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SNP will become party of opposition unless ‘culture of hate’ tackled – Cherry

SNP will become party of opposition unless ‘culture of hate’ tackled – Cherry

The former SNP MP said she will remain a party member but will step away from frontline politics.

Ysanne Churchman, voice of Grace Archer in The Archers in 1950s, dies aged 99

Ysanne Churchman, voice of Grace Archer in The Archers in 1950s, dies aged 99

Her character was killed off in an episode which attracted 20 million listeners.

Eurostar trains cancelled and diverted after ‘acts of malice’ before Olympics

Eurostar trains cancelled and diverted after ‘acts of malice’ before Olympics

The rail operator, which runs services from London St Pancras, confirmed on Friday its trains would be delayed.

Labour will make ‘tough choices’ on public finances, Streeting says

Labour will make ‘tough choices’ on public finances, Streeting says

The Health Secretary said ‘tough choices’ were required amid concerns about a shortfall in the public finances.

Cottingley Fairies cameras first to undergo state-of-the-art scanning

Cottingley Fairies cameras first to undergo state-of-the-art scanning

The five photographs taken by two young cousins in West Yorkshire caused a sensation more than 100 years ago.

NatWest reveals £24m bill for shelved retail share sale as profits fall

NatWest reveals £24m bill for shelved retail share sale as profits fall

The bank’s first-half figures showed a 16% fall in pre-tax operating profits to £3 billion for the six months to June 30.

Motorists still ‘paying too much’ for fuel, says competition watchdog

Motorists still ‘paying too much’ for fuel, says competition watchdog

The CMA said that the fuel market is still ‘failing consumers’ a year on from its first report that laid bare the problems in the sector.

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Researchers have examined the impact a common bacteria can have on head and neck cancers.

Boy, five, to complete Three Peaks Challenge with father for Prostate Cancer UK

Boy, five, to complete Three Peaks Challenge with father for Prostate Cancer UK

Jasper Dunsmore and his father Peter, 30, from Norfolk, hope to reach the summit of their final mountain – Ben Nevis – on Saturday.

Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

Mel Stride becomes fourth Conservative MP to enter leadership race

The former work and pensions secretary said the party had ‘substantially lost the trust of the British people’.

Tram lines blocked as protests continue over Manchester airport police incident

Tram lines blocked as protests continue over Manchester airport police incident

Footage appeared to show a police officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down.

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

A private members’ Bill to legalise assisted dying will be introduced in the House of Lords on Friday.

Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

Global trade to go digital as UK and 90 other countries agree paperless switch

The new global digital trade agreement could boost UK GDP by more than £24 billion, the Government has said.

Mel Stride expected to join race to be next Tory leader

Mel Stride expected to join race to be next Tory leader

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

What the papers say – July 26

What the papers say – July 26

A range of stories feature on Friday’s front pages.

Duke of Sussex says ‘it’s still dangerous’ for Meghan to return to UK

Duke of Sussex says ‘it’s still dangerous’ for Meghan to return to UK

He blames the fight against the press as a ‘central piece’ in destroying his relationship with his family.

Rachel Reeves expected to unveil £20 billion hole in public finances

Rachel Reeves expected to unveil £20 billion hole in public finances

The Chancellor will detail a shortfall in Government funding plans that could pave the way for tax rises in the autumn budget.

Duke of Sussex: Queen wanted me to continue tabloid battle ‘to the end’

Duke of Sussex: Queen wanted me to continue tabloid battle ‘to the end’

He blames the fight against the press as a ‘central piece’ in destroying his relationship with his family.

Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

Streeting warns health watchdog not fit for purpose as report outlines failings

The Government pledged to take ‘immediate’ action to restore public confidence in the Care Quality Commission.

Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

Family of ‘outgoing’ diver, 20, who went missing off Dorset coast pay tribute

Emily Sherwin, from Poole, went missing following a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday.

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