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The Bank of England has reduced interest rates for the fifth consecutive time, bringing the base rate down to 4% as the economy shows signs of health. This cut will lower mortgage repayments for some borrowers but may lead to decreased savings rates, with the next rate review scheduled for September 18. Want More Context? 🔎

Paul Harvey, a single father from Norfolk battling bowel cancer, won £1 million in the EuroMillions and joyfully shared the news with his children, capturing their heartfelt reactions on video. He plans to use the winnings for a family holiday to Greece, help his daughter learn to drive, and support his children's future careers. Want More Context? 🔎

For the first time, migrants arriving in the UK on small boats from France have been detained in Dover following a new ‘one in, one out’ agreement, which mandates deportation to France for each illegal arrival in exchange for accepting an asylum seeker. Critics argue that the deal will not significantly deter crossings, as only a small percentage of illegal migrants will be returned, raising concerns about its effectiveness and impact on migrants' well-being. Want...

British tourist Mark Gibbon, 62, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, 33, during a family dispute at Solterra Resort near Disney World. Witnesses reported Gibbon pushing Wyld underwater multiple times before he was stopped by others and arrested by police. Want More Context? 🔎

Detectives are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 24-year-old finance worker at Liverpool Street Underground station on July 17, where he was punched multiple times, resulting in a broken nose and facial cuts. The British Transport Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

A military helicopter crash in Ghana resulted in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The aircraft went off radar while en route from Accra to the Ashanti region, with the wreckage found in Adansi; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the government has declared it a national tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎