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Ron Jeremy: Documentary investigates sexual assault allegations against adult film actor
Former teacher turned porn actor, Ron Jeremy has appeared in thousands of adult films in a career spanning four decades. 


Covid: UK first to approve vaccine targeting two variants
Britain has become the first country in the world to authorise a new Covid vaccine which protects against the new Omicron variant as well as the original virus.


Footballer Benjamin Mendy ‘turned pursuit of women for sex into game’, jury told
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been accused of turning "the pursuit of women for sex into a game" - at the start of his trial on charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. 


UK heatwave: hosepipe ban in Devon for first time in two decades
A hosepipe ban is being introduced in parts of Devon and Cornwall for the first time in a quarter of a century, as some water companies said their reservoirs were only half full, while demand has surged during the weeks of drought. 


‘Millions of people are going to struggle this winter,’ says Keir Starmer
We spoke to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and asked him why his pledge wasn't better targeted at those who need help the most.


Labour’s £29bn energy price freeze plan explained
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has defended his party's plans to freeze energy price rises for all consumers, saying it's not just the most hard-up families who will struggle to pay soaring bills.


Olympic diver Tom Daley says it is ‘very scary’ to compete in countries with anti-gay laws
Tom Daley, the Olympic-gold winning diver, has made a documentary series about being gay in Commonwealth countries.


Sarah Everard: Protesters will no longer face prosecution
The prosecution of six protesters who attended a vigil for Sarah Everard has been halted.


Wildfires put pressure on fire services across Europe
Wildfires have put fire services around the country under severe pressure - and it's a similar picture across much of Europe. 


Labour to call for energy price cap to be frozen
Labour is to call for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn - as people struggle to cope with the soaring cost of living. 


Mother launches campaign to speed up Covid booster jabs for people with learning disabilities
Nicky Clark says her daughter Emily, who receives 24 hour care, hasn't been able to get a vaccine since last November.


Train strikes and the heatwave cause more disruption for passengers
Rail services across the country have been severely disrupted as drivers from nine companies staged a 24 hour strike.


Queer pop duo NIMMO on representation in the music industry
Androgyny in the pop music world isn't exactly a crowded space - apart from a few notable exceptions like Annie Lennox and Grace Jones.  


Nadhim Zahawi: Poll finds only 12% believe chancellor working remotely is ‘appropriate’
We spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi about the cost of living and whether it is “appropriate” to be working remotely during the crisis.


UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in ‘prelude to recession’
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in the three months to June, according to official figures - in what's already being called a "prelude to recession". 



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