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Fall in number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers has fallen over the past year, but still remain “unacceptably high”, new figures show. The company announced there were 2,019 dog attacks on its staff, an 8% decrease compared to the previous year. There were an

Best-selling author makes case for wealth tax in special edition of Big Issue A best-selling author handed control of the Big Issue this week is making the case for a wealth tax to tackle inequality. Gary Stevenson assembled a team of academics, economists and campaigners to write in a special edition of the magazine. The

Pharmacies braced for surge in demand as Wegovy pill becomes available Pharmacies are “bracing themselves” for a surge in patients starting weight loss drugs as the Wegovy pill becomes available. Pharmacists also warned the new form of semaglutide could lead to a rise in fake or unlicensed weight loss pills being sold on the black

England win Mexico thriller to reach World Cup quarter-finals England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway. The back-to-back European Championship finalists faced all manner of obstacles heading into Sunday’s last-16 tie at the

Senior Iranian officials back in public eye at funeral of former leader Khamenei Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Their appearance signalled confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on US demands in negotiations to permanently end the

Temperatures of 30C on way as yellow rain warning issued for parts of UK Temperatures of 30C are on the way once again while a yellow rain warning has been issued for parts of the UK. Fans staying out to watch England play Mexico in the early hours will see temperatures in the mid to

England fall short as Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup for seventh time England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s. Nat Sciver-Brunt, who carried son Theo out with her for the national anthems, top-scored but used

George Russell’s title hopes boosted as Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix George Russell’s bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc. Leclerc ended a 624-day winless streak to take

Retired priest, 84, arrested at Palestine Action protest An 84-year-old retired priest was arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action at a protest marking one year since the ban on the group came into force. Protesters held up a banner that said “saving lives is not terrorism” outside the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in