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Mohamed Al Fayed, who died last year, is accused of multiple sexual assaults.

The capital’s mayor will make the commitment in a speech on Wednesday night.

The increase was largely driven by young adults, with an estimated 14% of 18 to 24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now vaping, researchers say.

Kristie Higgs and several supporters attended the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday.

An array of guests appeared on the show including Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Holly Johnson and Kate Garraway.

Nigel Blow worked at Harrods for 15 years under Mohamed Al Fayed, who is accused of multiple sexual assaults after a BBC investigation.

A report found less than 3% of England’s land is effectively protected for nature, but the Government has committed to protecting 30% by 2030.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the bank ‘left the financial system wide open to criminals and those subject to sanctions’.

Professor Alan Fitzsimmons will be at ground control for the ESA Hera mission at the European Space Operations Centre in Germany.

Taoiseach Simon Harris said he is not ‘going to provide a running commentary on’ the timing of the election.

The Have I Got News For You star was in a black cab in Soho in central London on Tuesday morning when the incident happened.

British forces based in Cyprus would play a leading role in any evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon.

The princess shared her congratulations to her sister ‘Beabea’, sharing a photo of their families on social media.

The 12 stamps feature images of some of the rock band’s album covers and group shots from live performances.

London TravelWatch said in a statement that ‘last-minute announcements’ mean passengers “rush to platforms’.

The Tory leadership candidates are preparing for their final chance to address the party’s conference in their race to be Rishi Sunak’s successor.

The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp had been working with NatWest and Metro Bank.

The TV presenter said that as a parent, the Dunblane school massacre in 1996 ‘hit particularly hard’.

The majority of incidents were recorded in London and most took the form of abusive behaviour, the Community Security Trust said.

The deal comes after previous suitors BT and private equity firm Aurelius Group backed out of takeover talks within days of each other last November.