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Teenage girl and woman in her 40s dead after getting into difficulty off Essex coast
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Essex coast, police said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0100
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Essex coast, police said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0100

What Burnham means for your money - from income tax to pensions
Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0100

Weight loss drugs linked to increased risk of hair loss
Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to researchers.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0100
Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to researchers.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0100

UK considered suspending trade agreement with Israel
The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100
The UK considered pausing its trade agreement with Israel, having undertaken an impact assessment on suspension last summer.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100

'Life-changing' drug that helps MS patients walk available on NHS
A drug to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to walk is being rolled out on the NHS in England, in a move that could be "life-changing" for thousands of people.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0100
A drug to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to walk is being rolled out on the NHS in England, in a move that could be "life-changing" for thousands of people.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0100

Delivery trick Tesco wouldn't tell us about - but their drivers did | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
More than 200,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Ann Widdecombe to be honoured with private service ahead of public memorial
A public memorial for Ann Widdecombe will be held later this year following a private funeral in the coming weeks, her family said.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:00 +0100
A public memorial for Ann Widdecombe will be held later this year following a private funeral in the coming weeks, her family said.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:00 +0100

Wales 'crisis' over wildfires amid concern about lack of helicopters
The Welsh government says it has activated its "crisis" plans to tackle ongoing wildfires, amid concerns about a lack of helicopters.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0100
The Welsh government says it has activated its "crisis" plans to tackle ongoing wildfires, amid concerns about a lack of helicopters.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0100

The three huge illegal dumps posing a 'serious health risk' to humans
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0100
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0100

Manhunt for prisoner who escaped after climbing fence
Police are searching for a convicted drug dealer who escaped prison more than three weeks ago.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Police are searching for a convicted drug dealer who escaped prison more than three weeks ago.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100