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John Lewis brings back never knowingly undersold pledge after two years
John Lewis has said it will bring back its never knowingly undersold price pledge in a major U-turn, two years after ditching the commitment over concerns it what less relevant to shoppers..
Harvey Weinstein indecent assault case discontinued by CPS
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has discontinued its indecent assault case against Harvey Weinstein, saying there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction..
Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named as Frances new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron has named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Frances new prime minister..
British universities feeling the crunch seek urgent Government investment
The Government must urgently increase investment in higher education as British universities are all feeling the crunch, an education chief has said..
HS2 completes construction of UKs longest railway bridge
Construction of the UKs longest railway bridge has been completed on the outskirts of north-west London..
Jeremy Kyle expected to appear at inquest into death of TV show guest
Jeremy Kyle is expected to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a man who died after appearing on his TV show..
NHS surgical hubs deliver more operations and could cut waiting lists
Dedicated surgical hubs deliver more operations such as hip replacements and cataract removal in a shorter time and could be key to driving down NHS waiting lists, an evaluation has found..
Pupil suspensions and exclusions will rise by a fifth
Pupil suspensions and exclusions in England are predicted to have risen by more than a fifth in the past year, a report has found..
TUC calls for commission to repair broken public services
The TUC is calling for a workforce commission as part of an urgent drive to repair the countrys broken public services..
Ministers consider next steps after damning end to Grenfell inquiry
The Government is examining the recommendations of the seven-year probe into the Grenfell Tower fire, following its damning conclusion..
Water bosses could face up to two years in jail as Government launches crackdown
Water firm bosses could face up to two years in jail for obstructing regulators under sweeping new laws proposed by the Government to crack down on the pollution of Englands rivers, seas and lakes..
Nine English players nominated for Ballon dOr awards
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead a list of six England players nominated for the mens Ballon dOr while Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were shortlisted for the womens award..
Oasis announce two new Wembley Stadium dates due to phenomenal public demand
Oasis have announced two new Wembley Stadium dates due to phenomenal public demand, with tickets to be sold by an invitation-only ballot..
Jenrick tops ballot as Patel knocked out of Tory leadership race
Robert Jenrick has emerged as the frontrunner among Tory MPs to take over the leadership of the party as former home secretary Dame Priti Patel was eliminated from the contest..
More than 70 firefighters tackling blaze at tower block
About 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at two flats on the ninth and 10th floors of a tower block, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said..
Starmer apologises for Grenfell fire saying state failed to protect families
The Prime Minister has apologised to those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster on behalf of the British state for the string of failures that led to the fatal fire..
Legal decision not a policy decision to suspend Israel arms exports Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Britains allies understand its move to suspend some arms exports to Israel, insisting it was a legal not a policy decision..
PM acknowledges substantial and widespread failings found by Grenfell Inquiry
The Government will carefully consider the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to ensure that such a tragedy cannot occur again, the Prime Minister has said..
Report concludes decades of failure led to deadly Grenfell Tower fire
The inquiry has found they failed to properly consider the danger of combustible materials in high-rise residential buildings.
Fraud and scam complaints hit highest level recorded by ombudsman service
Scam-related complaints have reached their highest level since at least early 2018, according to a service that resolves disputes between consumers and financial firms..