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TESCO is adding extra security as stores see a sharp rise in shoplifting during a spiralling cost of living crisis. Tesco Retail bosses have warned of an increase in shoplifting as the cost of living crisis drives people to take ‘desperate’ measures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows cases of shoplifting rose 21 percent in the year ending March 2022. The chairman John Allan told Times Radio some people “literally got no money left” and were taking “desperate measures”. He said: “Shoplifting is a concern and you know, getting the police to take action and respond to…

A soldier found hanged at an Army base had promised to call her son just hours before taking her own life, an inquest heard. soldier Sophie Madden, 23, was discovered in the shower block at the Overhill Training Centre at St Martin’s Plain Camp near Folkestone on June 10. The Gunner had been out drinking with friends the night before her death and appeared “totally normal”, an inquest was told. She visited three bars over the course of the evening where she was described as “chatty” and “enjoying herself”. She then made her way back to the camp between 12.10am and…

Rafael Nadal has been beaten in a Grand Slam for the first time in 2022, after losing to American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round. 

Florence Pugh finally joined her Don’t Worry Darling co-stars at the Venice Film Festival red carpet amid rumours of a backstage feud Florence Pugh She dazzled fans at Venice Film Festival as she finally joined her Don’t Worry Darling co-stars for the movie premiere. The 26-year-old actress had all eyes on her as she graced the red carpet with her presence in a gorgeous off-the shoulder sheer gown adorned with silver dots. Showing off her toned legs with a pair of black feathered stilettos, she looked the epitome of glamour as she posed for photos. She is the lead character…

PRITI PATEL has quit as Home Secretary as she confirmed she will not serve in a Liz Truss Cabinet. Priti Patel The Witham MP has tonight written to outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to confirm she is stepping back from frontline politics. She described serving in the Cabinet as “the honour of my life” but said she wanted to “continue my public service to the country and the Witham constituency from the backbenches”. It comes as the incoming Prime Minister is expectedly to radically shake up the Cabinet to give renewed vigour to the Government. https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1665065/priti-patel-resign-home-secretary-liz-truss-cabinet-shake-up

Meghan Markle has given a key note speech at the One Young World Summit in Manchester as part of a tour of the UK alongside Prince Harry ahead of the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 One Year to Go event in Germany Meghan Markle Meghan Markle has given her first public speech in the UK since stepping down as a working royal over two years ago. The Duchess of Sussex attended the opening of the One Young World Summit in Manchester alongside duke Prince Harry on Monday evening. The 41-year-old mum and former Hollywood star is a counsellor for the organisation, with the series…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK for several charity stops. Meghan gave a speech at the One Young World summit and discussed her own struggle for self-belief. 

The shocking shooting death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has seen the girl’s local community ‘step forward’ according to an assistant chief constable. 

The soon-to-be-appointed prime minister Liz Truss has promised to deal with surging energy costs and to cut taxes, as she officially takes office today. 

Heatwave: England has had its joint hottest summer on record, Met Office says The Independent says England has had its joint hottest summer since records began in 1884, according to the Met Office. Temperatures equalled those of 2018, with 17.1C the mean temperature recorded. Four of the five warmest summers on record for England have all occurred since 2003 as the climate crisis increases average global temperatures. The UK broke its highest temperature on record in July, when the mercury in thermometers in Coningsby, Lincolnshire reached 40.3C. Some areas of England have also seen less than half of their typical…