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The government minister responsible for Jersey's economy has signalled his opposition to the minimum wage.

Rain is forecast this week in the Channel Islands, after the fourth heatwave of the year.

Honorary Police in Trinity have blasted drivers who blocked access to Bouley Bay with their badly-parked cars.

The Battle of Flowers Association has cancelled the firework finale to this year’s Moonlight Parade because it has been unable to get the necessary license.

The Optimists Club is once again the big winners of the Battle of Flowers.

Jersey Cheshire Home is hosting a street party to celebrate being able to help more adults with disabilities.

Jersey Wanderers is asking the person who 'smashed up' their dugouts last night (13 August) to come forward and help with repairs before they offer a reward to ID them.

The bank says it is simplifying operations as finance becomes increasingly digital.

Guernsey Police say any risk was minimal after a member of the public brought in a small, unexploded device to the Police Headquarters.

Rain is forecast this week in the Channel Islands, after the fourth heatwave of the year.

The lifeboat helped the crew onboard and towed the RIB to St Peter Port.

Charity Guernsey Trees for Life say the prolonged hot weather means they need to consider planting 'nearly native' species.

The bank says it is simplifying operations as finance becomes increasingly digital.

Guernsey students performed slightly better in A-Levels than their English peers.

Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.

The Charroterie will have temporary lights from the end of August till March 2028 to enable 70 new flats to be built.

The UK will face the "most changeable week" of weather since June, as temperatures fall following weeks of hot and dry conditions.

The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

Princess Eugenie has named her baby daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, she has announced.

A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Liverpool's home matches against Manchester City and Arsenal, plus Manchester United's trip to rivals Leeds, are among the 21 Premier League games being shown live on Sky Sports in October and November.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not for sale at any price despite interest from Galatasaray. 

Manchester United ended their pre-season with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, and the question is what kind of condition they are in as they go into the new season?

Enzo Maresca spoke of his desire to "close the gap" between Manchester City and Arsenal before watching his side suffer a painful 3-0 defeat in the Community Shield on Sunday. Perhaps the gaping holes through the spine of his team should be more of an immediate area of focus.

The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

The banking industry veteran who helped steer Northern Rock back towards private sector ownership after its government rescue is handing over the reins at Monzo, the neobank which now ranks among Britain's most valuable lenders.

One of Britain's biggest rail freight operators is being put up for sale as its state-owned German parent confronts financial challenges in its domestic and wider European businesses.

US actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville - has died aged 36.

Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.

The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

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.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially become the deadliest in the country's history, data suggests.

Five male teenagers have died and four other people were seriously injured after a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.

An American tourist has been killed by a lightning strike after hiking in a restricted part of Mount Etna.

Joint US military exercises with South Korea will be downscaled, Donald Trump says, as they are "hostile" and too expensive.

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Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.