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Andy Burnham announces 20% business rate cut for hospitality and reduced VAT on energy bills, aiming to ease the cost of living crisis despite criticism over funding.

Thames Water imposes a hosepipe ban due to drought concerns affecting large parts of the UK, aiming to conserve water resources.

The UK Ministry of Defence reports a Russian warship firing weapons 46 miles off the UK coast; UK defence officials condemn the actions as irresponsible.

Investigation launched into a man's death after a fall at a London high-rise, considering possible corporate manslaughter charges.

Court hears details of attack on Ann Widdecombe involving 21 hammer blows; investigation ongoing with cause of death not yet confirmed.