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Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

Truss and Sunak commit to No 10 reception for triumphant Lionesses

02 August 2022

Unlike other successful sporting teams, the winning England squad will not be honoured with a visit to Downing Street this week.


JD Sports names former B&Q executive Regis Schultz as new chief

JD Sports names former B&Q executive Regis Schultz as new chief

JD Sports names former B&Q executive Regis Schultz as new chief

02 August 2022

The French retail executive will join JD in September from Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group.


Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

Covid-19 deaths rise for fifth week in a row but levels remain low

02 August 2022

The figures lag behind the latest wave of infections, which looks to have already peaked.


Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024

Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024

Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024

02 August 2022

Surging gas prices and concerns about Russian supply have been blamed for the predicted increase.


Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in single day in record high for 2022

Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in single day in record high for 2022

Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in single day in record high for 2022

02 August 2022

More than 17,000 people have arrived in the UK this year.


Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?

02 August 2022

Over the next few weeks it will be up to Conservative members to decide which of the two final candidates will take on the top job in No 10.


Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

Sunak can win next general election, say Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs

02 August 2022

Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs voiced their support for the former chancellor on Tuesday.


Sunak tax promises dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Truss ally

Sunak tax promises dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Truss ally

Sunak tax promises dismissed as ‘fantasy’ by Truss ally

02 August 2022

Allies of the Tory leadership rivals clashed during a key week in the contest to decide the next prime minsiter.


One in five nightclubs closed in past three years, says trade body

One in five nightclubs closed in past three years, says trade body

One in five nightclubs closed in past three years, says trade body

02 August 2022

The Night Time Industries Association raised concerns after new figures suggested Covid-19 and current economic pressures have taken a heavy toll.


British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

British Airways suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow

02 August 2022

Customers will be unable to book flights for domestic or European services from the west London airport until August 8.


Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he was wrong to insist there would be no delays in Dover

02 August 2022

Mr Rees-Mogg blamed Paris for the ‘French-created delays’.


Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals

02 August 2022

The bakery chain reported a 27.1% increase in sales in the 26 weeks to July 2 to a total of £694.5 million.


Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

02 August 2022

Research using animals has previously shown that nitrates can turn white fat storage cells into brown fat cells which are easier to burn off.


Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

02 August 2022

Liz Truss said the Scottish First Minister should be ignored, while Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is ‘always moaning’.


BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

BP sees earnings hit 14-year high amid anger over energy firm profits

02 August 2022

The oil giant reported second quarter profits jumping to a far better-than-expected 8.5 billion US dollars (£6.9 billion).


Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft

02 August 2022

Lesley Haylett said she and her partner Peter Elliott were delighted at the discovery.


‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

‘Surprising momentum’ in housing market as prices increase by 11% annually

02 August 2022

Nationwide Building Society said it expects the market to slow in the months ahead.


Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

02 August 2022

Surging gas prices and concerns about Russian supply have been blamed for the predicted increase.


Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

Three Britons to stand trial as ‘mercenaries’ in Russia-backed court

02 August 2022

The trio are reportedly refusing to co-operate with investigators.


What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

02 August 2022

The front pages on Tuesday mix patriotism and politics with a pony punted from his local pub.


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