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Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Father and son drowned when Mercedes entered canal on test drive, inquest hears

Father and son drowned when Mercedes entered canal on test drive, inquest hears

David and Cameron Walsh died when a car entered a waterway near Grimsby in Lincolnshire.

Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim

Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing will rise from September 1.

Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.

Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement

Police investigating death of Cole Cooper, 19, rule out third-party involvement

Cole Cooper’s body was found in a wooded area of Banknock, Falkirk, on June 6 with police treating his death as ‘unexplained’.

Man admits murdering his partner’s mother

Man admits murdering his partner’s mother

Jacob Clark, 25, attacked Diane Cleary, 46, and her daughter Caitlin at a property in Luton, Bedfordshire on January 20.

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

The Government will consider whether further changes are needed after MPs backed decriminalising women who terminate their pregnancy.

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Ministers are likely to face a Commons stand-off with backbench Labour MPs over their plans.

ECHR must be reformed to restore ‘fraying’ public confidence – Lord Chancellor

ECHR must be reformed to restore ‘fraying’ public confidence – Lord Chancellor

Shabana Mahmood told the Council of Europe in a speech in Strasbourg the ECHR ‘must evolve’ to respond to new realities.

Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht set to be lifted this weekend

Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht set to be lifted this weekend

The 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian is set to be lifted to the surface near the fishing town of Porticello on Saturday or Sunday.

Police seek ‘crucial clue’ over death of woman stabbed at home

Police seek ‘crucial clue’ over death of woman stabbed at home

One line of inquiry is that Jennifer Abbott’s death could be linked to the theft of her diamond encrusted Rolex.

Billion-to-one DNA match links man, 92, to 1967 rape and murder, court hears

Billion-to-one DNA match links man, 92, to 1967 rape and murder, court hears

Ryland Headley is accused of forcing entry into the home of Louisa Dunne, 75, in Bristol in June 1967 before raping and killing her.

First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

Reverend Clive Foster is a senior pastor at the Pilgrim Church in Nottingham and is the son of parents who migrated to the UK from Jamaica in 1959.

Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.

Boutcher says Londonderry disorder is ‘blatant sectarian violence’

Boutcher says Londonderry disorder is ‘blatant sectarian violence’

Fourteen officers were injured, some requiring hospital treatment, following a second night of unrest in the Nailors Row area of the city

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Kneecap receive rockstar reception after terrorism charge court hearing

Liam Og O hAnnaidh is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

Starmer to chair Cobra meeting amid confusion over advice to Britons in Israel

Starmer to chair Cobra meeting amid confusion over advice to Britons in Israel

Downing Street would not say whether British nationals should attempt to leave Israel.

What is rabies and how is it spread?

What is rabies and how is it spread?

Rabies is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective if given quickly.

Short films created by Sean Connery Talent Lab to premiere at EIFF

Short films created by Sean Connery Talent Lab to premiere at EIFF

The films were hailed as an ‘exciting new generation of Scottish and Scotland-based talent’.

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