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Shoppers flock to sweet treats inspired by US trends, Mr Kipling owner says

Shoppers flock to sweet treats inspired by US trends, Mr Kipling owner says

Shoppers flock to sweet treats inspired by US trends, Mr Kipling owner says

17 July 2025

Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods said there were signs of shoppers switching back to brands.


‘Irresponsible show off’ sentenced after killing schoolgirl crossing the road

‘Irresponsible show off’ sentenced after killing schoolgirl crossing the road

‘Irresponsible show off’ sentenced after killing schoolgirl crossing the road

17 July 2025

Christopher West has been given a 16-month prison sentence for killing Keely Morgan, a 15-year-old schoolgirl in May 2023.


Tall Ship Races vessels arrive in Aberdeen

Tall Ship Races vessels arrive in Aberdeen

Tall Ship Races vessels arrive in Aberdeen

17 July 2025

It marks the start of a four-day festival in the city which is expected to attract 400,000 visits.


Votes at 16 policy ‘hopelessly confused’, claim Conservatives

Votes at 16 policy ‘hopelessly confused’, claim Conservatives

Votes at 16 policy ‘hopelessly confused’, claim Conservatives

17 July 2025

Paul Holmes asked why the Government plans to lower the voting age while 16-year-olds are not allowed to buy lottery tickets or alcohol.


New scheme will provide patients with access to support services through NHS app

New scheme will provide patients with access to support services through NHS app

New scheme will provide patients with access to support services through NHS app

17 July 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said the new system would offer ‘comfort and support’.


Man jailed based on corrupt officer’s evidence has name posthumously cleared

Man jailed based on corrupt officer’s evidence has name posthumously cleared

Man jailed based on corrupt officer’s evidence has name posthumously cleared

17 July 2025

Errol Campbell, who died in 2004, had his convictions for theft and conspiracy to steal quashed.


Ofqual data ‘significantly overstated’ number of pupils given extra exam time

Ofqual data ‘significantly overstated’ number of pupils given extra exam time

Ofqual data ‘significantly overstated’ number of pupils given extra exam time

17 July 2025

The exams regulator is withdrawing its statistics on access arrangements for GCSE and A-levels from 2014 to 2024 after data issues were found.


Moves to help bus drivers during heatwave

Moves to help bus drivers during heatwave

Moves to help bus drivers during heatwave

17 July 2025

Unite warns that overheating bus cabs have become an increasing problem for bus drivers.


Fewer people claimed non-dom tax status in UK ahead of Government crackdown

Fewer people claimed non-dom tax status in UK ahead of Government crackdown

Fewer people claimed non-dom tax status in UK ahead of Government crackdown

17 July 2025

There were about 73,700 non-domiciled taxpayers in the tax year ending in April last year, according to estimates from HMRC.


Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

17 July 2025

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.


Openreach plans to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from supply chain

Openreach plans to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from supply chain

Openreach plans to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from supply chain

17 July 2025

The broadband giant is launching a range of new Optical Network Terminals with re-engineered casings made mainly from recycled plastic.


Sixteen-year-olds to be allowed to vote as ministers set out reforms

Sixteen-year-olds to be allowed to vote as ministers set out reforms

Sixteen-year-olds to be allowed to vote as ministers set out reforms

17 July 2025

Labour’s manifesto committed the party to lowering the voting age for parliamentary elections.


Moves to ban ‘exploitative’ unpaid internships a step closer

Moves to ban ‘exploitative’ unpaid internships a step closer

Moves to ban ‘exploitative’ unpaid internships a step closer

17 July 2025

The Government has launched a call for evidence into the practice.


Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

17 July 2025

Cricket Ireland has stepped in to reschedule the event which was cancelled after local residents expressed concern at the inclusion of a GAA club.


Migrants run across beach to board dinghy in the Channel

Migrants run across beach to board dinghy in the Channel

Migrants run across beach to board dinghy in the Channel

17 July 2025

French authorities in an inflatable boat passed life jackets to those on board the overcrowded dingy, which was leaving the coast across the Channel.


Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

17 July 2025

Rachael Maskell, who lost the Labour whip in a purge of troublemakers, said the Prime Minister was wrong to act in the way he had.


Frasers ‘working hard’ to offset cost hit as sales improve

Frasers ‘working hard’ to offset cost hit as sales improve

Frasers ‘working hard’ to offset cost hit as sales improve

17 July 2025

The Sports Direct owner reported a 2.8% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £560.2 million for the year to April 27.


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