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Guardian loses legal challenge over hearing about Duke of Edinburgh’s will

Guardian loses legal challenge over hearing about Duke of Edinburgh’s will

Guardian loses legal challenge over hearing about Duke of Edinburgh’s will

29 July 2022

The newspaper had argued the decision to hold the proceedings entirely in private was the ‘most serious interference with open justice’.


Experts urge more energy support as Government reveals details of £400 payment

Experts urge more energy support as Government reveals details of £400 payment

Experts urge more energy support as Government reveals details of £400 payment

29 July 2022

One energy boss warned that households will burn through the monthly support in just a few days.


Drivers’ strike to cause severe disruption to rail services

Drivers’ strike to cause severe disruption to rail services

Drivers’ strike to cause severe disruption to rail services

29 July 2022

Members of the drivers union Aslef at seven train operators will walk out for 24 hours over pay on Saturday.


Sam Tarry says ‘time to fight back and reclaim’ Labour as he joins picket line

Sam Tarry says ‘time to fight back and reclaim’ Labour as he joins picket line

Sam Tarry says ‘time to fight back and reclaim’ Labour as he joins picket line

29 July 2022

The former shadow transport minister’s removal from Sir Keir Starmer’s top team was met with fury by unions and the left wing of the party.


Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda subject to greenwashing probe by regulators

Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda subject to greenwashing probe by regulators

Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda subject to greenwashing probe by regulators

29 July 2022

An investigation will determine whether the fashion brands are misleading customers by claiming products are sustainable or eco-friendly.


Navy to use experimental warship to test autonomous systems

Navy to use experimental warship to test autonomous systems

Navy to use experimental warship to test autonomous systems

29 July 2022

The XV (Experimental Vessel) Patrick Blackett arrived at Portsmouth Naval Base earlier this week.


Wallace accuses Sunak of trying to block ‘vital’ defence money as chancellor

Wallace accuses Sunak of trying to block ‘vital’ defence money as chancellor

Wallace accuses Sunak of trying to block ‘vital’ defence money as chancellor

29 July 2022

The Defence Secretary explained the reasons behind his support for Liz Truss, whilst taking thinly-veiled swipes at Mr Sunak’s record as chancellor.


Ex-police officer Wayne Couzens loses challenge to whole-life sentence

Ex-police officer Wayne Couzens loses challenge to whole-life sentence

Ex-police officer Wayne Couzens loses challenge to whole-life sentence

29 July 2022

Sarah Everard’s killer failed to persuade judges to reduce his term.


£400 energy bills discount: How will you get it and when?

£400 energy bills discount: How will you get it and when?

£400 energy bills discount: How will you get it and when?

29 July 2022

Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October.


BT and Openreach workers in Scotland strike in dispute over pay

BT and Openreach workers in Scotland strike in dispute over pay

BT and Openreach workers in Scotland strike in dispute over pay

29 July 2022

Around 6,000 engineers and call centre workers in Scotland will walk out on Friday in a dispute over pay, the Communications Workers Union has said.


Nearly one in four Londoners have used the Elizabeth line

Nearly one in four Londoners have used the Elizabeth line

Nearly one in four Londoners have used the Elizabeth line

29 July 2022

More than a third of those who have used the £19 billion railway took a special trip out of their way to see what it was like.


Aston Martin sees sales lift but supply chain disruption cost millions

Aston Martin sees sales lift but supply chain disruption cost millions

Aston Martin sees sales lift but supply chain disruption cost millions

29 July 2022

The luxury carmaker said its revenue was up 9%, but wholesale volumes dipped thanks to supply chain shortages.


Amber traffic warning issued as widespread delays expected

Amber traffic warning issued as widespread delays expected

Amber traffic warning issued as widespread delays expected

29 July 2022

Congestion is expected to peak between 11am and 3pm on Friday and Saturday.


Ukrainian refugees have a ‘taste of their previous life’ thanks to bike charity

Ukrainian refugees have a ‘taste of their previous life’ thanks to bike charity

Ukrainian refugees have a ‘taste of their previous life’ thanks to bike charity

29 July 2022

The Bike Project has provided almost 10,000 cycles to refugees.


British Airways’ owner IAG back in profit for first time since start of pandemic

British Airways’ owner IAG back in profit for first time since start of pandemic

British Airways’ owner IAG back in profit for first time since start of pandemic

29 July 2022

International Consolidated Airlines Group said it made an operating profit of 293 million euros (£245 million) between April and June.


Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape has one allegation dropped

Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape has one allegation dropped

Premier League player arrested on suspicion of rape has one allegation dropped

29 July 2022

The player, who has not been named, was arrested on July 4 over rape allegations against a woman in her 20s.


£400 energy bill help will be paid monthly, Government reveals

£400 energy bill help will be paid monthly, Government reveals

£400 energy bill help will be paid monthly, Government reveals

29 July 2022

The support will be issued in six instalments over six months to some 29 million households.


Former British Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, dies aged 78

Former British Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, dies aged 78

Former British Ambassador to the US, Sir Christopher Meyer, dies aged 78

29 July 2022

His death was confirmed by current Ambassador Karen Pierce on Twitter following a report in the Daily Mail.


Foreign Office ‘regrets’ confusion over Nowzad evacuation

Foreign Office ‘regrets’ confusion over Nowzad evacuation

Foreign Office ‘regrets’ confusion over Nowzad evacuation

29 July 2022

Ministers and officials gave evidence to Afghanistan inquiry in ‘good faith’, and ‘at no stage’ sought to ‘deliberately’ mislead, Government says.


Who’s who in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Who’s who in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Who’s who in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

29 July 2022

As the judgment in the libel trial between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney is due on Friday, the PA news agency looks at some of the people involved.


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