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Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

Changing of the Guard returns to Windsor Castle

22 July 2021

Tourists watched as the ceremony was staged for the first time since last March.


Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

Teenager killed and two people critically injured in M74 minibus crash

22 July 2021

Four other people in the vehicle, including a six-month-old baby, were treated for minor injuries.


Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally

22 July 2021

Seven passengers died and a further 51 were injured in the incident in south London on November 9 2016.


Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

Officials did not exert pressure to let Greensill lend, top civil servant says

22 July 2021

The British Business Bank said that officials at the business department took showed an ‘unusual’ level of interest in Greensill.


Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

Greensill had ‘extraordinarily privileged’ relationship with government – review

22 July 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson commissioned lawyer Nigel Boardman to carry out the review.


Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

Cambo drilling plans incompatible with climate change targets, Greens warn

22 July 2021

The party has urged the Scottish Parliament to back a motion opposing the proposed new site near Shetland.


Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

Public urged to line the streets for funeral of PCSO Julia James

22 July 2021

The popular officer was found dead in Akholt Wood in Kent in April.


New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

New dietary treatment for epilepsy well tolerated and reduced seizures – study

22 July 2021

A new oral liquid supplement for children and adults with severe forms of the condition is based on the ketogenic diet.


Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

Plans to police ‘legal but harmful’ content threaten free speech, peers warn

22 July 2021

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has called on the Government to change its proposals to tackling some online harms.


Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

Daily Mail owner reports revenue jump as it awaits potential bid

22 July 2021

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) updated shareholders on its latest trading performance on Thursday.


Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

Northern Ireland Protocol was never going to last forever, minister says

22 July 2021

The protocol was put in place to ensure there would be no hard border with Ireland.


Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

Obama letter among Annie Ross memorabilia bequeathed to Scottish archive

22 July 2021

Items marking the career of he Hollywood star and singer will be stored in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Archives and Collections in Glasgow.


‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

‘Substantial’ rise in fraud and hacking during coronavirus pandemic

22 July 2021

There was also an increase in reports of domestic abuse, according to the Office for National Statistics.


New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

New scientific database ‘could revolutionise the way diseases are treated’

22 July 2021

The database was created after scientists used AI technology to unlock a biological puzzle relating to protein shapes.


Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

Health unions to consult over industrial action following 3% pay rise

22 July 2021

The Royal College of Nursing said nurses should be paid ‘a little more than just a cup of coffee every day’.


Supermarkets urge customers not to panic buy

Supermarkets urge customers not to panic buy

Supermarkets urge customers not to panic buy

22 July 2021

The UK’s biggest grocers have reassured customers that there is no need to change their shopping habits, and any shortages are temporary.


Social care plan unlikely to include national insurance hike – minister

Social care plan unlikely to include national insurance hike – minister

Social care plan unlikely to include national insurance hike – minister

22 July 2021

Plans had been expected this week before key ministers had to self-isolate.


‘Narrow’ list of sectors exempt from isolation to be published today – minister

‘Narrow’ list of sectors exempt from isolation to be published today – minister

‘Narrow’ list of sectors exempt from isolation to be published today – minister

22 July 2021

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng told shoppers not to panic.


Calls for Government to step up climate action with 100 days to Cop26 summit

Calls for Government to step up climate action with 100 days to Cop26 summit

Calls for Government to step up climate action with 100 days to Cop26 summit

22 July 2021

The UK is hosting the global climate talks in Glasgow in November.


Do not light fires, Woodland Trust urges summer visitors to its sites

Do not light fires, Woodland Trust urges summer visitors to its sites

Do not light fires, Woodland Trust urges summer visitors to its sites

22 July 2021

The charity warned that fires can be devastating for woodlands, moorlands and wildlife.


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