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Three people killed when their car hit a stationary van, inquest hears

Three people killed when their car hit a stationary van, inquest hears

Three people killed when their car hit a stationary van, inquest hears

25 July 2024

Police had been called to an earlier collision involving the van but the second crash happened before officers arrived at the scene.


Lloyds boss says tech outages a ‘really important issue’ for bank

Lloyds boss says tech outages a ‘really important issue’ for bank

Lloyds boss says tech outages a ‘really important issue’ for bank

25 July 2024

The high street bank and UK’s biggest mortgage lender said it was laser-focused on making its technology more resilient.


Sir Vince Cable accepts department had ‘clear policy failure’ in Horizon scandal

Sir Vince Cable accepts department had ‘clear policy failure’ in Horizon scandal

Sir Vince Cable accepts department had ‘clear policy failure’ in Horizon scandal

25 July 2024

The ex-Liberal Democrats leader gave evidence to the inquiry on Thursday.


Surgeon urges doctors to speak up about ‘horrific’ injuries in Gaza

Surgeon urges doctors to speak up about ‘horrific’ injuries in Gaza

Surgeon urges doctors to speak up about ‘horrific’ injuries in Gaza

25 July 2024

Professor Nick Maynard also said severe malnutrition is affecting patients’ ability to heal from bomb injuries.


Couple reach halfway point of charity rowing challenge round Britain

Couple reach halfway point of charity rowing challenge round Britain

Couple reach halfway point of charity rowing challenge round Britain

25 July 2024

Mhairi Ross and Allan Lipp are aiming to raise £30,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance


Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer in uniform

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer in uniform

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer in uniform

25 July 2024

Anthony Esan, 24, is accused of repeatedly stabbing Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in Gillingham, Kent, on Tuesday.


Treasury ‘confident’ enough coins available without ordering more this year

Treasury ‘confident’ enough coins available without ordering more this year

Treasury ‘confident’ enough coins available without ordering more this year

25 July 2024

A Treasury spokesman said there are no plans to alter the mix of coins, after doubts were cast on the future of the smallest denominations.


Man denies murdering his wife as she pushed their baby in a pram

Man denies murdering his wife as she pushed their baby in a pram

Man denies murdering his wife as she pushed their baby in a pram

25 July 2024

Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed to death in an attack in Bradford city centre on April 6.


Drink-drive deaths reach highest level since 2009

Drink-drive deaths reach highest level since 2009

Drink-drive deaths reach highest level since 2009

25 July 2024

An estimated 300 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver over the legal alcohol limit in 2022.


Amanda Abbington: I faced inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying on Strictly

Amanda Abbington: I faced inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying on Strictly

Amanda Abbington: I faced inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying on Strictly

25 July 2024

The actress said she was put in a ‘toxic environment’.


Postcode lottery for care ‘reflects perfect storm on costs, demand and staffing’

Postcode lottery for care ‘reflects perfect storm on costs, demand and staffing’

Postcode lottery for care ‘reflects perfect storm on costs, demand and staffing’

25 July 2024

Across England, the lowest rate of refused requests for care in a local authority was 12%, while the highest was 85%, analysis showed.


Tugendhat, Cleverly and Jenrick to run for Tory leadership

Tugendhat, Cleverly and Jenrick to run for Tory leadership

Tugendhat, Cleverly and Jenrick to run for Tory leadership

25 July 2024

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly and Robert Jenrick have confirmed they will run for the top Tory job after nominations opened.


British Gas owner’s profits fall from record highs amid more ‘normalised’ market

British Gas owner’s profits fall from record highs amid more ‘normalised’ market

British Gas owner’s profits fall from record highs amid more ‘normalised’ market

25 July 2024

Centrica said it will return a further £200 million to investors, despite profits easing back in the first half.


Police officer suspended after footage sparks protest

Police officer suspended after footage sparks protest

Police officer suspended after footage sparks protest

25 July 2024

Video on social media appeared to show an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man at Manchester Airport.


Drivers warned over ‘weekend of woe’ amid summer getaway congestion fears

Drivers warned over ‘weekend of woe’ amid summer getaway congestion fears

Drivers warned over ‘weekend of woe’ amid summer getaway congestion fears

25 July 2024

The RAC estimated that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday.


Revolut secures UK banking licence after three-year wait

Revolut secures UK banking licence after three-year wait

Revolut secures UK banking licence after three-year wait

25 July 2024

A licence means the company will be able to hold customer deposits, and offer lending products like credit cards, personal loans, or mortgages.


ITV hails Euro 2024 advertising boost

ITV hails Euro 2024 advertising boost

ITV hails Euro 2024 advertising boost

25 July 2024

The broadcaster saw total ad revenues surge 17% in its second quarter and they were up 10% over the first half as a whole.


Amanda Abbington: What happened in Strictly rehearsal room wasn’t acceptable

Amanda Abbington: What happened in Strictly rehearsal room wasn’t acceptable

Amanda Abbington: What happened in Strictly rehearsal room wasn’t acceptable

25 July 2024

The actress has claimed she suffered ‘bullying and aggressive behaviour’.


Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study

Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study

Shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia – study

25 July 2024

Shingles can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain, and blindness.


Man bailed after being arrested over horror crash which left six dead

Man bailed after being arrested over horror crash which left six dead

Man bailed after being arrested over horror crash which left six dead

25 July 2024

The man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving over the fatal collision on the A61 on Sunday afternoon.


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