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Average asking price for a home hits record high for sixth month in a row
The average price tag on a home hit a record high for the sixth consecutive month in July, according to a property website..
Waiting list for food charity The Felix Project surpasses 700
A food distribution charity said demand has gone through the roof amid the war in Ukraine and cost-of-living crisis with its waiting list ballooning to more than 700..
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry at White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas
Jennifer Lopez has confirmed her marriage to Ben Affleck at the famous Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas..
Bison set for release into British woodland to help nature and climate crises
Bison are being introduced into an ancient British woodland to help tackle the nature and climate crises, conservationists said..
Katarina Johnson Thompson frustrated at failure to challenge for medals
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson revealed her frustration at failing to challenge for medals after day one of the heptathlon..
Former champion Gary Anderson crashes out of World Matchplay in Blackpool
Former World Matchplay champion Gary Anderson suffered a first-round exit at the Winter Gardens on Sunday after he went down 10-7 to Daryl Gurney..
No clear evidence Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings MPs
There is no clear evidence the Governments plan to send migrants to Rwanda will deter Channel crossings, according to MPs..
Amazon takes on Tesco with grocery price promise
Amazons grocery arm is to take on Tesco with a new price match promise as it becomes the latest retail giant to pledge it will keep prices low for customers amid the cost-of-living crisis..
Poorer pupils significantly behind in England and Wales
Poorer pupils in England and Wales are significantly behind their peers, according to a new report..
Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost of living crisis support
Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has joined with his counterparts in Wales and Scotland to call on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to increase targeted support for those worst impacted by the cost-of-living crisis..
Veterans Buddy Box learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees
A British Armed Forces veterans educational resource has helped break down language barriers for Ukrainian refugees in schools across the UK, leaving them with big smiles..
Design Museum to explore story of Surrealism in landmark exhibition
The story of the Surrealist movement and its impact on the world will be displayed in an eye-opening exhibition at The Design Museum..
Public support decent pay rise for health workers report
More than half the public believe an above-inflation pay rise for NHS staff of more than 9% would be a fair increase, new research suggests..
Almost a third of pub visits alcohol free as drinkers moderate research finds
Almost a third of pub visits are now completely alcohol-free as the trend for moderation among drinkers continues to grow, according to new research..
EasyJet launches new customer service initiatives to help passengers this summer
EasyJet has launched new initiatives to help passengers travelling this summer, including extra customer service staff and the introduction of a hotline for families with young children..
Universal household levy offers viable alternative to BBC licence fee report
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested..
Continuing labour and skills shortages could cost economy 30bn
The shortage of workers could cost the UK economy £30 billion every year unless the problem is tackled, recruiters are warning..
Some female bears may pick dens near people to keep threat of males away
Some female bears choose to live closer to humans in a bid to keep themselves and their new-born cubs safe from male bears, a new study suggests..
Mordaunt hits back at smears over transgender views
Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt has claimed she is the victim of smears following fresh claims about her views on transgender issues..
Warning over ferocious heat as temperatures set to soar
A health boss has warned the forecast for high temperatures could result in people dying while Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said people should be resilient enough to enjoy the sunshine..





















