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Inflation cools as clothes costs fall but petrol hits eight-year highs

Inflation cools as clothes costs fall but petrol hits eight-year highs

Inflation cools as clothes costs fall but petrol hits eight-year highs

18 August 2021

The UK’s rate of inflation in July hit 2%, down from 2.5% in June.


Train fare rises since 2010

Train fare rises since 2010

Train fare rises since 2010

18 August 2021

The increase in rail fares changes every year.


Rail passengers face potential 4.8% rise in fares

Rail passengers face potential 4.8% rise in fares

Rail passengers face potential 4.8% rise in fares

18 August 2021

Rises in fares for mainline rail services across Britain are controlled by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments.


What the papers say – August 18

What the papers say – August 18

What the papers say – August 18

18 August 2021

Ramifications of the turmoil in Afghanistan continue to dominate the nation’s front pages.


Record number of children and young people waiting for eating disorder treatment

Record number of children and young people waiting for eating disorder treatment

Record number of children and young people waiting for eating disorder treatment

18 August 2021

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said services were struggling to provide timely treatment in the face of ‘overwhelming’ demand.


New prehistoric ‘Hobbit’ creature is among three new discoveries

New prehistoric ‘Hobbit’ creature is among three new discoveries

New prehistoric ‘Hobbit’ creature is among three new discoveries

17 August 2021

The findings suggest mammals evolved quickly after the mass extinction of dinosaurs.


Last ditch legal fight to save Geronimo set to resume

Last ditch legal fight to save Geronimo set to resume

Last ditch legal fight to save Geronimo set to resume

17 August 2021

The alpaca’s owner is fighting for a temporary injunction to prevent her pet being destroyed after he tested positive for bovine TB.


Call for international response to prevent Afghanistan humanitarian disaster

Call for international response to prevent Afghanistan humanitarian disaster

Call for international response to prevent Afghanistan humanitarian disaster

17 August 2021

The Prime Minister is expected to tell MPs an immediate increase in humanitarian aid will be needed.


Afghan refugees would not be welcome under asylum reforms, campaigners say

Afghan refugees would not be welcome under asylum reforms, campaigners say

Afghan refugees would not be welcome under asylum reforms, campaigners say

17 August 2021

Campaigners have criticised the Government for immigration policy in light of the Afghan crisis.


Mastercard to phase out magnetic strips on cards by 2033

Mastercard to phase out magnetic strips on cards by 2033

Mastercard to phase out magnetic strips on cards by 2033

17 August 2021

Biometric cards which combine a user’s fingerprints with chips to verify identity for added security are also on the rise.


Protesters claim to ‘seize Edinburgh Castle’ under Article 61 of Magna Carta

Protesters claim to ‘seize Edinburgh Castle’ under Article 61 of Magna Carta

Protesters claim to ‘seize Edinburgh Castle’ under Article 61 of Magna Carta

17 August 2021

In the 13-minute video, a woman says the castle ‘belongs to the people’ and that they are ‘taking our power back’.


Ladder with one step wins new design award

Ladder with one step wins new design award

Ladder with one step wins new design award

17 August 2021

Cameron Rowley took the £40,000 prize from the Conran Shop’s inaugural Designer of the Future award.


Interpreter appeals to UK Government to help families left in Afghanistan

Interpreter appeals to UK Government to help families left in Afghanistan

Interpreter appeals to UK Government to help families left in Afghanistan

17 August 2021

The 35-year-old fears his loved ones will be butchered by the Taliban because he worked with UK forces.


Nando’s temporarily closes stores across UK due to supply issues

Nando’s temporarily closes stores across UK due to supply issues

Nando’s temporarily closes stores across UK due to supply issues

17 August 2021

The restaurant chain has reportedly had to close 50 outlets across England, Scotland and Wales.


20,000 Afghan refugees to be given sanctuary in the UK

20,000 Afghan refugees to be given sanctuary in the UK

20,000 Afghan refugees to be given sanctuary in the UK

17 August 2021

The scheme will target women and girls and others vulnerable to persecution by the Taliban.


Veteran trapped in Afghanistan says country has been ‘abandoned to wolves’

Veteran trapped in Afghanistan says country has been ‘abandoned to wolves’

Veteran trapped in Afghanistan says country has been ‘abandoned to wolves’

17 August 2021

The veteran said he will not leave the country without the 71 refugees.


Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research

Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research

Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research

17 August 2021

International bodies and governments are being advised of the research priorities for the condition.


Charities urge Government to define targets when settling Afghan refugees

Charities urge Government to define targets when settling Afghan refugees

Charities urge Government to define targets when settling Afghan refugees

17 August 2021

A scheme aimed at specifically helping Afghans fleeing the Taliban is expected to be announced.


Starmer: Afghanistan must not become hotbed for terrorism again

Starmer: Afghanistan must not become hotbed for terrorism again

Starmer: Afghanistan must not become hotbed for terrorism again

17 August 2021

The Labour leader made the comment after meeting with national security adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove on Tuesday.


Government given advice on coronavirus travel tests in April – watchdog

Government given advice on coronavirus travel tests in April – watchdog

Government given advice on coronavirus travel tests in April – watchdog

17 August 2021

The Competition and Markets Authority has been criticised over the speed of its response to problems with Covid-19 testing of arriving travellers.


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