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British firms ‘not profiteering’ from price rises for customers, says BCC

British firms ‘not profiteering’ from price rises for customers, says BCC

Shevaun Haviland, director general of the BCC, argued that firms are actually ‘absorbing a huge amount’ of cost increases.

Nurse ‘slapped elderly patient while he lay in hospital bed’, court told

Nurse ‘slapped elderly patient while he lay in hospital bed’, court told

Primrose James denies ill-treating the patient in Haverfordwest, Wales, in May last year.

Harry and Meghan pursued ‘relentlessly’ in ‘near-catastrophic’ car chase

Harry and Meghan pursued ‘relentlessly’ in ‘near-catastrophic’ car chase

The couple were with Meghan’s mother when the incident took place on Tuesday in New York.

Train drivers’ union to recommend pay offers to members in Wales and Scotland

Train drivers’ union to recommend pay offers to members in Wales and Scotland

Aslef said it was recommending acceptance of offers from ScotRail and Transport for Wales to its members.

Subpostmaster issues ‘see you in court’ promise as wife dies after bankruptcy

Subpostmaster issues ‘see you in court’ promise as wife dies after bankruptcy

Veronica Maye’s death was announced to the Horizon IT inquiry on Wednesday.

Video shows e-scooter explode into flames in kitchen

Video shows e-scooter explode into flames in kitchen

London Fire Brigade has published the footage as a warning of the dangers posed by e-scooters and e-bikes while they charge.

Journalist wants to help ‘victims of the organised crime’ at MGN, court hears

Journalist wants to help ‘victims of the organised crime’ at MGN, court hears

Investigative reporter Graham Johnson denied being a ‘professional liar’ amid questioning over his credibility.

UK lobbying EU over threat to British car plants from Brexit deal terms

UK lobbying EU over threat to British car plants from Brexit deal terms

Automotive giant Stellantis issued a stark warning about its future in the UK unless Brexit trade requirements were eased.

‘Lifeline’ treatment to be offered to womb cancer patients

‘Lifeline’ treatment to be offered to womb cancer patients

Hundreds of patients are set to be offered the new treatment each year.

Labour MP hits out at party’s ‘putsch’ against Birmingham council chief

Labour MP hits out at party’s ‘putsch’ against Birmingham council chief

Ian Ward has said he will fight to stay on as city council leader after a critical Campaign Improvement Board report.

King and Queen meet old friends and new in London’s Covent Garden

King and Queen meet old friends and new in London’s Covent Garden

Charles and Camilla were carrying out their first joint engagement since the coronation weekend.

Universities’ over-reliance on fees from Chinese students is ‘a risk’ – watchdog

Universities’ over-reliance on fees from Chinese students is ‘a risk’ – watchdog

The Office of Students has written to institutions with high levels of student recruitment from China to ensure they have contingency plans in place.

Ex-Met constable ‘shocked to realise she was still Wayne Couzens case officer’

Ex-Met constable ‘shocked to realise she was still Wayne Couzens case officer’

Samantha Lee is said to have failed to make the correct inquiries over two incidents when Sarah Everard’s killer exposed himself at a McDonald’s.

Channel 4 ‘energised and refocused’ after privatisation battle

Channel 4 ‘energised and refocused’ after privatisation battle

Earlier this year, former culture secretary Michelle Donelan confirmed plans to sell off the broadcaster had been scrapped.

Cleverly to visit Caribbean and South America to seek ‘enhanced’ ties

Cleverly to visit Caribbean and South America to seek ‘enhanced’ ties

The seven-day trip will see Mr Cleverly travel to Jamaica, Colombia, Chile and Brazil and announce climate and security funding.

Man remanded on murder charges after pair found dead in Huddersfield

Man remanded on murder charges after pair found dead in Huddersfield

Marcus Osbourn appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with the murder of Katie Higton and Steven Harnett.

Southend United given time to clear £275,000 tax debt

Southend United given time to clear £275,000 tax debt

Judge Mark Mullen made his decision after considering arguments from lawyers at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.

Rib fracture likely sustained as Sheku Bayoh fell on his arm, inquiry told

Rib fracture likely sustained as Sheku Bayoh fell on his arm, inquiry told

A rare rib fracture sustained by Sheku Bayoh was likely due to him falling on an outstretched arm, the inquiry into his death has heard.

Nineteen suspects identified by police investigating community hospital deaths

Nineteen suspects identified by police investigating community hospital deaths

The team managing the Gosport War Memorial Hospital investigation said they were reviewing the records of more than 750 patients.

Government ‘committed’ to ensuring NI can trade freely with rest of the UK

Government ‘committed’ to ensuring NI can trade freely with rest of the UK

The Deputy Prime Minister was responding to a question from DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the House of Commons.

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