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Tory mortgage penalty costs UK homeowners extra £7,000 annually
Labour has accused the Conservative Party of causing a “Tory mortgage penalty” of £7,000 for homeowners, with interest rates now three times higher than they were two years ago. Pat McFadden, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, pointed to the “reckless economic gamble” taken by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng during their time in power as the cause of the…
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Manchester City clinch treble with Champions League victory
The roar of 6,000 Manchester City fans filled the air as their team claimed victory in the Champions League, securing the treble. This moment of sheer elation caused the ground to shake and bodies to tremble. Rob, 64 years old, was in disbelief, stating, “I never thought I’d see this day.” He had been a loyal City fan since he…
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Tory civil war fears as more Johnson allies may quit
The Conservative Party is on high alert as rumours circulate that additional allies of Boris Johnson may resign as MPs, potentially escalating internal conflict within the party. Johnson’s supporters have indicated that two more MPs may be preparing to step down, following the recent resignations of Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams, who joined the former prime minister in triggering by-elections.…
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Mortgage shock hits UK homeowners as interest rates surge
Mortgage rates have become a hot topic of conversation among homeowners and tenants alike, as concerns grow over the impact of rising rates on monthly payments and rental costs. Here are five key factors contributing to the current unrest. Inflation forecasts predicted a significant slowdown in price increases, but recent data has indicated that inflation may remain higher for longer…
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Teen charged with attempted murder at £41,325-a-year Devon boarding school
A teenage boy, aged 16, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a violent attack at Blundell’s School, a boarding school near Tiverton in Devon. The incident resulted in two students being hospitalised, with one in critical condition and the other in a stable but serious state. The accused, who cannot be named due to his age,…
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Third Tory by-election looms as ally of Boris Johnson resigns
A third by-election has been triggered for the Tories as Nigel Adams, an ally of Boris Johnson, announced his resignation, adding to the political challenges faced by Rishi Sunak. Adams did not provide a reason for his immediate departure, which followed the resignations of Boris Johnson and Nadine Dorries earlier on Friday. In a statement, Johnson criticised a Partygate report…
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Second arrest in Chloe Mitchell disappearance case, Antrim search continues
Following the disappearance of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell from Ballymena in County Antrim, a second man has been arrested. The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to search for Mitchell, who has been categorised as a high-risk missing person. She was last seen by her family on the evening of June 2 and was later captured on CCTV in the early…
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Ex-PC jailed for on-duty sexual assault, betraying police values
A former police officer has been imprisoned for sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty. The incident involving Archit Sharma, previously attached to the North Area Command Unit, occurred on December 7, 2020, and was described as a “betrayal” by a high-ranking officer. After an investigation, Sharma was charged on July 28, 2021, and subsequently convicted of sexual assault at…
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Teen charged with attempted murder after Devon school assaults
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following alleged assaults at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon. The incident left two teenage boys, both students at the independent school, and an adult staff member injured. The two students are currently in hospital, with one in a…
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Manchester City clinch historic treble with Champions League victory
Manchester City secured their first-ever Champions League title and completed a treble with a 1-0 victory against Internazionale. Midfielder Rodri scored the winning goal from 15 yards in the 68th minute at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, marking a remarkable season for Pep Guardiola’s team. They had already claimed last season’s Premier League title, outpacing nearest rivals Arsenal, and…
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Parking firm loses case over £160 fine due to lack of Welsh translation
A parking company, Simple Intelligent Parking Ltd, has lost a civil case against a motorist who requested a parking fine in Welsh. Elysteg Llwyd Thomas from Dyffryn Nantlle, Gwynedd, was initially issued a £60 fine in English. She responded that she would pay the fine once the company provided all correspondence bilingually, including a copy of the fine. The company…
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Yacht capsize survivors seek legal action against Carlton Fleet
Legal action is being planned by passengers who narrowly escaped death when the yacht Carlton Queen capsized during a diving trip in the Red Sea. The survivors, including British, Belgian, Swiss, and German nationals, do not believe the vessel was seaworthy, as it had been visibly listing to one side after leaving Egypt. The boat’s size had been increased during…
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Brighton hospital probed over 40 alleged negligence-linked deaths
Sussex Police have launched an investigation into allegations of medical negligence at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, East Sussex. The claims, which span a period of five years from 2015 to 2020, involve potential failings in neurosurgery and general surgery. The hospital trust has confirmed its full cooperation with the investigation. While the exact number of deaths being…
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Double murder arrest in Newhaven as man and woman found dead
Sussex police have apprehended a 64-year-old man from Brighton in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman in Newhaven. The victims were found in a property on Lewes Road just after 7pm on Friday. The authorities have stated they are not seeking any other suspects in relation to the case. A section of the graveyard…
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UK braces for 31C heatwave and thunderstorms, hotter than Marrakech
As the United Kingdom braces for soaring temperatures that could reach 31C on Saturday, thunderstorm warnings have been issued for much of the country. The rising heat may result in the hottest day of 2023 so far, but it could also bring torrential rain, hail, and gusty winds. Forecasters have warned of “really balmy nights on the way,” with temperatures…
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Car dealer jailed for clocking 2.75m miles, defrauding £445,957 from sales
A Hampshire-based car dealer has been sentenced to 45 months in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently altering the mileage of 32 second-hand vehicles, totalling 2,750,000 miles, before selling them to unsuspecting garages. Ashley Wilson, 27, from Fareham, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court, where he was also sentenced to an additional 12 months for breaching a prior suspended…
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Three-year-old British girl to leave hospital after Alps stabbing spree
A three-year-old British girl, injured in a stabbing incident in the French Alps, is expected to be discharged from the hospital within days, according to prosecutors. French judges have also charged a man with attempted murder for allegedly attacking a total of four children and two adults. The British girl was on holiday with her family in Annecy when the…
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Boris Johnson branded coward and disgrace for quitting before partygate findings
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been labelled a “coward” and a “disgrace” for resigning as an MP before the results of a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs about the partygate scandal were released. Members of the opposition blasted Johnson, who criticised the Commons privileges committee in a scathing 1,000-word statement as he stepped down on Friday. Johnson…
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Brighton hospital probed over 40 deaths amid medical negligence claims
Sussex Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of around 40 patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, amid allegations of medical negligence spanning a five-year period. The claims, which involve neurosurgery and general surgery, were made by two consultant surgeons who lost their jobs after raising concerns about patient safety. The Guardian reported that last week,…
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Nigel Adams resigns as MP, triggers third by-election for Rishi Sunak
Nigel Adams, a close associate of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced his immediate resignation as MP, leading to yet another by-election. This development comes on the heels of Johnson’s resignation last week, putting additional pressure on current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he faces a third by-election in Adams’s Selby and Ainsty constituency. Initially, Adams had planned to step…
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Boris Johnson resigns, blasts Sunak and slams partygate inquiry
Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP, effective immediately, and criticised Rishi Sunak in a scathing resignation letter. The former Prime Minister also attacked the panel of MPs investigating whether he lied to the Commons over the partygate scandal. The privileges committee confirmed that it will meet on Monday to conclude its inquiry, with a spokesperson promising to publish its…
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Boris Johnson resigns as MP after tumultuous political career
Boris Johnson’s fall from power in the UK was as dramatic and controversial as his rise. The former prime minister, whose career was defined by surviving scandal, stepped down as an MP after a series of controversies. Despite this, Johnson left the possibility of a return to politics open for his allies. Born in New York in 1964, Johnson’s political…
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Sunak faces revived Tory chaos as Boris Johnson resigns as MP
The political landscape in the United Kingdom has been shaken once again with the unexpected resignation of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson as an MP. This development has reignited the internal squabbles within the Conservative Party that had somewhat subsided during Rishi Sunak’s seven-month tenure as Prime Minister. Sunak, who has been struggling in opinion polls, now faces the challenge…
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20,000 Man City fans in Istanbul for Champions League showdown
Istanbul is preparing to welcome an influx of 20,000 Manchester City supporters, as the team gears up to take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final this Saturday night. The Turkish authorities are relieved that the city does not appear to be overwhelmed by football fans, and English police officers are optimistic that the chaos experienced during last year’s…
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Boris Johnson resigns, avoiding career-ending suspension and by-election
In a surprising turn of events, Boris Johnson announced his resignation on Friday, effectively putting an end to his political career. Despite hints of a possible comeback in his resignation statement, it seems unlikely that Johnson will return to the political stage. Some MPs may call for his return if the Conservatives underperform in the next general election, but the…
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Mirror publisher apologises to actress Nikki Sanderson in hacking case
Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) has issued a court apology to former Coronation Street star Nikki Sanderson for using private investigators to gather stories about her. The apology was made during Sanderson’s ongoing High Court case against the publisher, where she is seeking damages for 37 articles published in the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and People newspapers between 1999 and 2009.…
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Teen dies in e-bike collision with ambulance after police pursuit
A tragic accident in Salford has left a 15-year-old boy dead after his e-bike collided with an ambulance. Saul Cookson was being followed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) traffic officers when his e-bike crashed into a North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) vehicle. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the incident. Saul’s mother, Emma Frendo,…
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Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list rewards allies with peerages and knighthoods
Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list has been released, with some of his closest allies, including Priti Patel and Jacob Rees-Mogg, receiving peerages and other awards. The list was published just hours before Johnson stepped down as an MP. Simon Clarke and Rees-Mogg were both knighted, while Patel was made a dame. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and London Assembly member…
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Arrest made in search for missing 21-year-old Northern Ireland woman
Authorities in Northern Ireland are intensifying their search for Chloe Mitchell, a 21-year-old woman who has been missing for a week. Mitchell was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena town centre, County Antrim, on June 3. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lurgan, County Armagh, and is cooperating with the investigation. Mitchell is now considered a high-risk missing person,…
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Boris Johnson resigns as MP, blaming ‘anti-democratic’ privileges committee
In a surprising move, Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP, citing the Privileges Committee’s investigation into his statements about Downing Street parties as the reason for his departure. He accused the committee, chaired by Harriet Harman, of showing “egregious bias” and using the proceedings against him to drive him out of parliament. The cross-party Commons committee, which began its…
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