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Q2 GDP slows but economy resilient despite Iran war - ONS data

The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
No pay rise for key workers equipping the UK for war until next year

The civilian workforce tasked with equipping the UK's armed forces to be ready for war has been told it must wait until next year for an already limited and disputed pay rise, Sky News understands.
Bus driver shot dead outside London pub named by police

A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
Six teenage boys, aged 13 to 17, arrested after police officer 'hit by stolen car'

Six teenage boys have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a car while investigating a suspected burglary.
Semi-pro footballer jailed after being filmed driving at 191mph on motorway

A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.