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People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

People opting to rent mobile phones over buying them, MusicMagpie says

27 July 2022

The circular economy platform said it expects more consumers to seek ways to raise cash and save money as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.


I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

27 July 2022

The singer said that, while it would have been ‘symbolic’ for Ukraine to host the contest, Britain is the ‘rational’ option.


Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

Meta asks Oversight Board for guidance on Covid-19 misinformation policy

27 July 2022

The social media giant has asked its Oversight Board to advise on whether its current Covid misinformation policy is ‘still appropriate’.


Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

Archie Battersbee’s father leaves hospital after being taken ill outside court

27 July 2022

Appeal judges were told on Monday that Paul Battersbee, who is in his 50s, was feared to have suffered a heart attack or stroke.


July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

27 July 2022

Only 24% of the expected average rain for the month has fallen in England so far.


Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

Mother makes tearful apology in court after hitting school children with car

27 July 2022

Dolly Rincon-Aguilar, 39, told Kingston Crown Court: “I think just my heart is broken in two.”


Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

Truss promises to crack down on violence against women and girls

27 July 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful announced a package of measures to better protect women and girls from violence and abuse.


Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

Law Commission proposes law reforms to better acknowledge crypto assets

27 July 2022

The Law Commission has published a consultation which proposes creating a new category of assets within current personal property law.


‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

‘Disneyland’ forum or open justice: The path to TV cameras in criminal courts

27 July 2022

A little-known manslaughter case is to go down in British legal history when the sentencing is televised.


Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

Anger as rail strikes disrupt funerals and autistic man’s first day at work

27 July 2022

Elizabeth Bolton said her 23-year-old son, Jack, was ‘very distressed’ after missing his first day at a job.


First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey

27 July 2022

Judge Sarah Munro QC is expected to be filmed as she passes sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter of his grandfather.


Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

Cyclists set off on five-day ride to London in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox

27 July 2022

Ms Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater started the annual ride from Princess Mary Athletics Stadium in Cleckheaton.


Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

Single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising immune response, researchers say

27 July 2022

Experts say a new jab could help prevent thousands of deaths every year.


Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

Drones deliver prescription medicines for pharmacy for first time

27 July 2022

Boots has become the first community pharmacy to deliver prescription drugs using the technology.


Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

Truss vows to build stronger ties with Commonwealth to counter China’s influence

27 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary hopes she will be able to counter ‘growing malign influence from Beijing’ with a ‘New Commonwealth Deal’.


Pre-birth steroids could reduce risk of death in premature twins, study suggests

Pre-birth steroids could reduce risk of death in premature twins, study suggests

Pre-birth steroids could reduce risk of death in premature twins, study suggests

27 July 2022

Researchers found giving steroids to pregnant women at risk of delivering twins prematurely could reduce the risk of death and respiratory problems.


Ministers warned against cutting size of British Army in light of Ukraine war

Ministers warned against cutting size of British Army in light of Ukraine war

Ministers warned against cutting size of British Army in light of Ukraine war

27 July 2022

The Commons Defence Committee said Government policy assumptions on the size of the armed forces need to be reviewed.


Double disappointment for Swedish football fans stranded by rail strike

Double disappointment for Swedish football fans stranded by rail strike

Double disappointment for Swedish football fans stranded by rail strike

27 July 2022

Rebecka Ronnegard and Felix Nystrom are stuck in Sheffield after their team lost to England in the Euro 2022 semi-final.


Punters drank more and ate less in heatwave, says Marston’s

Punters drank more and ate less in heatwave, says Marston’s

Punters drank more and ate less in heatwave, says Marston’s

27 July 2022

Sales at the pub group dropped by 1% in the 16 weeks to July 23 compared with the same period in 2019 as consumer demand remains strong.


Rail passengers forced to change travel plans due to strike

Rail passengers forced to change travel plans due to strike

Rail passengers forced to change travel plans due to strike

27 July 2022

RMT members walked out on Wednesday.


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