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Bank Of England Set To Hold Interest Rates As It Faces Balancing Act
The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy..
Tommy Fury Dedicates Boxing Victory To Newborn Son Midas
Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas..
Under 16s Social Media Ban Should Be Part Of Basket Of Measures Lisa Nandy
Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a ban..
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action
The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union.
Scotland Edge Past Haiti In World Cup Opener
John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston.
Canadian PM To Be Welcomed Home To Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..
500000 Vowed For Grassroots Football To Support Next Generation Of Heroes
Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup..
NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout
The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said..
June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS
June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said..
A Million Events Was Never In The Plan Says Parkrun Founder As Milestone Nears
The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend..
Police In Kansas City Investigating Theft Of Englands Training Equipment
Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed..
Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours..
David Hockney Dies Aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..
Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers
Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards..
Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour
British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album..
UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August
Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors..
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin Research
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests..
Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly
The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said..
Scotland Have Really Good Prospects For World Cup
That's according to First Minister, John Swinney.
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin
That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe.





















