EU leaders allocate bloc’s top jobs after marathon talks
The European Council proposed Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president.
Surprise visit by Duchess of Cambridge helps British players ease through to second round
Kate mixed with sports stars during her trip to SW19 and watched some of the victorious British players in action.
Congressional committee files lawsuit seeking Donald Trump’s tax returns
The Ways and Means Committee said the administration has defied a subpoena for the documents.
Finally, a high-volume snack wrapper that can be recycled
The team at Nestle took just 10 months to create the paper wrapper and adapt production lines.
Parents driven into debt as school holiday childcare costs soar
Families who are on Universal credit have to pay for childcare upfront.
Shop prices fall amid wet weather and lacklustre spending
Prices were down 0.1% in June – the first fall since October last year.
Stonehenge road tunnel scheme needs funding assurance by end of year
The proposed upgrade of the A303 includes a two-mile long tunnel beneath the Stonehenge World Heritage Site.
French protesters block Amazon sites over climate and jobs
Demonstrators forced their way into Amazon offices in northern Paris.
Obese people now outnumber smokers by two to one
The charity is continuing its campaign to warn the public about the dangers of obesity despite a backlash on social media.