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- Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report
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Exclusive: Research says sector is fixated with young talent, with most women experiencing unconscious bias or sexismWomen working in the arts believe they do not have equal opport
- Fourth time lucky as Chris Cantrill’s spoof whodunnit wins Edinburgh comedy award 2026
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Nominated in three previous years, the rambunctious standup – one half of The Delightful Sausage – wins the prize for his show Rewilding while Marty Gleeson is named best newcomerT
- James Cleverly Resigns from Shadow Cabinet to Pursue London Mayoral Candidacy
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James Cleverly has stepped down from his role as shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to run for Mayor of London.
- New protections planned for homeowners hiring builders for renovations
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Homeowners are set to receive greater protection from rogue builders through a new trusted trader database and a payment system that releases money as renovation work is completed.
- NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
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Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
- King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
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Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy.
- Forty Missing Children from UK Asylum Hotels Still Unaccounted For
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A parliamentary committee expresses deep concern over the fate of 40 children who remain missing from hotels housing asylum seekers in the UK, despite the majority of cases being r
- British patient becomes first to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery
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UK surgeons have used artificial intelligence to provide real-time guidance during brain tumour surgery for the first time globally, helping protect a 48-year-old patient's sight.
- Dozens of children who went missing from asylum hotels still unaccounted for years later
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Forty people who went missing from asylum seeker hotels as children years ago have still not been found.
- Offshore ownership registers criticised over cost and access barriers
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Campaigners say new systems intended to reveal who ultimately owns offshore companies are too expensive and complicated to provide meaningful public scrutiny.
- Network Rail sues rail companies for over £5m following fuel spill from derailment
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Network Rail has initiated legal action against DB Cargo UK and Touax Rail after a significant fuel spill in Llangennech, which occurred during a train derailment in August 2020.
- Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
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Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’Business live – latest updatesThe group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for T
- Most English Secondary Schools Breach Healthy Food Standards, Report Reveals
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A report has found that three-quarters of secondary schools in England are violating food standards, with unhealthy options frequently served.
- CrossCountry cancels nearly all rail services following Birmingham power cut
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CrossCountry has suspended almost all train services in Great Britain due to a power outage affecting its control centre in Birmingham.
- ‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
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New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steelAt Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines t
- Scottish council website carried links to offshore casino sites
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Sixteen links to community council websites took users to gambling sites which by-pass UK gambling rules.
- Prince Harry and Six Others Ordered to Pay Up to £34.5m in Legal Costs
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Following a failed privacy case, the seven claimants, including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, must pay an initial £9.54m to the publisher of the Daily Mail within a week.
- Government Approves Solar Farm Despite Local Opposition
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The Beacon Fen Energy Park has received government approval, facing objections from local residents and their MP.
- Why buying a first home remains so difficult for younger generations
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House prices have begun growing more slowly than wages, but decades of rising property values, expensive rents and insufficient housing supply continue to make home ownership diffi
- Taxpayers to Cover Shortfall for Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Upgrades
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Significant funding will be required to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to standard when it transitions to public ownership next year.
- Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption
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South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
- Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations
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Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sitesThousands more homes could be built within 10 minutes of transp
- Angela Rayner to Introduce New Protections for Pubs Against Conversion
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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner plans to implement new planning rules that will safeguard pubs across England from being converted into homes or offices.
- Public Reaction to Emergency Wildfire Alert in England and Wales
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An emergency alert warning of a high risk of wildfires prompted mixed reactions from the public, with some expressing concern over the alert's tone and others calling for more acti
- UK Records Hottest Day of the Year as Fifth Summer Heatwave Peaks
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The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with a provisional temperature of 38.1C at Kew Gardens in London, as Europe faces extreme heat conditions.
- Cheshire skies set for spectacular partial solar eclipse tonight
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People across Cheshire could see most of the Sun covered by the Moon this evening as a major solar eclipse crosses Europe, weather permitting.
- £20m UK project to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
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Scientists are developing a national library of miniature human tissues grown from NHS patients’ cells in a £20m programme designed to improve drug testing and reduce reliance on a
- UK heatwaves estimated to have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output
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Repeated periods of extreme heat could have cost the UK economy £4.4bn in lost productivity by the end of July, with businesses facing growing economic risks as temperatures rise.
- Cheshire remains in prolonged dry weather as drought spreads across England
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Cheshire remains under prolonged dry weather conditions as drought spreads across more than 70% of England and another spell of hot weather adds pressure to water supplies.
- Amber heat-health alert issued for Cheshire as temperatures climb towards 36C
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Cheshire is covered by an amber heat-health alert from Tuesday as another spell of hot weather develops, with temperatures elsewhere in England forecast to reach around 36C later t
- Moody’s Warns Banks Could Become Too Dependent on Major AI Providers
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The ratings agency says rapid AI adoption could improve efficiency across finance while creating new risks around outages, cyber security and reliance on a small number of technolo
- Heat Health Alerts Issued as UK Faces Potential Fifth Heatwave of the Year
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Forecasters say temperatures could climb to 36C in parts of England, increasing health risks for vulnerable people and putting pressure on services.
- Reform UK Unveils Royal Navy Plan to Stop Small Boat Crossings
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The party says its proposed military operation would intercept migrant boats in the Channel, although legal and practical questions have already been raised.
- Heat Health Alerts Issued Across England as Temperatures Set to Reach 34C
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Health officials are urging people to take precautions as another spell of hot weather brings a heightened risk for vulnerable groups.
- Solar Power Reaches Record Share of Great Britain's Electricity Supply
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A sunny July and continued growth in rooftop solar installations helped renewable energy reach a new monthly milestone.
- Farmers Warn Drought Could Affect Food Supplies as Harvests Suffer
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Agricultural leaders say prolonged dry weather is reducing crop yields and increasing pressure on food production across England.
- Prime Minister Pledges 'Relentless' Action to Reduce Small Boat Crossings
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The Government says it is increasing efforts to disrupt people-smuggling gangs while maintaining support for those with genuine protection needs.
- English Mayors Set to Receive Share of Income Tax Under Devolution Plans
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The proposed reforms would give regional leaders greater financial control while reducing their reliance on funding from central government.
- UK Carmakers Delay Factory Investment as Industry Awaits EV Rules Decision
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Manufacturers say uncertainty over electric vehicle sales targets is delaying investment decisions on future UK production.
- Burnham Calls for Social Care Reform Before Assisted Dying Legislation
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Andy Burnham has stated that the discussion on assisted dying should be postponed until improvements are made in palliative and social care.
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