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Earth looks like a perfect world billionaire says on first private spacewalk

A billionaire who stepped out on the first private spacewalk declared that Earth sure looks like a perfect world, as he emerged from a spacecraft and looked back at the planet..

No more money for NHS without reform says Starmer

There will be no more money for the NHS without reform, the Prime Minister has said, as he acknowledged that not all of his policies aimed at improving the nations health will prove popular..

UK national debt on track to triple over next 50 years warns OBR

Government action will be needed to stop the UK national debt spiralling amid pressure from an ageing population and climate change, the fiscal watchdog has warned..

John Lewis set for significantly higher annual profits as overhaul pays off

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed sharply narrowed half-year losses and said annual profits would be significantly higher as its overhaul starts to bear fruit..

Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on bridge

Rock star Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety..

NHS must reform or die Sir Keir Starmer as a major report on the health service is published

The PM will set out his plans as a major report on the health service is published..

Ant and Dec cement status as TV presenting kings with NTA win

They pick up TV presenter prize for a historic 23rd year in a row.

England have lost the first T20 against Australia

Australias innings ends with a whimper after England weather early storm.

Kate Garraway expresses sadness at not having Derek Draper at NTAs

This Morning hoping to regain best daytime show crown .

Baby deaths rise concerns not discussed at board level until after Letby spree

Concerns about a spike in baby deaths were not discussed at hospital board level until after the year-long attack spree of elephant in the room Lucy Letby had ended, a public inquiry has heard..

Starmer faces claims of hiding impact on pensioners of winter fuel payment cut

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of hiding the impact of the Governments winter fuel payment cuts amid fears the policy will cause an increase in pensioner deaths..

Dozens of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes

Israeli strikes on Palestinian territories have killed more than two dozen people, according to local officials..

Ukraine asks UK for help and support in using long range missiles in Russia

The Ukrainian prime minister has asked the UK for help and support in using long-range missiles to strike Russian territory as he met the Foreign Secretary in Kyiv..

UK economy flatlines in July for second month running

The UK economy flatlined in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest official figures, as the Chancellor said she was under no illusion about the scale of the challenge the country faces..

Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race as Jenrick tops second round

Mel Stride has been eliminated from the Conservative leadership contest as Robert Jenrick topped the second round of voting by MPs..