Grandmother ‘struck with Taser’ during Manchester Airport incident, says lawyer
Shameem Akhtar was allegedly injured in an incident at the airport in which her sons, Fahir Amaaz, and Muhammad Amaad, struggled with police.
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Top UK banks could avoid Government bailout if they fail, Bank of England finds
The central bank said it is reassured that lenders will not need to rely on the public purse in the event of their own failure.
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Suspected rioters continue to appear in court following mass disorder
A number of people have already pleaded guilty to offences such as violent disorder.
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Peter Charles already plotting next medal targets for gold-winning son Harry
Harry and GB team-mates Ben Maher and Scott Brash took team jumping gold in Paris and Charles snr is already making plans for LA 2028.
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Domino’s pledges more discounts for customers after food costs dip
It came as the pizza delivery giant recorded a drop in orders over the first half of 2024.
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Call to support island mice eradication bid after latest attack on albatross
Non-native house mice are eating seabirds alive on South Africa’s remote Marion Island.
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Cleverly criticises plan for ‘standing army’ of public order police
The Tory former home secretary posed a string of questions about the proposed unit of specialist officers to crack down on the rioting.
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Country braced for more court appearances after weekend riots
Suspects are expected to answer to charges such as violent disorder at magistrates’ courts across England.
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Scottish Tories must come out of leadership race genuinely united – contender
Five candidates are in the running to replace Douglas Ross, with the winner to be announced in late September.
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Courts could sit through night to deal with rioters as violence continues
Revealing the plan, justice minister Heidi Alexander also said a ‘standing army’ of specialist police had been set up to deal with violent protests.
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Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as pressing issue
They commented on Tuesday as the city remembered its atomic bombing 79 years ago at the end of World War Two.
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Campaigners welcome £168m sewage fines but warn of ‘broken’ water industry
Ofwat has proposed penalties for Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water for allowing too much pollution into the environment.
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Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament amid violent protests
The streets of Dhaka appeared calmer, with no reports of new violence as jubilant protesters thronged ousted leader Sheikh Hasina’s residence.
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Popular Old Quarter restaurant closes after 14 years’ service
Guernsey has lost one of its favourite restaurants after The Old Quarter closed its doors for the final time.
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‘I feel I’ve done enough’ - Hester hints at riding retirement
Carl Hester admitted it had been a week of ‘very, very different emotions’ as the British dressage team put the Charlotte Dujardin story to one side to claim Olympic bronze in the Grand Prix Special.
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