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Ex-MP Natalie McGarry lodges appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry lodges appeal against embezzlement conviction

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry lodges appeal against embezzlement conviction

05 August 2022

The 40-year-old former SNP politician was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year.


Neighbours asked to grass on hosepipe rule-breakers

Neighbours asked to grass on hosepipe rule-breakers

Neighbours asked to grass on hosepipe rule-breakers

05 August 2022

Fines of up to £1,000 can be imposed by the courts for breaches, as the first hosepipe restrictions come into force on Friday, with more to follow.


In pictures: Fans return for colourful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

In pictures: Fans return for colourful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

In pictures: Fans return for colourful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

05 August 2022

The 2022 extravaganza includes performers from around the world alongside homegrown talent from the UK.


Fresh train strike to cause more disruption for passengers

Fresh train strike to cause more disruption for passengers

Fresh train strike to cause more disruption for passengers

05 August 2022

Members of the drivers’ union Aslef at nine train operators will walk out on August 13.


Cost of living rises affecting most UK households, the ONS says

Cost of living rises affecting most UK households, the ONS says

Cost of living rises affecting most UK households, the ONS says

05 August 2022

44% of UK adults who pay energy bills found it very or somewhat difficult to afford them in the last two weeks of July, the ONS found.


Man to face trial accused of murdering missing woman

Man to face trial accused of murdering missing woman

Man to face trial accused of murdering missing woman

05 August 2022

Darren Osment appeared before Bristol Crown Court accused of killing 32-year-old Claire Holland, who vanished in June 2012.


Rishi Sunak brags of work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’

Rishi Sunak brags of work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’

Rishi Sunak brags of work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’

05 August 2022

The former chancellor is seen in a video telling Tory members of his work as he fights the leadership campaign.


Energy price cap could reach £4,000 in January, experts warn

Energy price cap could reach £4,000 in January, experts warn

Energy price cap could reach £4,000 in January, experts warn

05 August 2022

Energy consultancy Auxilione said the cap, which sets bills for more than 20 million households, could be increased further than previously expected.


Twitter labels Elon Musk claims over fake accounts ‘excuses’

Twitter labels Elon Musk claims over fake accounts ‘excuses’

Twitter labels Elon Musk claims over fake accounts ‘excuses’

05 August 2022

The social media site has accused the billionaire of trying to get out of the multibillion-dollar takeover deal because it no longer suits him.


Kwarteng: People must wait until new PM in place for more cost-of-living help

Kwarteng: People must wait until new PM in place for more cost-of-living help

Kwarteng: People must wait until new PM in place for more cost-of-living help

05 August 2022

The Business Secretary also said ‘I don’t know where Boris is’ but insisted the Prime Minister is in regular contact from his holiday.


Tax remains key divide as leadership campaigns respond to economic outlook

Tax remains key divide as leadership campaigns respond to economic outlook

Tax remains key divide as leadership campaigns respond to economic outlook

05 August 2022

Liz Truss’s campaign has argued for implementing tax cuts quickly, while the Sunak campaign has warned against too much borrowing.


Andrew Bailey denies Bank was too slow to act over soaring inflation

Andrew Bailey denies Bank was too slow to act over soaring inflation

Andrew Bailey denies Bank was too slow to act over soaring inflation

05 August 2022

The Governor of the Bank of England warned that earlier interest rate rises could have brought forward a recession.


Richie Anderson third celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Richie Anderson third celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Richie Anderson third celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

05 August 2022

The TV presenter will be taking to the dancefloor in an all-male partnership for the forthcoming series.


London Stock Exchange starts £750m shares buyback after profits jump

London Stock Exchange starts £750m shares buyback after profits jump

London Stock Exchange starts £750m shares buyback after profits jump

05 August 2022

LSEG said profitability was solid as it stayed on track with costs and savings targets.


Six-year-old aspiring footballer tells Lioness ‘I want one of these medals’

Six-year-old aspiring footballer tells Lioness ‘I want one of these medals’

Six-year-old aspiring footballer tells Lioness ‘I want one of these medals’

05 August 2022

Harper Mills from Birmingham dreams of becoming a professional footballer one day and trains six times a week.


Average UK house price falls month on month for first time since June 2021

Average UK house price falls month on month for first time since June 2021

Average UK house price falls month on month for first time since June 2021

05 August 2022

Following a year of exceptionally strong growth, house prices fell by 0.1% month on month in July, Halifax said.


Health Secretary ‘must take more action on monkeypox or it will become endemic’

Health Secretary ‘must take more action on monkeypox or it will become endemic’

Health Secretary ‘must take more action on monkeypox or it will become endemic’

05 August 2022

The World Health Organisation last month declared a global emergency but British authorities have called for calm.


Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russia’s jailing of Brittney Griner

05 August 2022

The US basketball star was sentenced to nine years in jail on Thursday.


Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

05 August 2022

The Tattoo makes its highly anticipated return on Friday with this year’s show Voices.


Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son, seven

05 August 2022

Joel Uhrie died in August 2018 after a fire tore through the house where he lived.


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