duty.


Tory leadership contest unofficially under way as PM bows out

Tory leadership contest unofficially under way as PM bows out

Tory leadership contest unofficially under way as PM bows out

07 July 2022

Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear, while others are yet to announce their candidacy.


Tax rises needed as UK on ‘unsustainable’ debt path, watchdog warns

Tax rises needed as UK on ‘unsustainable’ debt path, watchdog warns

Tax rises needed as UK on ‘unsustainable’ debt path, watchdog warns

07 July 2022

The Office for Budget Responsibility said government debt could jump by nearly 320% in 50 years’ time.


Bereaved families ‘will not be able to move on’ after Boris Johnson resignation

Bereaved families ‘will not be able to move on’ after Boris Johnson resignation

Bereaved families ‘will not be able to move on’ after Boris Johnson resignation

07 July 2022

The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group said there will be no moving on for families “ripped apart” by his actions.


TV and radio schedules adjusted in wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation

TV and radio schedules adjusted in wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation

TV and radio schedules adjusted in wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation

07 July 2022

Broadcasters including the BBC and ITV have extended their news coverage across various channels.


Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

Government departures since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister

07 July 2022

The list includes 10 Cabinet ministers.


Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

Boris Johnson will ’cause chaos’ if he stays on as PM, says Nicola Sturgeon

07 July 2022

Senior Tories and opposition parties have said the Prime Minister should step down immediately.


Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

Duke of Sussex ‘not told royal officials were involved in security decision’

07 July 2022

Harry is bringing legal action over a decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK.


‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

07 July 2022

‘Give it to Big Sam for the rest of the season’, Gary Lineker wrote as thousands joined in to poke fun at Boris Johnson’s impending resignation.


Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

Starmer tells Tories not to ‘inflict’ Johnson on the country for months to come

07 July 2022

Sir Keir Starmer said Labour would use a Commons confidence motion to attempt to oust Boris Johnson if he refuses to leave No 10 immediately.


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