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The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star. David Bowie: On Tour will see a number of items which have never been on public display go on show at locations across the country, beginning at the V&A Dundee, where the exhibition will run from November to February 2027. Exhibits will include costumes from the singer’s Ziggy Stardust […]

Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death. Brands such as Currys, Argos and Halfords, as well as online giant Amazon, used marketing pitches about “urban riding”, getting to work on time, and “long distanced commutes” to sell the electric vehicles. Under the current law, privately-owned e-scooters and hoverboards […]

Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged. Club officials across the country say player welfare concerns are growing as the UK experiences more volatile conditions in the face of global warming. Speaking to green group Round Our Way, coaches and club officials said many games are now lost to flooding in […]

It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties Legal action against seven of Britain’s biggest housebuilders is set to be launched on behalf of homebuyers in a claim that could seek to secure up to £4.5 billion in compensation. Mark McLaren – a former parliamentary and legal affairs manager at consumer group Which? – is planning to bring a class action claim against Barratt Redrow, […]

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32. The four-time world champions had never previously lost a shootout in the tournament, but that record was ended sensationally by the valiant South Americans, who defended manfully for 120 minutes before outstanding central defender Jose Canale hit the winning spot-kick in sudden death. It […]

That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ Shop price inflation remained unchanged in June despite warnings of looming price hikes as a result of the Middle East crisis. Prices remained 1.2% higher than a year ago in June, although this was above the three-month average of 1.1%, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NIQ said. Inflation on non-food products increased slightly to 0.6% from May’s 0.5%, but food […]

Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap. Most domestic murders have a 15-year sentencing starting point under the current law because they take place in the home with a weapon most likely already at the scene. But for murders where a weapon is taken to the scene with intent, the starting […]

The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue. William launched his ambitious five-year Homewards initiative to create a blueprint to end homelessness in all its forms and has taken stock of the progress so far. Hazel Detsiny, executive director for homelessness at the prince’s Royal […]

The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care. The “rapid review” into maternity care, led by Baroness Valerie Amos, calls for urgent change to the way women and families are treated, including when they phone in with concerns during pregnancy and labour. Lady Amos said families should have the right to […]