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Supermarket sales growth slows as pubs and restaurants start to reopen

Supermarket sales growth slows as pubs and restaurants start to reopen

Supermarket sales growth slows as pubs and restaurants start to reopen

21 July 2020

Morrisons was the strongest performer of the UK’s ‘big four’ grocers, as it reported a 17.4% jump in sales over the four weeks to July 12.


Julian Assange case a ‘stitch-up’ – Dame Vivienne Westwood

Julian Assange case a ‘stitch-up’ – Dame Vivienne Westwood

Julian Assange case a ‘stitch-up’ – Dame Vivienne Westwood

21 July 2020

The British fashion designer and businesswoman led a colourful band of protesters chanting ‘Free Julian Assange’ outside the Old Bailey.


Former professional footballers at lower risk of mental health disorders – study

Former professional footballers at lower risk of mental health disorders – study

Former professional footballers at lower risk of mental health disorders – study

21 July 2020

The latest research looked at mental health outcomes in more than 7,500 former professional footballers.


More than 90,000 microplastics flow down River Thames every second – study

More than 90,000 microplastics flow down River Thames every second – study

More than 90,000 microplastics flow down River Thames every second – study

21 July 2020

Scientists removed 874 pieces of plastic from the bodies of 135 crabs along the Thames.


Hundreds to pay their respects ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral

Hundreds to pay their respects ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral

Hundreds to pay their respects ahead of Jack Charlton’s funeral

21 July 2020

The cortege will pass through Ashington, Northumberland, where he learned the skills that led him to becoming a much-loved figure in the game.


Borrowing hits record £128bn between April and June amid Covid-19 lockdown

Borrowing hits record £128bn between April and June amid Covid-19 lockdown

Borrowing hits record £128bn between April and June amid Covid-19 lockdown

21 July 2020

The ONS estimated that government borrowing rose to £35.5bn in June, up £28.3bn on a year earlier.


Union urges Uber to end court fight over drivers’ rights and enter talks

Union urges Uber to end court fight over drivers’ rights and enter talks

Union urges Uber to end court fight over drivers’ rights and enter talks

21 July 2020

A GMB boss has called for discussions on the way forward hours ahead of a Supreme Court hearing.


Taoiseach welcomes EU budget and coronavirus fund

Taoiseach welcomes EU budget and coronavirus fund

Taoiseach welcomes EU budget and coronavirus fund

21 July 2020

The deal was finally struck after four days of negotiations between European leaders in Brussels


China says UK will ‘bear the consequences’ of suspending Hong Kong extradition

China says UK will ‘bear the consequences’ of suspending Hong Kong extradition

China says UK will ‘bear the consequences’ of suspending Hong Kong extradition

21 July 2020

Britain also slapped an arms embargo on the territory in response to China’s new national security law.


Key questions ahead of Russia report’s release

Key questions ahead of Russia report’s release

Key questions ahead of Russia report’s release

21 July 2020

The probe’s findings are to be published on Tuesday after months of delays.


Amber Heard to continue evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

Amber Heard to continue evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

Amber Heard to continue evidence in Johnny Depp ‘wife beater’ libel trial

21 July 2020

The actress is appearing at her ex-husband’s libel case against The Sun.


Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

Inquiry into maternity care at NHS trust examining more than 1,800 cases

21 July 2020

Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are the focus of a review led by Donna Ockenden.


What the papers say – July 21

What the papers say – July 21

What the papers say – July 21

21 July 2020

Excitement over promising early signs from a Covid-19 vaccine study fills the front pages on Tuesday.


UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

UK and EU negotiators share poignant moment before trade talks recommence

21 July 2020

Michel Barnier said he and British counterpart David Frost reflected on Europe’s ‘shared history’ during dinner on Monday.


US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

US Secretary Pompeo arrives in UK for talks with Boris Johnson

20 July 2020

China is expected to be a topic of discussion following recent UK action over Hong Kong and Huawei.


Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

Cabinet resumes meetings in person as Government steps up vaccine efforts

20 July 2020

The Prime Minister is bringing his Cabinet together in person for the first time since March.


Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

Russia attempted to influence Scottish independence vote – reports

20 July 2020

A long-awaited parliamentary investigation into Russian interference in British democracy found Moscow attempted to sway the 2014 poll.


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