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The figure is the highest since records began in 2007.

RNLI lifeboats were spotted bringing dozens to shore on Thursday, meaning it was likely the milestone has been reached.

The ex-prime minister wants the International Criminal Court to investigate the regime over what he called the “systematic brutalisation” of women.

Police were forced to wield batons while officers on horseback dispersed crowds in the busy West End shopping area.

A number of medics have spoken to the PA news agency about why they joining picket lines.

The Tory MP and leader of the House of Commons said there is hope for the future in Scotland.

It comes amid concerns the Online Safety Bill could undermine the use of encryption by big technology companies.

The latest round of strike action will end at 7am on Tuesday August 15.

Researchers are working on a prototype device using equipment that is already available.

Sir Mark said the current system is too slow and he cannot appeal against ‘unduly lenient decisions’.

Analysis suggests decarbonisation targets from disclosing businesses only cover up to 36% of their corporate emissions.

Research commissioned by the party found per capita spending is around a third less than Germany and Norway.

Commonly known as ‘The Big Yin’, the Scots comedian says he was inspired to take up drawing while touring Canada in 2012.

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages across Britain.

Reports suggest eight Cabinet ministers are among the senior Tories who could campaign to leave the ECHR.

The Met Office has said there should be a 24-hour break from the damp summer with warmer temperatures predicted.

Simon Byrne has returned from a family holiday to face questions from the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

He died surrounded by family in Los Angeles ‘after a long illness’.

The bookshop’s next goal is to increase online sales for the independent sellers five-fold by 2028.

Farrants in Cobham, Surrey has apologised ‘unreservedly’.