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Taxes on wine and spirits rise as alcohol duty overhauled

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 05:02
A shake-up of the duties levied on alcoholic drinks will push up the price of stronger drinks.

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year - BRC

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 04:24
But food prices are still 13.4% higher than last July and problems lie ahead, a trade body warns.

UK's first drone mail service begins in Orkney

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 01:50
Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones.

'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's coast

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 01:43
Ghana archaeologists say they have found 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.

Affordable housing schemes: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 01:07
People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low.

Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 00:55
Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts.

Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 00:06
A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win.

Anglesey crossbow murder: Why was my dad hunted and killed?

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 22:55
Fiona Corrigan doesn't know why her father was shot at his remote home by someone he didn't know.

We built a spaceport on a Scottish island

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 22:46
Frank and Debbie Strang have helped to lead the efforts to create Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport.

Two teenage girls killed in County Monaghan crash

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 21:55
A further three people have been taken to hospital, two of whom are in a critical condition.

Elle Edwards' dad hopes to help other grieving families

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 20:34
Tim Edwards, whose daughter was shot dead on Christmas Eve, is launching foundation in her memory.

Teacher strikes in England end as all four unions accept pay deal

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:42
The 6.5% pay rise will increase teachers' annual salaries by an average of £2,500, one union says.

Women's World Cup: England still 'strong enough' without Keira Walsh, says Sarina Wiegman

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:40
Sarina Wiegman says England are "strong enough" to navigate their way through the Women's World Cup despite losing midfielder Keira Walsh.

UK weather: When will it stop raining and the summer improve?

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:32
Some drier weather is expected eventually - but it won't be anytime too soon.

Dartmoor wild camping to resume after appeal win

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:20
Park Authority win battle against landowners to allow wild camping in Dartmoor without permission.

Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP to learn fate as recall vote closes

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:03
The MP should learn on Tuesday whether a by-election will be held in her constituency.

Man bought private jet with borrowed council money

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 17:00
Leaked documents show businessman went on a spending spree and left a council effectively bankrupt.

Dart Charge: Drivers struggling to pay for Dartford Crossing

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 16:29
National Highways says its payment website is experiencing high demand after an update.

Man jailed for waterboarding woman with kettle

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 16:25
Christopher Hanratty, 30, targeted Jean Lindsay, 50, at the property in Glasgow last September.

TikTok musician Anna Lapwood speaks of ordeal as stalker jailed

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 16:19
Elliott Bennett followed Anna Lapwood across the US and would busk outside her workplace in the UK.

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