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‘OilyFans’ billboards show BP chief executive topless after earning £10 million

‘OilyFans’ billboards show BP chief executive topless after earning £10 million

‘OilyFans’ billboards show BP chief executive topless after earning £10 million

20 July 2023

The campaign group Global Witness said the images are a light-hearted joke about a serious issue.


New legislation ‘should mean nobody’s life is put at risk’ in social housing

New legislation ‘should mean nobody’s life is put at risk’ in social housing

New legislation ‘should mean nobody’s life is put at risk’ in social housing

20 July 2023

The new Act includes Awaab’s law and measures campaigned for in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.


Bats struggle during organic farming transition, study suggests

Bats struggle during organic farming transition, study suggests

Bats struggle during organic farming transition, study suggests

20 July 2023

In order to limit any negative effects on biodiversity, the transition to organic farming should be managed carefully, researchers say.


Law on minimum service levels during strikes given Royal Assent

Law on minimum service levels during strikes given Royal Assent

Law on minimum service levels during strikes given Royal Assent

20 July 2023

The Trades Union Congress vowed to fight the Act ‘tooth and nail’.


Sarah, Duchess of York to start book share initiative for children

Sarah, Duchess of York to start book share initiative for children

Sarah, Duchess of York to start book share initiative for children

20 July 2023

One in five children in the UK do not own a book at home, research has shown.


Schoolchildren welcome King and Queen on first visit to Wales since coronation

Schoolchildren welcome King and Queen on first visit to Wales since coronation

Schoolchildren welcome King and Queen on first visit to Wales since coronation

20 July 2023

The King and Queen visited Brecon Cathedral on Thursday.


More than half of people ‘will go on a UK-based staycation this year’

More than half of people ‘will go on a UK-based staycation this year’

More than half of people ‘will go on a UK-based staycation this year’

20 July 2023

Wales topped the list of the most popular staycation destinations this year, according to American Express.


Head of academy trust recommended as Ofsted’s new chief inspector

Head of academy trust recommended as Ofsted’s new chief inspector

Head of academy trust recommended as Ofsted’s new chief inspector

20 July 2023

Sir Martyn Oliver is the Department for Education’s preferred candidate to take over from Amanda Spielman.


Man accused of touching Amber Gibson’s body was with family, father tells trial

Man accused of touching Amber Gibson’s body was with family, father tells trial

Man accused of touching Amber Gibson’s body was with family, father tells trial

20 July 2023

Stephen Corrigan, 45, is accused of touching Amber Gibson’s body instead of alerting police. Connor Gibson is accused of her murder.


Funding of monarchy recalculated but Royal Household could get nearly £80m extra

Funding of monarchy recalculated but Royal Household could get nearly £80m extra

Funding of monarchy recalculated but Royal Household could get nearly £80m extra

20 July 2023

The Sovereign Grant will be 12% of the Crown Estate’s net profits next year, down from 25%.


Asylum reforms become law as Channel crossings top 14,000 for year so far

Asylum reforms become law as Channel crossings top 14,000 for year so far

Asylum reforms become law as Channel crossings top 14,000 for year so far

20 July 2023

The Illegal Migration Bill was given Royal Assent on Thursday.


Death at Royal Cornwall Hospital sparks murder investigation

Death at Royal Cornwall Hospital sparks murder investigation

Death at Royal Cornwall Hospital sparks murder investigation

20 July 2023

A patient in her 60s died on Wednesday afternoon and a man in his 30s has been arrested.


Scientists uncover genes that gave humans the ability to walk upright

Scientists uncover genes that gave humans the ability to walk upright

Scientists uncover genes that gave humans the ability to walk upright

20 July 2023

Researchers also identified the variants associated with arthritis.


Ronan Keating performs musical tribute at funeral of brother Ciaran

Ronan Keating performs musical tribute at funeral of brother Ciaran

Ronan Keating performs musical tribute at funeral of brother Ciaran

20 July 2023

Ciaran Keating’s son Conall told mourners ‘our hearts are broken’ as they recounted stories of ‘a great man’.


What are the rules on bank account closures and what rights do people have?

What are the rules on bank account closures and what rights do people have?

What are the rules on bank account closures and what rights do people have?

20 July 2023

The UK’s banking rules have come under scrutiny after Nigel Farage accused Coutts of closing his account unfairly.


M&S plans to demolish Oxford St store refused by Michael Gove

M&S plans to demolish Oxford St store refused by Michael Gove

M&S plans to demolish Oxford St store refused by Michael Gove

20 July 2023

Planning inspectors for the local authority had originally recommended that the proposals be approved.


Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

20 July 2023

Opposition MPs were offered talks with the Electoral Commission after raising the issue in the Commons.


Consumer confidence drops in July as ‘reality bites’

Consumer confidence drops in July as ‘reality bites’

Consumer confidence drops in July as ‘reality bites’

20 July 2023

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell six points in July to minus 30 amid concerns for personal finances and the wider UK economy.


No plans to make vapes prescription-only, Government says

No plans to make vapes prescription-only, Government says

No plans to make vapes prescription-only, Government says

20 July 2023

There have been calls for plain packaging on e-cigarettes and a crackdown on their sale to under-18s.


Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told

Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told

Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told

20 July 2023

A Westminster committee also said a strategy for protecting offshore infrastructure is needed.


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