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Rioting led to 10% drop in hospitality sales, figures suggest

Disorder on the streets and warnings of rioting across the nation last Wednesday led to a 10% drop in hospitality sales,...

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Business rates system ‘no longer fit for purpose’ says Sainsbury’s boss

The boss of Sainsbury’s has said the business rates tax system is “no longer fit for purpose” and warned that curr...

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Migrant Channel crossings top 18,000 for year so far amid two more deaths

More than 700 migrants crossed the Channel on the day two people died attempting the journey – the highest number of d...

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Elderly and vulnerable urged to put health first as hottest day of year likely

Elderly and vulnerable residents across England have been urged to put health and safety first on what will likely be th...

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Home Secretary says respect for police must be restored after riots

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said respect for the police must be restored after they faced “brazen abuse and conte...

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Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill three years before stabbings

The family of Valdo Calocane say his mental illness was so severe, a psychiatrist warned he could “end up killing some...

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Concern over local roads reaches record high

Concern about the state of local roads has reached record levels, new research suggests....

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Government to double compensation for poor customer service from water companies

Compensation for customers receiving poor services from water companies who are failing to meet standards could more tha...

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Proportion of British adults vaping at its highest level, analysis finds

The proportion of adults who use e-cigarettes in Britain is at its highest level, according to new figures....