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£10,000 reward for information about alleged murder of newborn found in canal

£10,000 reward for information about alleged murder of newborn found in canal

£10,000 reward for information about alleged murder of newborn found in canal

17 July 2025

The body of a baby boy was found in a canal in May 2021 but the parents have never been identified, West Midlands Police said.


Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

17 July 2025

The Government is being urged to stop awarding contracts to the Japanese tech giant.


Electric vehicles account for more than one in 20 car miles driven in UK – study

Electric vehicles account for more than one in 20 car miles driven in UK – study

Electric vehicles account for more than one in 20 car miles driven in UK – study

17 July 2025

Last year, pure battery electric cars under three years old were driven an average of 10,054 miles.


Minister wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

Minister wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

Minister wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

17 July 2025

Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, met with tourism leaders at Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers.


Head of nursing ‘can’t recall’ risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

Head of nursing ‘can’t recall’ risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

Head of nursing ‘can’t recall’ risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

17 July 2025

The nurse was suspended after complaining about sharing a changing room with trans doctor Beth Upton.


Towns and cities to benefit from £15.5m investment in access to green spaces

Towns and cities to benefit from £15.5m investment in access to green spaces

Towns and cities to benefit from £15.5m investment in access to green spaces

17 July 2025

Natural England, National Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund have launched a new programme to bring millions of people closer to nature.


Pupil numbers in schools expected to drop by nearly 400,000 over five years

Pupil numbers in schools expected to drop by nearly 400,000 over five years

Pupil numbers in schools expected to drop by nearly 400,000 over five years

17 July 2025

It comes as primaries in parts of England have been considering closing due to falling rolls and funding pressures.


Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

17 July 2025

The Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London would have connected Newham to Greenwich.


Northern Ireland’s First Minister welcomes intention to lower voting age to 16

Northern Ireland’s First Minister welcomes intention to lower voting age to 16

Northern Ireland’s First Minister welcomes intention to lower voting age to 16

17 July 2025

Michelle O’Neill described the move as a ‘step forward for democracy’.


Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

17 July 2025

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.


Prison illegally detaining inmates after release date put in special measures

Prison illegally detaining inmates after release date put in special measures

Prison illegally detaining inmates after release date put in special measures

17 July 2025

The chief inspector of prisons also said the backlog in sentencing calculations at HMP Pentonville has seen some prisoners freed early.


‘Titanic’ flood disrupts Old Bailey courtrooms

‘Titanic’ flood disrupts Old Bailey courtrooms

‘Titanic’ flood disrupts Old Bailey courtrooms

17 July 2025

The Old Bailey, which houses 18 courtrooms, has been affected by floods in the past, as well as plumbing issues dubbed ‘the Great Stink’.


Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany

Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany

Prime Minister says UK will ‘work ever more closely’ with Germany

17 July 2025

The Prime Minister and Friedrich Merz signed the deal – to be known as the Kensington Treaty – at the V&A Museum on London.


Judge steps back from legal costs row after Harry’s battle with Mirror Group

Judge steps back from legal costs row after Harry’s battle with Mirror Group

Judge steps back from legal costs row after Harry’s battle with Mirror Group

17 July 2025

Jason Rowley said on Thursday he would ‘recuse’ himself from the hearing.


M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack

M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack

M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack

17 July 2025

It is understood M&S expects to restart its outstanding operations – online beauty and click and collect sales – in the coming weeks.


List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

17 July 2025

It is the first time these figures have been published.


Law should change to allow review of cases of jailed officers, lawyer says

Law should change to allow review of cases of jailed officers, lawyer says

Law should change to allow review of cases of jailed officers, lawyer says

17 July 2025

Errol Campbell was posthumously cleared almost 50 years after being convicted, with the case against him led by a discredited officer.


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