Stonehenge Altar Stone was transported 430 miles from Scotland, say scientists
Previously it was believed that the six-tonne sandstone had been brought to the monument in Wiltshire from Wales.
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Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024
While inflation hit 2.2% in June, signs of easing pressure in the services sector fuelled hopes of more rate cuts by the Bank.
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Lettuce banner proclaiming ‘I crashed the economy’ halts Liz Truss event
‘We just wanted to remind people, do not take this person seriously,’ said Led By Donkeys co-founder Ben Stewart.
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Examples of how inflation has eased or accelerated for everyday items
Items that have seen a slowing of inflation include crisps, coffee, eggs and bread.
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Why has inflation gone up, and what does it mean for households?
Inflation ticked up in July versus previous months, indicating that prices are increasing slightly faster than they were in May and June.
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Sexual harassment against women and girls up 50% on British railways
Figures show the number of crimes against women and girls rose from 7,561 in 2021 to 11,357 in 2023.
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Inflation climbs above Bank of England target to 2.2%
The latest figures mean prices are rising faster across the country than in May or June, but still at a slower rate than in 2022 and 2023.
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Drugs in sweet wrappers handed out in New Zealand food parcels
Eight families, including at least one child, have consumed the potentially lethal drug after mistaking them for sweets.
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Daniel Wiffen ‘ready to party’ after Olympic homecoming
The swimmer won gold for Team Ireland in the men’s 800m freestyle final.
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Google unveils AI-powered Pixel 9 series smartphones
The US firm has made its latest pitch to show it offers the best AI smartphone in its ongoing battle with Apple and Samsung.
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Man in court accused of stabbing girl, 11, ‘eight times’ in Leicester Square
Ioan Pintaru, 32, of no fixed address, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat claims Starmer failed country over riots
The Tory leadership hopeful claimed the Prime Minister ‘fell short’ in the first test of his premiership.
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Northern Lights and Perseid meteor shower put on dazzling display
People across the country were able to catch a glimpse of nature showing off on Monday night.
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Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe was struck by train, inquest told
The former batter died on August 4 having suffered ‘traumatic injuries’ during the incident at Esher railway station, Surrey Coroner’s Court heard.
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Girl, 13, admits threatening violence as more youths appear in court over riots
The youth pleaded guilty to violent disorder on Tuesday.
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