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‘Genuine grounds for hope’ for Wilko as bidders circle, says union
The retailer tumbled into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 shops and 12,500 workers at risk.
Aslef union train drivers to strike again over pay
Train drivers are to stage a fresh strike in the long-running dispute over pay, threatening more travel chaos for passengers.
Government calls on councils to allow pubs to open earlier for World Cup final
England’s women will play Spain at 11am on Sunday in their first World Cup final.
Stark rise in levels of children living in destitution, charity survey suggests
Buttle UK said the change in the past three years ‘dramatically illustrates the progressively worsening circumstances for children in poverty’.
Thousands evacuated as out-of-control wildfire scorches Tenerife
The regional president of the Spanish Canary island has said that more than 250 firefighters and the Spanish army were tackling the blaze.
Large ice chunk falls from sky and damages house in US
Jeff Ilg said he and his wife, Amelia Rainville, suspect the ice fell off a plane travelling to Boston Logan International Airport.
Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments
The move has been backed by £240 million from the Government.
Student hit by long Covid wins university place after losing months of schooling
Jake Zibe’s headteacher at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle has praised him for battling through his health issues.
Tuition fees should rise to stop university ‘decline’ says think tank director
Students across the UK are waking up to their A-level results and are receiving their grades that will help progress them onto university.