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Free summer swimming lessons for 6,000 children

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Lessons are also being provided to children in secondary schools who receive free school meals.

Salon owner 'ready' for key L'Oréal dispute hearing

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Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022.

World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

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Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

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More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

Government considering having borrowing assessed once a year

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The move comes after the IMF suggested the change would reduce pressure for "overly-frequent changes to policy".

River Island plans to close 33 shops - why is it in trouble?

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The future of the chain is in the balance ahead of a crucial court ruling on its restructuring plans.

Hot weather boosted retail sales in June

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Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people "ventured out", the UK statistics body says.

US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger

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The Federal Communications Commission has approved the deal between Skydance and Paramount, parent of the CBS network.

Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs

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Tensions between the president and the Fed Chair were on full display during Trump's visit.

More traders to challenge rate-rigging convictions

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The traders decision to appeal comes after the victory of two other traders in the Supreme Court

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

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Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

Female exec captured in viral Coldplay concert clip resigns

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The clip showed a man and woman swaying to the music before quickly ducking and hiding from the camera.

EE and BT network outage resolved, firm says

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The government says "EE and BT digital voice calls to 999 have now been restored."

King meets Modi after India-UK trade deal signed

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The free trade deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries.

Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU

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The EU says its negotiators are working "might and main" on a deal, but the decision rests with US President Trump.

Government raises maximum price for wind energy

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The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

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Retailers say theft is "spiralling out of control", with an increase in organised crime hitting stores.

Tesla pledges to make cheaper cars as problems mount

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Elon Musk's firm reports falling profits as tariffs hit and the US cuts support for electric vehicles.

Energy grants for low-income households

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Eligible residents can apply for funding to make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat.

EU chief says ties with China at 'inflection point'

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A summit between China and the European Union is cut to just a day as ties grow fraught.

UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953

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Data shows a slump in car and van production as the industry trade body hopes a UK-US tariff deal will bring "confidence".

Australia to lift import ban on US beef after Trump tariffs tiff

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The Australian government says it has not compromised on its strict biosecurity laws.

City rate-rigging convictions quashed - what happens next?

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Carlo Palombo and Tom Hayes have secured victory after a 10-year fight but what are the next steps for the former traders?

South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war

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The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.

How are trade deals actually negotiated?

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With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold.

M&S ad banned over 'unhealthily thin' model

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The advertising watchdog said the model's pose and pointy shoes made her appear too slim.

Why were the traders' convictions quashed?

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Convictions for rate-rigging by Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo have been quashed, so what happens now?

The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push

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The sugar industry has long been protected and now Trump has given it another shot in the arm by pressing Coca Cola.

Faisal Islam: Trump's tough tariff tactics are getting results

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Following the deal with Japan, it could now be said that the aggressive approach to trade by Trump is yielding results.

Heathrow boss 'frustrated' at being asleep during fire

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Thomas Woldbye said it wasn't normally the way he acted as a power outage disrupted 1,300 flights.

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

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Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were jailed for manipulating interest rates.

Mike Lynch estate and business partner owe HP Enterprise £700m, court rules

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Judge rules that the estate of the late tech tycoon, who died when his boat sank last year, must pay out.

Food bills on course to rise by £275 a year as prices jump

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Households are trading down or making simpler meals to save money on groceries, research shows.

Government borrowing higher than expected in June

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A big increase in debt interest payments outstripped rising income from taxes and National Insurance.

Government now main shareholder in £38bn Sizewell C

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The cost of the project is now £38bn - the last official figure was for £20bn.

OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

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The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to "deliver prosperity for all".

Rents rise £221 a month in three years, analysis suggests

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The monthly cost of renting rose just as fast as mortgage increases over the last three years, figures show.

Taylor Swift and Drake music giant files to list on US stock market

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It comes as two major US share indexes closed at new record highs on Monday.

Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech

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Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

Oil refinery to shut after no buyer found

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The government says "no credible offers" have been made to buy the Lincolnshire refinery.

Water bills will 'never again' jump as high, claims minister

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Steve Reed pledges reforms to the "broken" water industry will prevent bills from rising by 30% again.

Ryanair considering bigger bonus to end 'scourge' of oversized bags

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The airline says it is "determined to eliminate the scourge of oversized bags" on its planes.

Car maker Stellantis says US tariffs have cost it €300m

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The company behind the brands Vauxhall, Jeep and Fiat says Trump's 25% tariff on cars has hit trade.

Trains cancelled due to Waterloo signal failure

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Updates are expected regarding the South Western Railway problems later on Monday.

Simon Jack: Will the water industry proposals make any difference?

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The Cunliffe report has proposed reforms that are deep and wide, but they will take time to take effect.

Free school uniform event at shopping centre

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The event will be held at Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre on 1 August.

Charity staff face burnout amid 'triple crisis'

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Charity leaders say demand and costs had gone up at a time when fundraising was getting tougher.

'Missing meals to feed my children is the norm'

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Users of The Grub Hub in Coventry describe the social supermarket as a "lifeline".

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

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Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP.

China bets on Western theme parks to help boost spending

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Eager to revive the economy, Beijing is turning to attractions like Lego and Harry Potter to increase tourism.