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• 'Welfare' has a long and positive history in Britain | Letter

  15-07-2026 18:51
  Martin Bailey responds to a letter that said the word ‘welfare’ is American and has negative connotationsRuth Lister is very much mistaken in her accusation that the word “welfare” is pejorative and American in origin (Letters, 13 July). William Beveridge refers to welfare 25 times in his report of 1942.Moreover, the use of the word welfare in Britain has a long and positive history – it was the stated aim to improve the welfare of the British people by liberals, th
  
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• Major update issued on Ann Widdecombe as 'targeted attack' sparks murder probe

  20-07-2026 14:28 via express.co.uk
  Police are still investigating her death.
  
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• Major Lidl update as supermarket submits fresh plans for new store in UK town

  20-07-2026 14:28 via express.co.uk
  One of the UK's major supermarkets is planning a big move, but it has received some backlash from locals.
  
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• High street giant collapses into administration - had 300 UK stores

  20-07-2026 13:27 via express.co.uk
  The high street titan had as many as 300 stores and has been trading since 1990.
  
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• HMRC confirms Child Benefit payments will stop if 'you don't act before August 31'

  20-07-2026 13:26 via express.co.uk
  The HMRC has issued a reminder to millions of parents across the UK to act before the deadline
  
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• The best UK region to live in to avoid a hosepipe ban - it's not had one in 31 years

  20-07-2026 13:25 via express.co.uk
  The hottest days are pushing water systems to the edge, but there is one region still clinging to a 31 year reprieve that could vanish overnight.
  
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• Tears in posh UK area as locals fear being they’re being watched in the shower

  20-07-2026 13:20 via express.co.uk
  Residents claim the roof terrace, built without planning permission, invades their privacy with one saying they do not feel 'as free and easy' at home.
  
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• Morrisons makes major move as it closes 100 stores - but plans to open 300 more

  20-07-2026 13:09 via express.co.uk
  The store is shaking up its internal team and will expand its stores.
  
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• Horror as man dies at sea near UK seaside town as police swarm scene

  20-07-2026 13:09 via express.co.uk
  A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• State pension age increase happening in weeks - full list of affected birthdates

  20-07-2026 13:05 via express.co.uk
  With another month edging closer, the state pension age increases once again.
  
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• Furious attack on Shabana Mahmood as police find ‘no evidence’ of planned terror plot

  20-07-2026 12:41 via express.co.uk
  Police were investigating a suspected threat against the UK Ijtima event held in Suffolk in July.
  
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• Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes – Middle East crisis live - The Guardian

  20-07-2026 10:52 via news.google.com
  Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes – Middle East crisis live  The GuardianTrump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed  BBCIran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran  Al JazeeraLive updates: Iran war news; Trump says Iran hit ‘very hard,’ as third US service member killed  CNNUS launches more strikes
  
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• Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister and pledge political stability in No 10 speech - BBC

  20-07-2026 10:42 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister and pledge political stability in No 10 speech  BBCAndy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live  The GuardianAndy Burnham on football, his father’s dementia and preparing for power  The TimesAndy Burnham to promise ‘breathing space’ on cost of living as he prepares to enter Downing Street  Financial TimesAndy Burnham:
  
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• Who is Marie-France van Heel? How Andy Burnham's wife went from 'coolest girl in college' to No 10 - and appeared on Blind Date - Sky News

  20-07-2026 10:13 via news.google.com
  Who is Marie-France van Heel? How Andy Burnham's wife went from 'coolest girl in college' to No 10 - and appeared on Blind Date  Sky NewsBurnham to meet King and enter Downing Street - with big cabinet announcements expected  Sky NewsThe ‘coolest girl in college’ behind Andy Burnham’s rise  The TelegraphMeet Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel whose harrowing health scare shaped them both  The IndependentNew British PM Andy Bu
  
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• Andy Burnham hugs wife Marie-France van Heel as he is confirmed as Labour's new leader on 17 July. Pic: AP - Sky News

  20-07-2026 10:13 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham hugs wife Marie-France van Heel as he is confirmed as Labour's new leader on 17 July. Pic: AP  Sky NewsBurnham to meet King and enter Downing Street - with big cabinet announcements expected  Sky NewsThe ‘coolest girl in college’ behind Andy Burnham’s rise  The TelegraphMeet Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel whose harrowing health scare shaped them both  The IndependentNew British PM Andy Burnham let wife go on
  
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• Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet: Runners and riders - The Telegraph

  20-07-2026 09:51 via news.google.com
  Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet: Runners and riders  The TelegraphSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk - The Guardian

  20-07-2026 09:50 via news.google.com
  Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk  The GuardianAI-edited bird photos could threaten wildlife research, scientists warn  Getaway MagazineCitizen science platforms must mitigate against the threat of generative AI  NatureAI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk  AOL.co.uk
  
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• Argentina players throw punches in ‘disgusting’ full-time brawl - The Times

  20-07-2026 09:45 via news.google.com
  Argentina players throw punches in ‘disgusting’ full-time brawl  The TimesArgentina's Paredes chokes Spain's García after WC loss  ESPNWorld Cup round-up: Argentina 'disgrace', punches thrown and Buenos Aires riots  Daily Star'Disgusting behaviour' - Argentina players involved in post-match brawl with Spain  TNT SportsArgentina squad turn backs on Spain World Cup trophy lift in 'classless' act as Lionel Messi chants ring out during Rodri
  
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• Ukraine targets Moscow with drones after huge Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live - The Guardian

  20-07-2026 09:38 via news.google.com
  Ukraine targets Moscow with drones after huge Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live  The GuardianRussian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes  BBCRussia says Ukraine launched 400 drones at Moscow region, two wounded, buildings set ablaze  ReutersUkraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon’ in revenge attack  The TelegraphUkraine-Russia war latest: Moscow under attack as 400 Ukrainian drones hit Russian capital &n
  
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• Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live - The Guardian

  20-07-2026 09:38 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live  The GuardianAndy Burnham to become UK prime minister and pledge political stability in No 10 speech  BBCAndy Burnham: My dad doesn’t know I’m next PM because of his Alzheimer’s  The TelegraphAndy Burnham says he will go ‘faster’ than Starmer. Why is that so hard?  The GuardianAndy Burnham: We’re
  
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• Man fights for life after being stabbed near south London park - London Evening Standard

  20-07-2026 09:32 via news.google.com
  Man fights for life after being stabbed near south London park  London Evening StandardSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Segro rejects £13.5bn bid by US rival Prologis in latest takeover twist - Financial Times

  20-07-2026 09:30 via news.google.com
  Segro rejects £13.5bn bid by US rival Prologis in latest takeover twist  Financial TimesSegro Rejects Fresh £13.5 Billion Cash and Share Prologis Offer  Bloomberg.comThird Proposal and Introduction of a Partial Cash Alternative  TradingViewFTSE 100 Live: UK blue-chips hit reverse gear; Prologis makes THIRD bid for SEGRO  Yahoo Finance UKIs A Takeover Approach Reshaping The Story Around Segro (LSE:SGRO)?  Kalkine Media
  
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• Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68 - BBC

  20-07-2026 09:30 via news.google.com
  Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68  BBCBBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68  The GuardianEd Stourton obituary: Today presenter known as Posh Ed  The TimesBBC’s Edward Stourton dies after prostate cancer battle  The TelegraphBBC presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68  The Independent
  
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• Ryanair profits tumble as jet fuel costs soar - BBC

  20-07-2026 09:26 via news.google.com
  Ryanair profits tumble as jet fuel costs soar  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Wayne Rooney’s blunt honesty wins the World Cup final for BBC - The Telegraph

  20-07-2026 09:01 via news.google.com
  Wayne Rooney’s blunt honesty wins the World Cup final for BBC  The TelegraphHits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for  The GuardianMadonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show  The IndependentWorld Cup final halftime show: Rating every performer as Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira star  ESPNLiam Gallagher Says World Cup Halftime Show Was ‘Like a Bad Trip’ &n
  
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• Oil back above $90 as Iran hits tankers - Financial Times

  20-07-2026 08:43 via news.google.com
  Oil back above $90 as Iran hits tankers  Financial TimesOil rises above $90 as US-Iran strikes escalate; Ryanair predicts lower fares this summer - business live  The GuardianOil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Escalates: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comGlobal Oil Price Crosses $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens  The New York TimesOil jumps above $90 as US vows to ‘punish’ Iran  The Telegraph
  
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• Donald Trump photo op goes viral following Spain's World Cup victory - Euronews.com

  20-07-2026 08:35 via news.google.com
  Donald Trump photo op goes viral following Spain's World Cup victory  Euronews.comDonald Trump and Gianni Infantino booed before US president attempts to crash Spain celebrations  The GuardianFIFA president Infantino proclaims World Cup a success at U.N.  ESPNTrump asked to step aside by Spain captain at World Cup trophy lift  The IndependentBoos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony  Reuters
  
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• Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed - BBC

  20-07-2026 08:31 via news.google.com
  Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed  BBCUS renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?  Al JazeeraIran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes – Middle East crisis live  The GuardianLive updates: US completes ninth night of strikes on Iran as troop deaths raise fear of wider war  CNNUS Bombs Iran for Ninth Day
  
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• Resort 'heroes' filmed carting away towels being used to claim sunbeds - The Mirror

  20-07-2026 08:30 via news.google.com
  Resort 'heroes' filmed carting away towels being used to claim sunbeds  The Mirror
  
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• Oil prices rise as US-Iran strikes escalate; Ryanair predicts lower fares this summer - business live - The Guardian

  20-07-2026 08:28 via news.google.com
  Oil prices rise as US-Iran strikes escalate; Ryanair predicts lower fares this summer - business live  The GuardianOil back above $90 as Iran hits tankers  Financial TimesThe Commodities Feed: Persian Gulf escalation pushes Brent above $90  ING ThinkOil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Escalates: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comOil jumps above $90 as US vows to ‘punish’ Iran  The Telegraph
  
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