July 12, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says

Some 64% of UK workers drink alcohol for work-related reasons, according to a survey. It’s not just colleagues having a few pints at the...

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Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says

Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash

Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway...

by admin July 12, 2025

Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash

World

‘At least 59 killed’ after Israeli military opens fire near Gaza aid centre and carries out strikes

At least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli military opened fire near an aid centre in Gaza and carried out strikes...

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'At least 59 killed' after Israeli military opens fire near Gaza aid centre and carries out strikes

Politics

‘Shameful’ that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

It is “shameful” that black boys growing up in London are “far more likely” to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark...

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'Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

Politics

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Labour’s largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row. Members...

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Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Politics

Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. A mix of centrist...

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Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state

World

Backlash as Air India crash report points to possible human error – here’s what experts think

As investigators continue to piece together the full picture, early findings of the Air India crash are pointing towards a critical area of concern...

by admin July 12, 2025

Backlash as Air India crash report points to possible human error - here's what experts think

Politics

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley admits racism in policing still an issue in London

Racism in policing is still a problem in London – which is “shameful”, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has told Sky News. The...

by admin July 12, 2025

Politics

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Labour’s largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row. Members...

by admin July 12, 2025

Politics

Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. A mix of centrist...

by admin July 12, 2025

World

Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU

Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from 1 August. The tariffs could make everything...

by admin July 12, 2025

Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU

Amanda Anisimova reveals ’emotional’ words of comfort from Kate after crushing Wimbledon final defeat

Tennis star Amanda Anisimova has revealed the “emotional” words of comfort she received from the Princess of Wales after her crushing defeat in the...

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Amanda Anisimova reveals 'emotional' words of comfort from Kate after crushing Wimbledon final defeat

Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on imports from EU

Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from 1 August. The tariffs could make everything...

by admin July 12, 2025

Science

Meteorite From Outer Solar System Challenges Planet Formation Timeline in Early Solar System

A minuscule meteorite seems to be rewriting the history of our solar system. The 50-gram Northwest Africa 12264 has brought a new understanding of...

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Meteorite From Outer Solar System Challenges Planet Formation Timeline in Early Solar System

Science

NASA’s Hubble and Webb Discover Bursting Star Formation in Small Magellanic Cloud

Scientists from NASA observed the bursting expansion of gas, stars, and dust from the glittering territory of the dual star clusters using Hubble and...

by admin July 12, 2025